• Muted support? Sara Duterte attends rally calling for Marcos’ resignation

Vice President Sara Duterte attends the prayer rally at the Liwasang Bonifacio on Tuesday, March 12, organized by supporters of Kingdom of Jesus Christ preacher Apollo Quiboloy.

• Explain or get arrested? Senate panel gives Quiboloy 48 hours to justify absence at hearing

The Senate panel led by Senator Risa Hontiveros gives doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy 48 hours to explain why he should not be arrested for skipping the Senate’s inquiries into his alleged human rights abuses.

• Marcos on West Philippine Sea: We have not rejected any proposal China made to us

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserts his administration has not turned down any suggestion raised by China in managing the escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

• Authorities raid POGO compound in Tarlac over alleged human trafficking

Philippine authorities conduct a raid on one of the biggest offshore gaming operations compounds in Bamban, Tarlac on Wednesday, March 13 over alleged human trafficking and serious illegal detention.

• Netizens outraged over viral resort built near Chocolate Hills 

Social media users express outrage over a controversial resort built within the protected zone of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol province.

• Filipinos were ready for it: PH top buyer of Taylor Swift tour tickets in Klook

Data from travel and experience app Klook show Filipinos were the top buyers globally of Klook ticket bundles for Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” in Singapore. – Rappler.com

Pura has scored a key win so far: a resolution by a Tacloban prosecutor saying that the performance, if taken as a whole, has “serious  literary, artistic, political or scientific value.”

Now, Pura has become a symbol of resistance against “these archaic laws.”

Justice reporter Lian Buan talks to Pura in this episode of Rappler Talk, airing 4 pm on Thursday, March 14. – Rappler.com

On Wednesday, March 13, the House approved Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 on second reading. This contains proposals to amend constitutional provisions on the Philippines’ public utilities sector, education, and advertising.

Lawmakers appear to be on schedule with their plans, just as House Deputy Majority Leader and Mandaluyong City Representative Neptali “Boyet” Gonzales II earlier said.

What does this mean? Can the second Marcos administration really pull off proposed amendments, and succeed in dancing the Cha-Cha?

Joining this episode of In the Public Square with John Nery to discuss these questions are Rafaela “Paeng” David, president of the Akbayan party, and Leon Flores III, secretary-general of Aksyon Demokratiko.

Watch the episode here on Wednesday at 8 pm. – Rappler.com

A Quezon province court granted their motion to quash, which in effect cleared them of the arson charge filed by the police. The four had been arrested by local police after they were suspected of burning down a modern jeepney in the town of Catanauan.

Their arrest brought about renewed criticisms of how police handle warrantless arrests and hot pursuits.

In this episode of Rappler Talk, justice and police reporter Jairo Bolledo sits down with Castro to talk about his detention and his perspectives on the country’s justice system after his warrantless arrest.

Bookmark this page to watch the interview at 11 am on Wednesday, March 13. – Rappler.com

Is the Philippine government doing enough to address the learning crisis? What can the public do?

On Wednesday, March 13, Rappler’s Bonz Magsambol sits down with Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II )executive director Karol Yee to talk about the issues confronting the Philippine education system and the way forward.

Tune in to this page at 4 pm or head over to Rappler’s social media accounts to watch the discussion live. – Rappler.com

• Filmmaker Jade Castro, friends freed after arson complaint trashed

Filmmaker Jade Castro and his companions, who were arrested without warrant on February 1 in Catanauan, Quezon over arson charges, are released Monday, March 11. A Catanauan judge trashed the destructive arson complaints filed against Castro and his friends.

• 5 injured in violent demolition in Angeles City

At least five people are injured from gunshot wounds when a demolition turned violent in Barangay Anunas, Angeles City in Pampanga, Tuesday morning, March 12. Rowena Quejada, a journalist from K5 News, Olongapo City, was confronted by members of the demolition team wearing bonnets.

• MMDA vows clearer guidelines on e-bikes, e-trikes restriction

The MMDA says it is all set to implement its April 15 restriction on electric bicycles and electric tricycles on national roads in Metro Manila. Groups say the bike lane network in Metro Manila is sorely lacking and unsafe, despite government funds allocated for improvement.

• Liza Soberano on her Hollywood debut, Maya partnership, and self-realizations

Filipina actress Liza Soberano shares how being true to herself guided her on her Hollywood journey. She says that despite finding it challenging to navigate the showbiz industry in the United States, the entire experience has been ‘rewarding.’

• Megan Young apologizes for touching Miss Botswana’s hair at Miss World 2024 pageant

Miss World 2013 Megan Young apologizes for touching the hair of Miss Botswana Lesego Chombo during the Miss World 2024 coronation night. Young says she has since spoken and apologized to Chombo privately.  – Rappler.com

Liza’s smile felt genuine — not just the kind worn for flashing cameras and eager eyes. It had the feeling of authenticity that could only stem from sincere gratitude and contentment to be at the point in her life she was currently in. 

For a brief 26 hours, Filipina actress Liza Soberano returned to the Philippines for a special event with Maya. Liza, on Tuesday, March 5, launched her new campaign with the Philippine digital bank — marking another milestone in their prosperous relationship. This time, she teamed up with Golden Globe and BAFTA-nominated actress Dolly de Leon in a new film to promote Maya’s unique e-banking experience. 

In this interview, Rappler catches up with the newly-minted Hollywood actress. Here, Liza talks about her experience working on the film Lisa Frankenstein, her liberating partnership with Maya, and all that she has learned about herself along the way. — Rappler.com

• Hontiveros: Set aside friendship, let Quiboloy face allegations

Senator Risa Hontiveros urges fellow senators to set aside friendship after several of her colleagues called for the reversal of a Senate contempt order against Quiboloy.

• Netanyahu says at least 13,000 ‘terrorists’ among Palestinians killed 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Sunday, March 10, at least 13,000 terrorists were among Palestinians killed.

• 3 news agencies take down Kate Middleton photo over image manipulation concerns 

Three news agencies take down a photo of Kate Middleton with her family following concerns the image may have been manipulated or digitally altered.

• IN PHOTOS: All the best looks at the Oscars 2024 red carpet

Big and rising names from Hollywood gather on Sunday, March 10 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, USA, for the 2024 Academy Awards.

• LIST: Winners, Oscars 2024

Oppenheimer takes home seven awards out of 13 nominations including Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 10. — Rappler.com

Others are not documented at all.

Watch this special report on the two most recent cases involving four young activists who played their captors. They are alive, and ready to tell their story. In one case, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) found a smoking gun against the military’s intelligence service.

Read related stories:

• In pattern of ‘fake surrenders,’ 1 case links abduction to military intel service
• Play the psy-war game: Young activists try to crack the case of disappearances

– Rappler.com

In this latest episode of Rappler Talk: Entertainment, Rappler entertainment editor Marguerite de Leon chats with Delos Reyes and the movie’s stars: Jasmine Curtis-Smith and JM de Guzman, on what it was like filming in the iconic “Pobla.”

Catch the interview here live on Monday, March 11, at 2 pm or check out Rappler on Facebook and YouTube. – Rappler.com