[Rappler Investigates] They want out, but can’t
Do you know of a Filipino woman trapped in a miserable, seemingly senseless existence that she is powerless to get out of? Have you heard of a despondent Filipino woman toiling overseas, with children...
View ArticleRESULTS: June 2024 Psychometricians Special Professional Licensure Examination
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 7 out of 16 passed the Psychometricians Special Professional...
View ArticleNCT 127 Doyoung’s ‘Dear Youth’ concert in Manila canceled
MANILA, Philippines – NCT 127 member Doyoung’s Dear Youth concert in Manila has been canceled, Live Nation Philippines announced on Thursday, July 11, due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Attention...
View ArticlePalarong Pambansa 2024: Games, results, updates
The pinnacle showcase of Philippine grassroots sports takes center stage as the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu City, hosts the 2024 Palarong Pambansa from July 9 to 16. Prospect athletes from all...
View Article2 Australians, Filipino companion found dead in Tagaytay hotel
TAGAYTAY, Philippines – Two Australians and their Filipino companion were found dead inside their hotel room in Tagaytay City, Cavite police said on Thursday, July 11. Cavite police identified them as...
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US envoy flexes Wescom ‘coordination’ as WPS tensions rise
Coordination over what? Both Philippine and American officials were tight-lipped on Thursday, July 11, about an apparent “coordination meeting” between United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay...
View ArticleFormer BDO banker Walter Wassmer joins Bangko Sentral’s Monetary Board
MANILA, Philippines – After an “unprecedented” ghost employee scandal resulted in the resignation of two Monetary Board members from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), President Ferdinand Marcos...
View ArticleEDCOM II urges Marcos to create Cabinet cluster for education
MANILA, Philippines – The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to create a Cabinet cluster for education for the enhanced coordination of the...
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Can the property market survive a ban on POGOs?
MANILA, Philippines – Amid the Alice Guo saga and continued raids on illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), calls to completely ban these enterprises have been gaining political...
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[In This Economy] Is the Marcos government unlawfully dipping into PhilHealth...
The 2025 budget season is already upon us. But we haven’t even talked much about the shenanigans concerning this year’s (2024) budget. One of the biggest irregularities is that lawmakers were able to...
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‘All playing hard, all intense’: Tiu expects competitive Jones Cup run
MANILA, Philippines – Head coach Charles Tiu expects Strong Group-Pilipinas to come out competitive as the country tries to reclaim its lofty standing in the 43rd William Jones Cup. “I like the way...
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Biden faces more pressure from Democrats to abandon reelection bid
WASHINGTON, USA – President Joe Biden faced more calls from fellow Democrats to abandon his re-election bid on Friday, July 12, following a news conference in which he delivered nuanced responses but...
View ArticleBaguio officially bids farewell to city’s longest-serving newspaper
BAGUIO, Philippines – The city government has formally bid farewell to the weekly Baguio Midland Courier, acknowledging the newspaper’s contribution to community journalism and press freedom in Baguio...
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Future UST varsity swimmer breaks Palarong Pambansa record
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Beatrize Maria Mabalay of Bicol shattered the Palarong Pambansa record for the swimming secondary girls 50-meter breaststroke event during the 2024 national event in Cebu City...
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Marcos’ POGO dilemma: Economic managers never backed Chinese online gambling
The adverse economic impact of kicking out Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) has been repeatedly used by proponents to defend the contentious industry. From job losses to a real estate...
View ArticlePaulene Canada, her ‘royal’ clan, and cracks in Quiboloy’s ‘kingdom’
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Paulene Canada, a church associate of fugitive preacher Apollo Quiboloy, has found herself right smack in the middle of a legal storm. Until her arrest on Thursday, July...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Cast of ‘Mula Sa Buwan’
MANILA, Philippines – Dreams, love, and friendship come to life as the cast of Mula Sa Buwan take the Rappler Live Jam stage on Friday, July 12! Giving life to the musical are cast members Myke...
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Filipinos’ revenge travel, cheaper China products hurt sales of local appliances
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos are “intense” about fulfilling their travel goals on their bucket list – so much so that it has impacted sales of home appliances. That’s according to one of the...
View Article[Uncle Bob] Why are Filipinos crazy about beauty pageants?
I attended the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night at the historic Araneta Coliseum on July 7 after getting a free ticket at the last minute from friends whose company was a commercial sponsor...
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Historic debut: Budding national athletes, overseas Filipino students join...
CEBU CITY, Philippines – For the first time in Palarong Pambansa history, the National Academy of Sports (NAS) and the Philippine Schools Overseas (PSO) join the 17-region roster of student-athletes...
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