#PHVote lingo: Terms to know in Philippine elections
With election season in full swing, it’s likely you’ll find at least one story in the news every day about campaigns, or statements from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The Philippine election...
View Article[Ask Your Comelec] Can jailed Duterte run and serve as Davao mayor?
MANILA, Philippines – In October 2024, former president Rodrigo Duterte reneged on his word that he was done with politics and just wanted to retire. He filed his certificate of candidacy for mayor of...
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No more junk food ads in Pasig schools, children’s spaces – city council
MANILA, Philippines – Pasig City is the next local government to take a bold step in the fight against childhood obesity and diet-related diseases. The city council recently passed the Healthy Food...
View ArticleTrailblazing Alex Eala says PH has a ‘lot of hidden talent’ in tennis
MANILA, Philippines – As Alex Eala enjoys a historic campaign in the Miami Open, she is convinced Philippine tennis can reach even greater heights. Eala said the country has a “lot of hidden talent”...
View ArticleLeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the visiting Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday, March 26 (Thursday, March...
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#FactsFirstPH members use comics, video explainers to empower voters
MANILA, Philippines — With the 2025 midterm elections coming, consumption of information about local candidates is critical more than ever. The information we consume not only influences our voting...
View ArticleAt P37,000, POCO F7 Ultra is currently most affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite phone
SINGAPORE – Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite is currently the best chipset on the market for an Android phone, having been seen in the Samsung S25, OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, and...
View ArticleBelen, Canino banner 33-player ‘wish list’ for Alas Pilipinas volleyball pool
MANILA, Philippines – NU’s Bella Belen and La Salle’s Angel Canino, both MVPs in the UAAP women’s volleyball, headline a “wish list” for Alas Pilipinas ahead of a busy year. The Philippine National...
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vivo announces robotics lab, showcases first mixed reality headset at Boao...
The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 commenced in Boao, Hainan on March 25, 2025. As a strategic partner of the event for the fourth consecutive year and a new member of the Boao Forum for...
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US and PH defense chiefs agree on ‘bold steps,’ hi-tech military exercises
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and the United States on Friday, March 28, made a commitment to work together to improve Manila’s domestic defense industry, as their defense chiefs announced...
View ArticleUE opens applications for Tan Yan Kee Foundation scholarship
This is a press release from the University of the East. The University of the East (UE) is now accepting applications for the UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc. (TYKFI) scholarship program for school...
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Cebu Pacific launches piso seat sale, gets first aircraft delivery in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Cebu Pacific is ending its anniversary month with a seat sale, offering flights for as low as P1 for a one-way base fare. This means, however, that fees and other surcharges will...
View ArticleChiz Escudero says NPC stands with Alyansa, proclaims bets in Sorsogon
SORSOGON, Philippines – Senate President Chiz Escudero declared his full support for the administration’s Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas as he led the proclamation of Nationalist People’s Coalition...
View Article#AmbagNatin: Ilonggos share pressing issues, tips for voters for 2025 local...
ILOILO, Philippines – Rappler highlights the voices of Ilonggos as they answer questions on the spot and speak up about specific issues that need to be addressed by their future local leaders. They...
View ArticleTennis icon Chris Evert takes notice as Alex Eala impresses in Miami Open
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala caught the attention of the world following her magical Miami Open run, including tennis icon Chris Evert. Evert, one of the greatest players of all time with 18 Grand...
View ArticleSatellite images show fresh Chinese bomber deployment in South China Sea
HONG KONG – China deployed two long-range H-6 bombers around the Scarborough Shoal this week, in Beijing’s latest move to assert sovereignty over the hotly disputed atoll in the South China Sea,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Prayer rallies on Rodrigo Duterte’s 80th birthday
Supporters of Rodrigo Duterte are staging prayer rallies on Friday, March 28, to mark the 80th birthday of the former president who is now detained in The Hague. Protesters are calling for Duterte’s...
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LIVE UPDATES: Local campaign period kickoff – 2025 Philippine elections
More than 41,000 candidates vying for over 18,000 local positions will officially start campaigning on Friday, March 28. The 45-day local campaign period for the 2025 midterm elections is taking place...
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Rody’s 80th birthday: Attack vs Marcos, venue to boost image Duterte image
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Vibing in the rhythm, duo rappers Shirba and Datu Ila shouted these lines: “‘Wag ka magbingi-bingihan, ‘di ka na gusto ng bayan. ‘Yong taong trinaydor mo ang tunay naming...
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Why it’s hard for Pedro Pascal to separate from his ‘The Last of Us’ character
LOS ANGELES, USA – She held a mic for him as he answered a question. He often shared a laugh with her. There’s a genuine friendship between actors Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal. And the screen rapport...
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