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LOOK: Tacloban residents help stranded commuters through 'baluto' rides
MANILA, Philippines – Nonstop rains brought by Tropical Depression Agaton has left thousands of stranded passengers in ports and bus terminals across the country. Based on initial reports, the storm...
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NDRRMC still on red alert even after Agaton left PAR
MANILA. Philippines — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) remained on red alert even after Tropical Storm Agaton (Bolaven) left the Philippine Area of Responsibility...
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Flooding hits Albay due to heavy rain
MANILA, Philippines – Torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Agaton, aggravated by the tail-end of the cold front, caused flooding in low-lying areas of Albay province. Albay Public Safety Emergency...
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LIST: Philippine Red Cross first aid stations at Nazareno 2018
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will set up first aid stations and welfare desks near the procession route of the Feast of the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo Chruch on...
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10 civic actions in 2017 that can move PH in 2018
MANILA, Philippines – The virtual space in the Philippines seemed intensely polarized in 2017. For many netizens, it was the continuation of the bitter elections in 2016. Even friends and relatives...
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Surfing in Eastern Samar and balancing its many challenges
MANILA, Philippines – In Eastern Samar, surfing pioneers are not only balancing waves. They are also riding the challenges that come with the rising popularity of the sport in their hometown. Unknown...
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Devotees leave 15 trucks of garbage after Nazareno 2018 procession
MANILA, Philippines - Despite constant reminders, devotees who participated in the Traslacion of the Black Nazareno still failed to keep their trash with them.On Tuesday evening, January 9, Metro...
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Baguio high school basketball coach accused of sexual harassment
MANILA, Philippines – For many aspiring basketball players, getting close to their coach is a special relationship developed on the hardcourt.One coach, however, allegedly took a different approach in...
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'Kwarta sa Basura' as source of livelihood for 4Ps beneficiaries
MANILA, Philippines — For this community of housewives in Siquijor, getting rid of garbage is not a problem. In fact, they have found a way to turn their trash into cash.The Department of Social...
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The effects of sexual harassment on children
MANILA, Philippines – Breaking your silence after being sexually harassed takes a lot of courage.Fil-Am Josiah Weihman took 14 years before he broke his silence on his experience of sexual harassment...
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[Right Of Way] The fault in our signs, part 1
Welcome to Right Of Way, a vlog about traffic, transport and road safety.Road safety advocate Vincent Lazatin talks about faulty road signs in the metro and how they could be improved.Have you seen any...
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What will happen to the dedicated bicycle lane in UP Diliman?
MANILA, Philippines – On a typical Sunday, joggers and bikers would fill the 2.2-kilometer Academic Oval at the University of the Philippines - Diliman. Due to its wide lane and the cool shade that the...
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Netizens say sexual abuse is 'not a laughing matter'
MANILA, Philippines – Many netizens showered support for Fil-Am Josiah Weihman for breaking his silence on sexual harassment.In a Facebook post on January 2, Weihman, 28, shared his experience...
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Marine scientist calls for stronger action to protect Philippine seas
MANILA, Philippines - A team of marine biologists on Friday, January 12, called for stronger action to conserve and protect Philippines' marine resources. “We cannot let fishery resources continue to...
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'Rappler now, who's next?' – netizens
MANILA, Philippines – The decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revoke Rappler's registration for allegedly violating the Constitution has sent chills throughout social media on...
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Memes help spark movement to defend press freedom in PH
MANILA, Philippines — Memes are often funny, but these captioned online images can also inspire dissent. Memes expressing support for Rappler spread online after netizens, advocates, and personalities...
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SEC closure order vs Rappler a move toward dictatorship - activists
MANILA, Philippines – They experienced and fought repression under the Marcos regime and other administrations with dictatorial tendencies. Activist groups now see shades of tyranny in the decision of...
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Campus journalists say press freedom is everyone’s battle
MANILA, Philippines – What does the decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revoke Rappler’s license to operate mean to campus journalists, school publications and student...
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Oldest alliance of college editors urges PH media to unite for press freedom
MANILA, Philippine – Did you know that the first political prisoner to die in detention during martial law under the Marcos regime was a campus journalist? Her name was Liliosa Hilao, an associate...
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Rappler Talk: How serious is the Mayon Volcano threat?
MANILA, Philippines – The province of Albay was placed under a state of calamity on Tuesday, January 16, amid the threat of a "hazardous eruption" from the Mayon Volcano. What are the hazards and risks...
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