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

• DOH: Some 3,900 youth got COVID-19 since start of in-person classes

The Department of Health reports some 3,900 youth aged 12 to 17 got infected with COVID-19 from September to November, which marks the return of Philippine schools to face-to-face classes.

• Philippine inflation rate soars to nearly 14-year high of 7.7%

The Philippines’ inflation rate spikes to 7.7% in October, the highest in nearly 14-years. National Statistician Dennis Mapa says it is the highest since December 2008’s 7.8%, when the world suffered a financial crisis.

• Sandiganbayan dismisses forfeiture case against late chief justice Corona

The anti-graft court dismisses the government’s petition to forfeit the properties of the late former Supreme Court chief justice Renato Corona and his wife Cristina.

• Marcos vloggers group disbands months into Marcos’ presidency

A pro-Marcos vlogger reveals the United Vloggers and Influencers of the Philippines or UVIP are disbanding on bad terms. 

• Major glaciers, including Dolomites and Yosemite, to disappear by 2050 – UN report

A UNESCO report says some of the world’s most famous glaciers, like the Dolomites in Italy, the Yosemite and Yellowstone parks in the United States, and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania are set to disappear by 2050 due to global warming.

• It’s time! Netflix renews ‘The Sandman’ for season 2

The Dream continues! Netflix announces fantasy drama series ‘The Sandman’ is renewed for a second season. 

• Miss Grand 2020 queens Fabiola Valentín and Mariana Varela are married

Beauty queens Fabiola Valentín and Mariana Varela tie the knot. Fabiola and Mariana represented Puerto Rico and Argentina, respectively, in the Miss Grand International 2020 pageant. — Rappler.com