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De Lima: Deploy Navy to West Philippine Sea to foil harassment

In light of numerous instances of bullying, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima yesterday proposed the government’s utilization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines – not just the civilian Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) – in warding off Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS...

Top US and Philippine diplomats discussed South China Sea, economic cooperation, State Dept says, World News

An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea on March 9, 2023. PUBLISHED ON February 15, 2025 4:10 AM OTTAWA — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, in a meeting in Munich on Friday (Feb

LIST: Philippine holidays for 2025

Already have Rappler+? to listen to groundbreaking journalism. This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. October 31, December 24, and December 31 are special non-working days in 2025 MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has released the list of regular holidays and special non-working days in the Philippines

Philippine HR tech firm confirms bagging $10.7m series B (update)

Founded in 2015, Sprout Solutions aims to help businesses navigate the country's complex labor laws...

No flights in Philippine airspace as ‘technical issues’ hit air traffic system

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said they are now working on addressing the issue for the safety of passengers and promised to keep the public posted on any developments...

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EXCLUSIVE: Families Of Detained Alleged Coup Plot Suspects Demand Probe Into Unauthorised Withdrawals, ‘Missing’ Millions From Their Bank Accounts

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Man fined $8,000 for dumping household, renovation waste at Tampines heavy vehicle park, Singapore News

A man was fined $8,000 after he pleaded guilty to disposing about 1,530 kg of household and renovation waste illegally at a heavy vehicle park in Tampines. General worker Shkder Foridul was charged with one count of dumping waste from a vehicle in a public place under the Environmental Public Health Act 1987 on Tuesday

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Why Lindsey Graham’s sister isn’t a lock to hold on to his Senate seat

Just a month ago, Darline Graham was a private citizen, with a career in vocational training for disabled people. Today, she’s the junior United States senator from South Carolina, a political newcomer appointed to serve the remaining months of the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. And she’s running for a full six-year term