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

• Metro Manila under Alert Level 2 beginning November 5

Metro Manila is now under Alert Level 2 beginning Friday, November 5, until November 21. The new Alert Level means restrictions in the country’s capital region are much more relaxed. 

• More groups to file Comelec petitions vs Bongbong Marcos

More groups will file petitions before the Commission on Elections to try and stop the candidacy of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

• After announcing ‘retirement,’ Duterte now eyes Senate seat

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now considering running for senator, a month after announcing his retirement from politics.

• Senate orders arrest of ex-budget exec Lao

The Senate orders the arrest of ex-budget undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao for skipping the chamber’s hearings on the government’s anomalous pandemic contracts.

• Ariana Grande to defy gravity as Glinda in ‘Wicked’ film

Grammy-winning pop star Ariana Grande will soon be defying gravity as the next Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming Wicked film. – Rappler.com