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@eaglenews Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:56:31
World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) A 5.48 metre (18 ft) Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died, a wildlife sanctuary said on Saturday. He was thought to be more than 110 years old. Cassius, weighing in at more than one ton, had been in declining health since Oct. 15, Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat said on Facebook. He was very old and believed to be living beyond the years of
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@rappler Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:20:06
Digital 2027 report: Global use of GenAI tools rises, web browser activity declines
94.4% of internet users in the Philippines aged 16 and up use AI tools each month, but only 5.5% of internet users in the country aged 16 and up pay for subscriptions to an AI tool each month, the study finds
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@rappler Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:05:14
Wesley So tops 2026 US Chess Championship, bags P3.55 million
Wesley So, a three-time Philippine champion before moving to the United States over a decade ago, rules the 2026 US Chess Championship, ending the four-year reign of Fabiano Caruana
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@rappler Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:21:58
The urban Filipino is tired, cash-strapped, and sick of the 'resilience' excuse
Nearly half of urban Filipinos surveyed in a study reject the romanticized narrative of resilience, as crises beyond their control leave them with little choice but to endure
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@rappler Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:50:27
Rain eases in Batanes as Typhoon Rosal starts moving away
There may still be scattered rain and thunderstorms due to Typhoon Rosal (Champi), but PAGASA's forecast on Friday afternoon, October 23, shows weather conditions are gradually improving
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@inquirer Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:33
Eastern Visayas Army commander to youth: Shun West PH Sea lies
TACLOBAN CITY — The Army's Eastern Visayas commander has urged young people to stay informed about issues affecting the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty and guard against disinformation amid renewed tensions between the Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea. Brig. Gen. Peter Burgonio, commander of the Army's 8th Infantry Division based in Catbalogan
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@inquirer Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:33:04
Tarriela to Carlos: You failed to defend WPS rights as security adviser
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela accused former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos of failing to defend the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea during her tenure, claiming the government's transparency initiative began only after she was replaced. Tarriela questioned Carlos' record as
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@inquirer Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:03:34
Tarriela hits back at Carlos: You're angrier at me than at China
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela fired back at former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos after she told him to shut up and called him a "troublemaker," questioning why she appeared angrier at him than at China. "Tinuruan ako ng aking mga magulang na
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@inquirer Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:18:45
Palawan authorities warn of another China rocket launch
Puerto Princesa City — The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of the Palawan provincial government warned the public on Thursday about another Long March 8 rocket the People's Republic of China is set to launch on Sunday, October 25. The launch is scheduled between 9:42 a.m. and 10:43 a.m., after which rocket debris is expected
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@inquirer Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:14
West PH Sea: AFP rejects China claim it OK'd BRP Sierra Madre resupply
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday rejected Chinas claim that it had approved the latest Philippine resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, stressing that Manila does not need Beijings permission to carry out military operations in the West Philippine Sea. "Who believes them?
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@inquirer Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:46:46
LIST: Comelec cancels registration of 50 party-list groups
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has canceled the registration of 50 party-list groups, including Bayan Muna, for failing to meet participation or electoral performance requirements. Under Resolution 11281, the poll body revoked the registration of party-list groups, organizations and coalitions that either failed to participate in the two preceding elections or failed
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@inquirer Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:53
Comelec: Batanes bets must register online campaign platforms by Nov. 16
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has required candidates in the Nov. 28 Batanes special election to register their official online campaign platforms by Nov. 16. In a social media post, the poll body said the registration period runs from Oct. 20 to Nov. 16 through its Education and Information Department. The requirement
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Comelec warns public against fake post on BSKE schedule
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday warned the public against another fake social media post claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) would push through in December. In a post on its official Facebook page, the poll body debunked a post by Gallaza Sharly Paradise claiming that the elections
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Teodoro: China's attempt to tow BRP Sierra Madre by force an act of war
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to forcibly tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre would constitute an "act of war" against the Philippines. "Any threat against BRP Sierra Madre will be taken very seriously because it will be an act against a military vessel
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