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Mary Jane Veloso to President Duterte: Help me get justice
MANILA, Philippines – In an emotional audio recording sent by Migrante International, Mary Jane Veloso, an alleged human trafficking victim detained in Indonesia on charges of drug smuggling, appealed...
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Pimentel wants Senate probe into death of OFW in Saudi Arabia
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III on Friday, September 2, sought a Senate inquiry into the death of an overseas Filipino worker who was allegedly sexually abused by her...
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#OFWTips: Want to return to PH earlier? Here's what you should do
MANILA, Philippines – There’s no doubt about it - remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) keep the economy afloat.But working abroad is not always easy. The increase in income often comes...
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DSWD cited for anti-human trafficking campaign
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) received an award from the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) for its anti-human trafficking campaign, the...
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WATCH: Filipinos #PrayForDavao after night market blast
MANILA, Philippines – Messages of sympathy and solidarity from Filipinos worldwide poured in on social media on Saturday, September 3, after the terrorist attack in Davao City's night market that...
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Before the blast: Memories of the Roxas Night Market
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – My heart aches as I write this post about my memories of the Roxas Night Market here in Davao City. I was personally disheartened after hearing the news about the explosion...
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What to do during a bombing
MANILA, Philippines – An explosion at a night market in Davao City shook the nation on Friday night, September 2. Terrorist group Abu Sayyaf claimed responsibility for the deadly explosion that killed...
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‘For the next generation’: Iloilo fishermen take lead in coastal management
ILOILO, Philippines – What happens when fishermen run out of fish to catch? This was the dilemma of Robert Barlas of the coastal village of Bayas in Estancia town, Northern Iloilo just last year. Due...
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Ocean advocate Alexandra Cousteau to youth: Earth's future lies with you
MANILA, Philippines – “I learned to swim before I could walk.” Marine explorer and environmental advocate Alexandra Cousteau said of her first brush with the blue ocean as she sat down for a talk with...
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Bay Area Fil-Ams join protest against hero's burial for Marcos
CALIFORNIA, USA - Thirty years ago, Susan Araneta joined fellow former Philippine political prisoners as plaintiffs in the landmark lawsuit filed in San Francisco against the Estate of Ferdinand...
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Filipinos in Chicago hold protest vs hero’s burial for Marcos
CHICAGO, USA – Despite being thousands of miles away from the Philippines, some Filipinos staged a protest in Chicago on Wednesday, September 7, to oppose President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to bury...
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IN PHOTOS: Martial Law activists in US reunite vs Marcos burial
SAN FRANCISCO, USA – It took the plan to bury Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani to reunite graying activists who denounced the dictatorship once more – just like the old times.For 14...
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Why do some millennials choose government?
MANILA, Philippines – Is the millennial generation averse or inclined toward working for the government?Several studies and researches, however, have painted contradicting images of the millennials....
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PODCAST: Domestic violence in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Denmark is ranked as one of the most gender equal countries in the world. But violence against women still exists. A study done by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights...
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Water sanitation 'crucial' for new resettlement areas
ILOILO, Philippines – While creating new homes should be a key priority of the government and aid groups in rehabilitating communities in the aftermath of disasters, the intervention should not end...
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Northern Luzon braces for Typhoon Ferdie
CAGAYAN, Philippines – Several areas in Northern Luzon are preparing for Typhoon Ferdie (Meranti), which could make landfall in Batanes very early Wednesday, September 14.Classes in all levels in...
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MovePH, Project PEARLS partner for storytelling, content
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler's civic engagement arm MovePH signed a partnership with Project PEARLS, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships and health care to underprivileged children,...
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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions, Wednesday, September 14
What's the weather like in your area? Report the situation through Rappler's Agos or tweet us at @rapplerdotcom.MANILA, Philippines – Here is a list of areas where classes have been suspended for...
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Filipino killed in accident on world's biggest cruise ship
MARSEILLE, France (UPDATED) – A Filipino crewman was killed Tuesday, September 13, during a safety drill on the world's biggest cruise liner, the Harmony of the Seas, while it was docked in Marseille,...
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Filipinos in Switzerland call for UN attention to PH drug war
MANILA, Philippines – As the body count rises in President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, Filipinos in Switzerland are seeking the support of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to...
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