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'Enough of the slaughter of mostly poor' - Diokno clan
MANILA, Philippines – The 10 children, 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren of former Senator Jose Diokno condemned President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war against drugs and the extrajudicial...
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Ateneo faculty, artists, writers condemn Kian delos Santos killing
MANILA, Philippines – Hours before an indignation rally on Edsa on Monday, August 21, faculty members of a Jesuit-run university, as well as artists and writers, demanded an end to the...
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Schedule of protests vs Kian delos Santos killing
Bookmark this page for updatesMANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Various groups will stage mass protests across the country to demand justice for Kian Loyd delos Santos, the 17-year-old student killed in...
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[Balikbayan Voices] Of passports and salad bowls
I've always considered myself a citizen of the world. And while I think that belief stemmed from my experience living abroad, I already had a knack for different cultures even when I was growing up. I...
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DSWD prepares P1.45-B for Tropical Storm Isang
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepared P1.45 billion worth of resources in anticipation of the damage that could be brought by Tropical Storm Isang...
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JV Ejercito urges passage of child safety inside cars bill
MANILA, Philippines – Senator JV Ejercito urged the passage of the child restraints bill during a road safety forum on Tuesday, August 22.Ejercito said that laws have been passed to address most...
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LTO pushing for different licensing exams per vehicle
MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is planning to update the driver's license written examinations it administers by including vehicle-specific questions. The purpose for...
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WATCH: Nung 17 ako...
MANILA, Philippines – What were you doing when you were 17?On the night of August 16, Grade 11 student Kian delos Santos was killed in what the police called a "shooting encounter."He was 17.His death...
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Al Gore’s An 'Inconvenient Sequel' premieres in PH on August 28
MANILA, Philippine – A decade after An Incovenient Truth brought the climate crisis into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a...
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4 dead as landslide sweeps village in Zamboanga Sibugay
MANILA, Philippines – Four died while 3 were injured from a landslide caused by heavy rains in Kabasalan town in Zamboanga Sibugay province, local disaster managers reported on Wednesday, August 23.Due...
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What to expect in LTO's practical driving exam
MANILA, Philippines—To get a driver's license, applicants must pass both the written examination and the practical driving exam. The exam seeks to filter and guarantee responsible drivers on the road....
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Empowering communities with liters of light
MANILA, Philippines – As a mother of 3, Jecibel Ocampo's only wish is for her town to have a decent source of electricity.Ocampo, 30, lives at the foot of the Taal Volcano, in the village of Calawit in...
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Kian drug ties confirmed via social media? Netizens slam PNP
MANILA, Philippines- After the Caloocan police chief admitted that they only found the supposed drug links of Kian de los Santos after he was killed, online users took to social media to air their...
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INFOGRAPHIC: Ways to use social media for good
MANILA, Philippines – Our newsfeeds and timelines present us with the mundane everyday.But when we harness its full potential, social media is a powerful tool which can help us reach out and help a...
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Netizens question cops' visit to Ateneo rally vs extrajudicial killings
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – On Thursday, August 24, at least two cops arrived at a protest rally organized by students of the Ateneo de Manila University and reportedly asked for the names of...
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How technology helped blind singer Alienette Coldfire see the world, dream big
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina blind singer Alienette Coldfire, also known as Katchry Golbin, shared how technology and social media helped her achieve her dreams. Coldfire gained popularity when she...
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Volunteer for Agos today
MANILA, Philippines – MovePH, the civic engagement arm of Rappler, is looking for volunteers who can assist in gathering critical information from social media as Tropical Storm Jolina hits parts of...
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NDRRMC activates response cluster for Tropical Storm Jolina
MANILA, Philippines – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) activated the National Response Cluster in anticipation of Tropical Storm Jolina which is expected to make...
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What to expect at the premiere of 'An Inconvenient Sequel' on August 28
MANILA, Philippines – How close are we to achieving real energy solution? A decade after An Inconvenient Truth mainstreamed the discussion on global warming, here comes its sequel to highlight the...
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Provinces under red alert due to Tropical Storm Jolina
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Interior and Local Government raised on Friday, August 25, alert level Charlie in 16 provinces that are within the path of Tropical Storm Jolina (international...
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