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Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Travel tax abolition, anti-disinfo bill now Marcos priority measures

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pushes for the abolition of travel tax, as he includes the measure in his priority bills forwarded to Congress on Tuesday, February 10.

• BIR: Cases filed vs 25 personnel over alleged LOA misuse

The Bureau of Internal Revenue says cases were filed against 25 of its personnel over the alleged misuse of letters of authority or LOAs. BIR Commissioner Charlito Mendoza says the tax bureau is also investigating 30 employees over alleged LOA abuse.

• Jose de Venecia Jr., longest-serving House speaker post-EDSA, dies at 89

Jose de Venecia Jr., the longest-serving House speaker post-EDSA, has died at 89. His family confirmed his passing Tuesday, February 10.

• Bad Bunny turns Super Bowl halftime into Puerto Rican love letter with a Lady Gaga surprise

Bad Bunny turns Levi’s Stadium into a celebration of Puerto Rican culture during the Super Bowl halftime. He uses the spotlight to celebrate his Puerto Rican roots and highlight reggaeton’s growing influence in mainstream US culture.

• Chappell Roan no longer represented by talent agency led by Casey Wasserman

Pop star Chappell Roan says she is no longer represented by the talent agency led by Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman. Wasserman has faced criticism for flirtatious email exchanges with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago. – Rappler.com