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Known as the northern Cebu hub for commerce and culture, Bogo City was the hardest-hit area of the deadly September 30 earthquake, leaving its population, economy, and historical sites in urgent need of help Bogo City, Northern Cebu, was among the hardest-hit areas, being one of the nearest to the …

Now that one of Leila de Lima’s final cases has been closed, we’re left with a choice. Do we continue to let rumors dictate our politics? Or do we demand evidence, accountability, and dignity? On October 1, Wednesday, something big happened — quietly. Prosecutors dropped a motion for reconsideration in …

Senator Panfilo Lacson maintains that he handled the flood control probe appropriately but says he must respect the wishes of his Senate colleagues MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is resigning as chairperson of the powerful blue ribbon committee following other senators’ statements on the direction …

Quezon province's Ahtisa Manalo is hoping to clinch the Philippines' fifth Miss Universe crown MANILA, Philippines – The 74th Miss Universe coronation night is set for November 21, 9 am Manila time, where Philippine bet Ahtisa Manalo will vie for the international crown in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will air …

The new Liberal Democratic Party president is likely to succeed Shigeru Ishiba as leader of the world's fourth-biggest economy because the party TOKYO, Japan – Japan’s ruling party picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new head on Saturday, October 4, putting her on course to become the country’s first …

'The tragedy of the Meloto case, if the allegations are true, is that it represents a betrayal not just of individual victims, families, and communities, but of the promise of development itself' The Department of Justice recently indicted Antonio Meloto, founder of Gawad Kalinga, for two counts of trafficking in …

Only members of vulnerable sectors — indigents, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and solo parents, among others — are eligible to buy rice at P20 per kilo Claim: All Filipinos are eligible to receive rice subsidies to be given away through a barangay distribution program. Registration must be done through …

Asahi suspends operations in Japan, including order processing, shipping, and call center functions following a cyberattack that caused a system outage TOKYO, Japan – Japanese restaurants, bars and stores are running low on beer and other beverages from industry leader Asahi Group as the impact from a cyberattack entered a …

Jia de Guzman, who spent the last two years of her professional career in Japan, will not see action in the PVL Reinforced Conference owing to Creamline management's decision MANILA, Philippines – Creamline remains without Jia de Guzman as it tries to defend its PVL Reinforced Conference throne. De Guzman, …

Play Video Rappler’s John Sitchon and Bea Cupin report from ground zero at Bogo City MANILA, Philippines – Almost 48 hours after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Bogo City, Cebu, what problems persist and what are the provincial and national government’s plans? Rappler’s John Sitchon and Bea Cupin report from …