Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
LONDON, United Kingdom – Tobacco companies still actively target young people via social media, sports and music festivals and new, flavored products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on...
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‘First scrimmage’: Alas Pilipinas aces opening test amid short prep
MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas displayed its potential after acing its first game together, getting its way against a fellow young Australian team to kick off its AVC Challenge Cup campaign on...
View ArticleCannes entry ‘Anora’ aims to destigmatize sex work, says director
CANNES, France – Part of director Sean Baker’s aim in making Anora, a darkly funny and touching drama about a young exotic dancer who becomes involved with a Russian oligarch’s son, was to remove the...
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Maria Ressa tells Harvard graduates: ‘Our world is on fire. Welcome to the...
MASSACHUSETTS, USA – Speaking to graduates of the world’s most prestigious university on Thursday morning, May 23, in Cambridge, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa acknowledged the...
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Low pressure area develops into Tropical Depression Aghon
MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) developed into a tropical depression at 2 am on Friday, May 24. It is the country’s first tropical...
View ArticleFULL TEXT: Maria Ressa’s speech at the 2024 Harvard commencement ceremony
Nobel laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa received an honorary doctor of laws degree at Harvard University on Thursday, May 23. She also addressed the Harvard’s Class of 2024 during the commencement...
View ArticleHouse approved divorce bill on final reading; Sotto comments on its validity
BALAYAN, Batangas– House of Representatives approves the divorce bill, reinstituting absolute divorce in the country under thorough judicial process on Wednesday, May 22. In the earlier announcement...
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Mindanao’s biggest three-day beach party kicks off in Sarangani
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – At least 800 security personnel and paramedics have been deployed to ensure the safety of thousands of foreign and local visitors who have started crowding the long stretch of...
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LIVE UPDATES: Alas Pilipinas vs India, 2024 AVC Challenge Cup – May 24
MANILA, Philippines – With all the hype in the world, star-studded Alas Pilipinas shone under the bright lights of the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, aced its first test against higher-ranked Australia, and...
View ArticleChina starts second day of war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize...
BEIJING, China – China’s military started its second day of war games around Taiwan on Friday, May 24, with drills to test their ability to “seize power” and control key areas, exercises it has said...
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vivo unveils V30e, their best mid-range smartphone for photography lovers
Global smartphone brand vivo announced the arrival of the highly anticipated vivo V30e, the final addition to its acclaimed mid-range V30 Series. Priced at just P17,999, the vivo V30e is designed to...
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IN PHOTOS: The road to the vegetable gardens of Tinoc, Ifugao
IFUGAO, Philippines – From the road along Tinoc, Ifugao, the view of mountaintops and slopes was a patchwork quilt of vegetable gardens. On the wayside were a group of gardeners hauling baskets of...
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EmTech Digital 2024: AI must expand human capabilities, not sideline them
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a mere novelty. It’s now everywhere, and it’s progressing very fast, with new models and datasets being released on a week-to-week basis. These...
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Gagate fulfills national team dream after repeat stellar AVC outing
MANILA, Philippines – With two national team games under her belt, Thea Gagate already feels proud to have fulfilled her dream of carrying the Philippine flag – and winning. A UAAP Best Middle Blocker...
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Tropical Depression Aghon moving over Samar Sea, heading for Bicol
MANILA, Philippines – After making its first two landfalls in Eastern Samar, Tropical Depression Aghon began moving over the Samar Sea early Saturday morning, May 25. Aghon first made landfall in...
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PRIMER: Marcos’ state visit to Brunei, defense summit speech in Singapore in...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is making back-to-back visits to the Philippines’ neighbors in Southeast Asia next week, in response to invitations sent by leaders of these...
View ArticleSanMig Beermen advances to finals with a clean sweep over RoS Elasto Painters
POLANGUI, Albay – San Miguel Beermen emerged victorious against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. They finished the game with 107-100 and series point of 4-0 at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, May...
View ArticleZelenskiy says Ukrainian forces now control area where Russia pushed into...
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, May 24, that Ukrainian forces had secured “combat control” of areas where Russian troops staged an incursion this month in northern parts of Kharkiv...
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Over 4,000 farmers get land titles in Zamboanga Peninsula
DIPOLOG, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gave out on Friday, May 24, land titles to more than 4,000 farmers from three provinces in the Zamboanga Peninsula as he promised to complete the...
View ArticleUp to the challenge: Adamson spoils Ateneo’s preseason debut
MANILA, Philippines – It may have taken four games, but the Adamson Soaring Falcons finally bagged a win in the preseason. The Soaring Falcons took down the debuting Ateneo Blue Eagles for their first...
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