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Why is it a red flag when a mayor and vice mayor come from the same family?
When in one local government, the checks and balances are compromised by a dynasty, by people belonging to the same family, then that is not good for our democracy,' says Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmont ...
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Red-hot Curry, Warriors dump Celtics
Stephen Curry fuels a pivotal 16-4 outburst as the Warriors slip past the Celtics to boost their strong start to the season ...
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Join Rappler’s AI and elections forum, voter empowerment workshops in Batangas
Lipa City in Batangas is the second stop of the #AmbagNatin roadshow, set to happen from November 28 to 29 MANILA, Philippines – As disinformation continues to spread in the provinces, how can ...
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Typhoon Marce continues to strengthen as it ‘dangerously’ approaches Cagayan
On Thursday, Marce’s trough or extension will also bring scattered rain and thunderstorms to Zambales, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes. Flash floods or ...
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Cebu Pacific to offer direct flights to Sapporo beginning January 16
MANILA, Philippines – Budget carrier Cebu Pacific will offer direct flights to Japan’s winter wonderland, Sapporo, in the country’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido. The airline said in a statement ...
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Ex-BARMM minister Naguib Sinarimbo seeks Cotabato seat in region’s parliament
Former BARMM interior minister Naguib Sinarimbo files his certificate of candidacy for one of Cotabato's parliamentary district seats under the BARMM Grand Coalition-Serbisyong Inklusibo-Alyansang Pro ...
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Philippine economic growth slows to 5.2% in storm-plagued Q3 2024
The National Economic and Development Authority says tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon impacted sectors, especially agriculture, which contracted by 2.8% MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine ...
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Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16
(1st UPDATE) 'Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it,' Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says SYDNEY, Australia – The Australian government will legislate for a ban ...
Rappler2h
2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service says that from January to October, the average global temperature had been so high that 2024 was sure to be the world's hottest year ...
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MMDA holds summit in hopes of addressing Metro Manila’s garbage problem
The MMDA's ‘Road to Zero Waste’ Summit featured ideas and innovations on reducing garbage that end up in landfills or contribute to flooding. But how will these ideas be integrated into a larger solid ...
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Metro Manila top cop temporarily relieved over POGO mess
MANILA, Philippines – Police Major General Sidney Hernia was relieved from his post as the chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), following the controversial raid of an alleged ...
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Fake receipts? Here’s a summary of House probe into Sara Duterte’s funds
The House committee on good governance resumed its hearing on Tuesday, November 5, into the alleged misuse of funds by Vice President Sara Duterte. For the fourth time, her staff completely snubbed ...