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Duterte-Cayetano's promise of change for Haiyan's ground zero
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – In 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan, local name Yolanda, destroyed much of Central Philippines. Now, Tacloban City is getting back on its feet, ready to vote for the country's...
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Zimbabwe faces worst malnutrition in 15 years – UNICEF
HARARE, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe faces its worst malnutrition crisis in 15 years, with tens of thousands of children requiring urgent treatment, UNICEF said Tuesday, March 15, as the government announced 4...
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IN NUMBERS: #PHVote and PH education
MANILA, Philippines – As election day nears, candidates have been dropping sweet promises here and there, especially regarding the education sector. Many have sworn on improving the lives of both...
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Thai junta sets August 7 for referendum on charter
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand's military government on Tuesday, March 15, set August 7 as the date for a referendum on a controversial constitution it has drafted since seizing power in a coup two years...
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US further eases Cuba restrictions ahead of Obama visit
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The United States further eased travel and trade restrictions with Cuba Tuesday, March 15, just days before a historic visit to the communist-ruled island by President Barack...
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Brazil's Lula on verge of joining government – sources
SAO PAULO, Brazil (UPDATED) – Brazil's ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is about to join the government of his embattled protege and successor Dilma Rousseff, administration sources said Tuesday,...
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No charges against Trump after protester sucker-punched
MIAMI, USA – Authorities in North Carolina have decided there is not enough evidence to charge Donald Trump with incitement after one of his supporters punched a protester in the face at a campaign...
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No ouster threat vs Ombudsman in Binay presidency – UNA
ILOCOS SUR, Philippines – The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) on Wednesday, March 16, belied the claim of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales that she had received an ouster threat from the camp of...
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Japan submarine to visit Philippines
TOKYO, Japan (UPDATED) – A Japanese submarine will make a port call in the Philippines for the first time in 15 years while accompanying naval ships will visit Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay for the first time...
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Diocese of Alaminos set to install new bishop
CAGAYAN, Philippines – After being appointed by Pope Francis on February 20, Archdiocese of Tuguegarao Auxiliary Bishop Ricardo Lingan Baccay is set to be formally installed as the third bishop of the...
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Poe, Roxas shortlisted by huge Christian movement
MANILA, Philippines – Ending a 5-month search, a Christian movement composed of the biggest Catholic, Evangelical, and Protestant groups shortlisted Senator Grace Poe and former interior secretary...
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Who's not welcome in 'President' Grace Poe's Cabinet?
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential candidate Grace Poe already has in mind members of the Aquino Cabinet she wants to keep if she gets elected in the upcoming elections."I think I should not even...
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2 suicide bombers kill 22 in Nigeria
This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates.MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (UPDATED) – At least 22 people were killed on Wednesday, March 16, when two women disguised as men blew themselves up during...
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OFW women 'held hostage' – candidates, netizens, advocates
MANILA, Philippines – Women overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are vulnerable to abuse. What can we do to better protect them?In line with the International Women’s Month and the 2016 elections, Rappler...
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Vast anti-terror operation underway in Brussels after shootout
BRUSSELS, Belgium – A vast police operation was underway in Brussels on Wednesday, March 16, after a Kalashnikov-wielding assailant was killed and 4 officers wounded during an anti-terror search linked...
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Grace Poe talks about economy with Makati businessmen
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential candidate Grace Poe went to Makati on Wednesday, March 16, to talk about her economic vision and strategies for inclusive growth. Before hundreds of businessmen, Poe...
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NASA to test fire in space by burning unmanned orbiting craft
WASHINGTON, USA – NASA said it will test the effects of a large fire in space by setting off a blaze inside an orbiting unmanned space craft.NASA has set off tiny controlled fires in space in the past,...
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Poe to push for changes in Constitution's economic provisions
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential candidate Grace Poe on Wednesday, March 16, said she is "absolutely" in favor of amending certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, vowing to make it part...
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Overweight mothers have larger babies – study
WASHINGTON, USA – Overweight or obese women give birth to larger babies, says new research which could make some pregnant women think twice before reaching for that box of ice cream.Mothers with high...
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Obama to announce Supreme Court pick – White House
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – President Barack Obama on Wednesday, March 16, will announce his pick to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death last month of justice Antonin Scalia, a White House...
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