COP28 president urges countries to set plans for fossil fuel transition
LONDON, United Kingdom – The United Arab Emirates, host of 2023’s COP28 climate summit, called on Tuesday, February 20, for governments to take action in transitioning away from fossil fuels. Intense...
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Serious film industry concerns brought to light at Free the Artist Movement...
MANILA, Philippines – Artist welfare organization Free the Artist Movement held a forum called “Cinema at Katotohanan: Usaping Pelikula at Isyung Panlipunan” on Sunday, February 18 at the Gateway...
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Taiwan drives away Chinese coast guard boat as frontline island tensions rise
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan on Tuesday, February 20, drove away a Chinese coast guard boat that entered waters near its sensitive frontline islands, in a rise in tensions a day after China’s coast guard...
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FACT CHECK: Senators not the only Filipinos eligible to run for President, VP
Claim: Senators are the only individuals eligible to run for president or vice president of the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook video bearing the claim, posted on...
View ArticleHarsh welcome: Petro Gazz, Chery Tiggo school PVL newcomers Strong Group,...
MANILA, Philippines – The revamped Petro Gazz Angels kicked off the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference with a bang, blowing out the debuting Strong Group Athletics, 25-12, 25-20, 25-12, on Tuesday,...
View ArticleNext women up: Super sophomores De Leon, Canino, Laput lead La Salle title...
MANILA, Philippines – Continuity is one of the hallmarks of a true sports dynasty, and the La Salle Lady Spikers are well on their way to building a new empire in UAAP women’s volleyball. Already led...
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FACT CHECK: PCG spox did not declare ‘all-out war’ vs China over West PH Sea
Claim: Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela declared all-out war on China over tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was...
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LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas’ four-year quest begins as it battles Hong Kong on the road to open the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22. Hoping to lead...
View ArticleHow the UST photo takedown got us talking about press freedom
“Assert our space.” These words are from University of the Philippines Student Regent Sofia Jan Trinidad while she was at the Rappler newsroom last Saturday, February 17. Her words rang again in my...
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Not over? SolGen asks SC to recall temporary protection granted to activists
It seems the fight for temporary protection is not yet over for young environmental activists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano. Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, in a very urgent omnibus motion dated...
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Hong Kong scientists seek good fortune for endangered horseshoe crabs
HONG KONG – Hong Kong conservationists on Wednesday, February 21, began underwater tracking of endangered horseshoe crabs, which date back to before the dinosaurs, in a bid to help them survive the...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: The political system that EDSA and the 1987...
On Sunday, February 25, the Philippines will mark the 38th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Almost a year after that February 1986 revolution, the 1987 Constitution was ratified...
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Who is Yulia Navalnaya?
LONDON, United Kingdom – Yulia Navalnaya has vowed to continue the fight of her dead husband Alexei Navalny for a “free Russia” and called on supporters to oppose President Vladimir Putin with greater...
View ArticleBright future: Super rookies Dongallo, Poyos trade praises after first UAAP...
MANILA, Philippines – Move over Angel Canino and Bella Belen. There is a new young rivalry in town. In a battle of top UAAP prospect teams, the feisty UST Golden Tigresses prevailed over the...
View Article15 die, 2 injured as truck falls off cliff in Mabinay, Negros Oriental
BACOLOD, Philippines – Fifteen people died, two were injured when the truck they were riding fell off a cliff in Barangay Bulwang, Mabinay town, Negros Oriental shortly before 2 pm, Wednesday,...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Jikamarie
MANILA, Philippines – Breakout OPM artist Jikamarie will be bringing her hit pop and R&B sounds to the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, February 22! The solo Filipina act recently opened for...
View ArticleWATCH: ‘International coalition’ needed to address South China Sea damage by...
MANILA, Philippines – A study by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) showed that at least 20,000 acres of reef in the South...
View ArticleTwo-Way Mirror: Dimensions of an Unrequited Love
I once encountered a two-way mirror and it was fascinating since you could see yourself on the other side of the mirror or the person on the other. After gazing at people walking past, through the...
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GrabBike relaunch? Grab readying its motorcycle taxis even without approval
After its “backdoor entry” into the motorcycle taxi market through Move It, Grab is at it again. But this time, the ride-hailing giant looks like it’s gearing up to operate its own motorcycle taxi...
View ArticleBishop Ambo David elected vice president of Asian bishops’ assembly
MANILA, Philippines – Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), was elected vice president of the assembly of Catholic...
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