Ombudsman scores 73% conviction rate in 2023
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman, mandated to protect against “illegal, unjust, improper or inefficient act of any public official, employee, office or agency,” reported that it had a...
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She Talks Asia Summit 2024 spotlights breaking stereotypes through empowering...
The following is a press release from She Talks Asia. In celebration of Women’s Month, She Talks Asia is thrilled to announce the 2024 She Talks Asia Summit themed Breaking Stereotypes. Happening on...
View ArticleLIST: Special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns for March 2024
MANILA, Philippines – This is a compilation of special non-working days in various localities in the Philippines for March 2024, as proclaimed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. March 1 – Tadian,...
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FACT CHECK: Mainstream media covered rallies of Quiboloy supporters
Claim: There is no mainstream media coverage of the “Laban Kasama ang Bayan” or LKAB rallies held by supporters of embattled preacher and self-proclaimed “appointed son of God” Apollo Quiboloy, which...
View ArticleActivists call on CHR to assert authority as it probes Negros killings
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – A group of activists called on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday, March 14, to assert its authority as it looks into the cases of human rights...
View ArticleTim Cone wishes Justin Brownlee well ahead of Indonesian Basketball League stint
MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra resident import Justin Brownlee will get a chance to stretch his legs while the PBA Philippine Cup moves along without him. Following his triumphant return to...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: O SIDE MAFIA
MANILA, Philippines – The rap rascals of O SIDE MAFIA are bringing their sick verses and smooth hooks to the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, March 14! The hip-hop trio composed of Costa Cashman,...
View ArticleAtin Ito plans another try at civilian mission to West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines – The coalition that tried to lead a civilian mission to features in the West Philippine Sea in late 2023 is going at it again, this time planning a mission to Scarborough Shoal or...
View ArticlePattie Boyd selling letters, lyrics by exes George Harrison, Eric Clapton
LONDON, United Kingdom – Model and photographer Pattie Boyd is selling handwritten lyrics and personal letters that reveal her relationships with late Beatle George Harrison and guitarist and singer...
View ArticleBest yet: Jalen Green, rolling Rockets pick up 6th win in 7 games
Jalen Green scored a season-high 37 points as the Houston Rockets rolled to a 135-119 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Thursday, March 14 (Friday, March 15, Manila time) for their sixth...
View Article[WATCH] Dahas Project, the team that continues to count drug war victims
MANILA, Philippines – Former president Rodrigo Duterte left an indelible mark in the country’s human rights history for the wrong reasons. Under his war on drugs led by the Philippine National Police,...
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Jade Castro on warrantless arrest: ‘It’s been happening, it will happen again’
As an acclaimed film director, Jade Castro is familiar with bizarre things that usually happen in a movie plot. Little did he know that his life would be as shocking as some of the films he had...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Getting to know the ‘Young Guns’ in the House with Zia Adiong
MANILA, Philippines – If you’ve been following the regular press conferences of the House of Representatives in the past weeks, you might have noticed that some of the lawmakers introduce themselves...
View ArticleHamas issues ceasefire proposal detailing exchange of hostages, prisoners
DUBAI, UAE – Hamas has presented a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the US which includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freedom for Palestinian prisoners, 100 of whom are...
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Bohol provincial gov’t looking into 2 other tourist attractions built on...
BOHOL, Philippines – After the closure of Captain’s Peak Resort, the provincial government of Bohol said it would also look into other questionable structures built on Chocolate Hills, starting with...
View ArticleMaria Ressa receives UMD’s inaugural Maria Ressa Prize for Courage in Journalism
MANILA, Philippines – Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa recounted her experiences with journalism and the courage required by the profession, highlighting the importance of...
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UP alliance stands against ‘DiliMall’ shopping center, university...
MANILA, Philippines – Six years after the University of the Philippines (UP) Shopping Center in the Diliman campus burned down, various sectors of the UP community launched an alliance against what it...
View ArticleMarcos signs ‘New Philippine Passport Act’ allowing online applications
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a new passport law that aims to digitalize passport applications and streamline applications for senior citizens, persons with...
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Results, team standings: UAAP Season 86 volleyball
MANILA, Philippines – Brace for another thrilling season of collegiate volleyball action as UAAP Season 86 rolls off! Here are the results and team standings of the men’s and women’s divisions in the...
View Article‘Turn around immediately’: Taiwan warns off Chinese coast guard boats again...
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan on Saturday, March 16, warned off Chinese coast guard ships that entered its restricted waters near frontline islands close to China for a second day in a row, as tensions...
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