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

• From bilyonaryo to milyonaryo: New agriculture chief shrugs off conflict of interest concerns

Newly-appointed agriculture chief Francisco Tiu Laurel shrugs off concerns of conflict of interest.

• Malacañang reinstates Teofilo Guadiz as LTFRB head after weathering corruption allegations

Malacanang reinstates Teofilo Guadiz III as chairperson of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board after being suspended for alleged corruption.

• Police eye land dispute in broadcaster’s murder in Misamis Occidental

Police look into the possible connection of a land dispute to the murder of Misamis Occidental broadcaster Juan ‘Johnny Walker’ Jumalon on Sunday, November 5.

• MMDA to impose higher fines on EDSA bus lane violators

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will impose higher fines on those who will illegally use the exclusive city bus lane along EDSA effective Monday, November 13.

• Only 43 Filipinos so far will leave Gaza as most choose to stay with their families

Out of the 134 Filipinos left in Gaza, only 43 will leave starting Sunday, November 5 because many want to stay with their Palestinian spouses who are not being allowed by Israel to exit with them.

• Rivermaya to hold reunion concert in February 2024

Members of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya are coming together for a reunion concert.

• PH’s Sophia Laforteza advances to live finale of HYBE’s ‘The Debut: Dream Academy’

Filipina candidate Sophia Laforteza will be advancing to the live finale of HYBE’s The Debut: Dream Academy after ranking first in the show’s third mission. — Rappler.com