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From duets to sea disputes: When Chinese presidents visit Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to the Philippines from November 20 to 21 is the fourth by a Chinese president since Manila and Beijing established diplomatic relations 4...
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Enemy at sea, friend of the chief: Philippine military navigates ties with China
MANILA, Philippines – Captain Sherwin Respeto didn't know what to feel when he and his men approached the Chinese province of Zhanjiang aboard Philippine Navy vessel BRP Dagupan City last October.“It...
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From princeling to president: Who is Chinese President Xi Jinping?
MANILA, Philippines – With improved ties between the Philippines and Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been a recurring figure in national affairs.It seems Xi’s presence will continue to be...
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What you need to know about DepEd's foreign language electives
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education on Sunday, November 18, clarified that the Korean language will be taught only as an elective.The clarification was made amid confusion that it would...
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IN CHARTS: Don't credit China for Philippine growth just yet
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has nothing but sweet words for China, as he hopes to forge stronger ties with the global superpower for economic gain.Duterte once said he needs China...
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'A friend in need': China's promises to PH
MANILA, Philippines – The Duterte presidency has been marked, among other things, by a “blooming” relationship with China.The relationship gave birth to a state visit by no less than Chinese President...
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WATCH: Lullabies in prison
ILOILO CITY – Until I saw the women’s dormitory of the Iloilo City Jail, I thought that anyone living in a cramped and confined space for years would be like a caged animal – vicious and violent. I was...
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FAST FACTS: China's Belt and Road Initiative
Editor's Note: This story was originally published on October 21, 2016. Rappler is republishing this piece in time for Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to the Philippines this month. Follow...
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MISLEADING: Panguil Bay Bridge photo used in DPWH site is Korean bridge
Claim: A photo in the Build, Build, Build microsite of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shows a concept or perspective illustration of the ongoing Panguil Bay Bridge project in...
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What can bring Cayetano and Arroyo together? Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit saw several government officials leave the Shangri-La Hotel in high spirits, such that, not even former foreign affairs secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and...
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Breach in protocol over PH presidential flag during Xi's state visit
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Gordon warns BOC’s Guerrero: Beware of ‘treacherous’ customs
Newly-appointed Bureau of Customs chief Rey Leonardo Guerrero received some “friendly advice” from Senator Richard Gordon in the form of a photo when he appeared at the Senate’s investigation into the...
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MISLEADING: P800,000 Yolanda vs P200,000 Marawi shelters
Claim: Each of the temporary bunkhouses for typhoon Yolanda victims cost P800,000 as opposed to the temporary shelters for Marawi residents which cost P200,000.The state-run People’s Television Network...
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Ex-speaker Alvarez, girlfriend celebrate daughter's christening
Former House speaker Pantaleon Alvarez may just be extra busy these days fulfilling a new role – being a dad to his new daughter with girlfriend Jennifer Maliwanag Vicencio.Alvarez and Vicencio...
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From Abe to Xi: Comparing leaders' PH visits under Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – For two days this week, President Rodrigo Duterte hosted state guest Chinese President Xi Jinping whom he called his “good friend.”But before Xi's state visit, Duterte had...
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HOAX: Mislatel 'already installed' a submarine cable in November 2018
Claim: Mislatel already installed their submarine cable in preparation for their entry as the third telecommunications service in the country.The Mislatel Consortium, which includes China...
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Rappler Talk: PH Bar Association's Jose Agcaoili on seeking justice for slain...
Bookmark this page to watch and join the discussion live on Monday, November 26, at 1:30 pmMANILA, Philippines – Lawyers and other members of the judiciary have not been spared from what has been...
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HOAX: Imelda Marcos arrested on law that 'doesn’t exist'
Claim: A Tuesday, November 20 post on the blog kahimyang.com, claims that former first lady Imelda Marcos was convicted by the Sandiganbayan based on a law that does not exist.The post cites an opinion...
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TIMELINE: Seeking justice for Kian delos Santos
MANILA, Philippines – Caloocan Regional Trial Court Branch 125 is set to release on Thursday, November 29, its judgment on the murder case against 3 policemen accused of murdering 17-year-old Kian...
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FAST FACTS: Who is new Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin?
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen Lucas Bersamin as the new Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice. He replaces Teresita Leonardo De Castro who retired on October 8, after a...
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