‘BSKE 2023: peaceful despite cases of violence’ – Comelec

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

• 2023 barangay polls: ‘Peaceful’ despite cases of violence on election day

The Commision on Elections says the 2023 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections remained ‘generally peaceful’ despite some incidents of violence.

• Sara Duterte’s satisfaction rating dips by double digits in October – OCTA

Vice President Sara Duterte’s satisfaction rating plunges by double digits in a survey by OCTA Research.

• Internet gaming license hub raided in Pasay over alleged human trafficking

An inter-agency team led by the Justice department raids an internet gaming license hub in Pasay City for alleged human trafficking on Friday, October 27.

• Filipinos in Gaza: Food is sufficient but access to water ‘increasingly difficult’

The Philippines regains contact with at least 87 Filipinos remaining in the Gaza Strip after internet and cellular lines were cut off ahead of Israel’s intensified assault.

• ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dies at 54

Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit TV comedy series Friends, dies on Saturday, October 28. He was 54.

• Taylor Swift breaks own Spotify records with ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

Pop superstar Taylor Swift continues to smash records with 1989 (Taylor’s Version)!

• SEVENTEEN named 1st-ever K-pop act to speak at UNESCO Youth Forum

K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN makes history after being tapped to speak at the UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris making them the first-ever K-pop act set to appear at the forum. — Rappler.com