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

• Coast Guard calls China after cargo ship allegedly hits Filipino fishing boat 

The Philippine Coast Guard is in communication with China, following an alleged ‘allision’ between a small Filipino fishing boat, the FBCA Ruel J, and a Chinese-flagged bulk carrier off the coast of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro.

• Military, police arrest alleged accomplice in MSU Marawi bombing

The military arrests a man believed to be an ‘accomplice’ in a deadly bombing during a Mass at the Mindanao State University in Marawi City that killed at least four people.

• Longer wait time? Grab’s holiday fleet stalled by LTFRB corruption scandal

Grab users might have to wait longer for their rides during the holiday season, after a corruption scandal delayed Grab’s plans for a holiday fleet.

• Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

Meta’s independent Oversight Board says it will review how the company handled violent content on its social media platforms in two cases involving hostage-taking and bombing in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

• PH bags 4 major prizes in World Travel Awards 2023

The Philippines brings home a total of four major awards from the World Travel Awards 2023, held at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai on Friday, December 1.

• ‘Peach Fuzz’ is Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year

Pantone Color Institute announces Peach Fuzz is the 2024 Color of the Year! Pantone describes Peach Fuzz as ‘a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and heart.’

• Joey de Leon wins separate trademark case on use of ‘Eat Bulaga’ – lawyer

Comedians Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon win another trademark dispute. This time involving De Leon’s bid to get a trademark registration for ‘Eat Bulaga’ for entertainment purposes such as TV shows. — Rappler.com