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Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Countries urge Marcos gov’t to fix human rights crisis left by Duterte

Several countries call on the Marcos administration to address violations and issues left by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s culture of impunity.

• DOJ serves subpoena on suspended BuCor chief Bantag

The Department of Justice subpoenas suspended Bureau of Corrections Director General Gerald Bantag for the killing of hard-hitting broadcaster Percy Lapid.

• Hontiveros on DepEd confidential funds: Leave intelligence operations to experts

Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros tells Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte: leave intelligence operations that need confidential funds to experts.

• Biden warns Xi about ‘coercive’ Taiwan actions in 3-hour meeting

US President Joe Biden tells Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping they are both responsible for preventing their superpower competition from turning into conflict.

• Kim Seon-ho is coming to Manila

Filipino K-drama fans are in for a treat as South Korean actor Kim Seon-ho is heading to the Philippines. Seon-ho is bringing his ‘One, Two, Three, Smile’ fan meeting tour to the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 22, 2023. 

• Harry Styles coming to Manila in 2023

Time to get that watermelon sugar high! Singer Harry Styles is coming to Manila for his Harry Styles: Love on Tour concert tour.

• Philippines is World’s Leading Beach Destination for first time

The Philippines is now 2022’s World’s Leading Beach Destination. This is the first time the country bags the top spot at the 29th World Travel Awards. — Rappler.com