Ayala group beefs up Philippine Coast Guard’s research unit with computers
(This is a press release from Ayala Corporation.) MANILA, Philippines – Ayala Corporation recently donated desktop computers to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), as a gesture of appreciation and...
View ArticleConfused Cagayan de Oro water firm workers seek OGCC direction amid LWUA control
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Organized workers at the troubled Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) have appealed to the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) to expedite a legal opinion...
View ArticleCorrections: July 2024
This is Rappler’s corrections page for July 2024. Please read the Editor’s Note in each of these reports: Marcos, the inaccessible president – Rappler.com
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Taiwan says China seizure of trawler may be act of psychological warfare
TAIPEI, Taiwan – China’s seizure of a Taiwanese trawler operating close to the Chinese coast for illegal fishing might be an act of psychological warfare by Beijing designed to further pressure...
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They visited friends in jail, the state called them terrorists
In February this year, 23-year-old Fritz Labiano and 21-year-old Adrian Paul Tagle received a resolution that turned their lives upside down. The Department of Justice (DOJ) had indicted the two young...
View ArticleFarmers’ groups want TRO vs EO 62, reduction in rice tariffs
MANILA, Philippines – Farmers’ groups filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition before the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday, July 4, against Executive Order 62 which modifies tariff rates on...
View ArticleDOH steps up anti-dengue drive as Western Visayas, NIR see infection surge
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) has stepped up efforts to combat the deadly dengue fever as Western Visayas and the newly-created Negros Island Region (NIR) saw a 25%...
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For Latvia coach, Gilas Pilipinas’ size, defense set upset tone
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas’ triangle offense got its flowers after an 89-80 stunner over Latvia, but beyond the scoring, defense proved to be the difference maker against one of the top...
View ArticleGaza ceasefire effort shows signs of revival as Israel pounds enclave
Signs of renewed activity emerged on Wednesday, July 3, in the quest for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the nine-month-old war in the Gaza Strip while Israel launched more strikes on the...
View ArticleCebu Mayor Mike Rama holds ‘backstage’ city address amid preventive suspension
CEBU, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama delivered his own State of the City Address (SOCA) amid an ongoing preventive suspension order against him, on Thursday evening, July 4 at the Casino...
View ArticleCone further convinced Brownlee ‘should be in the NBA’ with stellar FIBA OQT...
MANILA, Philippines – As much as Tim Cone feels lucky to have Justin Brownlee for Gilas Pilipinas and Barangay Ginebra, a part of him believes the beloved naturalized player deserves to be someplace...
View ArticleIranians vote in run-off presidential race amid widespread apathy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Polls opened in Iran on Friday, July 5, for a run-off presidential election that will test the clerical rulers’ popularity amid voter apathy at a time of regional...
View ArticleMurad graces Macacua’s annual Maguindanao del Norte address amid replacement...
COTABATO, Philippines – Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim and Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua shook hands, reaffirming their political alliance as Macacua reported...
View ArticleLenovo launches Legion Gen 9 and LOQ Series in the PH
In the Philippine launch of this year’s Lenovo Legion gaming computers, Clifford Chong, gaming category manager of Lenovo Asia Pacific, highlighted their “Coldfront” technology, a cooling solution...
View ArticleChallenges ahead for UK’s next prime minister Keir Starmer
LONDON, United Kingdom – Britain’s next prime minister, Keir Starmer, wants to focus on long-term growth, but as he gets to grips with that challenge his first few months are packed with tough...
View ArticleCherry tomatoes galore! Try Mama Lou’s Margherita Pasta, help farmers in need
MANILA, Philippines – Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen is taking us on a noble farm-to-fork journey as the homegrown restaurant begins its cherry tomato rescue initiative supporting local farmers in...
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FACT CHECK: Alexander Graham Bell’s fiancée wasn’t named Margaret Hello
Claim: The fiancée of Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, was named Margaret Hello, and this led to the customary use of the greeting “hello” in phone calls. Rating: FALSE Why we...
View ArticlePBA hopeful RJ Abarrientos brings talent back home after Japan, Korea stint
MANILA, Philippines — After two years overseas, sharpshooting guard RJ Abarrientos brings his talent back home, applying for the PBA Rookie Draft set on July 14. “I’m really excited to return to the...
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JBL launches Soundgear Frames audio glasses in PH
JBL is venturing into audio eyewear, with the launch of the Soundgear Frames. Alongside it, the audio equipment manufacturer also launched the Live 3 series and new PartyBox Stage portable speakers on...
View ArticleHamas agrees to proposal on talks to free Israeli hostages 16 days after...
Hamas has accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, a senior Hamas...
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