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FACT CHECK: Conclave starts May 7, claim that new pope was elected earlier is...
Claim: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle was inaugurated as Pope Luis I on May 4, 2025. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The viral YouTube video containing the claim currently has 7,400 views and 128...
View ArticleClash disrupts vote machine testing in Zamboanga Sibugay town
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) briefly suspended the final testing and sealing of vote-counting machines in the town of Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, on Wednesday,...
View ArticleVatican conclave to pick new pope begins on May 7 as world waits for white smoke
VATICAN CITY – Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task on Wednesday, May 7, of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world until they choose the man they hope can unite a diverse...
View ArticleA barangay captain’s bold bid for governorship promising free health care for...
BATANGAS, Philippines – In a political race dominated by seasoned veterans and traditional campaign theatrics, one man is trying to change the game, barangay by barangay, handshake by handshake....
View ArticleWATCH: GUIDON’s Foreword 2025 interview with Teddy Casiño
This is a press release from The GUIDON. MANILA, Philippines — As debates persist about how to uplift Philippine society during the 2025 midterm elections, the voices of local communities are too...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Pre-conclave Mass for election of Pope Francis’ successor
MANILA, Philippines – The 133 cardinal electors who will choose the successor of the late Pope Francis are beginning Wednesday, May 7, with a pre-conclave Mass. The Mass for the Election of a Roman...
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DOTr reopens applications for consolidation of PUV operators
MANILA. Philippines – The Department of Transportation has reopened consolidation applications for public utility vehicle operators (PUV). The move allows PUV operators and drivers, including those...
View Article#AmbagNatin Challenge: A Rappler+ member’s voice and vision for the 2025...
MANILA, Philippines – The 2025 Philippine midterm elections are fast approaching — and now more than ever, your voice and your vote matter. Every ballot cast is a chance to shape the future of your...
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LIVE COVERAGE: Conclave 2025
Cardinals are set to convene starting May 7 for the conclave that will elect the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Francis. The conclave includes 133 cardinals who are...
View ArticleIsraeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza school housing displaced families, medics say
CAIRO, Egypt – Israeli strikes on a school housing displaced families in northern Gaza killed 13 Palestinians on Wednesday, May 7, local health authorities said, as Israeli forces continued to...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: SB19
MANILA, Philippines – A’TIN, rejoice! SB19 finally makes its long-awaited return to Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, May 8! What’s shaping to be a very busy 2025, the P-pop boy group comes fresh off the...
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WATCH: HONOR Magic7 Pro unboxing, impressions
MANILA, Philippines – Often when you get into the higher price ranges for smartphones, consumers gravitate towards Apple or Samsung — beyond the technology their phones pack, people are paying for the...
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Comelec committee drops possible vote-buying complaint vs Camille Villar
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) committee against vote-buying has dropped the pursuit of a possible complaint against senatorial candidate Camille Villar over her presence...
View ArticleUkraine’s cities quiet as Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicks in
KYIV, Ukraine – A three-day ceasefire declared by Russia came into effect on Thursday morning, May 8, with skies over Ukraine’s major cities quiet, in a change from successive nights of heavy attacks...
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[DECODED] On Facebook, Duterte’s Senate bets go all in as Bam Aquino steps up
It’s become gospel truth that social media is a key battleground for politicians and their campaigns. The Philippines, once dubbed the social media capital of the world, first witnessed the power of...
View ArticleCebu archdiocese to Rama group: Take down posters with Archbishop Palma
CEBU, Philippines – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu has demanded that the camp of dismissed Cebu City mayor Michael Rama take down campaign posters that prominently feature Archbishop Jose...
View ArticleJeremy Sochan upbeat on Spurs’ future after Gregg Popovich exit as head coach
MANILA, Philippines – A vital part of the San Antonio Spurs’ rebuilding process in recent years, Jeremy Sochan keeps a positive outlook for the team despite the end of longtime head coach Gregg...
View ArticleLIVE COVERAGE: Conclave 2025
Cardinal electors convened starting Wednesday, May 7, for the conclave that will elect the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Francis. The conclave includes 133 cardinals who...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Sistine Chapel chimney for Vatican conclave, Day 2
MANILA, Philippines – The second day of the conclave to elect the successor of the late Pope Francis on Thursday, May 8, is expected to have four rounds of voting — twice in the morning and twice in...
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FACT CHECK: 2014 Ukraine protests not a ‘coup’
Claim: Former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych was removed from office in 2014 through a coup d’etat. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the Facebook post dated April 30 has...
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