Sara Duterte appeals for protection of family from ‘any violence’
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, July 30, appealed for protection for her family members from ‘any violence,” after the Philippine National Police (PNP) recalled its 75...
View ArticleVenezuelan protests against Maduro spread, opposition says it has proof it...
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela’s opposition said it had voting-tally proof it had won the election claimed by President Nicolas Maduro, as anti-government protests erupted across the country, with...
View ArticleWATCH: ‘And So It Begins’ trailer
MANILA, Philippines – Ramona Diaz’s And So It Begins is a documentary that looks deeper in the political scene in the Philippines leading up to the 2022 presidential election, which saw former vice...
View ArticlePoor labor conditions may hinder foreign investments in PH – groups
CEBU, Philippines – Trade unions and labor rights advocates said during a roundtable discussion in Cebu on Tuesday, July 30, that issues like union busting and exploitative working conditions may...
View ArticleNew US rule on foreign chip equipment exports to China to exempt some allies,...
NEW YORK, USA – The Biden administration plans to unveil a new rule next month that will expand US powers to stop exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from some foreign countries to...
View Article‘No one prepares to lose’: Eumir Marcial reveals injury after shock Olympic exit
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial was a picture of sorrow as he failed to hold back tears following his early exit from the Paris Olympics. That was how much it pained Marcial as he...
View ArticlePineapple pizza insults fly as Hong Kongers defend Olympics fencing gold win...
PARIS, France – Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long’s win in the men’s foil against Italy’s Filippo Macchi, 15-14, in a disputed bout has seen a barrage of insults from both sides with the Italians launching a...
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LIVE UPDATES: USA vs South Sudan – 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball
MANILA, Philippines – After a dominant 26-point rout of Serbia in its 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball opener, the superstar-studded Team USA aims to avoid the upset ax when it battles South Sudan...
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[Vantage Point] Does Meralco favor imported LNG?
The Philippines is experiencing fast-growing demand for electricity. The government projects a 6.5 to 7.5% increase in peak demand in 2024, and 6.5 to 8% from 2025 to 2028. The Luzon grid alone is...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Benj Pangilinan
MANILA, Philippines – Benj Pangilinan is the latest Filipino artist to showcase his musical chops on the Rappler Live Jam stage! Pangilinan has been singing since he was a child, but he officially...
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Teachers dismayed by ‘chaotic’ rollout of Matatag curriculum
Johanna Savedia, a teacher for almost two decades at Muntinlupa National High School (MNHS), was excited to welcome her students back to school until she was told that she would facilitate the...
View ArticleAlgeria condemns targeting of boxer Imane Khelif over passed Olympic gender test
PARIS, France – Algeria’s Olympic Committee (COA) on Wednesday, July 31, condemned “baseless” attacks on boxer Imane Khelif amid scrutiny of her participation in the Olympics after her...
View ArticleTesla car that killed Seattle motorcyclist was in ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode,...
SAN FRANCISCO, USA – A Tesla Model S car was in “Full Self-Driving” mode when it hit and killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist in the Seattle area in April, police said, making it at least the second...
View ArticleNew Zealand rower takes to OnlyFans to keep career afloat
PARIS, France – While many athletes scrabble for sponsors to keep their Olympic dreams afloat, gay rower Robbie Manson has taken a novel approach by setting himself up on the adults-only OnlyFans...
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Media literacy training prepares Mindanao youth groups to fight disinformation
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Abdul Hafiz Malawani, a campus journalist at Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi, is on the frontline of a different kind of battle. Marawi, a city still recovering...
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From disinformation beneficiary to target: Marcos battles deepfakes
Hours before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his 3rd State of the Nation Address, pro-Duterte personalities at an event in Los Angeles, California, released a video that appeared to show a...
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Cebu Pacific launches direct flights to Chiang Mai starting October 29
MANILA, Philippines – Budget airline Cebu Pacific will start offering direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai, Thailand on October 29. Manila to Chiang Mai flights will be every Tuesday, Thursday,...
View Article‘Not done:’ Injured Daiki Hashimoto looks ahead to next Olympics after...
PARIS, France – At the Paris Olympics, Daiki Hashimoto has been a shadow of the gymnast who stood head and shoulders above his rivals in Tokyo, where he was crowned the youngest-ever men’s all around...
View ArticleSALN TRACKER: Metro Manila mayors
MANILA, Philippines – Government officials and employees are required to submit their Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs). Journalists have always engaged in a back and forth with...
View ArticleWorld View with Marites Vitug: How can ASEAN stand up vs China?
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion on Friday, August 2, at 6 pm! MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is not really alone in standing up to China, if statements of support and concern as well...
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