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

• Bersamin: Marcos’ Singapore F1 trip ‘partly official, partly personal’

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarifies President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Singapore for the Formula One Grand Prix was “semi-official,” with some expenses covered by the government.

• Majority of Filipinos say influencers, bloggers, vloggers spread false political info – Pulse Asia

Among Filipino adults, majority or 58% say social media influencers, bloggers, and vloggers spread false information about politics and the government, a Pulse Asia survey finds.

• Rights groups slam CA denial of Maria Ressa’s appeal in cyber libel case

Human rights groups denounce the Court of Appeal’s denial of the appeal filed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former Rappler researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. over their cyber libel conviction.

• Asteroid’s path altered in NASA’s first test of planetary defense system

It’s a Hollywood movie plot come true! NASA successfully nudges an asteroid from its natural path in a proof-of-concept mission.

• Ateneo leads PH schools in world university ranking

The Ateneo de Manila University is the country’s top university based on the latest Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

• Rex Orange County charged with 6 counts of sexual assault

British singer Rex Orange County is charged with six counts of sexual assault. Rex Orange County, whose real name is Alexander James O’Connor, allegedly assaulted a woman on six separate occasions.

• STAYC is coming to Manila in December

Filipino SWITHs, this is now your chance to meet STAYC! Concert promoter Neuwave Events and Productions announces the K-pop girl group will hold its first fan meeting in the Philippines. — Rappler.com