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

• Marcos orders PCG probe into China’s ‘reckless maneuvers’ against Philippines in Ayungin

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr orders the Philippine Coast Guard to conduct an investigation on the ‘dangerous, illegal, and reckless maneuvers by vessels of the China Coast Guard.’

• CBCP panel withdraws from NTF-ELCAC

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines or CBCP public affairs commission withdraws its membership from the Philippine government’s controversial anti-insurgency task force.

• DFA ‘completely disassociates’ from former boss Locsin’s Palestine post

The Foreign affairs department says it ‘completely disassociates itself’ from statements made by Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro ‘Teddy Boy’ Locsin Jr.

• Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon overnight; Netanyahu convenes generals

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on The international community to create ‘a united front’ to stop Israel’s attacks in Gaza and allow desperately needed aid which has only begun to trickle in.

• Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan’s ‘Blue Room’ wins best foreign film at La Femme International Film Fest 

Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan’s feature directing debut, Blue Room, wins best foreign film at La Femme International Film Festival in Los Angeles.

• You chose to break my heart: A ‘One More Chance’ musical is in the works

The Philippine Educational Theater Association or PETA is set to adapt the iconic Filipino film One More Chance into a musical.

• ‘Walang dapat ikahiya’: Ricci Rivero goes public with Leren Bautista relationship

Basketball player Ricci Rivero confirms his relationship with beauty queen-turned-councilor Leren Bautista. — Rappler.com