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#ShareLove this holiday season, one good deed at a time
MANILA, Philippines – Nobody wants to be a scrooge around the holidays. There are many charitable activities around this time of year to help the less fortunate and those in need.Rappler’s #ShareLove...
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Obama signs law honoring Filipino WWII veterans
MANILA, Philippines – Outgoing President Barack Obama signed into law on Thursday, December 15, the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 which honors Filipinos who...
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LOOK: Hundreds brave cold as Jollibee opens first store in Canada
MANILA, Philippines – Wearing thick coats and scarves, hundreds braved sub-zero temperatures to line up at the opening of Jollibee’s first branch in Canada on Thursday, December 15.{source} <iframe...
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WATCH: Using technology to push for tax reform
MANILA, Philippines — Raymond Abrea, otherwise known as the Philippine Tax Whiz, is the Digital Mover for this year’s Move Awards. For years, Mon Abrea has been rallying for tax education and tax...
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VIRAL: Jollibee helps elderly lady cross the street
MANILA, Philippines – A heartwarming video about a fast-food chain mascot helping an elderly lady cross the street is quickly gaining attention in social media.As seen in the viral video, the...
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#LingkodBayani: Meet the outstanding public servants of 2016
MANILA, Philippines – There's no shortage of good service in government.From teachers and professors who extend education beyond classroom walls to local officials and repairmen who go above and beyond...
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PWDs in Iloilo make crayons out of fruits, veggies
MANILA, Philippines – A small business venture has brought color to the lives of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in New Lucena, Iloilo.Members of a group called PWD Association of New Lucena Iloilo...
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OFW bank set to open September 2017
MANILA, Philippines – The country’s fourth largest commercial bank, Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank or LBP), is set to open a bank that will be partly owned by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)...
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VIRAL: Driver turned artisan inspires netizens
MANILA, Philippines – Photos of an old man creating craft using wires are gaining attention on social media because of the intricacy and design of his creations.Netizen Henry Ngan posted photos of...
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Ex-DFA spokesman named Ambassador of the Year in Korea
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Ambassador to Korea Raul Hernandez, former spokesman of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), was named as Asia Society Korea's 2016 Ambassador of the Year, the...
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Delayed balikbayan box delivery? Here are the possible causes
MANILA, Philippines – The balikbayan box has been an important part of overseas Filipino workers' (OFWs) life. Away from their families, Filipinos abroad send imported goods back home through these...
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Senate donates P28M to typhoon-hit Cagayan
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – The Senate on Wednesday, December 21, handed its P28-million donation to the typhoon-hit province of Cagayan.In a press statement, Cagayan public information officer...
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Baguio students create biofuel from wild ‘gabi’ plant
MANILA, Philippines – Global warming has created the need for people to develop renewable, eco-friendly energy sources to lessen their dependency on petroleum.This need also motivated a group of...
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2016 on X: From political to personal
MANILA, Philippines – It was an eventful year for the virtual world in the Philippines, to say the least.From fake news and burning phones to mixed realities, the country witnessed both the bad and...
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Filipina waitress in U.S. shares first racist encounter
MANILA, Philippines – It was just going to be a normal day at work for Rachel Mau, a Filipino-American living in Virginia Beach, Virginia.She had to take a double shift one Friday night because a large...
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VAT-free shopping for PWDs starting Dec 23
MANILA, Philippines – It's going to be a tax-free Christmas for persons with disabilities (PWDs).Filipinos PWDs can start enjoying their value added tax (VAT) exemption privilege on Friday, December...
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Possible landslides and flooding due to Nock-ten
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – As Tropical Storm Nock-ten is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, December 22, state weather bureau PAGASA warns of possible landslides...
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WATCH: A crowdfunding platform for PH start-ups
MANILA, Philippines – Patch Dulay, founder and CEO of The Spark Project, is this year’s Industry Mover for the Move Awards.The Spark Project is a crowdfunding platform for local businesses. Since 2013,...
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Coalition asks DepEd to create mutual aid for teachers
MANILA, Philippines – A national coalition of Filipino educators is calling on the Department of Education (DepEd) to create a "more comprehensive mutual benefits system for its personnel".The...
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Off to Bicol or Samar? Take precaution, check possible cancelled trips
MANILA, Philippines – The government on Friday, December 23, advised those planning to travel to Bicol and Samar to take precaution and check for the possible cancellation of trips or flights, as these...
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