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Myles Albasin endures 7 years of detention, relishes love that surrounds her
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Myles Albasin was only 21 years old when she was arrested — alongside five other youth activists — by authorities on March 3, 2018, for alleged possession of firearms and...
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Meralco hikes power rates in February amid weaker peso, higher generation costs
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is raising power rates by P0.2834 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in February, the electricity distributor announced on Tuesday, February 11. The...
View ArticleFirst US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait since Trump inauguration
Two US Navy ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait this week in the first such mission since President Donald Trump took office last month, drawing an angry reaction from China, which said...
View ArticleDJ Jellie Aw accuses fiance Jam Ignacio of physical abuse
MANILA, Philippines – Club DJ Jellie Aw accused fiance Jam Ignacio of physical abuse as she posted disturbing photos of her injuries on Wednesday, February 12. Aw suffered a busted lip, a swollen eye,...
View ArticleCagayan de Oro student papers decry ‘suppression’ of Camarines Sur campus press
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Organized campus journalists from two of the largest universities in Northern Mindanao joined various groups in decrying alleged attempts to suppress a student-community...
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Will ‘Leni Magic’ work for Kiko-Bam?
CAVITE, Philippines – Former vice president Leni Robredo received a rockstar welcome on Tuesday, February 11, as she took the stage at the Dasmariñas City Arena in vote-rich Cavite to formally endorse...
View Article[In The Public Square] The latest election surveys: What do they mean?
MANILA, Philippines – This week, two surveys dropped — strategically timed for the start of the official campaign period for national elective offices. We get what the surveys say; the numbers are...
View ArticleWhy erectile dysfunction isn’t just about sex — it could signal bigger health...
MANILA, Philippines – What is erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition that affects millions of men worldwide? While intimacy is often in focus on Valentine’s Day, ED and its societal stigma can make it...
View ArticleSuns’ Kevin Durant becomes 8th in NBA history to score 30,000 points
Phoenix forward Kevin Durant made two free throws with 1:11 left in the third quarter of the Suns’ 119-112 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, February 11 (Wednesday, February 12, Manila...
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Acts of service most common love language among Filipinos — SWS
MANILA, Philippines – Has a loved one ever brought you a snack while you were busy working or studying? Have you ever found yourself starting to enjoy cooking for your loved ones, going on grocery...
View Article[OPINION] In a borderless digital space, facts and fact-checkers matter
Before starting my new role as a fact-checker, I spent over five years as a local contributor for Tempo, one of Indonesia’s leading investigative media outlets. My acceptance to Rappler’s...
View ArticleOfficials turn to actor Dingdong Dantes to drive home Kanlaon evacuation message
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – With Kanlaon Volcano growing more restless, officials are bracing for a possible large-scale evacuation – more than 100,000 people could be forced to leave their...
View ArticleIndia expects $200-million missile deal with Philippines this year – sources
NEW DELHI, India – India expects to sell short-range missiles to the Philippines this year in a deal worth more than $200 million, Indian sources told Reuters, for New Delhi’s second major defense...
View ArticleAlibaba chairman says firm will partner with Apple for AI features on Chinese...
SHANGHAI, China – Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai said the Chinese tech company will partner with Apple on AI for iPhones sold in the China market, while speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on...
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FACT CHECK: Registration links to P7,000 AKAP cash aid are fake
Claim: P7,000-worth of Ayuda Para sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP) cash assistance can be claimed by filling out a registration form or messaging AKAP Facebook pages. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked...
View ArticleLuka Doncic’s Lakers debut scores ESPN huge ratings
Luka Doncic‘s debut with the Los Angeles Lakers scored massive ratings for ESPN despite coming in a game that started at 10:30 pm ET and whose result was never in doubt. The network’s audience for...
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Every bike ride is a date
MANILA, Philippines – Karen Silva met the love of her life in a jeep, during a trip from Infanta, Quezon Province to Manila. He has curly hair, like her brother Pete, and he speaks English very well,...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Diane Ventura on making the Eraserheads documentary
Diane Ventura, a filmmaker who has won international acclaim over the past years with works such as Therapist and Awaken, and 2021’s award-winning Deine Farbe, joins Rappler Talk on Thursday, February...
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Solo or taken? Fun Valentine’s Day activities to try out – with or without a...
MANILA, Philippines – Who says Valentine’s dates are only for couples? Whether embracing your solo era this Valentine’s season or spending quality time with your partner, there’s always a novel way to...
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Who is Vince Dizon, Marcos’ new transport secretary?
MANILA, Philippines – Vince Dizon will be back in public service on Friday next week, February 21. This time, he will be the secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). President Ferdinand...
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