41 out of 60 Mindanao lawmakers backed Sara Duterte impeachment
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential son and namesake Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos was the first among 215 lawmakers who signed the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte....
View ArticleWhat challenges could Trump’s order on transgender sports participation face?
US President Donald Trump‘s executive order aiming to keep transgender girls and women out of female sports teams comes in the midst of a long-running legal controversy. Many states have instituted...
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China challenges Trump tariffs at WTO, package shippers warn of chaos
WASHINGTON, USA – China filed a World Trade Organization complaint on Wednesday, February 5, against US PresidentDonald Trump‘s new 10% tariff on Chinese imports and his cancellation of a duty-free...
View ArticleWarriors land Jimmy Butler, send players, pick to Heat – reports
The Golden State Warriors are finalizing a trade for the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick in a multi-team deal, according to...
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‘Notes from the Philippine Underground’: Review of Nemenzo’s book
Reading this collection of essays underlined what a rare species was the man who permanently left our earthly company a few weeks ago. Written at various points in his lifelong engagement with...
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Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements
President Donald Trump’s top aides staunchly defended his push to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take over the war-ruined enclave, but they also backed away from elements of his...
View ArticleYear begins with warmest January despite shift towards cooling La Niña
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Last month was the world’s warmest January on record, continuing a streak of extreme global temperatures despite a shift towards the cooling La Niña weather pattern, European Union...
View ArticleMarcos extends PNP chief Rommel Marbil’s term
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has extended the term of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil, Malacañang said on Thursday, February 6....
View ArticleAuthorities free 17 MILF members caught with firearms despite gun ban
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Authorities arrested 17 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members and seized high-powered firearms in Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday, February 6, but later released...
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Mighty Bhutens: Weaving Cordilleran culture into mosaic masterpieces
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – In the Philippines’ summer capital, a trio of artists known as The Mighty Bhutens is captivating audiences with their vibrant mosaic creations. Composed of Kabunyan de...
View Article‘Breakthrough’: A public service memoir
1995, the year I got into TOWNS (The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service), Lilia de Lima already was one of the Foundation’s bright lights. But that was only the year then-president Fidel V....
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Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting is over, no US troops...
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, February 6, Israel would hand over Gaza to the United States after fighting was over and the enclave’s population was already resettled elsewhere, which he...
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[Finterest] You can invest in gold through EastWest Bank’s new partnership
MANILA, Philippines – Looking to throw in a little gold to your investment mix? High-net-worth investors can now tap into the precious metal through EastWest Bank Priority, the wealth management arm...
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NewJeans rebrands as NJZ, teases more ‘bold’ image and music
MANILA, Philippines – Following their dispute with HYBE and the termination of their exclusive contracts with the agency, the NewJeans are turning a new page in their careers with a name change. The...
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Barbie Hsu’s husband Koo Jun-yup vows to protect her children ‘from the wicked’
MANILA, Philippines – Late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu‘s husband, Koo Jun-yup, took to Instagram on Thursday, February 6, vowing to take legal action to protect the young children of his wife “from...
View ArticleSun sets on potential Kevin Durant trade deadline deal
Kevin Durant wasn’t dealt prior to the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, February 6. As such, the eighth-leading scorer in NBA history still plays for the Phoenix Suns. Durant nearly became the latest...
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‘Minor eruption’: Kanlaon Volcano spews ash, triggers mudflows again
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Kanlaon Volcano erupted briefly on Thursday, February 6, spewing ash and causing mudflows that affected at least two towns in Negros Occidental. It was Kanlaon’s...
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Camp John Hay unit owners appeal to President Marcos amid eviction orders
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – More than 60 private unit owners of The Forest Lodge, The Manor, Forest Estates, Country Homes, Golf Estates, and Forest Cabins in Camp John Hay are seeking the intervention...
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‘True mujahideen’: Where the Bangsamoro stands, 6 years in
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Sarah Makamad thinks she is 59 years old, but she isn’t sure. When and where she was born, it wasn’t automatic for people to register births with the government. She sells...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Lola Amour on first international collaboration,...
MANILA, Philippines – Nearly a year after the release of their self-titled album and the staging of their solo concert, Lola Amour has just dropped their first international collaboration, “Maria,”...
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