Harry Roque is now on immigration lookout
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has put former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on immigration lookout over his links to the raided POGO (Philippine offshore gaming operator), the...
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Cagayan de Oro voice teacher wins big in Spain, Austria music competitions
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A Filipino opera singer and music teacher from Cagayan de Oro bagged top prizes in two international music competitions in Spain and Austria in less than a week. Known as...
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[OPINION] Rogue AI is a WMD
No one wants to talk about it, but we need to. Rouge Artificial Intelligence (RAI) must be classified as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) by the United Nations through a declaration, to pave the way...
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Half-truths and falsehoods told about Carlos Yulo
Carlos Yulo’s outstanding success in Paris has resurrected some controversies surrounding the young double-gold gymnast, his family, and former coach. Virtual tongues are wagging, and the tables have...
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] Does Carlos Yulo have to deal with taxed prizes?
Are the rewards given to Carlos Yulo from the Philippine government taxable? For the P10-million incentive, no, since this is exempt from income tax due to provisions under Section 32 (B) (7) (d) of...
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CA confirms Sonny Angara as education secretary
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, August 7, confirmed the appointment of Sonny Angara as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). None of the members of...
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Niño Muhlach on son Sandro’s alleged abusers: ‘Sobrang sama ng loob ko’
MANILA, Philippines – Veteran actor Niño Muhlach turned emotional at a Senate hearing, Wednesday, August 7, as he recalled his son Sandro’s reaction after being allegedly sexually harassed by two...
View ArticleIloilo officials draw flak as they use Carlos Yulo’s wins to offer free...
BACOLOD, Philippines – Health officials in Iloilo province have stirred controversy by using Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo and his two-gold-medal victories in the Paris Olympics to promote their family...
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British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests
LONDON, United Kingdom – British police braced for further anti-Muslim riots on Wednesday as far-right groups pledged to target asylum centers and immigration law firms across the country, prompting...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: justin
MANILA, Philippines – This is it, Mais! After his appearance on Rappler Talk Entertainment in April, SB19 member justin returns to the Rappler HQ on Wednesday, August 7, to serenade us with hits from...
View ArticleNewsbreak Chats: The huge cost of the Bataan oil spill
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion live on Thursday, August 8, at 4 pm MANILA, Philippines – The impact of oil spills happening in the Philippines is no joke. According to a recent report by...
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Rappler Talk Tech: ‘Until Then’ developers on Filipino representation in games
MANILA, Philippines – Polychroma Games released its game Until Then in May, garnering a positive response from critics, with praise for its pixel art, story, and its inspired representation of...
View ArticleBTS’ Suga apologizes for drunk driving incident
MANILA, Philippines – Suga from K-pop sensation BTS issued an apology on Wednesday, August 7, after being charged with riding an electric scooter while under the influence. According to a report by...
View ArticleIligan to host 45th national conference on local and national history
This is a press release from the Philippine National Historical Society With a spotlight on Mindanao histories, the 45th edition of the National Conference on Local and National History is going to be...
View ArticleDottie Ardina disappointed as PH golfers left without official uniforms in...
MANILA, Philippines – Dottie Ardina vented her frustrations over the absence of official uniforms as she and teammate Bianca Pagdanganan improvised through the first three rounds of the Paris Olympics...
View Article‘Brazilippines’: Brazil-Philippines ‘alliance’ at Olympics takes social media...
MANILA, Philippines – Happening every four years, the Olympics is the most-awaited international sporting event. The best of the best athletes are sent by their home countries to vie for a spot on the...
View ArticleTeam USA star Brittney Griner set for third Olympic gold final after Russian...
PARIS, France – When she was in a Russian penal colony, Brittney Griner was not sure she would ever play basketball again, let alone play in her third Olympic gold-medal game at the Paris Games. The...
View ArticleBeyond Thailand, uphill battle for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights in...
On June 18, 2024, the cheers of the LGBTQ+ crowd rippled through the streets of Thailand. Over two decades since homosexuality was no longer considered a mental illness in the country, Thailand...
View ArticleRefugee breaking athlete disqualified for ‘Free Afghan Women’ slogan on cape
PARIS, France – Afghan b-girl Manizha Talash, a member of the refugee Olympic team at the Paris Games, was disqualified after displaying the words “Free Afghan Women” on her cape during her breaking...
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[In This Economy] How I envy the Thais
Before classes start again at the University of the Philippines on August 20, I had a chance to insert a quick trip to Bangkok with friends. The last time I was there was in 2018, and I’ve forgotten...
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