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LOOK: Proposed timetable for impeachment trial against VP Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Chiz Escudero on Thursday, February 27, made public his proposed timetable for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the trial for July...
View ArticleThunder escape 18-point deficit, race past Nets
Chet Holmgren scored 9 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who rallied from an 18-point deficit and pulled away for a 129-121 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in New...
View ArticleFBI says North Korea was responsible for $1.5-billion ByBit hack
WASHINGTON, USA – The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday, February 26, that North Korea was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency...
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FACT CHECK: Photo of Duterte wearing judicial robe is fake
Claim: A photo shows former president Rodrigo Duterte wearing judicial garb in the Supreme Court. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The original post was shared on Facebook and gained over...
View ArticleAlex Eala scores singles win, exits doubles in ITF Slovakia
MANILA, Philippines – A stint back in the ITF Tour should hopefully be the right step for Alex Eala to regain her confidence and winning ways. The 19-year-old Filipinas made short work of former...
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Act swiftly on Sara Duterte impeachment, CBCP arm tells Senate
MANILA, Philippines – The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged the Senate on Thursday, February 27, to “act swiftly” on the impeachment of Vice...
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[Rappler Investigates] Who’s behind Teacher Rubilyn?
If you’re on TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram, surely you must have already encountered our own Teacher Rubilyn. She’s done skits, satire, and educational content — the latest, pertaining to the...
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SM Prime recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for 2025 by survey
SM Prime Holdings, one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, has been certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) for 2025. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to...
View ArticlePope was focused on Vatican finance struggle before he was hospitalized
VATICAN CITY – Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, Pope Francis was battling firm resistance from some of his own cardinals about how to plug a widening gap in the Vatican’s finances....
View Article[In This Economy] ‘Is the peace process part of the mandate of PhilHealth?’
This week, I got to watch in person the oral arguments at the Supreme Court about the legality of the government’s cash sweep of PhilHealth funds. I accompanied my good friend, Zy-za Suzara, a public...
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] Clarifications on VAT withholding and tax treatment for...
What key clarifications does Revenue Memorandum Circular 38-2024 provide on cross-border services? The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) clarified through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 38-2024 that...
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Gene Hackman will be remembered as the Hollywood actor’s actor
Gene Hackman, an acting titan of 1970s and ‘80s Hollywood with more than 80 screen credits to his name, has died at 95. He was found dead in his home with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and his dog....
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FACT CHECK: Florida health official’s COVID-19 vaccine claims baseless – experts
Claim: According to Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Lapado, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can infect human DNA and cause cancer. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in a...
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Dapitan’s bet on e-trikes: A greener ride, a costly transition
DAPITAN, Philippines – Officials on Thursday, February 27, rolled out the first electric tricycles in this historic city in a move signaling a shift toward modern and environment-friendly...
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OCD Bicol official apologizes for statement undermining critical role of...
MANILA, Philippines – Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Bicol Assistant Regional Director Jessar Adornado has issued a public apology for saying that he preferred to give interviews to state media over...
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Around the world in 13 years: Traveling 193 countries with ‘weak’ Philippine...
MANILA, Philippines – Think a visa application for one country is tough enough? Imagine filing for 128. Kach Medina Umandap did that and more to become the first Filipino to visit all 193 United...
View ArticleAlleged Chinese spies gave Philippine city and police cash, motorbikes
Four Chinese nationals accused by the Philippines of espionage led Chinese Communist Party-affiliated groups that made donations of cash to a Philippine city and vehicles to two police forces,...
View ArticleAlex Eala fizzles out against fellow teen in ITF Slovakia
MANILA, Philippines – A strong beginning with a whimper of an ending. The result? Yet another disappointing early exit. Alex Eala could not sustain her strong start, failing to capitalize on a...
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Arrest continues over scam farms despite Marcos’ POGO ban
MANILA, Philippines – Despite the supposed ban imposed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., authorities arrested foreigners anew linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) scamming. National...
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