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8 incredible things women do for the world
MANILA, Philippines – March is Women's Month, and while we tend to honor the likes of our mothers and grade school teachers (as we should; they are awesome!), we have to remember that the roles of...
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Her advocacy: Make no mom feel alone
MANILA, Philippines – Motherhood, as they say, is the most terrible and most wonderful experience. For first-time moms, it can be full of anxiety and pressure – thinking about whether you'll be able to...
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Private colleges to gov’t: We need your help too
MANILA, Philippines – Should the government also help fund higher private education? If members of the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) were to be asked, the answer is...
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UN Environment hits 'terrorist' tag on Filipino IP advocates
MANILA, Philippines — United Nations (UN) Environment head Erik Solheim voiced concern after the Philippine government tagged UN special rapporteur Victoria Tauli Corpuz and indigenous people's rights...
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Sunflower farm in Quezon plants seeds of hope for PWDs
QUEZON, Philippines – More than just a business, a sunflower farm in Tiaong, Quezon empowers persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing sustainable livelihood.“We need to change the mindset that...
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PeaceKwela: When students push for peace in Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines — When students stand for peace, they start in school.In February, a team of development communication students from Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan launched...
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IN PHOTOS: 'Listen to us!' - Piston to gov't
MANILA, Philippines – Led by transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston), the first nationwide transport strike began at exactly 12:01 am on Monday, March 19, in...
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WATCH: Student leaders, campus journos barred from free tuition rules hearing
MANILA, Philippines — Several student leaders and campus journalists were barred from the public hearing on the implementing rules of the law on free education in state colleges at the House of...
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Meme page? Netizens hit DOTr's Facebook post vs jeepney strike
MANILA, Philippines – Netizens cried foul over a social media post of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) about people protesting the jeepney modernization program.The post – made on Monday,...
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VIRAL: Story behind working student’s broom graduation photo
MANILA, Philippines – What was supposed to be a humorous post turned out to be an inspiring one.Dahn Saliendra just thought he was posting a funny college graduation photo, though the broom he held up...
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[Right Of Way] The sorrowful mysteries of living in Metro Manila
With Holy Week coming up, road safety advocate Vincent Lazatin reflects on the sorrowful mysteries of living in Metro Manila – from the agony of traffic to the scourging of the commuters. Got any...
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DLSU USG apologizes for viral dress code post
MANILA, Philippines – “Our guests may enter the campus according to their individual taste; however due to university rules and regulations, they are urged to wear attires that would consider the...
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Virtual Visita Iglesia: Philippine churches in 360-degree video
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – In 2012, Rappler introduced the Virtual Visita Iglesia, a new way of performing the classic Holy Week ritual of visiting churches and praying the Stations of the Cross...
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7-year-old Filipino math whiz shows amazing skills in 'Little Big Shots'
MANILA, Philippines – Most people use calculators to solve mathematical equations especially when it involves square roots, exponents, and other processes, but that's not the case for a young Filipino...
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Xavier University valedictorian: 'We are called to be advocates of peace'
(This is the valedictory speech of Nicole Rose Baculio, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, who graduated cum laude, Class of 2018 Valedictorian, and Outstanding Graduate Awardee of the...
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Holy Week 2018: Mass readings for Palm Sunday
Editor's Note: For Holy Week 2018, Rappler is publishing the Mass readings for each day of the week. Below is the set of Mass readings in Catholic churches around the world on Palm Sunday, March...
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Holy Week reflections: From drug addiction to priesthood
MANILA, Philippines – For a former drug user, refuge now means embracing God.Drugs and worldly possessions used to dominate the life of Fr Flavie Villanueva, back when he was a young professional in...
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Holy Week 2018: Mass readings for Holy Monday
Editor's Note: For Holy Week 2018, Rappler is publishing the Mass readings for each day of the week. Below is the set of Mass readings in Catholic churches around the world on Holy Monday, March...
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Holy Week 2018: Mass readings for Holy Tuesday
Editor's Note: For Holy Week 2018, Rappler is publishing the Mass readings for each day of the week. Below is the set of Mass readings in Catholic churches around the world on Holy Tuesday, March...
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A time to listen: Why we fast during Lent
Editor's Note: This piece was originally published in April 2012. Rappler is updating and republishing this to mark Holy Week 2018.Lent is a very special season. What makes it especially special is...
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