[FMA] Digital Rights in Southeast Asia After 10 Years: A Reflection from a...
Ten years ago, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) co-hosted RightsCon Southeast Asia in Manila in 2015. That event marked my first exposure to a global conference of this nature and my first...
View ArticleWATCH: Duterte supporters’ birthday wish: ‘Come home, Tatay Digong’
MANILA, Philippines – Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte have one wish: for him to return to the Philippines. They argue that the International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction over the...
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WATCH: In counter-protests, Rodrigo Duterte’s critics call for his conviction
MANILA, Philippines – Critics of former president Rodrigo Duterte stage their own protest at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Friday, March 28. The protest comes as Duterte’s supporters stage prayer...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Prayer rallies on Rodrigo Duterte’s 80th birthday
Supporters of Rodrigo Duterte are staging prayer rallies on Friday, March 28, to mark the 80th birthday of the former president who is now detained in The Hague. Protesters are calling for Duterte’s...
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LIVE UPDATES: Local campaign period kickoff – 2025 Philippine elections
More than 41,000 candidates vying for over 18,000 local positions will officially start campaigning on Friday, March 28. The 45-day local campaign period for the 2025 midterm elections is taking place...
View ArticleThai watchdog had flagged concerns on building that collapsed in earthquake
BANGKOK, Thailand – An anti-corruption watchdog had flagged irregularities in the construction of a Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed in an earthquake last week and killed at least 11 people, the head...
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It may take 8 years before Metro Manila condos are bought. Where are people...
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila has more condominium units available versus what it can sell. According to Colliers Philippines, a property consultancy firm, it may take over 8 years before the...
View ArticleSouth Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun denies underage dating accusation
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun on Monday, March 31, denied allegations that he dated the actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage, breaking down in tears as he said he could not...
View ArticleWarriors explode for 148 points, destroy Spurs by 42 as playoff race heats up
Brandin Podziemski poured in 27 points, hitting a career-high seven 3-pointers to lead a balanced offensive attack as the visiting Golden State Warriors rolled to a 148-106 victory over the slumping...
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[Rappler’s Best] Alex — and a dream run to remember
It was all in a day, and there has never been one like it in the newsroom in recent memory. On Friday, March 28, candidates for local posts in the May elections officially launched their campaigns;...
View ArticleFrance’s Le Pen barred from running for office for 5 years after graft...
PARIS, France – French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement on Monday, March 31, and handed an immediate five-year ban from public office, a sentence that will bar her from...
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SM Supermalls heats up summer with sports fun
Sun’s out, fun’s in! SM Supermalls is turning up the heat with back-to-back festivities that will make this summer season the most unforgettable one yet. From April 1 to May 31, SM Supermalls is...
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Online celebs share Smart ways to parent kids in the digital age
While the internet provides kids with access to a wealth of educational materials, creative tools, and opportunities for connection, parents still need to guide their children to safely navigate the...
View ArticleDFA reiterates Filipinos’ arrest in Qatar due to political gathering
MANILA, Philippines – The arrest and detention of more than a dozen Filipinos in Qatar stemmed from a political demonstration linked to a campaign supporting former president Rodrigo Duterte, and not...
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Nitura, Laput, other UAAP stars excited over inclusion to Alas Pilipinas wish...
MANILA, Philippines – Though they have not yet received a formal invite from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), some of the brightest UAAP stars expressed excitement after being...
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Trump tariffs may be favorable to PH agri exporters – DA chief
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Thursday, April 3, that the United States’ imposition of sweeping global tariffs may give Philippine agricultural products...
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Philippines assures China potential F-16 purchase not intended to harm any...
MANILA, Philippines – The potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the United States does not harm the interests of any third party, including China, a Philippine security official said...
View ArticlePDP-Laban seeks TRO vs internet voting for overseas Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines – Political party Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) and some overseas Filipino voters have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining...
View ArticleUS South, Midwest face ‘generational’ flood threat after severe storms, 2 dead
The National Weather Service warned on Thursday, April 3, of “generational” floods in the US South and Midwest as storms ripped across a swath of the country from Texas to Michigan, whipping up...
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Scottie Thompson ‘to keep working hard’ after inclusion in PBA Greatest list
MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson said there is more work to do even as he became the youngest member of the PBA 50 Greatest Players. The 31-year-old guard was among the 10...
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