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

• Marcos, Duterte record high trust, performance ratings in October Octa poll

A survey by Octa Research says a majority of Filipinos trust in and approve of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.

• Marcos sticks to P20/kilo rice promise: ‘It’s really the goal’

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ‘hopes’ the Philippines ‘might get lucky’ by Christmas time and see price adjustments related to his promise of rice selling at P20/kilo.

• South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defense zone

South Korea’s military says it quickly mobilized fighter jets in response to two Chinese and six Russian warplanes entering its air defense zone.

• COVID-19 protests escalate in Guangzhou as China lockdown anger boils

People in Guangzhou, China clash with riot police wearing white hazmat-suits Tuesday night, November 29.

• Singapore repeals gay sex ban but limits prospect of legalizing same-sex marriage

Singapore’s parliament decriminalizes sex between men, but also amends the constitution to prevent court challenges that could lead to the legalization of same-sex marriage. 

• Kim Kardashian gets $200,000 monthly child support settlement from Ye – media

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West — now known as Ye — reach a divorce settlement, that includes joint custody of their four children and dividing up their real estate assets.

• Will Smith on slapping Chris Rock at Oscars: ‘I lost it’

Actor Will Smith addresses his slapping incident at this year’s Oscars, saying “I lost it.” — Rappler.com