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

• Hontiveros to Sara Duterte: No need to respect me, just account for confidential funds

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros says Vice President Sara Duterte need not respect her but urges Duterte to account for confidential funds.

• Philippines overtakes China as top rice importer – USDA report

A report from the United States Department of Agriculture says the Philippines overtakes China as the world’s top importer of rice.

• Coast Guard: ‘Disheartening to hear doubts’ about our defense of West PH Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea says it was ‘disheartening’ to hear doubts about its capability to defend the country’s territory on its own.

• Gov’t hands out P2.95 billion in PUV fuel subsidies, plans jeepney fare hike

The government begins distributing P2.95 billion in fuel subsidies for operators of public utility vehicles to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices.

• DICT wants P300 million confidential funds to fight cybercrime

The Department of Information and Communications Technology is seeking P300 million in confidential funds for 2024 to be used against cybercrime and scammers.

• CCP to bring British theater to PH, includes ‘Life of Pi’, ‘Fleabag’, ‘Frankenstein’, and more

Heads up, theater fans! It’s time to head to the cinema because British theater is coming to silver screens near you.

• Mexican Congress holds hearing on UFOs featuring purported ‘alien’ bodies

Mexican lawmakers hear testimony that ‘we are not alone’ in the universe and see the alleged remains of non-human beings. – Rappler.com