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Alfamart Philippines marks a significant step in its nationwide expansion and commitment to inclusive growth Editor’s note: This press release is sponsored by SM Investments Corporation and was handled by BrandRap, the sales and marketing arm of Rappler. No member of the news and editorial team participated in the publishing …

Sanae Takaichi, selected by the LDP as its new head in a weekend vote, must win approval in parliament to become Japan's first female prime minister later in October TOKYO, Japan – Japan’s ruling coalition broke up on Friday, October 10, with junior partner Komeito rebelling against the Liberal Democratic …

Fatigued by shallow dating apps and performative social media, Gen Z is choosing to build careers and personal well-being instead of searching for a partner Whenever people learn that a Gen Z like me is currently not dating, they always ask why. I’m a private person and find the question …

Honorees include Myanmar documentarian Shin Daewe, the OCCRP, The Haitian Times, US student journalists who covered Gaza protests, and a special citation for media workers who have died in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism announced on Wednesday, October 8, US …

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Go: a budget-friendly subscription at P300, unlocking GPT-5 and advanced features while bridging the gap between free and premium plans. OpenAI launched ChatGPT Go, Thursday, October 9, a new low-cost subscription plan that expands access to its most popular AI features — including GPT-5 — at a …

Some sellers also question how DTI intends to verify compliance or enforce penalties across thousands of informal sellers operating on social media The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) faces criticism over its mandatory E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark, which requires all online sellers and e-commerce platforms to register and display a …

No official reports support the claim; the misleading post also uses a quote card citing remarks made by Torre unrelated to the claim Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. filed a case against former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Nicolas Torre III for allegedly recruiting paid rallyists. Rating: FALSE …

After receiving a public tongue-lashing from the PVL, the PNVF finally clears the league's import clearances, then prompting a surprise reset of the 2025 Reinforced Conference's first two played games MANILA, Philippines – In a surprise move, the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) opted to replay the first two games of …

The homegrown brand just finished a successful 3-day pop-up event in Singapore, where its famous ensaymada and cheese rolls sold out MANILA, Philippines — Singaporeans, Singapore-based Filipinos, and tourists can now enjoy the warmth of Mary Grace’s freshly baked pastries, because the homegrown cafe is opening its first international branch …

The start of the northeast monsoon season is expected to be declared 'in the coming weeks,' says PAGASA on Tuesday, October 7 MANILA, Philippines – The weather bureau announced the end of the 2025 southwest monsoon or habagat season in the Philippines on Tuesday, October 7. In a statement, the …