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TRANSCRIPT | Rappler Talk Investigative, Part 2: Edgar Matobato, truth-teller...
Edgar Matobato, a self-confessed hitman of the Davao Death Squad, had been in hiding for seven years before he found himself in protective custody outside the country. In Part 1 of a 2023 sit-down...
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The provision that caused the late publication of the Commission on Audit’s (COA) annual audit reports (AAR) still found its way into the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), this year’s budget law....
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MANILA, Philippines – Richard Gutierrez and former partner Sarah Lahbati are now going through an annulment process over a year after their split, the actor revealed on Friday, January 17. Gutierrez...
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NMP to return church panels in March but cases to continue, said Cebu governor
CEBU, Philippines – The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has told Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia it would return in March the four pulpit panels reported stolen from the heritage church of...
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With no guidelines, Cebu students and teachers left to figure out AI on their...
Senior high school students Amanda Cabusas and Justine Laurence Castro frequently use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, which rapidly grew in popularity worldwide in the past two years....
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MANILA, Philippines – The start of a new year often inspires many of us to take up a new hobby or two. Some people want to get their creative juices flowing, while others want to move more. Running is...
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American qualifier Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years as he beat an ailing Corentin Moutet, 7-6 (10), 6-3, 6-3, on Saturday, January 18,...
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TikTok buzzed with nervous anticipation across the US on Saturday, January 18, as a looming federal ban threatened to sever access to the Chinese-owned app that has captivated nearly half of all...
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Seeking an adventure destination? There’s a wealth of options in the Philippines
The Philippines is famous for its idyllic rural towns, pristine coastlines and beaches, spectacular underwater ecosystems, and delicious food. However, the country is also home to many exciting...
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Elina Svitolina said the supportive presence of husband Gael Monfils meant a lot after the tennis power couple made shockwaves in sync at the Australian Open on Saturday, knocking out the women’s and...
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MANILA, Philippines – It was a night of momentous returns and surprising results at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, January 18, as the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference resumed with a loaded...
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MANILA, Philippines – Former Asian Tour Order of Merit (OOM) winners Sihwan Kim of the United States and Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond banner the big and formidable foreign charge in the $500,000...
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LANGKAWI, Malaysia – The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny “milestone issues,” including its scope and if it...
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