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[PRESS RELEASE]: DAKILA marks 38th People Power: Ang People Power ay HIGIT PA
Manila, Philippines—Beyond the stereotypical image of EDSA lies a spectrum of colors, people, and events that paved the way for the historic People Power Revolution, which marked the ousting of former...
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Let’s view Filipino cinema’s piracy culture through a different lens
In 2019, independent drama John Denver Trending was released to critical acclaim, resonating with audiences across the region for its story that could happen to anybody. The titular character finds...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: World Court hearing on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian...
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The International Court of Justice, also called the World Court, holds hearings on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. This, after South...
View ArticleOver 200,000 records of students, parents exposed in unsecured DepEd database
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 210,020 records and documents related to a database apparently connected to the Online Voucher Application (OVAP) program of the Department of Education (DepEd) were...
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RESULTS: February 2024 Master Plumbers Licensure Examination
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,594 out of 3,594 passed the Master Plumbers Licensure...
View ArticleP19 daily minimum wage hike approved in Davao Region
MANILA, Philippines – Minimum wage earners in Davao Region are set to benefit from a P19-increase in their daily wages after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) approved the...
View ArticleCOP28 president urges countries to set plans for fossil fuel transition
LONDON, United Kingdom – The United Arab Emirates, host of 2023’s COP28 climate summit, called on Tuesday, February 20, for governments to take action in transitioning away from fossil fuels. Intense...
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Serious film industry concerns brought to light at Free the Artist Movement...
MANILA, Philippines – Artist welfare organization Free the Artist Movement held a forum called “Cinema at Katotohanan: Usaping Pelikula at Isyung Panlipunan” on Sunday, February 18 at the Gateway...
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Taiwan drives away Chinese coast guard boat as frontline island tensions rise
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan on Tuesday, February 20, drove away a Chinese coast guard boat that entered waters near its sensitive frontline islands, in a rise in tensions a day after China’s coast guard...
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FACT CHECK: Senators not the only Filipinos eligible to run for President, VP
Claim: Senators are the only individuals eligible to run for president or vice president of the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook video bearing the claim, posted on...
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Lawmakers want to hold accountable those calling for Mindanao secession
MANILA, Philippines – Nearly 60 lawmakers have signed a manifesto rejecting calls for an independent Mindanao and urging “legal action”diligent prosecution” against those behind the move. This comes...
View ArticleApolinario highly favored over Thai in Tokyo clash
MANILA, Philippines – Dave Apolinario is no stranger to being tagged the favorite. Having won all of his 19 fights, 13 by knockout, it’s but natural for the Filipino southpaw to get the nod of the...
View ArticleNext women up: Super sophomores De Leon, Canino, Laput lead La Salle title...
MANILA, Philippines – Continuity is one of the hallmarks of a true sports dynasty, and the La Salle Lady Spikers are well on their way to building a new empire in UAAP women’s volleyball. Already led...
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FACT CHECK: PCG spox did not declare ‘all-out war’ vs China over West PH Sea
Claim: Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela declared all-out war on China over tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was...
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LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas’ four-year quest begins as it battles Hong Kong on the road to open the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22. Hoping to lead...
View ArticleHow the UST photo takedown got us talking about press freedom
“Assert our space.” These words are from University of the Philippines Student Regent Sofia Jan Trinidad while she was at the Rappler newsroom last Saturday, February 17. Her words rang again in my...
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Not over? SolGen asks SC to recall temporary protection granted to activists
It seems the fight for temporary protection is not yet over for young environmental activists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano. Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, in a very urgent omnibus motion dated...
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Hong Kong scientists seek good fortune for endangered horseshoe crabs
HONG KONG – Hong Kong conservationists on Wednesday, February 21, began underwater tracking of endangered horseshoe crabs, which date back to before the dinosaurs, in a bid to help them survive the...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: The political system that EDSA and the 1987...
On Sunday, February 25, the Philippines will mark the 38th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Almost a year after that February 1986 revolution, the 1987 Constitution was ratified...
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Who is Yulia Navalnaya?
LONDON, United Kingdom – Yulia Navalnaya has vowed to continue the fight of her dead husband Alexei Navalny for a “free Russia” and called on supporters to oppose President Vladimir Putin with greater...
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