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Duterte at 1st NSC meeting: From focused to funny
He may already be in Malacañang but President Rodrigo Duterte remains his usual natural, unassuming, and funny self even in a high-level meeting on urgent national concerns.On Wednesday, July 27,...
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Before Duterte: How did anti-illegal drug operations fare?
MANILA, Philippines – More than one-fourth of all barangays (villages) in the Philippines are tainted with illegal drugs and the new administration is determined to put an end to this. As of December...
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TIMELINE: The short-lived 2010 Truth Commission
MANILA, Philippines – On this day in 2010, former President Benigno Aquino III's very first Executive Order (EO) took effect. It mandated the creation of a Truth Commission, envisioned to probe alleged...
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Ex-Gloria Arroyo allies nab top posts in House
Three of the top officials in the House of Representatives were former allies of ex-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, now Pampanga 2nd District Representative.House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Deputy...
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By the numbers: Ramon Magsaysay Awardees
MANILA, Philippines – This year, 6 Asian leaders were recognized for their contributions in their respective communities and named winners of the 2016 Ramon Magsaysay Awards, widely regarded as Asia's...
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Pantaleon Alvarez, Duterte’s lieutenant at the House
MANILA, Philippines – Life is different now for Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez, the congressman of Davao del Norte’s 1st District. He is the freshly-minted House Speaker, carrying the enormous task of...
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What's the au pair cultural exchange program all about?
MANILA, Philippines – Au pair, French for “on equal terms”, is a cultural exchange program that traces its roots to post World War II Europe.Young women looking to earn money and advance their...
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The Tandang Sora of Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – To find Patricio Valenzuela, I only had to follow the sound of the shouting and chanting of the anti-war protest rally gathered at Rådhuspladsen, the Copenhagen City Hall.We were...
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Alone, pregnant, in hiding
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – At the hospital, they served her flæskesteg, a special Danish roast pork that is usually reserved for special celebrations like Christmas.But it was the middle of spring and an...
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De Lima: I'm not out to obstruct fight vs drugs
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Leila de Lima is set to conduct a probe into recent deaths related to the fight against illegal drugs.The senator told Rappler on Thursday, July 28, that she had filed...
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Who's not afraid of Duterte?
President Rodrigo Duterte's colorful threats – the kind you'd expect in cheesy action flicks, not in real life – have prompted thousands of drug users and pushers to flock to local gymnasiums to pledge...
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Yasay contradicts Del Rosario, adopts one of China’s views
MANILA, Philippines – Spot the differences.Exhibit A: "The case before you is of the utmost importance to the Philippines, to the region, and to the world."Exhibit B: "The case we filed before the...
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The problem with Con-Ass? Distrust in Congress
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has changed his mind, again: he was pushing for a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) as the mode to amend the 1987 Constitution, but he is now espousing...
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Kuwento ng dalawang au pair sa Europa
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Duterte’s military camp-hopping: way to soldiers’ hearts
MANILA, Philippines – It’s been a very busy third week for President Rodrigo Duterte. One activity in particular filled up most of his days since July 21 – hopping from one military camp to another.As...
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'Lata na saging' and other Duterte quirks
You've read about that relaxed after-SONA dinner that President Rodrigo Duterte hosted with select journalists – those who covered him in the campaign.His barong sleeves rolled up, he illustrated the...
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What drives Gina Lopez?
MANILA, Philippines – "Isang malaking bagsak para kay Mon Paje! Isang malaking bagsak para sa DENR!(One big clap for Mon Paje! One big clap for DENR!)" A month ago, Gina Lopez appeared to be the exact...
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Freedom of Information law: will it pass under Duterte?
MANILA, Philippines – It has been a politician’s promise time and again. But like most campaign promises, the Freedom of Information (FOI) law remains a draft on paper.With President Rodrigo Duterte’s...
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QUIZ: Philippines in the Summer Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – For the 21st time, the Philippines will go for the elusive gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Through the years, the country's top athletes have...
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Bookworm Duterte's recommended reads
One thing you might not know about President Rodrigo Duterte is that he is a bookworm. His friends and close associates will tell you he is a voracious reader who likes to spend his free time reading...
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