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

• Alleged Chinese spies gave Philippine city and police cash, motorbikes

Four Chinese nationals accused of espionage led groups that donated cash to Philippine cities and police forces, according to the photos, videos, and online posts reviewed by Reuters. 

• Palace to Sara Duterte: Why vocal vs corruption now when you kept quiet during father’s watch?

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro rebukes Vice President Duterte by bringing up her father’s not so distant past.

• Tax court affirms Maria Ressa, Rappler’s tax evasion acquittal

The Court of Tax Appeals affirms the acquittal of Rappler chief executive officer and Nobel laureate Maria Tessa and Rappler Holdings Corporation in four counts of tax violations.

• Pope Francis shows more improvement but prognosis still ‘guarded’ 

The Vatican says on Thursday, February 27, Pope Francis’ health continues to improve as he battles double pneumonia.

• Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead alongside dog at home  

Oscars winning actor Gene Hackman passed away at home on February 27, along with his pianist wife, Betsy Arakawa and one of their dogs. The cause of death is unknown. 

• P-pop power! SB19, BINI drop new single, EP

P-pop girl group BINI releases its latest EP ‘BINIverse’ Friday, February 28. It features six tracks highlighting the group’s youthful, bubblegum pop energy.

• ‘There’s a war inside all of us’: SB19 explores inner struggles in new song ‘DAM

P-pop group SB19 drops its latest single ‘DAM’ on Friday, February 28. SB19 member Stell says the song reflects how today’s generation deals with the struggles within.-Rappler.com