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• ‘Papatayin ka rin’: Percy Lapid’s family receives anonymous threats

The family of slain journalist Percival Mabasa, or Percy Lapid, receives serious threats, following Lapid’s brutal murder.   

• What we know so far: DepEd laptops allegedly resold in Cebu store

The Department of Education in Central Visayas probes the alleged resale in a surplus store in Cebu of laptops procured by the agency.

• Ex-US diplomat pleads guilty to child exploitation in Philippines

A former diplomat posted at the US embassy in Manila admits engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors during his stay in the Philippines.

• Marcos defends godson’s role: Paul Soriano to ‘promote creative industry’

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defends the appointment of godson, director Paul Soriano as his communications adviser.

• Adidas ends Ye deal over hate speech, costing rapper his billionaire status

Adidas terminates its partnership with rapper Kanye West, who had changed his name to Ye, after a series of antisemitic remarks.

• Matteo Guidicelli graduates from PSG training program

Actor Matteo Guidicelli finishes the Very Important Person Protection Course (VIPPC) under the Presidential Security Group as part of its class 129-2022. 

• BTS’ RM  to host educational show

Kpop superstar RM of BTS will host a new educational TV show on Korean cable channel tvN. In a report from The Korea Times, RM will host “The Dictionary of Useless Human Knowledge,” airing later this year. — Rappler.com