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[Rappler’s Best] Male captus bene detentus
We all thought we’ve had enough of a blockbuster for March: A former strongman was arrested and flown to The Hague and compelled to face three women-judges like a meek lamb, and then an impeached vice...
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Philippines now VAT-free for foreign tourists
MANILA, Philippines – Foreign tourists coming to the Philippines may now avail of value-added tax (VAT) refunds. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, and Internal...
View ArticlePhilippine men’s football takes on Maldives as Asian Cup qualifiers resume
MANILA, Philippines – Despite exiting from the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying tournament, the Philippine men’s football team remains in contention for a spot in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)...
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SM for all: Conglomerate eyes provinces ‘where growth is accelerating’
MANILA, Philippines – As SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) marked the 20th anniversary of its listing on the Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE), the conglomerate promised to continue opening doors for...
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FACT CHECK: Negros Oriental’s Sagarbarrias didn’t say Duterte rally attendees...
Claim: Negros Oriental 2nd District Representative Manuel “Chiquiting” Sagarbarria warned Negros Oriental residents that they will not receive cash aid from the government if they attend a candle...
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You love Tatay Digong? Bishop says The Hague is good for his soul
Everything, they say, happens for a reason. So how should supporters make sense of the arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte at The Hague? For Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon, it is a...
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US, Philippines launch joint army drills with 5,000 soldiers
MANILA, Philippines – Soldiers from the Philippine and the US armies began three weeks of joint military exercises on Monday, March 24, with drills focused on territorial defense and commanding...
View ArticleSGA, Kawhi showdown delivers as Thunder escape Clippers in 2-point thriller
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and Aaron Wiggins added 19 as the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to six games by holding on for a 103-101 victory over the Los Angeles...
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View from Manila: Welcome to the Indo-Pacific, Secretary Hegseth
MANILA, Philippines – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to arrive in Manila on Friday, March 28, as he makes a swing of the Indo-Pacific — making him the first Cabinet-level official from...
View Article8 Antique lawmakers defy Ombudsman’s suspension order, cite election rule
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Eight provincial board members in Antique reported for work on Monday, March 24, defying a suspension order from the Office of the Ombudsman, and arguing that election rules...
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IN PHOTOS: Wanderland hones in on magic of live music in its 10th edition
MANILA, Philippines – Picture this: you’ve just viewed the lineup for a music festival, and there are a few acts that immediately get you to purchase your ticket. The rest are artists you’ve maybe...
View ArticleSandiganbayan affirms conviction of ex-Maguindanao gov Sajid Ampatuan in...
MANILA, Philippines – The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has affirmed the graft and malversation conviction of former Maguindanao governor Sajid Ampatuan in relation to nearly P400 million in public...
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Japan backs close security ties with India, South Korea in Indo-Pacific
NEW DELHI, India – Japan has said that it backed close security cooperation with South Korea and India in the Indo-Pacific, days after the Philippines’ military chief said a US-backed security group...
View ArticleAlphabet’s Waymo aims for 2026 self-driving ride-hailing launch in...
WASHINGTON, USA – Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo said on Tuesday, March 25, it aims to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in the US capital city next year. Waymo began moving...
View ArticleDA urges NBI to probe claims farmers took their lives due to low palay prices
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in a letter sent Monday, March 24, to investigate claims that...
View ArticlePope Francis was so close to death that doctors considered ending treatment
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis came so close to death at one point during his 38-day fight in hospital against pneumonia that his doctors considered ending treatment so he could die in peace, the head of...
View ArticleAs Frenchie Mae Cumpio wraps testimony, groups call for her immediate release
TACLOBAN, Philippines – As detained Tacloban-based journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio concluded her testimony against terrorism financing allegations on Monday, March 24, international media groups called...
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First days of internet voting enrollment: Late link, tech issues
MANILA, Philippines – The implementation of the first internet voting mechanism in a Philippine election is off to a rocky start as Filipino community leaders in several countries bemoaned the late...
View ArticlePetro Gazz marches to PVL All-Filipino final four
MANILA, Philippines – The Petro Gazz Angels completed the 2024-2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinal cast after thumping the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in a do-or-die Game 3, 25-21, 25-19, 25-23,...
View ArticleVeteran lawyer Estelito Mendoza dies
MANILA, Philippines – Veteran lawyer Estelito “Titong” Mendoza, who had handled high-profile cases of former Philippine presidents and business moguls, died on Wednesday, March 26. He was 95. The...
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