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

• Big hike again: Diesel prices to jump P2.50 per liter, gasoline P2

Prices of local fuel products rise for the 11th consecutive week, as Russia and Saudi Arabia extend voluntary production cuts.

• Petition to stop ‘unconstitutional’ Maharlika fund reaches Supreme Court

A petition filed before the Supreme Court describes the Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023 as a ‘disaster waiting to happen.’

• Philippines: Crushed corals, discolored seabed where Chinese militia go 

The Philippine Coast Guard says it finds extensive damage in the marine environment of the area frequented by Chinese maritime militia.

• Group wants Romualdez to guarantee reported Harvard donation not gov’t funds

The number of groups pressuring House Speaker Martin Romualdez to disclose the details of his reported multi-million-dollar donation to Harvard University’s Filipino language course continues to increase.

• 2 missing activists now ‘safe and sound’ with authorities – NSC official

The National Security Council says the two activists who went missing in Bataan early this month are already ‘safe and sound’ under military custody.

• PH’s Sophia Laforteza places 2nd in initial mission for HYBE’s ‘The Debut: Dream Academy’

Filipino candidate Sophia Laforteza will be advancing to Mission 2 of The Debut: Dream Academy after placing second in Mission 1.

• ‘A family matter’: Sharon Cuneta on KC Concepcion unfollowing Kiko, Frankie Pangilinan

Megastar Sharon Cuneta responds to news that her eldest child, KC Concepcion unfollowed husband Kiko and daughter Frankie Pangilinan on Instagram.

• BTS’ Suga to enlist in military on September 22

BIGHIT Music announces SUGA of K-pop group BTS will begin his mandatory military service on September 22. — Rappler.com