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[Pastilan] When Atenistas get Dutertefied
Back in the day, being young meant raising hell, asking hard questions, and flipping the script. It was loud, messy, and dangerous in the best possible way. That spark didn’t just fade at the Ateneo...
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Cavite gubernatorial bet Abeng Remulla promises 911 app to address crime
CAVITE, Philippines – If elected governor, Cavite Board Member Francisco Gabriel “Abeng” Remulla said his administration would introduce a 911 mobile app to address crime and security in the country’s...
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#CourageON: Is there hope in a ‘dying’ industry?
“Ah! So reporter ka?” (Oh! So you’re a reporter?) People often react like with this when I tell them I’m from Rappler, their eyes lighting up with recognition. Then I say no, I’m a content producer...
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Buyer’s guide: Best smartphones to buy in Q1 2025
Shopping for a phone can be a challenge. Ideally, you want one that fulfills as many of your needs as possible and fits your budget at the same time. Thankfully, the first quarter of 2025 has been...
View ArticlePeruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89
LIMA, Peru – Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, who enchanted readers with his intellectual rigor and lyrical prose for five decades and came close to being president of his country, died on Sunday...
View ArticlePope puts Sagrada Familia architect Gaudi on path to sainthood
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has approved the first step towards sainthood for Antoni Gaudi, the modernist architect behind Barcelona’s “Sagrada Familia” basilica, the Vatican said on Monday. Gaudi was...
View ArticleBulacan residents cite water as top issue | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Since Villars’ PrimeWater took over, Bulacan residents suffering for years Rappler asks attendees in a Bulacan...
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TOPNOTCHERS: March 2025 Physicians Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission announced on Monday, March 14, that 1,901 out of 3,827 passed the Physicians Licensure Examination this March 2025. Here is the list of examinees who made it to...
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Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket
Pop star Katy Perry and five other women launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to Earth on Monday, April 14, marking the first all-female spaceflight in more than 60...
View ArticleHegseth promises US shift to Indo-Pacific
While Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, visited Manila and assured us of America’s continued support and an even stronger “ironclad” alliance, I can’t help but think that this policy is...
View ArticleDuterte whistleblower Royina Garma seeks asylum in US
MANILA, Philippines – Retired police colonel Royina Garma is seeking asylum in the United States, her lawyer Emerito Quilang recently announced. “We are asking for a setting because we are requesting...
View ArticleHarvard rejects Trump demands, gets hit by $2.3-billion funding freeze
Harvard on Monday, April 14, rejected numerous demands from the Trump administration that it said would cede control of the school to a conservative government that portrays universities as...
View ArticleCourt orders LWUA to keep hands off Cagayan de Oro water utility
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A regional court has ordered the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to back off and halt its takeover of the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD), citing a lack...
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SM Supermalls boosts Holy Week EV travel with expanding charging network
SM Supermalls is enhancing Holy Week travel for electric vehicle (EV) owners with its growing network of 123 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), with 50 more planned for 2025. This expansion...
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In Cavite, elections spotlight residents’ longstanding woes with Villars’...
When Rappler mounted an election town hall in Bacoor, one candidate for councilor in the neighboring city of Dasmariñas walked in, asked organizers if he could speak, and, without a missing a beat,...
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NBI files complaints vs Cardema, Lambino over ‘fake news’ on Duterte TRO
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed two separate criminal complaints Tuesday, April 15, against allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte over disinformation in...
View ArticleWATCH: OFWs struggle with internet voting, but remain determined
SINGAPORE – The month-long period for overseas Filipinos to cast their votes in the 2025 elections is off to a rough start for some voters, as birth pangs hound the Philippines’ first-ever...
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LIST: Holy Week 2025 suggested reads
MANILA, Philippines – Holy Week is a period of reflection, meditation, and repentance for the Roman Catholic community. As you take this time to rest, recharge, and reflect, consider reading a few...
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FACT CHECK: AI-generated videos mock Trump amid US-China tariff tensions
Claim: A video shows US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been serving as Trump’s senior advisor, working in a shoe factory. Rating: SATIRE Why we...
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A pilgrimage of faith and tradition in Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – Holy Week is not just a religious observance, but also a living tradition woven into the souls of many people in Zamboanga City. From solemn processions and melodious chants...
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