Malaysians return to devastated homes as floodwaters recede; more rain expected
TUMPAT, Malaysia – Residents in the Malaysian town of Tumpat were returning to submerged homes and shops as deadly floodwaters eased in some areas following the worst floods in decades over the...
View ArticleDelay publishing IRR of law hinders access to education of student with...
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, December 3, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to publish the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of a law that mandates all...
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2 more Mindanao wetlands now on Ramsar global conservation list
MANILA, Philippines – Two wetlands in Mindanao, one in the Caraga region and another in the Zamboanga Peninsula, have been added to the Ramsar Convention’s list of wetlands of international...
View ArticleEvading House arrest, Harry Roque went to UAE
MANILA, Philippines – Former Malacañang spokesperson Harry Roque has left the country and was supposed to be in the Middle East, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Tuesday, December 3....
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Il Lupino Prime by Peter Zwiener now open at OPUS Mall
MANILA, Philippines — The Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Group has introduced a new upscale dining concept to Metro Manila called Il Lupino Prime by Peter Zwiener, which opened on Thursday, November 28, at the...
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What’s the climate change case at the ICJ all about?
For the first two weeks of December, the World Court is holding public hearings to shed light on states’ obligations to prevent the climate crisis. Back in 2023, the United Nations (UN) General...
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From Mexican to Filipino: Consunji group finalizes purchase of CEMEX Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – From its origins as a Mexican multinational investment, CEMEX Holdings Philippines (CEMEX) is now majority-owned by Filipino conglomerate Consunji Group, known for building...
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FACT CHECK: No INC statement backing VP Sara Duterte’s outburst vs Marcos
Claim: Religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) expressed support for Vice President Sara Duterte following her recent outburst against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos,...
View ArticleLa Salle bracing for full-strength UP in UAAP finals despite eliminations sweep
MANILA, Philippines – The La Salle Green Archers, for the most part of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, have been rightly wary of every challenger in their path since winning the title...
View ArticleTaiwan’s President Lai visits Pacific ally Tuvalu
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Tuvalu on Wednesday, December 4, a Tuvalu official said, reinforcing ties with the remote Pacific Islands nation on the frontline of climate change. Lai posted...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Akbayan’s Perci Cendaña on endorsing impeachment rap vs VP Sara
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives received its first impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, December 2, filed by a coalition of civic organizations. The...
View ArticleImpeachment complaint divides Negros Occidental, leaves officials mum
BACOLOD, Philippines – Even before the ink dried on the first impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson already had a word of advice for...
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Sara Duterte slapped with second impeachment complaint
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte is now facing her second impeachment complaint, filed by left-leaning organizations with the House of Representatives on Wednesday, December 4. They...
View ArticleUE advances to 1st-ever UAAP junior high basketball finals; UST forces...
The top-seeded UE Junior Red Warriors advanced to the first-ever UAAP junior high school basketball finals after pummeling the NU Bullpups, 85-64, at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, December 4....
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US ambassador loves long Christmas season in the Philippines
BAGUIO, Philippines – If there’s something MaryKay Carlson would want to be other than the US ambassador to the Philippines, it would be the Ambassador to the North Pole or wherever Christmas begins....
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Only 9% of pledges to Loss and Damage Fund received so far — World Bank
MANILA, Philippines – The World Bank has so far received $68.95 million or 9% of the total $749.25 million that countries pledged to the Loss and Damage Fund, according to a report from the bank...
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Daily life in Seoul ticks on, but in shock, after 6-hour martial law drama
SEOUL, South Korea – South Koreans went to offices, businesses and schools as usual on Wednesday, December 4, with scarcely any visible signs in the capital Seoul that six hours of surprise martial...
View ArticleRide-hailing app inDrive launches in Cebu, offers zero commission rates for...
CEBU, Philippines – International ride-hailing app inDrive has officially launched its operations in the province of Cebu and some drivers here are looking forward to its unique offering: zero...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] 2024, a turbulent year
In the last few weeks, the editors and managers of Rappler have been busy assessing this year to better prepare for the year ahead. Worldwide, the future of news and journalism itself appears bleak...
View ArticleOnce again, Timor-Leste grants PH petition to extradite fugitive Arnie Teves
MANILA, Philippines – Timor-Leste has again granted the Philippine government’s petition to extradite former lawmaker and fugitive Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, the Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ)...
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