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

• Marcos rejects calls for independent Mindanao after Duterte’s remarks

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urges advocates of an independent Mindanao to drop the agenda. This, a week after former president Rodrigo Duterte’s statement on the subject made national headlines.

• Families face uncertainty as search continues for 49 missing in Davao de Oro landslide

Families in Maco, Davao de Oro anxiously await news about their relatives who went missing following a landslide Tuesday, February 6.

• Haley vows to stay in race following ’embarrassing’ Nevada defeat

Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley plans to continue her presidential campaign against Republican frontrunner Donald Trump.

• Pope sees ‘hypocrisy’ in those who criticize LGBT blessings

Pope Francis says he sees ‘hypocrisy’ in criticism of his decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples.

• Next stop for Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ film: Disney+

Didn’t get a chance to see the Eras Tour? Here’s your chance! Pop star Taylor Swift announces the digital release date of her record-breaking The Eras Tour Concert Film. — Rappler.com