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IN PHOTOS: Binibining Pilipinas 2024 delegates in preliminary and national...
MANILA, Philippines – The search for the next set of Binibining Pilipinas queens is heating up. The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) held on Tuesday, June 11, the preliminary and national...
View Article‘Immense’ scale of Gaza killings amount to crime against humanity, UN inquiry...
GENEVA, Switzerland – Both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes in the early stages of the Gaza war, a UN inquiry found on Wednesday, June 12, saying that Israel’s actions also constituted crimes...
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Have Marcos and his Cabinet memorized the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge?
Filipinos online are having a field day over Malacañang’s new memorandum requiring government agencies and schools across the country to recite the Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines) hymn and pledge,...
View ArticleRappler Talk: The Balangay returns to the West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines – Over 15 days, the Balangay Florentino Das traveled from Butuan City, then to Palawan, then to Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea, before finally arriving in Manila on...
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Planning to medically transition? Here’s advice from two transgender leaders.
MANILA, Philippines – Two transgender leaders shared insights on ways to medically transition safely in the Philippines, and support transgender persons who experience discrimination, in an episode of...
View ArticleBefore exploring ‘normal life,’ Petecio eyes gold in possibly final Olympic...
MANILA, Philippines – Nesthy Petecio longs for a “normal life,” when she can wake up and have a cup of coffee without having to think about boxing training for the rest of the day. Now 32 years old,...
View ArticleNewsbreak Chats: Where’s the PH-China tension headed?
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion on Thursday, June 13, at 4 pm MANILA, Philippines – Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) harassing Filipino fisherfolk and vessels have unfortunately become so common...
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[OPINION] What’s the fuss about ‘Bagong Pilipinas?’ It’s mediocre pop.
I really don’t understand all the noise about the mandatory singing of Bagong Pilipinas during flag ceremonies in schools and government agencies. Critics say the executive order making it mandatory...
View ArticleNegros Occidental’s June power rates drop by P3 per kilowatt-hour
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Power consumers in Negros Occidental heaved a sigh of relief as the Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) announced a P3- reduction per kilowatt-hour (kWh)...
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FACT CHECK: Report of US surfacing 3 submarines near China is from 2010
Claim: The US surfaced three Ohio-class submarines near China amid growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video was posted on June 8...
View ArticleCustoms bureau destroys P595M worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – Authorities destroyed P595.22 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Barangay Baliwasan, Zamboanga City on Thursday, June 13. Arthur Sevilla, Bureau of Customs-Port of...
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Negros Island Region reborn: The long road to new beginnings
BACOLOD, Philippines – The journey to create and put the Negros Island Region (NIR) on the country’s administrative map was marked by decades of struggle, determination, perseverance, and even...
View ArticleChina and New Zealand deepen trade ties, discuss rights issues during Premier...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – New Zealand and China on Thursday, June 13, signed agreements on trade and climate change, with human rights also on the agenda, during a trip by Premier Li Qiang, the...
View ArticleMaxine Esteban ramps up Olympic buildup after African fencing silver
MANILA, Philippines – After copping a silver in a continental tournament, Filipino-Ivorian Maxine Esteban ramps up further her preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Esteban, who is now...
View ArticleNATO members to crack down on Russian spies in response to sabotage, says...
BRUSSELS, Belgium – NATO members are set to take tougher action against Russian spies across the alliance in response to a campaign of hostile activities by Moscow that includes acts of sabotage and...
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LIVE UPDATES: San Miguel vs Meralco – PBA Philippine Cup Finals Game 5
MANILA, Philippines – Back to square one. With the best-of-seven PBA Philippine Cup finals tied at 2-2, the San Miguel Beermen and the Meralco Bolts duke it out in an all-important Game 5 showdown on...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] The POGO mysteries
If you think the maelstrom created by the Senate investigation into Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) has completely subsided, you’re mistaken. Lawmakers have just taken a breather and will...
View ArticleCeltics resist Dallas’ comeback in game 3; a win away to championship
CUPANG, Muntinlupa – Celtics held off Dallas’ late game run to secure the 3rd game of the NBA Finals with a 106-99 win on June 13 at the American Airlines Center to grasp for a possible 18th...
View ArticleNadal, Alcaraz to play for Spain in Olympic doubles
Spain’s Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will team up to play doubles at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) said on Wednesday, June 12. Nadal won an Olympic...
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FACT CHECK: Palestine not ‘removed’ from Google Maps
Claim: Google has removed Palestine from Google Maps and renamed it Israel. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim has recently circulated through a Facebook video posted on June 11, with...
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