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

• Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, Rappler acquitted of tax evasion

A Pasig court acquits Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa, and Rappler Holdings Corporation or RHC of tax evasion charges.

• Marcos to spend birthday in Singapore for regional forum, F1

Malacañang confirms President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be flying to city-state Singapore this week, in time for his 66th birthday.

• Tough-talking Duterte still hasn’t fully explained OVP’s 2022 confidential funds

Vice President Sara Duterte has yet to explain the transfer of P125 million of confidential funds from the Office of the President to her office in 2022.

• North Korea’s Kim Jong-un in Russia amid US warnings not to sell arms

Japanese media reports North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia for what the Kremlin said would be a comprehensive discussion with President Vladimir Putin.

• Parokya ni Edgar musical unveils title, opens auditions

Heads up Parokya ni Edgar fans! Full House Theater Company unveils new details about the much-awaited jukebox musical.

• Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Jennylyn Mercado to star in PH remake of ‘All About My Wife’

Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, and Jennylyn Mercado lead the Filipino movie adaptation of the 2012 hit South Korean film All About My Wife. 

• SEVENTEEN is coming to PH in January 2024

Save the date, Filipino CARATs! K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN is coming back to the Philippines for their FOLLOW concert world tour. — Rappler.com