Leni Robredo shuts door to Senate run in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Former vice president Leni Robredo said on Friday, June 21, that she is not running for the Senate in the 2025 elections. Robredo confirmed this in a media interview after the...
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DAKILA mourns for Queer Rights on Pride Month
In a time of celebration when we seem to sweep our struggles under the rug, grief is what will make us look closer and ground us back to a brutal reality: We are being killed and will continue to be...
View ArticlePhilippines logs first Q fever case, culls infected goats from US
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Friday, June 21, the first case of Q fever in the Philippines. Q fever, a zoonotic disease...
View ArticleHindi ito Marites: Saan na pupulutin ang Uniteam nina Bongbong Marcos at Sara...
Sa pagbibitiw ni VP Sara Duterte bilang miyembro ng Gabinete ni President Bongbong Marcos, tuluyan nang nabuwag ang tinaguriang Uniteam ng dalawang politiko, na naging tulay nila sa pagkapanalo noong...
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Ruffa Gutierrez confirms relationship with Herbert Bautista
MANILA, Philippines – Actress and beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez has confirmed that she has been in a relationship with actor-politician Herbert Bautista for four years. “I never go into a relationship...
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Amid mixed results in VNL Manila debut, USA volley stars hope to do more for...
MANILA, Philippines – Heading to the Manila leg of the 2024 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL), the USA men’s volleyball team was arguably the most awaited and hyped squad arriving on Philippine...
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Negros Occidental governor sees Sara Duterte-backed challenger in 2025 polls
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Thursday, June 20, he was anticipating Vice President Sara Duterte to field a candidate to challenge his reelection bid in the 2025 polls, with...
View ArticleRappler Talk: If Sara Duterte is not the opposition, who is?
MANILA, Philippines – Sara Duterte’s exit from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet has long been suspected by analysts, and now that she’s done it, she’s given herself the option to brand herself...
View ArticleRetired Filipino journalist Ruben Alabastro writes 30
MANILA, Philippine – Retired journalist Ruben Alabastro, a longtime reporter and desk editor of various foreign news agencies, died on Thursday, June 20, his family confirmed. He was 83. “It is with a...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: Gilas Pilipinas’ last shot at Paris Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – It has been over five decades since the Philippines sent a basketball team to the Olympics in the 1972 Munich Games. This group of Gilas Pilipinas hopes to end that drought as it...
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LIVESTREAM: ‘Love Laban 2 Everyone’ Pride PH Festival 2024 in Quezon City
MANILA, Philippines – Members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies will gather in Quezon City on Saturday afternoon, June 22, for the “Love Laban 2 Everyone” Pride PH Festival. Organizers said in...
View ArticleFugitive ex-lawmaker Arnie Teves released from house arrest in Timor-Leste
MANILA, Philippines – Fugitive expelled lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. has been released from house arrest in Timor-Leste, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Saturday, June 22. DOJ...
View Article[DASH of SAS] Even after you leave, you are not free
The courtroom looks a lot smaller than I remember. But, somehow, it seems cavernous in its emptiness. The lights give it a somber, almost eerie look. I remember it to be much more bright – no,...
View ArticleTaylor Swift fans welcomed to London with Eras-inspired Tube map
LONDON, United Kingdom – Taylor Swift’s Eras tour was welcomed by a sparkling London Tube map redesigned in the singer’s honor on Friday, June 21, as the British capital eyes a 300 million pound ($379...
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Prosecutors approve filing of case vs tanod who ‘killed’ golden retriever Killua
MANILA, Philippines – Local prosecutors have approved the filing of a criminal case against the barangay tanod who allegedly killed golden retriever Killua in March. In a resolution dated May 24 but...
View ArticleA’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark early leaders in WNBA All-Star voting
Two-time league Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson and rookie Caitlin Clark lead the first round of fan voting for the WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Friday, June 21 (Saturday, June 22, Manila...
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Couples for Christ to lead people’s initiative if Philippines legalizes divorce
MANILA, Philippines – The lay Catholic organization Couples for Christ (CFC) is ready to mount a people’s initiative campaign if divorce is legalized in the Philippines, the only country aside from...
View ArticleSergio Veloso heads Alas grassroots program; Angiolino Frigoni takes over...
MANILA, Philippines – Sergio Veloso is taking on a new role with Alas Pilipinas, shifting his focus to developing the country’s new grassroots program. Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF)...
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Shinjuku’s Tongara Ramen returns to Metro Manila, now open at Estancia Mall
MANILA, Philippines – Seeking comfort in the rain? A steaming bowl of ramen from Tokyo’s bustling streets may be the best rainy-day remedy, especially if you’re strolling around Estancia Mall in Pasig...
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[Ask The Tax Whiz] What’s new on invoicing requirements under the Ease of...
If I am a taxpayer using Manual Official Receipts and Billing Statement, what must I consider in complying with the updated invoicing regulations? Are my receipts still valid for claiming input tax?...
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