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[Rappler’s Best] Fasten seatbelt, Mr. President
June 30 marked the second year of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and he enters his third without an education secretary and without the Uniteam he bandied about in an election campaign that he won...
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FACT CHECK: USS Philippine Sea in service with US Navy, not PH
Claim: The USS Philippine Sea is a commissioned ship of the Philippine Navy. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim was posted on June 24 by a channel with 1.05...
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WATCH: ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ confirms ‘Infinity Castle’ movie...
MANILA, Philippines – Following the conclusion of the “Hashira Training” arc in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the hit anime series has announced its next cinematic endeavor: a trilogy of movies...
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FACT CHECK: No retired warships donated by US to PH
Claim: The United States donated 13 of its strongest and largest retired ships to the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim was posted on June 20...
View ArticleIn shock move, Mason Amos leaves Ateneo after just one season
MANILA, Philippines – In a stunning turn of events in UAAP basketball, Mason Amos left the Ateneo Blue Eagles as he is reportedly set to join rivals La Salle Green Archers. Amos – who is with Gilas...
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Carlo Acutis canonization ‘likely’ during 2025 Jubilee – Vatican
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis and a group of cardinals approved on Monday, July 1, the canonization of 15-year-old Carlo Acutis, but did not announce the date when he will be included in the list...
View ArticleChina briefly blocks rescue of Filipino fishermen | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: China briefly blocks rescue of Filipino fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc Chinese ships attempted to block the...
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RESULTS: June 2024 Licensure Examination for Dentists
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 673 out of 1,207 passed the Licensure Examination for Dentists...
View ArticleDjokovic upbeat for Wimbledon after testing knee to maximum
LONDON, UK – Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic says he has tested his troublesome knee to the maximum since arriving in London and is confident he will be ready for his opening match at Wimbledon on...
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US Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official, not private acts
WASHINGTON, USA – The US Supreme Court found on Monday, July 1, that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for any actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, but can for private...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Casual French dining at Lemmy’s Bistro
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila heads to...
View ArticlePH, China mull resumption of Duterte-era joint coast guard committee
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and China discussed the “possible resumption” of a Duterte-era Joint Coast Guard Committee (JCGC), during a bilateral meeting on issues in the South China Sea....
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Biden campaign tries to soothe panicked donors in tense phone calls
WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden’s reelection team held difficult phone calls on Sunday and Monday, June 30 and July 1, with important campaign funders who questioned whether the 81-year-old...
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2 Chinese linked to Porac POGO sued for human trafficking
MANILA, Philippines – The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), along with civilians, filed criminal complaints against two Chinese connected with a Philippine offshore gaming operator...
View ArticleDave Ildefonso follows in father Danny’s footsteps, declares for PBA draft
MANILA, Philippines – With two days to spare before the deadline, Dave Ildefonso expressed his intention to join the upcoming PBA Rookie Draft on Tuesday, July 2. The son of former PBA MVP Danny...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Autotelic’s time in the music industry
MANILA, Philippines – Known for tracks like “Laro,” “Languyin,” and “Takipsilim,” OPM band Autotelic has established itself as one of the most well-loved pop-rock collectives in the country. In this...
View ArticleSonny Angara is the new DepEd secretary | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Sonny Angara named as new education secretary President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. names Senator Sonny Angara as the new...
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‘Personal vendetta’? Binay prepares ahead of Cayetano’s new Senate building...
MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of the public hearing about the ballooning expenses of the P23-billion new Senate building on Wednesday, July 3, Senator Nancy Binay said she is preparing herself in case...
View ArticleEx-Shiga veteran Kiefer Ravena finds new Japan B. League home, signs with...
MANILA, Philippines – After three years with the Shiga Lakes, Kiefer Ravena is moving to another Japan B. League team, signing with the Yokohama B-Corsairs on a two-year deal. “Unfortunately, we had...
View ArticleBeatdowns continue: Puerto Rico thrashes winless Gilas Boys by 45 in FIBA U17...
MANILA, Philippines – The Gilas Pilipinas under-17 team remained winless in the FIBA U17 World Cup after suffering yet another lopsided defeat, this time at the hands of Puerto Rico, 98-53, on...
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