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As Philippines’ Vice-President Sara Duterte fires back at first lady Liza Marcos, will family tensions soar further?
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Dela Rosa, in a short speech, addressed the “elephant in the room,” referring to attempts of members moving to other political parties ... Show more www.rappler.com/nation/elections/pdp-without-laban-endorsement-go-dela-rosa-tolentino-2025-senatorial-race/
Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills : Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the ...
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Philippines: Fire engulfs 19 vehicles at Manila international airport car park: Flight operations were unaffected, the Manila International Airport Authority ...
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All Value Holdings Corp. president and CEO Camille Villar expresses pride and honor as ABS-CBN and AMBS enter into a partnership that allows TV Patrol and ... Show more
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary in La Union. The two married on April 17 ... Show more
US and Philippines launch Balikatan joint military drills in South China Sea: Annual exercises will include coast guard at forefront of recent clashes with ...
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Loss-making Warner Bros Discovery's CEO pay rises to $50 mln in 2023: Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav's annual compensation rose nearly 27% to $49 ...
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Quick Glance: GOP's Financial Woes Resolved?
- After positive fundraising headlines for Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC), it seems the campaign is back on track, but the expenses for success were immense.
- While the Trump-RNC Joint Fundraising Committee, 'Trump 47 Victory', raised millions of dollars, only a fraction of it went towards political activities, exacerbating the financial crisis of the RNC.
- In comparison, the Biden-DNC committee, 'Biden Victory', was able to more effectively redirect funds and financially support Democratic parties in the states.
- A decision by the Federal Election Commission allowed the RNC to use funds from their 'legal' account for campaign advertising, temporarily easing the party's financial crisis but with long-term implications for both parties.
JUST IN: President Marcos appoints retired Court of Appeals justice Melchor Sadang as the new chairman of the Presidential Commission on Good Government ... Show more rappler.com/nation
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LOOK: Tomatoes are given out for free in this farm in Barangay Sudlon Dos, Cebu city. Its owner, Emelio Secretary, said the quality does not meet the buyers' ... Show more
The country has many more important issues to focus on, according to Vice President Sara Duterte, than the talk between her and First Lady Liza Marcos.
NEWS UPDATE: President Marcos downplays the feud between First Lady Liza and VP Sara Duterte. He believes there's no need to patch things up ... Show more
LOOK: Graduating cadets hug their parents after the 45th Commencement Exercises of the Philippine National Police Academy "Layag Diwa" class of 2024 at Camp ... Show more
Recto Sees Philippine Rate-Cut Delay Risk If Peso Down to 59: Philippine Finance Secretary Ralph Recto cautioned that his nation may see a delay in interest-rate ...
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LOOK: The Bureau of Fire Protection conducts an investigation to determine the cause of a fire that burned 19 vehicles at the parking lot extension of NAIA ... Show more
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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The Supreme Court has overturned the Comelec's dismissal of a disqualification petition filed against Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba ... Show more www.rappler.com/nation/luzon/sc-overturns-dismissal-disqualification-petition-cagayan-governor-manuel-mamba/
JUST IN: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructs MMDA and LGUs to give e-bike and e-trike riders “grace period” to comply with the vehicle types’ ban on ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/
Early this week, the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. boasted of its achievement: seizure of P13.3-billion worth of suspected shabu in Batangas ... Show more #InsideTrack www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/pnp-confiscated-shabu-april-2024/
Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China's Backyard For The First Time: The Army's Typhon system, which can fire Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles ...
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'YOU CROSSED A LINE'
First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos said Vice President Sara Duterte displayed "entitled politics" when she laughed after her father ... Show more www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/how-rift-between-liza-marcos-sara-duterte-began-rodrigo-bangag-comment-bongbong/
A Caloocan City court acquitted jeepney drivers who were sued for protesting during the coronavirus pandemic-driven lockdowns in 2020.
READ: www.rappler.com/philippines/caloocan-court-decision-acquits-jeepney-drivers-protesting-during-lockdown/
Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that a total of 1,516 Chinese were granted student visas in Cagayan, north of the Philippines, in 2023 ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/bureau-immigration-report-chinese-secured-student-visas-cagayan-2023/
Philippines’ Marcos features among Time’s 100 most influential people: MANILA: Time magazine has featured Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr ...
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#BangkokPost : Headaches, constipation and muscle cramps are the top three illnesses people suffer from during summer, according to the Department of Health ... Show more #Thailand #Health #summer #headache #constipation #cramp #heatstrokes
Philippines Inflation May Breach 2%-4% Target in 2Q, Francis Dakila Jr. Says: The Philippine central bank is committed to maintaining price stability as risks to ...
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Philippines Says South China Sea Deals Are No Longer Valid: Any behind-the-scenes deal between China and the previous Philippine administration over the disputed ...
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The AFP forwarded to the DOJ the investigation of whether Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez when he called on the military to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand ... Show more
US, Philippines to Kick Off ‘Expansive’ Balikatan Exercise: This year's exercise, the 39th iteration since 1991, will be the first to take place outside the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/us-philippines-to-kick-off-expansive-balikatan-exercise/
ABS-CBN President-CEO Carlo L. Katigbak, Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. President & CEO Paolo Villar, ABS-CBN Chairman Mark Lopez ... Show more #ABSALLTVContractSigning #ABSALLTVContractSigning
India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines
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The Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. has asked Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga to substantiate her allegations against the foundation ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/masungi-foundation-statement-department-environment-loyzaga-allegations/
Philippines says it won't give US access to more local military bases: The Philippine president says his administration has no plan to give the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects US Access to More Military Bases
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed US access to four more Philippine military bases, bringing the total to nine.
- The Biden administration is strengthening alliances in the region to counter China, aligning with Philippine efforts to enhance external defense.
- Marcos emphasizes that the presence of US troops is in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
- China accuses the Philippines of providing the US with bases that could undermine its security.
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Three OFWs died during the flooding in the UAE, the Department of Migrant Workers said on Thursday, April 18.
Two Filipinas perished due to suffocation inside ... Show more
LOOK: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. inspects Tuesday morning farmlands in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro affected by El Niño. | via Joyce Balancio ... Show more
Pope Francis named Father Reynaldo Bersabal, a priest from Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, as the new auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento in the United ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/pope-francis-names-reynaldo-bersabal-auxiliary-bishop-sacramento/
The Bureau of Fire Protection is investigating the cause of the fire that consumed 19 vehicles in the parking lot at NAIA Terminal 3 on Monday, April 22 ... Show more
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan is set to hold their national council meeting and press conference at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino in Cebu on ... Show more #RapplerCommunities rplr.co/PHPoliticsChat
After the urging of Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez told the military to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ... Show more
Alvarez: ‘Sorry, I got carried away by strong emotions’: The former speaker, however, maintains that his controversial remarks were not meant to incite sedition ...
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Philippines’ Marcos says will not hand former president Duterte to ICC over drug war
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Emir of Qatar begins Asia tour with state visit to Philippines: DUBAI: The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad began his state visit to Manila ...
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LOOK: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, troop the line during the arrival honors at the Kalayaan Grounds ... Show more
The Philippine Navy says it has directed the 9th Marine Brigade to ask Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez to explain his statement ... Show more
JUST IN. Supreme Court appoints its first female spokesperson, insider Camille Sue Mae Ting.
The High Court also names former ABS-CBN reporter Mike Navallo ... Show more
If proven true, the so-called “gentleman’s agreement” between former president Rodrigo Duterte and China is harmful to Philippine interests and the ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/eduardo-ano-statement-gentleman-agreement-china-harmful-national-interest/
The Capitals: Muizzu’s grip deepens in Maldives; Manila scores strategic homerun with Brahmos
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Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
China coastguard blocks Philippines vessels as maritime tension grows: Incident just days after Washington reiterated its security ties to Manila
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Is it still hot? 🥵 PAGASA warned that some areas in the country may experience an "extreme danger" heat index. #WeatherPatrol
Marcos Jr. dodges question on refusal to apologize for Martial Law atrocities: One reporter asks Marcos whether he will apologize for Martial Law atrocities now ...
rappler.com/philippines/marcos-response-question-apologize-martial-law-atrocities-april-2024/
Philippines' Marcos has no plans to grant U.S. access to more bases: The Philippines has no plans to grant the United States access to more military bases ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippine-president-trilateral-agreement-with-us-japan-not-directed-anyone-2024-04-15/
Apollo Quiboloy and five other co-accused in the human trafficking case have still not been arrested, according to the NBI.
TIME Magazine has named Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as one of the 100 most influential people of 2024 ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/ferdinand-marcos-jr-named-time-magazine-most-influential-people-2024/
US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
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LOOK: ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez shakes hands with Villar Group chairman Manny Villar as they witness the contract signing between ABS-CBN and Advanced Media ... Show more #ABSALLTVContractSigning
The long-running animosity between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and conservation group Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. erupted ... Show more www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/denr-masungi-georeserve-publicity-war-conservation-takes-backseat/
Philippines, US launch annual joint military drills: MANILA: Thousands of Filipino and American troops kicked off joint military exercises in the Philippines on ...
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UPDATE: On Apollo Quiboloy's petition with the Supreme Court to suspend Senate arrest order, SC spokesperson Camille Ting says the court required the Senate to ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/
The new PNP chief, Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil that he will not order during his term to increase the catch and confiscation of illegal drugs. | via TV Patrol
Over 11,000 American soldiers and 5,000 Filipino troops will be jointly training in Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Palawan, and Zambales in the 39th iteration of the ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-balikatan-united-states-military-drills-2024/
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos admitted that she was hurt when she saw Vice President Sara Duterte laughing after former president Rodrigo Duterte accused ... Show more
The Commission on Elections is planning to appeal the Supreme Court ruling that it had abused its powers when it disqualified longtime poll tech provider ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/comelec-response-supreme-court-ruling-smartmatic-ban-april-2024/
The heat index in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, hits 46°C on Monday, April 22.
As many areas experience intense heat, labor groups are calling for policies ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/labor-groups-appeal-heat-specific-protection-policies-workers/
First Lady Marcos to VP Duterte: 'That's a bad shot at 'me': First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos admitted her displeasure with Vice President Sara Duterte for not ...
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19 vehicles destroyed in NAIA parking fire: At least 19 vehicles were burned at the extension parking area of NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City on April 22, 2024.
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The Department of Energy urged Filipinos to minimize the use of high-energy consuming devices during peak hours, as the state grid operator was forced to ... Show more www.rappler.com/business/filipinos-urged-reduce-aircon-use-red-alert-raised-power-grids/
Former president Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he had an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping to maintain the status quo in the West Philippine Sea ... Show more
Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte believes that the West Philippine Sea issue is just propaganda and said it follows the US narrative ... Show more
In 1974, Hiroo Onoda became the last Japanese soldier to surrender, nearly 30 years after the end of World War Two.
He spent years hiding in the Philippine ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5yd9
Duterte: I'm not in opposition or against Marcos: Duterte's statement last Wednesday was in contrast to several speeches he has given, where he took aim at ...
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EARLIER: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. welcomes Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani to the Malacañang Palace (🎥: MPC Pool) | via Pia Gutierrez ... Show more
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