Misamis Oriental bets oppose appointment of mayoral aspirant’s son as army...
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A group of politicians seeking key positions in Misamis Oriental have petitioned the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to oppose the appointment of a general as commander...
View ArticleConan O’Brien says Oscars can’t avoid politics but won’t dwell on it
LOS ANGELES, USA – Conan O’Brien said he does not think he can avoid politics when he steps on the stage on Sunday, March 2 (US time) to host the Academy Awards, the highest honors in the movie...
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Palace to Sara Duterte: Why vocal vs corruption now when you kept quiet...
In responding to Vice President Sara Duterte’s reminder to Filipinos that they have the “right to show their anger” towards government, Malacañang turned the spotlight to recent history, and the...
View Article[In This Economy] ‘Is the peace process part of the mandate of PhilHealth?’
This week, I got to watch in person the oral arguments at the Supreme Court about the legality of the government’s cash sweep of PhilHealth funds. I accompanied my good friend, Zy-za Suzara, a public...
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] Clarifications on VAT withholding and tax treatment for...
What key clarifications does Revenue Memorandum Circular 38-2024 provide on cross-border services? The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) clarified through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 38-2024 that...
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Gene Hackman will be remembered as the Hollywood actor’s actor
Gene Hackman, an acting titan of 1970s and ‘80s Hollywood with more than 80 screen credits to his name, has died at 95. He was found dead in his home with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and his dog....
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FACT CHECK: Florida health official’s COVID-19 vaccine claims baseless – experts
Claim: According to Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Lapado, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can infect human DNA and cause cancer. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in a...
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Dapitan’s bet on e-trikes: A greener ride, a costly transition
DAPITAN, Philippines – Officials on Thursday, February 27, rolled out the first electric tricycles in this historic city in a move signaling a shift toward modern and environment-friendly...
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Elon Musk is firing thousands of workers – why this could be the biggest jobs...
Elon Musk is wielding a chainsaw against US government departments, potentially culling tens of thousands of jobs, as part of a huge plan to shrink the government and slash federal spending. This...
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On a high: Why scaling Mt. Everest matters to these Filipino mountaineers
The Philippine flag could be back on top of the world’s highest peak after nearly two decades. Mountaineers Jeno Panganiban and Miguel Mapalad aim to be the first Filipinos in 18 years to reach the...
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RESULTS: February 2025 Sanitary Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 138 out of 195 passed the Sanitary Engineers Computer-Based...
View ArticleJayson Castro out for 10 to 12 months due to knee injury
MANILA, Philippines – Jayson Castro’s season is practically over. TNT team manager Jojo Lastimosa said Castro will be out for 10 to 12 months after the star guard injured his right knee late in their...
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Malacañang orders courtesy resignation of presidential appointees under PCO
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has ordered all presidential appointees under the Presidential Communication Office to submit their courtesy resignations following the appointment of new PCO chief...
View ArticleHappy birthday, Luka: Doncic dazzles as Lakers top Clippers for 5th straight win
Luka Doncic scored 31 points and LeBron James added 28 points with 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a 106-102 victory over the Los Angeles...
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Pope Francis, after setback, had a peaceful night, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, had a peaceful night and is resting, the Vatican said on Saturday, March 1. After days of a...
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This generation’s OPM is like ‘halo halo’ – it’s all sweet and good
MANILA, Philippines – A quick check on the local hits on Spotify or any music streaming platform can easily yield a snapshot of the current Original Pilipino Music (OPM) landscape. The industry is...
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UP honors 3 homegrown National Artists in Tanghal Tertulia 2025
This is a press release from the University of the Philippines System Communication Group. MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) System pays tribute to homegrown National...
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Rappler Talk Entertainment: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino on unexpected ‘love team’
MANILA, Philippines – When Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino worked with each other for the first time, a “love team” seemed unlikely considering the roles they portrayed as a bickering, unfaithful couple in...
View ArticleCan instant noodles ever be healthy? Nutrition experts weigh in
MANILA, Philippines – As Filipinos, we love our pancit canton. But why do they have to taste so good even though they’re far from nutritious? Can they ever be, even slightly? This is the bold change...
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Musk’s DOGE fires federal tech team that built free tax-filing site
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The Trump administration has pulled the plug on a team of tech-savvy civil servants that helped to build the Internal Revenue Service’s free tax-filing service and revamp...
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