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Trump son said he would 'love' Russian dirt on Clinton – emails

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:28:55 +0000

WASHINGTON DC, USA – Donald Trump's eldest son on Tuesday released emails showing he embraced Russia's efforts to support his father's presidential campaign.

Trump junior was told by an interlocutor that he could get "very high level and sensitive information" that was "part of Russia and its government's support for Mr. ...

U.S. conducts successful missile intercept test amid North Korea tensions

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:57:46 +0000

WASHINGTON DC, USA – The US military has conducted a successful test of a missile intercept system, officials said Tuesday, July 11, as tensions soar following North Korea's test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile that could potentially reach Alaska.

The test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) ...

Madonna takes kids back to Malawi to open hospital

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:49:05 +0000

Standing alongside President Peter Mutharika, she unveiled a plaque to mark the completion ...

'Gangnam Style' dethroned as top YouTube video

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:42:49 +0000

After 4 and a half years as YouTube's most seen video, "Gangnam ...

ISIS chief reported dead after jihadists lose Mosul

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:28:42 +0000

BEIRUT, Lebanon – Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was reported dead on Tuesday, July 11, a day after Iraq declared it had driven the jihadists from their one-time biggest stronghold of Mosul.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a longtime monitor of the country's conflict, said it had ...

2GO management, auditors may face over P1-M fine

Chrisee Dela Paz — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:28:14 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – If a probe uncovers irregularities in the financial statements of 2GO Group Incorporated, the publicly-listed company's management and auditors may face a fine of more than P1 million, among others, according to the chief of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

"It will not be less than ...

'Sixth extinction' of wildlife faster than feared – scientists

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:53:20 +0000

PARIS, France – The sixth mass extinction of life on Earth is unfolding more quickly than feared, scientists have warned.

More than 30% of animals with a backbone – fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals – are declining in both range and population, according to the first comprehensive analysis of ...

Dennis Uy, Duterte's friend, creates P100-M mutual fund for gov't troops

Chrisee Dela Paz — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:47:50 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – In front of his friend President Rodrigo Duterte, Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy promised a P100-million mutual fund for Filipino soldiers and policemen.

The mutual fund dubbed "LIFE" is "envisioned to offer continuous financial security to soldiers and policemen as well as their families through sound investment practices and ...

No tuition collection in UP Diliman 'until gov't clear' about subsidy policy

Jee Y. Geronimo — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:13:59 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines (UP) announced Tuesday, July 11, that there will be no collection of tuition for the first semester of academic year 2017-2018 "until government is clear about their plan" on the tuition-free policy.

In a text message sent to ...

DOH's P1.6B projects are delayed, broken or unused – COA

Lian Buan — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:10:52 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health or DOH's Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) accounts for P1.6-billion worth of irregularities, according to the Commission on Audit (COA).

If the infrastructure projects are not delayed, they are either defective or fully-functioning but unused.

In its 2016 audit report ...

Majority back Mindanao martial law, but reject expansion – SWS poll

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:03:40 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – A new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that more than half of Filipinos support President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of martial law in Mindanao , but more than 6 out of 10 Filipinos oppose expanding military rule to the Visayas and Luzon.

The survey, held from June 23 ...

Uber and Grab, Napoles, Marcos | Evening wRap

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:44:36 +0000

Today on Rappler:

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board fines Uber and Grab P5 million each for permit violations. Alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles asked the Supreme Court to grant her bail for a plunder case that includes former senator Juan Ponce Enrile. Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says President Rodrigo Duterte doesn't need the approval of others. Former senator Bongbong Marcos completes the payment of the P66.2-million fee for his electoral protest against Vice President Leni Robredo. A scoring review by the World Boxing Organization confirms Australian Jeff Horn's shock welterweight title victory over boxing champion Manny Pacquiao.

NCAA Mancom forfeits Perps' games due to uniform gaffe

Alexx Esponga — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:29:01 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas' (UPHSD) win over the College of Saint Benilde Blazers (CSB) on Tuesday, July 11 was forfeited over a uniform issue.

The Altas – who supposedly should have worn white since they were the light team in the game – ...

Dennis Uy's Chelsea Logistics gets SEC approval for IPO

Chrisee Dela Paz — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:25:57 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Chelsea Logistics Corporation , another company of Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy, got approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to embark on its P8-billion stock market debut expected this month.

Pending the go signal from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Uy's logistics firm can finally push through with its ...

Deadline for 2nd tranche payment of Robredo’s protest fee extended

Patty Pasion — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:04:56 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has given Vice President Leni Robredo more time to pay for the second tranche of the protest fee required of her.

Robredo’s lawyer Bernadette Sardillo said Tuesday, July 11, that the SC, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, has granted ...

Duterte visits PSE for campaign donor Dennis Uy

Pia Ranada — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:56:50 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte stepped into the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) for the first time in his presidency, all for his friend and top campaign donor Dennis Uy .

All smartphones were turned towards the PSE trading hall entrance as Duterte arrived. He strode in past 4:30 ...

Trump to nominate financier to role of banking regulator

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:52:06 +0000

WASHINGTON DC, USA – US President Donald Trump intends to nominate Randal Quarles, a former Treasury Department official, to a role as the country's top banks regulator, the White House said Monday, July 10.

Quarles, who is founder and managing director of The Cynosure Group, a private investment firm in ...

Pacquiao on WBO review: ‘Nothing surprises me now’

Ryan Songalia — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:49:15 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao takes little solace from the World Boxing Organization’s review of the judging from his fight against Jeff Horn.

The WBO announced the results of its anonymous 5-judge review panel , which saw 3 "independent" judges affirm the decision for Horn, while one had ...

Bill seeks to create 'separate and specialized' subject on human rights

Jodesz Gavilan — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:46:26 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday, July 11, filed a bill urging the creation of a “separate and specialized” school subject on a hot issue in the Philippines today: human rights.

Senate Bill No. 1497 seeks to strengthen human rights education (HRE) ...

Marcos hopes ballot recount will start by September

Patty Pasion — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:44:21 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The camp of defeated vice presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr said they are hoping the recount of ballots will be done by September, after the Supreme Court (SC) conducted the preliminary conference on his election case against Vice President Leni Robredo.

In ...

Estrella's clutch trey saves Mapua against Letran

Alexx Esponga — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:40:04 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – With 18.4 seconds on the clock, a deadlock of 75-all prevailed.

But it didn't last long as Andoy Estrella's step back three-pointer silenced the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights to give the Mapua University Cardinals a pulsating 78-75 win in the NCAA Season 93 on Tuesday, ...

Fallen soldier in Marawi was expecting third child

Raymon Dullana — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:01:53 +0000

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – One of the soldiers killed in the ongoing war in Marawi City was ...

MMFF names 3 new ExeCom members

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:17:58 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) committee chairperson Tim Orbos announced the 3 new members of the executive committee (ExeCom) to replace resigned members Ricky Lee, Roland Tolentino, Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala , and Ed Lejano .

In a press release posted on the MMFF Facebook page, Orbos said he has accepted that resignation of ...

PSBank to deactivate all non-EMV cards by September 1

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:09:21 +0000

This is a press release from PSBank.

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift bank arm of the Metrobank Group, has declared a deadline for deactivating all its non-EMV cards in line with its thrust to provide clients with more secured products and services.

In a statement, PSBank said “All ...

Forced to flee: How many have been displaced due to conflict?

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Apart from natural disasters and hazards, frequent conflicts in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, force residents to seek refuge in evacuation centers.

Though the Philippine population in 2016 hit more than 102 million , the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) reported 348,370 persons of concern in the Philippines by the end of 2016 . More than 87,000 of these are internally displaced persons ...

Removal of local execs' power over cops 'in support of martial law'

Bea Cupin — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:45:42 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa on Tuesday, July 11, justified a National Police Commission (Napolcom) resolution that stripped more than 100 local chief executives of their power over police as a move “in support of the declaration of martial ...

DOJ orders parallel NBI probe into Bilibid inmate's death

Lian Buan — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:29:04 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate a stabbing incident inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) which led to the death of an inmate.

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II signed the department order on Tuesday, July 11 ...

P50,000 at stake as House launches Bill Drafting Contest for students

Mara Cepeda — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:27:27 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives has launched its first Bill Drafting Contest, where teams of undergraduate students will compete to come up with the best proposed legislation.

In a statement on Tuesday, July 11, the House said the contest was an initiative of the office ...

'Game of Thrones' season 7: Celebrity cameos, more Jon Snow screen time

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:09:28 +0000

LOS ANGELES, USA – Game of Thrones returns for its penultimate season on July 16, presaging the end of a saga of sex, violence, and political intrigue that has become the world's most popular TV show.

The R-rated fable of noble families vying for control of the Iron Throne has just 13 ...

KathNiel on cover of 'YES!' Most Beautiful Stars 2017 edition

Alexa Villano — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:59:31 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, dubbed KathNiel, are on the cover of this year's edition of YES! magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars.

The two are considered among the hottest loveteams in the country, with their show La Luna Sangre making waves on television.

This is the second time for Kathryn to lead ...

Duterte appoints Francis Tolentino as 'political adviser'

Pia Ranada — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:44:20 +0000

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Francis Tolentino, former chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), has been appointed "political adviser" by President Rodrigo Duterte.

A list of appointments made by Duterte in July includes the name Francis Ng Tolentino, designated political adviser under the Office of the Political Adviser.

The list ...

Health experts push for PH policy on teenage pregnancy

Jee Y. Geronimo — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:43:56 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Imagine this: Every day, 5 girls aged 10 to 14 become pregnant or give birth in the Philippines.

Commission on Population (PopCom) Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez III said they saw in recent years a rise in the number of teenage pregnancies in the country – from 1,700 cases in 2014 to 1,986 ...

How you can participate in the #MMShakeDrill

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:25:38 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The third metro-wide earthquake drill , known online as the #MMShakeDrill, will be the most ambitious one yet.

For the first time, the annual drill which aims to increase awareness and prepare everyone in case a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Metro Manila, will be held for 4 ...

Olympics: Paris, LA both poised to win race to host Games

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:21:17 +0000

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The International Olympic Committee is poised to hand the 2024 and 2028 Summer Games to Paris and Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 11, with a landmark double hosting deal set to be approved.

The IOC meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland had initially been forecast as a key ...

Marcos completes payment of P66.2-M electoral protest fee

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:14:25 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr on Tuesday, July 11, completed the payment of the P66.2-million fee for his electoral protest against Vice President Leni Robredo.

Marcos paid the balance of the fee before the Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), began the preliminary ...

Altas defeat Blazers, but face protest for wearing 'wrong uniform'

Alexx Esponga — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:12:44 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas survived the College of Saint Benilde Blazers, 69-65, in the NCAA Season 93 men's basketball tournament on Tuesday, July 11, at the San Juan Arena.

Prince Eze saved the day for Perpetual, putting the Altas ahead 66-65 with just 48 ...

Napoles moves for bail again, this time via Supreme Court

Lian Buan — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:40:51 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles filed a reply before the Supreme Court (SC) which sets in motion her petition to be granted bail in a plunder case connected to former senator Juan Ponce Enrile.

Napoles filed the reply before the SC ...

LTFRB fines Grab, Uber P5M each for permit violations

Rambo Talabong — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:20:50 +0000

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) imposed a fine of P5 million each on Uber and Grab on Tuesday, July 11, for letting some of their drivers operate without permits.

Classified as Transport Network Companies (TNCs), Grab and Uber admitted that ...

MRT3 maintenance provider Busan claims fewer glitches since takeover

Chrisee Dela Paz — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:05:25 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Busan Universal Rail Incorporated , the maintenance provider of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) , dismissed allegations that the railway system encountered more glitches under its watch.

Busan lawyer and spokesperson Charles Mercado said the latest Commission on Audit (COA) report on MRT3 operations included glitches from January 2014 to December 2016.

"Busan only ...

House 'overpaid' more than P306,000 to resigned employees – COA

Mara Cepeda — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:45:18 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Several former employees of the House of Representatives continued receiving salaries, Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA), and cash gifts even after their resignation, leading to an overpayment of P306,940.08.

This was among the findings of the Commission on Audit (COA) in its annual audit report on the House , which was ...

OVP to provide shelter materials for earthquake-hit Leyte

Patty Pasion — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:44:07 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will send shelter materials for residents whose homes were damaged by the strong earthquake in the province of Leyte.

"We have spoken with the provincial government of Leyte and the mayor of Kananga. They said what the people need ...

Palace on G20 Summit: Duterte doesn't need approval of others

Pia Ranada — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:30:42 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – No invitation to the G20 Summit? President Rodrigo Duterte doesn't need one.

This was Malacañang's response to Rappler's report on how the German government, host of this year's G20 Summit, decided not to invite Duterte , even if the Philippines is the current chairman of the Association of Southeast ...

[WATCH] First look at upcoming ’Hey Arnold!’ movie

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:57:21 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Hey Arnold! may have ended over a decade ago, but as it turns out, fans haven’t seen the last of the famous football head and his gang of inner city kids. A first look at the upcoming Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie has been released by Nickelodeon, ...

Palace: A year after Hague ruling, PH-China dialogue going well

Pia Ranada — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:31:16 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang emphasized ongoing bilateral talks between the Philippines and China as proof of progress since an international court affirmed the Philippines' claim over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) a year ago.

"A year after the ruling of the PCA (Permanent Court of Arbitration) ...

16 dead in U.S. military plane crash in Mississippi

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:17:33 +0000

WASHINGTON DC, USA (UPDATED) – All 16 troops aboard a Marine Corps air refueling and transport aircraft were killed when the plane crashed in a field in rural Mississippi, officials confirmed Tuesday, July 11.

Authorities provided few details on what went wrong, or the nature of the Marines' mission.

The KC-130, an ...

Lorenzana, Pacquiao vs Horn, Trump Jr | Midday wRap

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:11:38 +0000

Today on Rappler:

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says there won't be abuses under a prolonged imposition of martial rule in Mindanao. A scoring review by the World Boxing Organization confirms Australian Jeff Horn's shock welterweight title victory over boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. United States President Donald Trump's eldest son admits meeting a Russian lawyer to get dirt on his father's 2016 rival Hillary Clinton.

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#UsapangPera with Vince Rapisura: Paano magpautang nang tama?

Rappler.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:41:35 +0000

In this episode of "Usapang Pera," social media personality Sinon Loresca (also known as the "Catwalk King") shows wealth management consultant Vince Rapisura a long list of people who owe him money.

Vince gives Sinon advice on how to extend loans to ensure payment and avoid straining relationships with families ...

Riot Games sues mobile game developer for copyright infringement

Victor Barreiro Jr. — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:10:59 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Riot Games, the company behind multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game League of Legends, has filed a lawsuit against Shanghai Moonton Technology for alleged copyright and trademark infringement.

In its 44-page lawsuit filed before the Central District Court of California on July 6, Riot Games alleged that Shanghai Moonton "has developed ...

Venus rising as Konta eyes Halep revenge

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:59:30 +0000

LONDON, UK – Venus Williams is ready to roll back the years as the American star eyes a place in the Wimbledon semifinals, while British contender Johanna Konta faces a grudge match against Simona Halep on Tuesday, July 11 (Wednesday Manila time).

It is 8 years since Williams last reached the ...

Fashion house Lanvin names Olivier Lapidus artistic director

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:29:41 +0000

WBO review confirms Horn beat Pacquiao

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:49:42 +0000

SYDNEY, Australia – Australian Jeff Horn's shock welterweight title victory over Manny Pacquiao was confirmed Tuesday, July 11, after a scoring review by the World Boxing Organization declared him the clear winner.

The WBO took a close look at the fight after Pacquiao, backed by the Philippine government's sports regulatory body , criticized the referee and the ...

NASA spacecraft to fly over Jupiter's Great Red Spot

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:07:46 +0000

MIAMI, USA – An unmanned NASA spacecraft is about to fly over a massive storm raging on Jupiter, in a long-awaited a journey that could shed new light on the forces driving the planet's Great Red Spot.

The flyby of the Juno spacecraft, surveilling the 10,000-mile-wide (16,000-kilometer-wide) storm, is scheduled ...

Martial law extension won't lead to abuses – Lorenzana

Carmela Fonbuena — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:53:31 +0000

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday, July 11, sought to ease fears of abuses under a prolonged imposition of martial rule in Mindanao, pointing to safeguards in the Constitution intended to keep in check the the "extraordinary powers" of martial law.

In a statement, ...

Thousands flee California fires, state of emergency in British Columbia

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:46:24 +0000

LOS ANGELES, USA – More than a dozen wildfires were raging across California on Monday, July 10, forcing thousands of residents of the most populous US state to flee their homes.

Further to the north, the Canadian province of British Columbia was under a state of emergency as fire crews ...

Tennis: Nadal in new Wimbledon misery as Murray, Federer coast

Agence France-Presse — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:04:07 +0000

LONDON, United Kingdom – Rafael Nadal's bittersweet relationship with Wimbledon endured another twist Monday, July 10, when he was knocked out in a 5-set, fourth round epic by Luxembourg journeyman Gilles Muller.

Nadal's stunning 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13 defeat came after defending champion Andy Murray and 7-time winner Roger Federer ...

U.S. pressures Myanmar to accept UN rights probe

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 23:26:15 +0000

UNITED NATIONS – US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday, July 10, ramped up pressure on the Myanmar government to accept a UN fact-finding mission tasked with investigating human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims.

Yangon officials said last week that they would deny visas to the 3-person team mandated by the ...

Venezuela enters crucial week in battle over constitution rewrite

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 23:20:26 +0000

CARACAS, Venezuela (UPDATED) – Pro- and anti-government groups are battling fiercely for public support over a contested plan by embattled President Nicolas Maduro to have a new body elected this month to rewrite the constitution.

The opposition, energized by the release from jail of one of its emblematic leaders, Leopoldo Lopez, ...

Tillerson in Qatar as leaks spark fresh Gulf tension

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 23:15:57 +0000

DOHA, Qatar (UPDATED) – US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Qatar Tuesday, July 11, for talks on the Gulf diplomatic crisis as leaks of secret agreements between regional powers triggered fresh tensions.

Hopes of a resolution to the five-week crisis seem increasingly remote as Tillerson's arrival in Doha was ...

Sting donates Swedish music prize money to refugees

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:29:40 +0000

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – British rock star Sting said on Monday, July 10, he has donated the prize money from a prestigious Swedish music award to a non-profit project which helps young refugees in Sweden integrate through music.

Known for promoting human rights through his music, the 65-year-old singer and US jazz ...

US newspaper group assails Google-Facebook online 'duopoly'

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:12:44 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC, USA (UPDATED) – The US newspaper industry on Monday, July 10, warned of a "duopoly" in online news by Google and Facebook, and called for legislation that would relax antitrust rules allowing collective negotiations with the internet giants.

The News Media Alliance said that because Google and Facebook dominate ...

UK court hearing begins for terminally ill baby

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:55:23 +0000

LONDON, United Kingdom – A British court on Monday, JUly 10,began re-examining the case of a terminally ill baby whose life support is due to be withdrawn at a London hospital, after Pope Francis and US president Donald Trump intervened in the case.

Great Ormond Street Hospital last week said ...

Kerber crashes out of Wimbledon, loses world number 1 ranking

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:22:27 +0000

LONDON, England - Angelique Kerber crashed out of Wimbledon and lost her hold on the world number one ranking, while 5-time champion Venus Williams became the oldest All England Club quarter-finalist in 23 years on Monday, July 10.

Kerber was beaten 4-6, 6-4, ...

Trump to lawmakers: Get health care reform done by August

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:14:21 +0000

WASHINGTON DC, USA (UPDATED) – US President Donald Trump heaped pressure on US lawmakers Monday, July 10, to pass a health care reform bill before Congress goes on its August recess, with Republicans teetering on the edge of a potentially major failure.

As Senators returned for work in Washington after ...

Afghanistan enacts law to control cyberspace

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:59:40 +0000

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani has signed into law a cybercrime bill targeting online crime and militancy by groups such as the Taliban and Islamic State (ISIS), officials said Monday, July 10, amid concerns it could limit free speech.

The Cyber Crime Law criminalizes a range of online activities ...

Here's where you can watch Microsoft Inspire 2017's keynote speeches

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:26:26 +0000

WASHINGTON DC, USA – Microsoft Inspire 2017 is the tech giant's premier event for partners such as software vendors and other collaborating brands.

The event, formerly known as the Worldwide Partners Conference, will be hosting 16,000 attendees, many from the enterprise sector, hoping to grow their business and strengthen their ...

WATCH: Kobe Paras practices his dunk at Gilas training

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:42:45 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Kobe Paras put on a bit of a show following Gilas Pilipinas practice on Monday, July 10 as he completed one of his more impressive dunks.

The high school standout who transferred to Cal State Northridge threw down a windmill dunk off his own bounce pass against ...

Leyte quake, Marawi death toll, Mayweather | Evening wRap

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:39:33 +0000

Today on Rappler:

Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says Ormoc City and Kananga town will be placed under a state of calamity after 2 quakes hit Leyte in the past few days. The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Monday says more than 500 are killed from 48 days of fighting in Marawi City. Armed Forces Spokesman Restituto Padilla says Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez's suggestion to extend martial in Mindanao to five years is too long based on the current security situation there. The United States' ambassador to the United Nations says Washington will crank up pressure on Beijing to ensure that it implements sanctions against Pyongyang over its missile tests. Unbeaten boxing champion Floyd Mayweather files a petition before the United States Tax Court to postpone payment of federal taxes he owes from his earnings ...

Another promising roster for PH swimming at 2017 SEA Games

Beatrice Go — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:53:42 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – A final roster of 8 swimmers will be sent to the 29^thSoutheast Asian Games (SEAG) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the swimming events will be held from August 21 to August 26, 2017.

The delegates are Olympian Jessie Lacuna, Jasmine Alkhaldi, Roxanne Yu, James Deiparine, Nicole Oliva, ...

Apple to invest $900 million in Danish data plant

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:52:14 +0000

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Apple on Monday, July 10, said it would invest 6 billion Danish kroner ($920 million, 810 million euros) in a data center in Denmark, its second in the country to run entirely on clean energy.

Ground-breaking at the plant in Aabenraa, which will employ between 50 and ...

PH, Japan sign P117-M scholarship deal for Filipino gov't employees

Chrisee Dela Paz — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:48:13 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – For the 15th year, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) again granted the Philippines ¥264 million (P117.55 million) in aid for human resource development of Filipino government employees.

"What we tend to forget is that human capital development, also called human infrastructure, is critical to development; ...

Trump son met Russian to get dirt on Clinton

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:46:50 +0000

WASHINGTON DC, USA (UPDATED) – Donald Trump's eldest son on Monday, July 10, admitted meeting a Russian lawyer to get dirt on his father's 2016 rival Hillary Clinton, thrusting the White House deep into another Russia-related scandal.

Trump junior confirmed reports that he was on the trail of damaging information ...

China's ailing Nobel laureate in 'critical condition'

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:02:29 +0000

BEIJING, China – China's cancer-stricken Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo is in a critical condition, the hospital treating him said Monday, raising fears about his life a day after Western doctors said there was time to take him abroad .

The First Hospital of China Medical University in the northeastern city of Shenyang said Liu's tumor has grown and ...

Wildfires rage in sweltering California forcing thousands to flee

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:48:09 +0000

LOS ANGELES, USA – Wildfires roared on Sunday, July 9, across much of California, forcing thousands to evacuate homes as the most populous US state sweltered in record heat and flames menaced thousands of structures.

Some 8,000 people were sent fleeing as thousands of firefighters were battling 14 large wildfires ...

Rappler Talk: Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez on Leyte earthquake

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:40:27 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – What is the situation in Ormoc City and nearby areas after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the province of Leyte on Monday, July 10? How can other people help families and areas affected by the quake?

MovePH's Voltaire Tupaz talks to Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez on Rappler Talk ...

Snubbed? ASEAN chairman Duterte wasn't invited to G20 Summit

Pia Ranada — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:35:10 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Despite being chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was not invited to the prestigious G20 Summit held in Hamburg, Germany last week.

A Palace official confirmed to Rappler that no formal invitation for Duterte was received by ...

FDI net inflows down 61.1% to $874M in April

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:09:42 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Foreign direct investments (FDIs) hit net inflows of nearly $900 million in April 2017, but were still down 61.1% compared to the same month in 2016, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Data released by the BSP on Monday, July 10, showed that FDI net inflows ...

Ormoc City to be placed under state of calamity

Pia Ranada — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:07:24 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – After a visit of Cabinet secretaries and other national government officials to the earthquake-hit province of Leyte, it was decided that a state of calamity will be declared in Ormoc City.

"It was determined that Ormoc City, along with Kananga, a Leyte municipality, would be declared under ...

Pinoy billiards shooters aim for SEA Games golden harvest

Bob Guerrero — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:33:08 +0000

The Billiards and Snooker Congress of the Philippines is fielding a strong set of shooters for the August SEA Games in Malaysia. Let's take a look at these Filipino masters of the slate and their respective chances at gold.

Women's 9 Ball ...

Drake Bell says former co-star Josh Peck is his 'bro' even after wedding snub

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:21:50 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Despite previously posting angry tweets, Drake Bell has said he has “no hard feelings” for his former on-screen brother Josh Peck, who did not invite Drake to his June wedding.

In an interview on People , Drake even called Josh his “bro” and defended him against fans who criticized ...

Lawmakers slam Alvarez's proposal to extend martial law to 2022

Mara Cepeda — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:53:59 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Some lawmakers questioned Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez's proposal to extend martial law to 2022 , saying the Davao del Norte 1st District representative should not be preempting the President.

Opposition lawmaker and Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman said on Monday, July 10, that only President Rodrigo Duterte can initiate the extension of ...

Marawi death toll tops 500

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:53:28 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The death toll from 48 days of fighting in Marawi City has breached the 500-mark, said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday, July 10.

As of Sunday, July 9, government troops have been able to kill 379 of the terrorists who attempted to take over the Lanao ...

P100,000 incentive ready for relatives of deceased centenarians

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:22:40 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The P100,000 cash incentive for centenarians, under Republic Act 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016, is now available for the relatives of those who are already deceased as well as those who were abandoned by their families.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ...

Conflict-zone contraception for the Boko Haram homeless

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:15:38 +0000

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Sixteen-year-old Aisha slips into the white family planning tent at the Bakassi camp for displaced people in Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria , and whispers in case she is overheard.

The teenager, among the hundreds of thousands of Nigerians who have sought sanctuary from Boko Haram Islamists in the region's biggest city, began taking ...

World's 'oldest' hippo dies at Manila Zoo

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:01:25 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Bertha, believed to be the world's oldest hippopotamus, has died aged 65, the Manila Zoo said Monday, July 10, having beaten the typical lifespan for the mostly herbivorous mammals by decades.

The 2.5-tonne female was found dead Friday, July 7, in her enclosure, with a post mortem ...

Liza Diño: Resignations of 4 MMFF ExeCom members 'no joke'

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:44:18 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chairperson Liza Diño-Seguerra said she is saddened by the resignations of 4 members of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee (ExeCom).

On July 1, Ricky Lee, Rolando Tolentino, and Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala resigned from the committee. This was followed by the resignation ...

MMDA eyes Pasig River sludge for Manila land reclamation

Rambo Talabong — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:10:16 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – It’s supposedly a win-win for the city of Manila and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

In a press statement Monday, July 10, Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada said he is in talks with MMDA chairman Danilo “Danny” Lim about using the ...

Federal Land, 2 Japanese firms to build P20-B complex in BGC

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:09:45 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Federal Land Incorporated partnered with two of Japan's top firms for a P20-billion retail and residential complex soon to rise in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The George Ty-led company said in a statement that it teamed up with residential leader Nomura Real Estate Development Company ...

Japan PM Abe's support dips to lowest level – polls

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 05:49:44 +0000

TOKYO, Japan – Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has fallen to the lowest level of his premiership, opinion polls showed Monday, July 10, after scandals and a historic defeat of his ruling party in Tokyo elections.

Abe took power in December 2012 on the back of widespread ...

Turkey marks failed coup that changed country

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 05:00:07 +0000

ISTANBUL, Turkey – Turkey marks one year on July 15 since a coup attempt aiming to topple President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that failed within hours but etched far-reaching consequences into its society and politics.

The country is in the throes of the biggest purge in its history against alleged coup supporters ...

IN PHOTOS: A champion is crowned at Rev Major Day 2

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:54:26 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The second day of Rev Major, held on Sunday, July 9, saw Filipinos cheering on their favorite fighters as they took to the stage to enter combat in their chosen gaming arena : Tekken 7.

Sixteen players from the Asian fighting game community, made up of multinational players ...

'Spider-Man' casts a wide web to top weekend box office

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:45:23 +0000

LOS ANGELES, USA – Spider-Man: Homecoming, Sony's newest addition to the growing library of summertime superhero yarns, spun up an impressive opening in North American theaters this weekend, with ticket sales for the 3-day weekend estimated at $117 million.

That would give the film the third-largest opening so ...

Military says 5-year martial law extension ‘too long’

Pia Ranada — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:43:37 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Based on Mindanao’s current security situation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the 5-year extension of martial law, as suggested by Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez , may be “too long.”

“Actually, 5 years may be too long for the moment,” said AFP Spokesman ...

Leyte quake, North Korea, Pell | Midday wRap

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:31:13 +0000

Today on Rappler:

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Leyte Monday. The United States' ambassador to the United Nations says Washington will crank up pressure on Beijing to ensure that it implements sanctions against Pyongyang over its missile tests. Vatican finance chief Cardinal George Pell arrives in Australia Monday , ahead of a court appearance later this month over historical sex abuse charges.

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#AskTheTaxWhiz: How can I pay the right taxes? [Part 1]

Mon Abrea — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:30:00 +0000

Is there a way to pay taxes without being compromised? Even if we pay the right taxes, we end up paying more every time the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) audits us.

Yes. There is definitely a way to pay taxes without penalties and compromises.

You have ...

Heavy traffic in Pasig on July 15 due to fun run

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:25:40 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Heavy traffic is expected along several roads in Pasig City beginning 6 am on Saturday, July 15, due to a fun run.

In a Facebook post , the Pasig Command Center said the following roads will be congested as the city will hold the Makulay na Takbuhan ...

Mayweather owes taxes, files petition to wait for McGregor fight

Alexx Esponga — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:15:39 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Unbeaten boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr reportedly owes federal taxes on his earnings from 2015 and has filed a petition to postpone payment until after his fight with Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Conor McGregor.

The 40-year-old "Money" Mayweather said in a petition with the United States Tax Court that he has the capacity to pay ...

Kuwait airline says U.S. laptop ban lifted

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 03:56:10 +0000

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait – Kuwait Airways said Sunday, July 10, that a ban on laptops and tablets in the cabins of its US-bound flights had been lifted by Washington.

"Now our passengers flying from Kuwait International Airport to #JFK in #NY will be able to use all of their personal ...

Jolina Magdangal, Mark Escueta now safe after car crash

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 03:25:39 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Actress Jolina Magdangal and her husband, musician Mark Escueta, are now safe after they were involved in a road crash early Monday morning, July 10.

According to a report from GMA-7's Unang Balita, the couple's driver Orly Sebolino was driving the Mitsubishi Montero which the couple ...

Wimbledon heavyweights braced for 'Manic Monday'

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 03:12:31 +0000

LONDON, UK – For the first time since 2011, the top 4 men's seeds have reached the Wimbledon last-16 with Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal taking center-stage on 'Manic Monday'.

The 4 stars have shared the Wimbledon title since 2003 when Federer won the first of his ...

Local lawmakers want to cut up Palawan into 3 provinces

Keith Anthony Fabro — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 03:00:00 +0000

PALAWAN, Philippines (UPDATED) – Is it time to divide Palawan into 3 provinces?

This has become a big thing in the province in the past few days as the provincial board began deliberating on it with the end goal of maximizing the delivery of basic services to Palaweños.

In a regular ...

Quiet as southern Syria ceasefire begins ahead of talks

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 02:53:08 +0000

BEIRUT, Lebanon – A ceasefire brokered by the United States, Russia and Jordan brought quiet Sunday, July 9, to frontlines in southern Syria ahead of fresh UN-sponsored peace talks on the country's 6-year conflict.

A monitor said clashes and shelling had halted in the 3 southern provinces covered by the ...

Magnitude 5.8 aftershock hits Leyte

Rappler.com — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 02:30:13 +0000

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – A magnitude 5.8 aftershock struck the province of Leyte on Monday, July 10.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake struck off Ormoc City, Leyte at 9:41 am on Monday .

Phivolcs said the latest earthquake to hit the province is an aftershock of the strong July 6 tremor ...

Change is wanting: Dutertenomics and foreign policy

Teddy Casiño — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

In my previous piece , I discussed how, one year into his term, President Rodrigo Duterte has veered to the right on the issues of human rights and peace.

This time, we look at his socio-economic policies and whether his partial delivery on the demands of certain ...

Cardinal Pell back in Australia to face abuse charges

Agence France-Presse — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:38:37 +0000

SYDNEY, Australia – Vatican finance chief Cardinal George Pell arrived back in Australia on Monday, July 10, ahead of a court appearance later this month over historical sex abuse charges .

The 76-year-old, a top advisor to Pope Francis , touched down in Sydney and was met by security before being whisked away in ...

Rev Major Day 2: Korea triumphs

Michaela Nadine Pacis — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:54:14 +0000

The set-up of Rev Major’s venue shifted to full spectator mode on Day 2 of the event. All eyes were on the stage as the top 16 players from Korea, Japan, the Philippines and Thailand slugged it out for glory and gold.

As expected, the Filipino crowd was loud and ...

Iraqi PM hails victory over 'brutality and terrorism' in Mosul

Agence France-Presse — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:33:44 +0000

MOSUL, Iraq (UPDATED) – Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over "brutality and terrorism" in Mosul on Monday, July 10, announcing his forces had ended the Islamic State (ISIS) group's rule over the country's second city.

Standing with members of the security forces, Abadi hailed the retaking of Mosul ...

#PugadBaboy: Dugo ng shinobi 68

Pol Medina Jr. — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:16:38 +0000

#PugadBaboy: Dugo ng shinobi 67

Pol Medina Jr. — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:09:33 +0000

Royal Jordanian Airlines now exempt from U.S. laptop ban

Agence France-Presse — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 17:13:34 +0000

AMMAN, Jordan – Royal Jordanian Airlines said on Sunday, July 9, it has won an exemption from a US ban on passengers carrying laptops and tablet computers on flights from its hub in Amman.

The announcement comes more than 3 months after the United States ...

U.S. vows to press China to enforce North Korea sanctions

Agence France-Presse — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 16:54:55 +0000

WASHINGTON, USA – The United States will crank up pressure on China to ensure that it implements sanctions against North Korea over its missile tests , Washington's ambassador to the United Nations pledged Sunday, July 9.

After North Korea conducted its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test last week, Nikki Haley ...

Japan floods death toll rises to 20

Agence France-Presse — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 16:46:32 +0000

TOKYO, Japan – The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Japan's south has risen to 20, local media reported Sunday, July 9, as rescue teams continued their search for survivors.

Swathes of Kyushu – the southernmost of Japan's 4 main islands – have been ...

Turkish opposition holds mass 'justice' rally in challenge to Erdogan

Agence France-Presse — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 16:33:34 +0000

ISTANBUL, Turkey – Tens of thousands of Turkish opposition supporters on Sunday, July 9, massed in Istanbul to mark the end of a nearly month-long march protesting alleged injustices under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a rare challenge to Turkey's powerful leader.

A sea of people ...

Liftoff for Trump's bold space plans may have to wait

Agence France-Presse — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 16:21:24 +0000

CAPE CANAVERAL, USA – The White House has championed a new era of US leadership in space, but its aspirations are complicated by tight budgets, vacancies in top posts, and the rising role of private industry in aerospace innovation, experts say.

During a speech Thursday, July ...

PATAFA to buy 5 new poles for vaulter Obiena

Rappler.com — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:50:12 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (PATAFA) is buying 5 new poles for vaulter Ernest John Obiena, an official said Sunday, July 9.

The official, who declined to be named, said PATAFA President Philip Juico ordered 5 poles to be brought for Obiena, ...

350,000 demand Britain allow terminally ill baby to travel to U.S.

Agence France-Presse — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:47:28 +0000

LONDON, United Kingdom – The parents of a terminally-ill British baby boy on Sunday, July 9, delivered a petition of over 350,000 signatures demanding they be allowed to take him to the United States for treatment.

Supporters joined 11-month-old Charlie's parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard ...

2GO appoints new CFO, reports lower 2015, 2016 profits

Chrisee Dela Paz — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:15:39 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – 2GO Group Incorporated appointed a new chief financial officer and treasurer, following adjustments in its reported net income for 2015 and 2016.

The listed logistics company told the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) late Friday, July 7, that its board of directors appointed William Charles Howell as CFO and treasurer ...

Beram breaks PH 200 meter record once again at Asian Athletics meet

Rappler.com — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:08:36 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - Trenten Beram, one of the Philippines' 3 key Fil-Am tracksters, showed himself as a contender for the gold medal in the 200 meter dash in next month's Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia.

Beram, who lives in New York, clocked a new ...

[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Cast of 'The Glitter Trap'

Rappler.com — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 14:06:26 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The cast of The Glitter Trap, along with director Joel Trinidad, is coming to Live Jam!

Repertory Philippines' The Glitter Trap stars a young cast, aged 11 to 17, who are set to bring Joel's lyrics and Jon Meer Vera Perez's music to life.

The musical is based on ...

BPOs worried Marawi crisis could hamper growth

Rappler.com — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 14:01:53 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The drawn-out battle between government forces and terrorists in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur may derail the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry's growth projections, according to the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) .

IBPAP urged the government to quickly resolve the crisis in Marawi City , saying that it could hurt the industry's growth projections if ...

IN PHOTOS: Miss PH Earth 2017 candidates at Rappler social media workshop

Alexa Villano — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The 40 candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2017 visited the Rappler office on Wednesday, July 5, where they were briefed about the importance of using social media for positive change.

MovePH executive director Rupert Ambil II welcomed the candidates and gave a background of Rappler's beginnings. Stacy ...