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Balikbayan voice: Coming across the pro-Erdogan protest in Germany
"Philippinen (Philippines)?" said a stranger behind me.I turned around and quizzically replied, "Ja (Yes)?""Salamat (Thank you)," he said, then clasped his hands before joining his friend cloaked in a...
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Tacloban artist paints Duterte's portrait using coconut wine
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte – Yolanda survivor and renowned mixed media artist Dante Enage painted a portrait of President Rodrigo Duterte using "tuba" or coconut wine.Enage, a supporter of Duterte from the...
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POEA scraps OEC for returning OFWs
MANILA, Philippines – Good news for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)!In response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to streamline government processes, the overseas employment certificate, also known...
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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Tuesday, August 9
What's the weather like in your area? Report the situation through Rappler's Agos or tweet us at @rapplerdotcom.Please refresh this page for updates.MANILA, Philippines – Here is a list of schools and...
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#NotOnMyWatch: Pledge to fight corruption
MANILA, Philippines – Have you ever bribed a government official or employee?A 2013 survey by the Office of the Ombudsman showed that one in 20 Filipino families admitted giving bribes in transactions...
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Filipino, Malaysian artists enhance cultural ties through ArtDialogo
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Art has always been a great way to connect people from different countries and cultures. In fact, American writer Madeleine L’Engle once called art an actual form of...
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What delays aid for 11,000 stranded OFWs in Saudi?
MANILA, Philippines – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said it had started sending relief assistance to thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in Saudi Arabia, but the...
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DA to ask Badjao magna cum laude to lead sea steward project
MANILA, Philippines – Roben Abdella, the first Badjao to graduate magna cum laude from the Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi in 2015 will be asked to lead a new project under the Department of...
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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Wednesday, August 10
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IN NUMBERS: Impact of corruption on the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Are you aware of how huge the impact of corruption is on the country?Under the administration of former president Benigno Aquino III, the campaign on good governance was hinged on...
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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Thursday, August 11
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Business community launches first-ever disaster operations center
MANILA, Philippines – While the majority of the Philippines sleeps, there are teams of people who are up, keeping watch over the country in case a disaster strikes.They are weather forecasters,...
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PH gov't urged to fix master list of stranded OFWs to fast-track aid
MANILA, Philippines – Advocates for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) called on the Philippine government to complete the master list of stranded OFWs in Saudi Arabia to ensure the assistance that has...
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'Most 'shabulized' province?: Ilonggos shocked over Duterte's claim
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Ilonggos took to Twitter their disbelief that President Rodrigo Duterte named Iloilo as the most "shabulized" province in the country. The President was referring to the...
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#OFWTips: Planning to invest? Protect yourself from investment scams
MANILA, Philippines – When overseas Filipino workers (OFW) leave the country, most of them have one thing in mind: to be able to provide for their families in the Philippines.Vince Rapisura, president...
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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Friday, August 12
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Duterte appoints Aiza Seguerra as new NYC chairperson
MANILA, Philippines – Singer and actor Aiza Seguerra has been appointed new chairperson and CEO of the National Youth Commission (NYC).NYC Assistant Secretary Earl Saavedra announced the appointment by...
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(L)Earning Wealth: A book with social agenda
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is known as one of the world’s most vulnerable countries when it comes to hazards and natural disasters, but what not many realize are the other concerns arising...
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This online shop sells products with real social impact
MANILA, Philippines – A quick scan through the Cambio Market website tells you that it's not your usual online shop.'Ethical jewelry,' 'fair trade greeting cards,' and 'accessories that give' – these...
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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Saturday, August 13
What's the weather like in your area? Report the situation through Rappler's Agos or tweet us at @rapplerdotcom.Refresh this page for updatesMANILA, Philippines – Here is a list of schools and areas...
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