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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 15

Baguio is both a tourist destination and a center of education in the north

High cost of living, traffic congestion top Baguio youth’s problems — survey

Baguio is both a tourist destination and a center of education in the north

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Most of the overseas posts will be conducting internet voting, the first time this type of voting will be implemented in a Philippine election #PHVote

LIST: Modes of overseas voting in the 2025 elections

Most of the overseas posts will be conducting internet voting, the first time this type of voting will be implemented in a Philippine election

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Alec Stockton takes over late as Converge turns back Rain or Shine after trailing by 17 points in the first quarter

Converge recovers from slow start, edges Rain or Shine to get back on track

Alec Stockton takes over late as Converge turns back Rain or Shine after trailing by 17 points in the first quarter

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

After the Spurs’ big win, superstars Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul gift their jerseys to the young sons of Lakers coach JJ Redick, who lost their NBA memorabilia collection after the Los Angeles wildfires burned down their family home https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/san-antonio-spurs-stars-br…

Spurs stars bring smile to JJ Redick's kids after fire

After the Spurs’ big win, superstars Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul gift their jerseys to the young sons of Lakers coach JJ Redick, who lost their NBA memorabilia collection after the Los Angeles...

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces tough questioning from Senate Democrats over character and past allegations during confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee, comes under fire at Senate hearing

Controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces tough questioning from Senate Democrats over character and past allegations during confirmation hearing

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Carrie Underwood, who has mostly stayed out of politics during her career, says she’s ‘honored to have been asked to sing’ at the inauguration of Donald Trump

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration

Carrie Underwood, who has mostly stayed out of politics during her career, says she’s ‘honored to have been asked to sing’ at the inauguration of Donald Trump

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Veteran point guard Chris Banchero fires a conference-high 25 points as the Meralco Bolts deal the top-seeded NorthPort Batang Pier only their second loss of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/commissioner-cup-game-results-meralco-bolts-northport-batang-pier-january-14-20…

Chris Banchero steps up as Meralco stuns league-leading NorthPort

Veteran point guard Chris Banchero fires a conference-high 25 points as the Meralco Bolts deal the top-seeded NorthPort Batang Pier only their second loss of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

The Iglesia ni Cristo says there was nothing political about their prayer rally in the face of the Marcos-Duterte conflict

WATCH: Listen to us, Iglesia ni Cristo says in prayer rally for peace

The Iglesia ni Cristo says there was nothing political about their prayer rally in the face of the Marcos-Duterte conflict

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

The Department of Migrant Workers is investigating how the mistake occurred in Kuwait and if anyone should be held liable

DMW apologizes for sending wrong remains to family of deceased OFW

The Department of Migrant Workers is investigating how the mistake occurred in Kuwait and if anyone should be held liable

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Ivica Zubac puts up a monster 21-20 double-double, while James Harden and Norman Powell also put up big lines as the Los Angeles Clippers return to a resounding win over the Miami Heat

Clippers, back from Los Angeles wildfire postponement, douse Heat in rout

Ivica Zubac puts up a monster 21-20 double-double, while James Harden and Norman Powell also put up big lines as the Los Angeles Clippers return to a resounding win over the Miami Heat

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

The PDIC assures depositors that its Deposit Insurance Fund is still enough to cover the risks of the banking system

PDIC remits P107 billion in ‘excess funds’ to treasury

The PDIC assures depositors that its Deposit Insurance Fund is still enough to cover the risks of the banking system

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Rappler religion reporter Paterno Esmaquel II joins the crowd at the Iglesia ni Cristo prayer rally and gets a firsthand experience

‘Like a concert’: Waiting for Iglesia ni Cristo’s prayer rally

Rappler religion reporter Paterno Esmaquel II joins the crowd at the Iglesia ni Cristo prayer rally and gets a firsthand experience

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Today's headlines: Vic Sotto, Darryl Yap, Quiboloy, Oscar nominations #ThewRap

Court issues gag order in Vic Sotto vs Darryl Yap case | The wRap

Today's headlines: Vic Sotto, Darryl Yap, Quiboloy, Oscar nominations

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

The 'Gypsy King' Tyson Fury announces yet another retirement from boxing following a loss to Oleksandr Usyk, marking the Briton brawler's fourth farewell after 2013, 2017, and 2022

Final answer? Tyson Fury announces fourth retirement from boxing

The 'Gypsy King' Tyson Fury announces yet another retirement from boxing following a loss to Oleksandr Usyk, marking the Briton brawler's fourth farewell after 2013, 2017, and 2022

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Incumbent Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia says the city government did not earn from ticket sales of the Sinulog celebrations at the South Road Properties in 2023 and 2024 #InsideTrack

The politics of Cebu’s Sinulog venues: ‘Goodbye’ to the South Road Properties

Incumbent Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia says the city government did not earn from ticket sales of the Sinulog celebrations at the South Road Properties in 2023 and 2024

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

More than a week after the Philippines reported China's incursions in waters off Zambales, what's Manila to do next?

Rappler Recap: Philippines won’t ‘cower’ vs China’s ‘scare tactics’ off Zambales coast

More than a week after the Philippines reported China's incursions in waters off Zambales, what's Manila to do next?

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Now banned from Philippine pro basketball, John Amores pockets P67,500 from a dark chapter of his life by selling his JRU jersey and letter he got from Vice President Sara Duterte

John Amores sells JRU brawl jersey, Sara Duterte letter to Boss Toyo for P67,500

Now banned from Philippine pro basketball, John Amores pockets P67,500 from a dark chapter of his life by selling his JRU jersey and letter he got from Vice President Sara Duterte

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the new guidelines are meant to 'enhance transparency'

SEC requires firms to disclose fees paid to external auditors

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the new guidelines are meant to 'enhance transparency'

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

The lifestyle brand loved for its banig-inspired bags and Filipino craftsmanship is ending its decade-long journey

HaloHalo is closing on January 15. Here's why the local brand was special

The lifestyle brand loved for its banig-inspired bags and Filipino craftsmanship is ending its decade-long journey

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

#FactCheck: While the House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize divorce, it still needs to go through the Senate and receive presidential approval before it can become law #FactsFirstPH

FACT CHECK: Divorce is still illegal in the Philippines

While the House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize divorce, it still needs to go through the Senate and receive presidential approval before it can become law

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Rappler speaks to fisheries expert Alice Joan Ferrer about how the 15-kilometer case affects more than 1 million small fishers in the Philippines

Rappler Talk: Small fishers and the conflict over municipal waters

Rappler speaks to fisheries expert Alice Joan Ferrer about how the 15-kilometer case affects more than 1 million small fishers in the Philippines

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hothead tennis star Nick Kyrgios, bogged by multiple injuries, continues to lose fire for the sport after a sad early exit from the 2025 Australian Open, his home tournament

Ailing Nick Kyrgios contemplates singles tennis retirement after gloomy Australian Open exit

Hothead tennis star Nick Kyrgios, bogged by multiple injuries, continues to lose fire for the sport after a sad early exit from the 2025 Australian Open, his home tournament

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

The SC also issues temporary restraining orders against the disqualification of four other candidates seeking elective posts in May #PHVote

Supreme Court issues TRO vs disqualification of Edgar Erice from 2025 polls

The SC also issues temporary restraining orders against the disqualification of four other candidates seeking elective posts in May

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

'All the songs on the album exist in their own little sonic lanes and it’s because I really let myself enjoy experimenting and being free to write how I wanna write,' Paolo tells Rappler

Paolo Sandejas embraces the art of risk-taking in debut album ‘the world is so small’

'All the songs on the album exist in their own little sonic lanes and it’s because I really let myself enjoy experimenting and being free to write how I wanna write,' Paolo tells Rappler

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Rappler @rappler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Scottie Barnes leads the Toronto Raptors to just their second win in the last 18 games at the expense of the reeling Golden State Warriors

Lowly Raptors edge struggling Warriors, end five-game skid

Scottie Barnes leads the Toronto Raptors to just their second win in the last 18 games at the expense of the reeling Golden State Warriors

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