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[Vantage Point] Villar Land justifies flawed valuation
Villar Land (formerly Golden MV Holdings Incorporated), a rebranded property developer with cemetery-developer origins, has emerged from obscurity to claim the mantle of the Philippines’ most valuable...
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Duterte asks ICC for temporary freedom while case is pending
MANILA, Philippines – Former president Rodrigo Duterte is seeking temporary release while his crimes against humanity case is pending with the International Criminal Court (ICC). “As such, the defence...
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How did gov’t counter Sara’s claim that impeachment is unconstitutional?
The Senate moved to return the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives due to allegations that the House of Representatives violated the...
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[ANALYSIS] Globe Telecom’s pot of gold
Globe Telecom Incorporated (GLO) is sitting on a pot of gold with the initial public offering (IPO) of GCash (Globe Fintech Innovations Incorporated or Mynt). As the instrument of sorts now to people...
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Sultan Kudarat builds columbarium for ashes of retired Philippine flags
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The provincial government of Sultan Kudarat unveiled a columbarium for retired Philippine flags during the country’s 127th Independence Day celebration on Thursday, June...
View ArticleIsrael strikes Iran nuclear facilities, missile factories
Israel said it targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders on Friday, June 13, at the start of what it warned would be a prolonged operation to prevent...
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[Tech Thoughts] Companies versus creators versus generative AI ‘plagiarism’
Today’s Tech Thoughts is a simple enough endeavor in theory, but feels like it has layers when it comes to the various wrinkles that may occur in practice. I wanted to read up on and discuss the...
View ArticleJudge temporarily bars Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, USA – A US judge on Thursday, June 12, temporarily barred President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration enforcement,...
View ArticleFrequently asked questions on VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
TThe 19th Congress wrapped up its session without proceeding to a full impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte. Are the impeachment proceedings already over? Rappler answers the frequently...
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FACT CHECK: Fake LTO job posts lead to phishing, shopping sites
Claim: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is hiring, and interested applicants can use the link attached to the job post to submit their application. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several...
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Israel, Iran launch more barrages as Israel aims to wipe out Tehran’s nuclear...
Iran and Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday, June 14, after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a...
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The week in photos: June 7-13, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — This week, the Philippine Senate finally convenes as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Duterte. But even before the articles of impeachment could be read, 18...
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7 songs for a maybe-not-quite happy Father’s Day playlist
MANILA, Philippines – Families exist and unravel in countless ways — some loud, some quiet, some so ordinary they go unnoticed — and thus wrote Leo Tolstoy: “All happy families are alike; each unhappy...
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PLAYLIST: Rappler’s post-mortem of the 2025 elections in Calabarzon provinces
In the country’s most vote-rich region, Calabarzon, political families continue to dominate after the 2025 elections. Of the five winning gubernatorial candidates, two are incumbents (Rizal’s Nina...
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Justice Raul Villanueva: 22 years in judiciary, Marcos’ 1st SC appointee
Court Administrator Raul Bautista Villanueva brought his family on the day he had waited for, for so long. At the center of Kalayaan Hall in Malacañang Palace, Villanueva stood alongside his loved...
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An astrophysicist dreams of the first Filipino in space
Joel Villasenor has dreamed of going to space since he was a boy. Now, at 63, he dreams of seeing the first Filipino go to space “the right way.” He is a believer of doing things the right way. At his...
View Article9 notable Binibining Pilipinas 2025 candidates: From veterans to...
MANILA, Philippines – For more than 60 years, Binibining Pilipinas has played a vital role in shaping the Philippines’ legacy as one of the world’s pageant powerhouses. Beyond celebrating Filipina...
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[Pitik Bulag] Editorial Cartoons of the Week (June 7 to 13)
Cartoonist Zach, June 11, 2025 Isang Tasang Kape, June 11, 2025 Johann Kristoffer Rivera, June 10, 2025 Haui Sacay, June 11, 2025 Jewel Ian Cornites, June 10, 2025 Gusgusin, June 11, 2025 Gian...
View ArticleMVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cool in clutch as Thunder rally past Pacers for...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder come back from a late deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 111-104 in Game 4 and even the NBA Finals on Friday (Saturday, June...
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True queen: Keylyn Trajano transcends ‘trans’ label
MANILA, Philippines – A transgender Filipino woman plans to use the platform of pageantry to spread a message of hope, determination, and acceptance. Pampanga-based model Keylyn Trajano will compete...
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