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

• US Vice President Harris, PH President Marcos to discuss Taiwan – envoy

US Vice President Kamala Harris and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are expected to discuss tensions over Taiwan, during Harris’ visit to the Philippines next week.

• Cascolan says he will boost morale, welfare of health workers

Newly appointed Department of Health Undersecretary Camilo Cascolan says he will strive to boost the morale and welfare of healthcare workers, who’ve been on the frontlines of the country’s pandemic response.

• Republicans win US House majority, setting stage for divided government

Republicans are projected to win a majority in the US House of Representatives, setting the stage for two years of divided government as President Joe Biden’s Democratic Party controls the Senate.

• COP27: Greeted like a rock star, Brazil’s Lula promises to protect Amazon

Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva receives a superstar welcome at the COP27 summit in Egypt, as he pledges to recommit the rainforest nation to tackling the climate crisis and offered to hold future UN climate talks.

• Blink, and you’ll miss it: Ticket prices, seat plan for BLACKPINK’s Philippine shows

Heads up, BLINKS! Concert promoter Live Nation announces the ticket prices and seat plan for the upcoming BLACKPINK concert on March 25 and 26, 2023.

• Place your bets! ‘Drag Den Philippines’ introduces its competing queens

Brace yourselves, drag fans, as Drag Den Philippines introduces the queens who will be competing in its first-ever season. 

• OMEGA X ends contract with agency, to file legal action following alleged abuse

South Korean boy group OMEGA X terminates its exclusive contract with agency SPIRE Entertainment. — Rappler.com