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

• All barangays done counting ballots 2 days after elections

The Commission on Elections says it has completed 100% of the canvassing of ballots nationwide with no failure elections in all 42,001 villages, on Wednesday, November 1, two days after Filipinos cast their ballots.

• Nearly half of Filipino families feel poor in third quarter of 2023 – SWS

A Social Weather Stations survey reveals 48% of Filipino families describe themselves as ‘mahirap’ or poor, while 27% consider themselves borderline poor.

• Limited Gaza evacuations via Rafah to be allowed after Qatar brokers deal – source

An agreement between Egypt, Israel, and Hamas opens the door to limited evacuations from Gaza allowing foreign passport holders and critically injured people to leave through the Rafah border crossing.

• Nobel laureates call for protection of children in Gaza and Israel

At least 100 Nobel laureates call for the protection of children on both sides of the violent conflict in Israel and the Gaza strip.

• Namit gid! Iloilo is now a UNESCO City of Gastronomy

Iloilo City bags a spot on UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, representing the field of gastronomy. It is the very first city in the Philippines to make it to the network’s gastronomy category. 

• SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu cleared to resume activities after health-related break

Mingyu of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN resumes his activities with the group after taking a short, health-related break since October 26. 

• Black carpet looks at the Opulence Halloween Ball 2023

Raymond Gutierrez and Ash Rye’s Opulence Halloween Ball returns with Filipino celebrities and personalities showcasing their best themed costumes. — Rappler.com