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Leila de Lima: ‘You failed to break me. I’m still standing.’
Hindi ‘nyo ‘ko kinaya. Nakatayo pa rin ako, nakatindig pa rin ako. And sana, ma-realize mo [former president Rodrigo Duterte] na malaking kamalian ‘yong ginawa ‘nyo. (You failed to break me. I’m still...
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[Good Business] Humanistic national development in the era of AI
The vision of the Philippines, as enshrined in its Constitution, is “a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all.” Yet, this national goal remains elusive. The concentration...
View Article‘The Bodyguard’ actor Bill Cobbs dies at 90
WASHINGTON, USA – Bill Cobbs, a prominent Black American actor with roles in more than 150 films and television shows, died on Tuesday, June 26, at the age of 90, his family said. “A beloved partner,...
View ArticleBolivia coup attempt fails after military assault on presidential palace
LA PAZ, Bolivia – Bolivian armed forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening, June 26, and a general was arrested after President Luis Arce slammed a “coup” attempt...
View Article‘Harry Potter’ HBO TV series to be led by ‘Succession’ alums
LOS ANGELES, USA – HBO announced on Wednesday, June 26, that its upcoming Harry Potter television series will be led by Succession veterans Francesca Gardiner, as writer and showrunner, and Mark...
View ArticleSimon Cowell looks for UK’s next megastar boy band again
LONDON, United Kingdom – Fourteen years after launching One Direction on The X Factor, music mogul and television personality Simon Cowell is looking for the UK’s next big boy band, embarking on a new...
View ArticleFederal data privacy laws gain support in US Congress, but critics remain
WASHINGTON, USA – A drive for the United States’ first major data privacy legislation has bipartisan support in the divided Congress ahead of a House of Representatives committee hearing on Thursday,...
View ArticleMore than 40 Indonesian agencies hit by cyberattack on data centers
JAKARTA, Indonesia – More than 40 Indonesian agencies, including the ministry overseeing immigration, were impacted by a cyberattack on the country’s data centers, an official said on Wednesday, June...
View ArticleResilient Alex Eala moves one step closer to Wimbledon main draw
MANILA, Philippines – No quit. All heart. Eight times, Alex Eala found herself on the brink of getting eliminated. But each time, she refused to give up and eventually snared victory from the jaws of...
View ArticleTicket prices, seat plan: Ne-Yo’s ‘Champagne and Roses’ in Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Concert promoter Wilbros Live has released the ticket details for Ne-Yo’s upcoming concert in the Philippines. The R&B singer is coming back to Manila as part of his...
View Article5 dead, 38 injured after firecracker warehouse exploded in Zamboanga City
MANILA, Philippines – At least five people, including children, died after a firecracker warehouse exploded in Zamboanga City on Saturday, June 29. Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe confirmed the...
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Some Vietnam coffee farms thrive despite drought, but may not stop espresso...
PLEIKU, Vietnam – Vietnamese coffee growers have been hit hard this year by the worst drought in nearly a decade, raising concerns of pricier espressos across the world, even as some farmers keep...
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Chinese liquor makers endeavor to give Westerners a taste for baijiu
Makers of the Chinese liquor baijiu are reformulating the fiery grain liquid to appeal to a wider client base, including cocktail drinkers in New York, Los Angeles, and London, as sales at home slow....
View ArticleIbaloi artifacts come to life for kids at Benguet Museum
BAGUIO, Philippines – Since May, the Benguet Museum has opened its doors to children from first to third grades, offering them interactive conversations about items of importance in Ibaloi culture....
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Marcos Year 2: In Bongbong’s Bagong Pilipinas, the promise of unity falls apart
Elders say you shouldn’t make promises you can’t keep. In the run-up to the 2022 elections, the media-elusive Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. snubbed debates, avoided specific questions on platforms,...
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Former Senate media head Sammy Santos dies
MANILA, Philippines – Samuel “Sammy” Santos, longtime media relations head of the Senate and former newspaper reporter and editor, died on Saturday evening, June 29, due to complications from a recent...
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Gilas Pilipinas falls short of upset vs Poland in final friendly before FIBA OQT
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas gave Poland a run for its money before absorbing an 82-80 loss in its final tuneup game for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Saturday, June 29 (Sunday,...
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[Two Pronged] I think my boyfriend is no longer sexually interested in me
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
View ArticleIconic Baguio Midland Courier to close after 77 years
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – After 77 years of delivering news, the Baguio Midland Courier will cease its operations effective July 22. In a statement, the paper said its decision to stop publication...
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Sara Duterte says OVP didn’t request confidential funds for 2025 budget
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, June 29, said her office didn’t request confidential funds from the 2025 national budget. Duterte made the announcement at the sidelines...
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