12 private schools face probe for ‘ghost students’ in SHS voucher program
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday, February 17, that it is investigating the alleged presence of ghost students in 12 private schools under its senior high...
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Bodong beats: A dance of culture and unity
TABUK CITY, Philippines – The streets of Bulanao recently came alive with color, music, and movement as hundreds gathered for the much-anticipated Bodong Street Dance Competition. Part of the 30th...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Alyansa senatorial slate kicks off campaign in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – The administration coalition Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates kick off their campaign in vote-rich Metro Manila, again aided by their primary endorser,...
View ArticleDENR orders mining firms to include conservation, climate action in dev’t plans
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday, February 17, issued an administrative order requiring mining firms to include biodiversity conservation and...
View ArticleBe The Good: How to fight the most common scams in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – In 2024, the number of cybercrime and scam complaints in the Philippines tripled, compared to figures the year before. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center...
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What we know so far about pop culture festival ‘&FRIENDS’
It’s not a music festival or a gaming convention — it’s a celebration of all things pop culture. From May 30 to June 1, &FRIENDS is bringing together some of the world’s top artists and creators...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Sonny Angara on the grueling task of leading DepEd
MANILA, Philippines – When he took the helm of the Department of Education (DepEd), former senator Sonny Angara knew it wouldn’t be an easy task. Angara inherited the immense problems of the education...
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Philippines reports foreign cyber intrusions targeting intelligence data, but...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has detected foreign attempts to access intelligence data, but its cyber minister said on Tuesday, February 18, no breaches have been recorded so far. Attempts to...
View ArticleSurprise Eraserheads performance awaits docu ‘Combo on the Run’ audience
MANILA, Philippines – At the presscon for the Eraserheads documentary, Combo on the Run, the team announced that the band will have a surprise performance at one of the screenings for the film. “The...
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Filmmaker Diane Ventura, Ely Buendia say Eraserheads docu is reclaiming of...
MANILA, Philippines – Filmmaker Diane Ventura said the Eraserheads documentary, Combo on the Run, is all about the band “reclaiming their narrative” from years of speculation as to the what and the...
View ArticleVatican cancels pope’s weekend engagements as he battles ‘complex’ infection
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who began his fifth day in hospital on Tuesday, February 18, for what doctors have described as a “complex” respiratory infection, will not take part in this weekend’s...
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Lacson appeals to lawmakers: Don’t meddle in gov’t project implementation
MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, February 18, appealed to lawmakers in both houses of Congress not to get involved in the implementation of government projects...
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Sara’s argument: House impeachment invalid for violating ‘one-year bar’ rule
When Vice President Sara Duterte asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday, February 19, to block the looming impeachment trial against her, she insisted that the House of Representatives’ indictment of...
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Pope Francis has long history of health problems
Editor’s Note: This story from 2023 has been updated with the latest news regarding Pope Francis’ health and medical issues. Pope Francis is being treated at Gemelli Hospital in Italy on February 18,...
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Alyansa bets avoid mudslinging but Marcos continues tirades vs Rodrigo...
MANILA, Philippines – Before their campaign kickoff rally in vote-rich Metro Manila on Tuesday, February 18, the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates made it clear: They will steer...
View ArticleAJ Edu joyful in Gilas return: ‘Long time coming’
MANILA, Philippines – AJ Edu missed the feeling of donning the Gilas Pilipinas jersey. So no matter how rocky his national team return has been, Edu could not feel anything but joy that he gets to...
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No names, faces of politicians on NFA rice sacks, Zamora says
MANILA, Philippines – The National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks that will be released to local governments will not be used for electioneering, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said on...
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What you need to know about cholesterol — the good and the bad
Most people know that high levels of cholesterol can be unhealthy and, in some cases, may lead to serious illness or even death. But our body actually also produces a “good” kind of cholesterol, which...
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[Be The Good] Shame on candidates who don’t show up
The campaign kickoffs are over and the countdown to election day has begun. With 82 days to go, let’s ask ourselves, how well do we really know our candidates? And what are the chances we’ll get to...
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[Ashoka PH] Vote for your 2024 Impact Entrepreneur of the Year!
This piece is published by Ashoka Philippines through Rappler’s Lighthouse. We’re excited to open voting for the Impact Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: an annual peer-nominated award that celebrates...
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