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• Hontiveros, Marcoleta clash as ABS-CBN shutdown ghost haunts Cordoba’s CA hearing

Senator Risa Hontiveros and SAGIP Representative Rodante Marcoleta clash on the issue of press freedom, as Commission on Audit Chairman Gamaliel Cordoba faces the Commission on Appointments over his role in the shutdown of ABS-CBN in May 2020.

• Subpoena for Percy Lapid case used Bantag’s wrong middle name

The subpoena served on suspended Bureau of Corrections Director General Gerald Bantag for the investigation on broadcaster Percy Lapid’s death, used the wrong middle name. 

• After 5 years, court convicts cop for torture of teens Carl Arnaiz, De Guzman

A Caloocan court convicts Patrolman Jefrey Perez for the planting of evidence and torture of drug war victims Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo de Guzman.

• CA defers Tulfo’s DSWD confirmation over citizenship, libel issues

The Commission on Appointments defers the confirmation of Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Erwin Tulfo over his American citizenship and a libel conviction.  

• Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United ‘with immediate effect’

Cristiano Ronaldo parts with Manchester United ‘with immediate effect.’ The Premier League club confirms the news in a statement, thanking Ronaldo for his contributions and wishing him well. 

• ‘Leonor Will Never Die’ nominated for best int’l film at 2023 Spirit Awards

Martika Ramirez Escobar’s ‘Leonor Will Never Die’ is nominated for best international film at the 2023 Spirit Awards in California.

• BTS’ RM drops identity film for ‘Indigo’

BTS releases an identity film for R-M’s upcoming solo album ‘Indigo.’ The 45-second video teases ARMYs on what to expect for the BTS leader’s release. — Rappler.com