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FAST FACTS: Tobacco funds in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos has been accused of misusing the tobacco funds allotted to her farmer-constituents. House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas on May 3 said that he...
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Ilocos Norte’s tobacco funds go to Imee Marcos' pet projects
MANILA, Philippines – Ilocos Norte’s share of the tobacco excise tax was used to fund the pet projects of Governor Imee Marcos for at least two years, documents show.Rappler obtained a copy of a...
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Abella to get Cabinet rank, office separate from PCOO
More shake-ups in the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) are in the works. Two independent sources confirmed to Rappler that Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella will soon be given...
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WATCH: Past is past for Grace Poe, Nancy Binay, Cayetano?
A little over a year ago, a warm exchange between Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Grace Poe, and Nancy Binay was unimaginable.After all, it was Cayetano who spearheaded the investigations into corruption...
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How Duterte's wealth in 1st 6 months compares with Aquino's
MANILA, Philippines – In a period of 6 months, the net worth of President Rodrigo Duterte grew by 13.9% – 4 percentage points higher than the net worth increase of his predecessor, former President...
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PH defense officials turn to fables in Balikatan closing
During a program where military and civilian officials from both the United States and the Philippines repeatedly emphasized the importance of cooperation and friendship between the two long-time...
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Tardy Ramon Ang makes Duterte wait for 10 minutes
What do you do when a President can't start his speech because you're late?This was exactly the predicament of top Filipino businessman Ramon Ang on Friday, May 19, when he arrived late for a housing...
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How Robredo's wealth in 1st 6 months compares to Binay's
MANILA, Philippines – Since assuming the second highest post in the country, Vice President Leni Robredo’s wealth dipped by over P2 million – a drop of 19.7% over a 6-month period.In contrast, her...
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It takes only a day to kill an impeachment complaint vs Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – It took 3 to 4 hearings to dismiss an impeachment complaint back in the days of President Gloria Arroyo, who suffered many, but survived all attempts to oust her.When it took only...
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Princess Mako not the first Japanese to lose royal status
MANILA, Philippines – The Japanese monarchy was put in the spotlight when news broke on May 16 about Princess Mako's engagement to a commoner.As a result, after her marriage to Kei Komuro, Princess...
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FACT CHECK: PH News Agency says 95 countries convinced no EJKs in PH
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported on Monday, May 15, that Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Secretary Epimaco Densing III said 95 nations...
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TIMELINE: Pork barrel scam 'queen' Napoles in detention
MANILA, Philippines – Janet Lim Napoles has been embroiled in legal battles since the scam involving the misuse of lawmakers' pork barrel or Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) unraveled in...
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Karma? LP refused Enrile's bid to attend Senate session before
What goes around comes around.Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III inferred the law of karma in the case of detained Senator Leila de Lima who, along with other Liberal Party-allied senators, asked...
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FAST FACTS: What you should know about the Maute Group
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law over Mindanao on Tuesday, May 23, prompted by a raging gun battle between government forces and members of the Maute group in Marawi...
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Duterte told Trump to 'keep the pressure' on N. Korea
This story was put together in partnership with The Intercept, which obtained the transcript of President Duterte's April 29 phone conversation with President Trump and shared it with Rappler. MANILA,...
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Questions you need to ask about martial law in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte made good on a year's worth of pronouncements when on Tuesday, May 23, he used his constitutional power as commander in chief and declared martial law in...
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If you're arrested or detained, know these rights
MANILA, Philippines – The 1987 Constitution guarantees that no Filipino shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. As long as a citizen abides by the law, he or she...
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Ano ang mga dapat mong malaman tungkol sa martial law?
Basahin sa Ingles ang salin ng istoryang ito: Martial Law 101: Things you should know MAYNILA, Pilipinas – Inilagay ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa ilalim ng batas militar o martial law ang buong...
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No joint session on martial law? Congress 'shields' Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – With President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of martial law in Mindanao, all eyes are now on Congress, authorized by the 1987 Constitution to review the proclamation.Article 7,...
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What local governments owe tobacco farmers
ILOCOS SUR, Philippines – Constancia Fernandez, 67, started planting tobacco in the same year she married her husband Romeo 50 years ago.Her routine begins every October, the start of the tobacco...
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