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FACT CHECK: Video shows 2016 protest in South Korea, not pro-Duterte INC rally
Claim: A video shows Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members gathering in droves for a rally in support of Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video bearing the...
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[Free to Disagree] ’Tis the season for impeachment
On December 2, I, along with 16 other private citizens, filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives. Our complaint was endorsed by Akbayan...
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Meralco to improve NAIA’s power reliability with 3 projects
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has three upcoming projects aimed to improve power reliability at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In a statement on Monday, December...
View ArticleGovernment’s confidential, intelligence spending in 2023 exceeds P10B for the...
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in history, the Philippine government in 2023 spent over P10 billion of intelligence and confidential funds in a single year. This “record-breaking feat” was...
View ArticleMarcos allows DA to declare rice emergency due to shortage, price spikes
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed on Monday, December 9, a bill amending the Agricultural Tariffication Act, to allow the Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary to declare...
View ArticleRandy Alcantara guides Mapua to elusive title 33 years after winning with...
MANILA, Philippines – Randy Alcantara earned his place in Mapua lore by winning NCAA championships with the Cardinals both as a player and a coach. With Alcantara calling the shots, Mapua ended a...
View Article87,000 people to be evacuated after Kanlaon Volcano eruption
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said the “urgent” evacuation of 87,000 people was already underway on Monday evening, December 9, after the eruption of Negros Island’s Kanlaon...
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FACT CHECK: Spliced video falsely claims Barbers ‘admitted’ being a drug lord
Claim: Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative and House quad committee chair Robert Ace Barbers admitted that he is a drug lord. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook page...
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Catch Smart’s amazing 5G Max Experience in BGC this December 14
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc., (Smart) is pulling out all the stops as it showcases how it empowers subscribers via the Smart 5G Max Experience, happening on December 14...
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FACT CHECK: Posts contain fake links to teachers licensure exam results
Claim: Results for the September 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) are now out and can be accessed through shortened links provided in Facebook posts. Rating: FALSE Why we...
View ArticlePhilippine gambling revenue to hit record $6B this year
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine gambling industry’s revenue is projected to reach a record of more than P350 billion ($6.03 billion) this year, driven by growth in the electronic gaming sector,...
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Marcos establishes one-stop reporting system for child rights violations
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the establishment of a one-stop system where the public can report child rights violations, Malacañang announced on Tuesday, December...
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From nursing to weaving dreams: My Auntie Narda’s story
BAGUIO CITY – Growing up, I knew my Auntie Narda as more than the visionary behind Narda’s Handwoven Arts & Crafts. She was the heart of her community, a charismatic force who made everyone feel...
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Buyer’s guide: 10 trinkets, stocking stuffer ideas for the gadget lover
It’s the season of giving, but as much as we know that you’d want to, you can’t just give all your gadget-loving friends a brand new iPhone. So here we have a list of trinkets that we think your...
View ArticleUAAP and NCAA all-star selection to clash in CHED-sanctioned basketball event
MANILA, Philippines — The collegiate basketball leagues of the country are set to play under one roof for the first time this year in a three-day event set on December 11 to 13, at the Amoranto Sports...
View Article[WATCH] Hindi ito Marites: ASEAN’s lukewarm support for the Philippines
In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines is somewhat an outlier. At best, it receives only meager support from most of the other nine members of the regional bloc in its...
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[REFLECTION] Washed by the blood of the lamb
Editor’s Note: Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David shared the following homily on his Facebook page on Saturday, December 7, hours before the consistory that made him a cardinal of the...
View ArticleComelec blocks Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro’s congressional bid in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) canceled Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro’s certificate of candidacy (COC) for Marikina 1st district representative for supposedly committing...
View ArticleKremlin plays down blow to Russia from Assad’s fall
MOSCOW, Russia – The Kremlin on Wednesday, December 11, played down the damage to Russian influence in the Middle East from the fall of Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad, saying that its focus was Ukraine...
View ArticleTop pick Justine Baltazar nears PBA debut after signing with Converge
MANILA, Philippines – The keenly awaited PBA debut of Justine Baltazar is just around the corner as the No. 1 overall pick in the previous draft signed with Converge. The FiberXers announced the...
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