On election day, Kanlaon and Bulusan volcanic earthquakes increase
MANILA, Philippines – As Filipinos headed to the polls on Monday, May 12, Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island and Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon were both showing “increased seismic activity,” or a high...
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View from Manila: A West Philippine Sea documentary one country doesn’t want...
MANILA, Philippines — There is one scene in Baby Ruth Villarama’s Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea that, for a short moment, allows viewers to take a breather from the current tension...
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From boats to ballot: Pride, hope energize first-time Badjao voters in Batangas
BATANGAS CITY, Philippines – In the coastal barangay of Malitam in Batangas City, the Badjao community — a group long marginalized and often invisible in the country’s political processes — is now...
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FACT CHECK: Pamplona mayor not disqualified in bid for Negros Oriental...
Claim: Pamplona mayor Janice Degamo has been disqualified from running as representative of Negros Oriental’s third district. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The false claim was posted by a...
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LIVESTREAM #PHVote: Rappler’s coverage of the 2025 midterm elections
MANILA, Philippines – With 68.4 million Filipinos registered to vote in the 2025 midterm elections, candidates are vying for 18,320 elective positions — including 12 seats in the Senate and 329 in the...
View ArticlePope Leo XIV calls for release of journalists jailed for reporting truth
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Leo XIV on Monday, May 12, called for the release of journalists detained for reporting the truth, and said their suffering challenges the world to defend freedom of the...
View ArticleComelec initializes servers for election results transmission
MAKATI, Philippines – The Commission on Elections information technology (Comelec IT) department has initialized the election servers at 3 pm on Monday, May 12, in preparation for receiving results...
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LOOK: Waiting game starts after celebrity candidates cast votes
MANILA, Philippines – Numerous celebrities and well-known personalities cast their votes in their respective polling precincts on Monday, May 12, as they vie for seats in public office. These...
View ArticlePampanga congressman Jon Lazatin proclaimed Angeles City mayor
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Incumbent Pampanga 1st District Representative Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II is proclaimed mayor of Angeles City in the 2025 elections on Monday, May 12. The partial, unofficial...
View ArticleDalipe brothers lose Zamboanga posts as Olaso, Climaco take top seats
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – Representative Khymer Adan Olaso of Zamboanga City’s 1st District won the mayoral race, while his running mate, former mayor Maria Isabelle “Beng” Climaco, secured the vice...
View ArticleNew legend: Bella Belen rules as first 3-time UAAP MVP since Alyssa Valdez
MANILA, Philippines – A new UAAP legend is set for coronation on Wednesday, May 14, as NU Lady Bulldogs superstar spiker Bella Belen bagged her third career women’s volleyball MVP award, per a league...
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Dimacuha dynasty cements 4-decade rule over Batangas City after 2025 election...
LAGUNA/BATANGAS, Philippines – Batangas City will remain under one family’s rule after voters gave fresh mandates to politicians Beverley Rose Dimacuha and husband Marvey Mariño. Batangas City Mayor...
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Dimaporos retain control over Lanao del Norte politics
LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – The Dimaporos have retained control of Lanao del Norte’s top posts with dominant wins in the 2025 local races. Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo, who is term-limited,...
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Barangay chief Hisham Ismail wins Legazpi mayoralty, ends Rosal clan’s reign
ALBAY, Philippines – For the first time in nearly 25 years, Legazpi City has elected a mayor outside the Rosal family. Barangay 18 Cabagñan Chairperson “Kap” Hisham Ismail of the Lakas-CMD party...
View ArticleCorner Tree Café finds new home in Poblacion with ‘same cozy vibe’
MANILA, Philippines — When one door closes, another one opens, and Corner Tree Cafe is proof — the beloved vegetarian restaurant has found its new home in Poblacion, Makati City. It seemed like...
View ArticleBiliran town ‘elects’ its first woman mayor
BILIRAN, Philippines – Merie Sale, a former municipal councilor of Almeria, Biliran in Eastern Visayas for three consecutive terms from 2013 to 2022, won over Jasmin Jaguros, the wife of the incumbent...
View ArticleFrederick Siao wins second mandate as Iligan mayor
LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao clinched a second term, defeating former city administrator and retired police colonel Leony Roy Ga. The city board of canvassers on...
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‘Dragon Slayer’ Kaka Bag-ao returns as Dinagat Islands congresswoman
DINAGAT ISLANDS, Philippines – Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao is set to return to the House of Representatives after winning Dinagat Islands’ lone congressional seat from incumbent congressman Alan Uno Ecleo....
View ArticlePope Leo says he will make ‘every effort’ for world peace
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV, the first American to head the global Catholic Church, pledged on Wednesday, May 14, to make “every effort” for peace and offered the Vatican as a mediator in global...
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Leila de Lima, Chel Diokno join prosecution team vs VP Sara
Opposition figures Leila de Lima and Chel Diokno will replace the two lawmakers assigned to prosecute Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial who lost their reelection bids. The...
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