PCC slaps onion cartel with record fine of P1.76B
Among those fined is 'onion queen' Lilia Cruz, the alleged cartel mastermind. It's the biggest fine ever imposed by the…
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FACT CHECK: Martin Romualdez remains detained in Payatas jail
The lawmaker is still in detention at the New Quezon City Jail for his multibillion-peso plunder case tied to the flood…
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New DICT chief faces task of putting house in order amid digital ambitions
Robert Joseph de Claro inherits a department beset by procurement controversies, internal disputes, and questions over…
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[Pastilan] Sara wants to answer? Start with the wealth
So who is behind Sara’s problems? Sara, chiefly. If all that documented wealth was not declared in her SALNs, she has…
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FACT CHECK: Comelec did not set barangay, SK polls for December 14
The Comelec flags a circulating graphic as fake. Under Republic Act No. 12326, the next barangay and Sangguniang…
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Microsoft, partners disrupt phishing kit ecosystem behind cybercrime operations
Microsoft and its partners dismantle three parts of a wide-ranging cybercrime marketplace: YAM Store, CoGUI, and Iron…
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Sandro Marcos leaves father’s party, joins Lakas
The congressman's office has kept the move low-key, providing no press release or photo handout of the oath taking
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At #MoveCebu forum, Cebuanos define what a liveable city should be
'A liveable Cebu is one where no one is left behind,' says urban poor community leader Lourdes Bueza
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Mother of drug war victim in mistaken identity case clings to hope for justice
'Hindi ko naman iniisip na mapapatay ‘yong anak ko na wala namang kinalaman sa mga sitwasyon na iniisip nila…. Ang dami…
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US states seek children’s data protections in Character.AI bankruptcy
'This company has collected some of the most private thoughts children have ever shared, and now those conversations…
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[Good Business] Rethinking enterprise as a force for good
The challenge is not simply to declare that business should be a force for good. It is to make that commitment visible…
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What is lung adenocarcinoma, the cancer diagnosed in Pope Leo?
Adenocarcinoma is the most common subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, often found in non-smokers and typically grows…
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Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis
Blood tests and a chest X-ray show normal post-operative results, the Vatican says, adding that the pontiff had…
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[Vantage Point] Semirara: The government is auctioning an energy crisis
The government’s pursuit of the highest financial offer may inadvertently trigger the Philippines' most expensive…
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Rapper-economist Cielo Magno confirms she will run for Senate
(1st UPDATE) Will anti-corruption crusader Cielo Magno succeed where former NEDA chief Winnie Monsod failed?
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DSWD demos water filtration kits to push Marcos’ bucket wisdom
Government officials try out filtered water after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. tells Filipinos to buy pails that they…
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Tatay Elmer honored with final caravan
Family members and peers from PISTON pay their final respects to the late jeepney driver and activist Elmer Cordero
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Sara Duterte: I will never resign | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Chiz Escudero, Rodrigo Duterte
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New York Public Radio, Rappler co-present ‘Democracy Dialogues’ on October 15, US time
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa joins WNYC’s Brian Lehrer in New York for a live conversation on defending and…
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In the Public Square: Cardinal Chito Tagle, Dean of Cardinals
What does Tagle's elevation to such a post mean? Is it only ceremonial, or is it in fact an important development?
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FAST FACTS: What changed in final version of the under-18 social media ban bill?
The Senate-approved bill expands the proposed social media ban to online gaming services, requires government-issued…
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You can’t add senior discount on top of other deals – SC
'When goods or services are offered at promotional prices, senior citizens may choose either the promotional discount…
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JV Ejercito flags ‘major changes’ in House-approved 2027 budget bill
'The cuts to preventive health programs are substantial, while medical assistance has increased,' says Senate finance…
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[Be The Good] Help youth leaders, students attend Social Good Summit 2026
More than an event, it's a resounding declaration for the need to put humans at the center of any technology, most…
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Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, UK prosecutors say
Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault relating to six…
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115 families still living in tents in Negros Occidental nearly a year after Tino
The local government is straining its finances to assist displaced families while awaiting national funding for recovery
Read at source →Dropping 3 impeachment articles vs Sara, who benefits?
The faster we get to a vote, the sooner everyone who wants to imagine a 2028 playing field without Sara Duterte can…
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FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI engineer over covert recording device, DOJ says
OpenAI discovers the recording device plugged into a USB port on the back of a television in an executive conference…
Read at source →After prosecution’s bombshells, what does Sara’s defense have?
A lawyer tells Rappler what the defense 'bombshells' might be, when the impeachment trial resumes on November 9
Read at source →[In This Economy] Will Sara Duterte be good for business and the economy?
Until now, Sara Duterte has said little about her specific plans or vision for the country, as well as economic reforms…
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Legarda extends medical leave until October 13
Senator Loren Legarda left the country with her son, Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste, on August 2
Read at source →‘Napatawad ko na’: Scam victims move on and leave fraud cases hanging
A scam case needs a victim, so what happens when the victim decides to put the whole ordeal behind them?
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Judge extends White House access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico amid legal fight
US District Judge Timothy Kelly issues a written decision that elaborates on his September 24 emergency order that…
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Social media bans are no cure-all, but governments may still find them necessary
Experts warn that social media bans may offer short-term safety but push young people to circumvent restrictions,…
Read at source →How did Escudero rule so fast on prosecution’s surprise move?
As presiding officer of the impeachment court, Chiz Escudero anticipated and prepared for different scenarios in the…
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Investigators hunt French supermarket fridge hackers, no claim of responsibility
The absence of a claim of responsibility by hacktivists or a ransom demand by cybercriminals puzzles French…
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