Angara: Free LinkedIn courses for teachers can count towards promotion
MANILA, Philippines – Education Secretary Sonny Angara said on Wednesday, March 12, that free LinkedIn courses for teachers focused on professional development can be used for promotion. “Yes to...
View ArticleSolomon erupts for 22 in 3 sets as undefeated NU checks Nitura, reeling Adamson
MANILA, Philippines – The Shaina Nitura hype train reached a difficult turn at the penultimate game of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball first round as defending champion NU put on a three-set...
View ArticleNo TRO: Supreme Court gives no immediate relief for Rodrigo Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) in relation to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest. “After a virtual deliberation on the 94-page...
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Ex-Bangko Sentral official: Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest may draw investors to...
MANILA, Philippines – A former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official believes the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte could entice more investors to come to the Philippines. Former BSP...
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[Ashoka PH] Save Masungi, the Impact Entrepreneur of 2024, and other news...
This piece is published by Ashoka Philippines through Rappler’s Lighthouse. MANILA, Philippines – Ashoka Fellow Ann Dumaliang and her sister Billie, who co-founded the award-winning Masungi Georeserve...
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[DECODED] Duterte’s arrest revives familiar disinformation tactics
It was a historic day, March 11. The International Criminal Police Organization arrested former president Rodrigo Duterte over a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), making him...
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SM’s 5th International Women’s Day Summit amplifies empowerment and gender...
On March 7, SM Aura’s Samsung Hall hosted SM Supermalls’ 5th Annual International Women’s Day Summit, “Women Inspiring Women.” This free event, showcasing SM’s dedication to women’s empowerment,...
View ArticleUN chief says there is ‘disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday, March 14, there was a “disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry” around the world while urging online tech platforms to curb hate speech...
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For outgoing Candon Councilor Joanne Valdez, service matters over credit
MANILA, Philippines – Politicians typically measure their impact by the number of bills they passed, the structures they put up, or the times they’ve been reelected. For outgoing Candon, Ilocos Sur...
View ArticleUS designated South Korea a ‘sensitive’ country amid nuclear concerns
The US Department of Energy has designated ally South Korea a “sensitive” country, a spokesperson said on Friday, March 14, after the South Korean president briefly imposed martial law and amid talk...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: The Rundown 2025 Youth-Oriented Senate Elections Forum
MANILA, Philippines — Senatorial candidates will explain their stances on various issues in “The Rundown” election forum happening on Saturday, March 15, from 4 pm to 6 pm, at Benito Sy Pow Auditorium...
View ArticleFlorida mayor seeks to evict cinema for screening Israeli-Palestinian film
WASHINGTON, USA – Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner has sought to evict an art house cinema from city property for screening Oscar-winning No Other Land, a film about the Israeli displacement of a...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Talk Entertainment: National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab
Maestro Ryan Cayabyab — simply “Mr. C” to his fans and collaborators — is a pillar of OPM, of Philippine music as we know and enjoy it today. His signature melodic style has defined an era and...
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Last woman standing: Meet PBA female referee Janine Nicandro
Refereeing in a Philippine pro basketball league wasn’t in the plans of Janine Nicandro. After all, there were no footsteps to follow in. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) never had a...
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British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman is Duterte’s lead counsel at ICC
Manila, Philippines – Nicholas Kaufman will be former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel for his crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Vice President...
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Family first: How a new generation is carrying Melo’s legacy forward
MANILA, Philippines – In 1988, Carmelo “Melo” Santiago of Melo’s Steakhouse introduced US Certified Angus Beef to the Philippines. Melo died in August 2021, and his daughters have been working hard to...
View Article[REFLECTION] Synodal conversion of the Church
During the season of Lent, the Catholic Church’s call to conversion intensifies. As a human and divine institution, the Church is not exempted from Jesus Christ’s call to both personal and communal...
View Article‘He did not love me’: Kris Aquino says doctor she was dating broke up with her
MANILA, Philippines – Kris Aquino took to Instagram on Sunday, March 16, to share the “painful truth” that the doctor she was dating broke things off with her. According to Aquino, the doctor could no...
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If ICC arrest warrant comes for Bato, Malacañang will serve it
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, in the past week, has vacillated from being cocksure that he was ready to “join” his former boss, Rodrigo Duterte, who is in the custody of the International Criminal Court...
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Thousands turn Araw ng Dabaw into protest, call for Duterte’s return
What was supposed to be a festive celebration of Davao City’s 88th founding anniversary turned into a massive demonstration on Sunday, March 16, as thousands of supporters of ex-president Rodrigo...
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