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'Chilling effect': Groups slam new SEC guidelines for nonprofits
MANILA, Philippines – Lawyers, civil society organizations, and a group of lawmakers advocating human rights have slammed the new set of guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for...
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Despite experience with typhoons, most Filipinos 'not prepared for disasters'
MANILA, Philippines – Although the Philippines faces an average of 20 typhoons a year, only 36% of Filipinos feel they are completely prepared for disasters, according to a study by the Harvard...
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Dogs offer emotional support for U.P. Diliman students, staff
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman on Tuesday, February 12, announced a new program allowing students and university staff to interact with dogs around the campus in...
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IN PHOTOS: Museum of Philippine Economic History opens in Iloilo
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Museum of Philippine Economic History, located at the historical Ynchausti y Compañia building in Iloilo City, opened its doors to the public on Monday, February...
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‘Persecution by a bully government’: Journalists, politicians slam arrest of...
MANILA, Philippines – Several journalist groups and politicians slammed the Duterte government for the arrest of Rappler CEO and executive editor Maria Ressa over cyber libel charges on Wednesday...
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After Maria Ressa's arrest, netizens decry 'desperate move to silence' press
MANILA, Philippines – Intrigued by the timing of Maria Ressa's arrest warrant, many netizens saw it as a desperate move to silence the press.Around 5 pm on Wednesday, February 13, National Bureau of...
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Amid Maria Ressa’s arrest, UP Fair 2019 urges: 'Defend press freedom'
MANILA, Philippines - Thousands who attended the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman’s UP Fair expressed their solidarity with Rappler CEO and executive editor Maria Ressa who was arrested over...
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LIST: #DefendPressFreedom rallies after Maria Ressa’s arrest
MANILA, Philippines– Student groups from different parts of the country are organizing protest actions Thursday, February 14, to defend press freedom, following the arrest of Rappler CEO and executive...
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Youth groups call out 'orchestrated attack' against Rappler, media
MANILA, Philippines – Youth groups and students staged protests in various parts of the country on Thursday, February 14, after the arrest of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, which they saw as part of an...
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Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila students hit admin over claims of repression
MANILA, Philippines– Students of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) wore black armbands and shirts as part of a silent and peaceful protest against the university’s administration on Friday,...
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MovePH 2019 workshops series to kick off with #MoveCagayan
MANILA, Philippines – Do you want to use social media for the causes that matter to you? MovePH, Rappler's citizen engagement arm, will be touring the Philippines to help you take action and promote...
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WATCH: Pinoys invent app to help kids with autism
MANILA, Philippines – A group of 5 Filipinos from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) has developed an application that aims to transform manual mental health record-keeping into an online-friendly...
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Pinoy app global finalist at NASA Space Apps Challenge
MANILA, Philippines – An application made by a team of Filipino innovators was nominated as a global finalist at the Galactic Impact in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space...
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'Traitor to youth': Groups slam NYC chief’s proposal vs 'anti-government'...
MANILA, Philippines – Youth groups and netizens on Wednesday, February 20, slammed the proposal of National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairman Ronald Cardema to revoke government scholarships of...
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NDRRMC to hold 1st nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
MANILA, Philippines – To boost disaster awareness and preparedness in the country, the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for 2019 will be held on Thursday, February 21, at...
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[Right of Way] Contesting the MMDA’s yellow bus lane policy
MANILA, Philippines – Road safety advocate Vince Lazatin joins his friend Eileen, a regular Ortigas-Makati commuter, as she contests 4 citations in the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) office...
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IN PHOTOS: Iloilo City leads first nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for 2019 kicked off at the new Iloilo City Dinagyang Grandstand on Thursday, February 21.The grandstand served...
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Tea Time with Vince and Frank: Is this a ticket trap?
MANILA, Philippines – Right of Way's road safety advocate Vince Lazatin and VISOR.ph's motoring writer Frank Schuengel head over to JP Rizal corner Pasong Tirad streets in Makati, which motorists have...
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MovePH heads to Saint Louis University for #MoveBaguio
MANILA, Philippines – How can people use social media to address the issues surrounding their communities?MovePH, Rappler’s civic engagement arm, will go to Saint Louis University (SLU) to promote the...
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Filipina game changers share what it takes to be leaders in science, tech
MANILA, Philippines – What does it take to be a woman in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)?To mark the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in STEM,...
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