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Across the world, Chinese syndicates are trafficking innocent people to countries like Myanmar and Cambodia to work in scam centres. Once there, they are trapped, abused and coerced to catfish people online, day in and day out.
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Ah, Philippine politics. 3 weeks before the elections, male presidential bets who have no chance to win the elections have “united” NOT to withdraw their candidacies… but to pull down the only woman candidate who is 2nd in surveys. NOT the frontrunner who is also… a man 👀
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Hi Philippines! While the
#SEAGames2019
is happening, check out our national wheelchair basketball team here in Thailand trying to qualify for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Show them some love. These men are playing with pure heart.
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Tonight, both Philippine President Duterte & Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed their respective constituents. The difference was VAST. After PH speech, questions abounded: What does this mean? In SG, speech was clear, precise. Done in 11 min.
#coronavirus
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Duterte, earlier in his speech, says his government prioritizes human rights, and said he chooses to preserve life above all amid the pandemic.
Later in his speech, he pushes lawmakers to reinstate the death penalty by lethal injection.
#SONA2020
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Maria Ressa's voice cracks as she addresses the media: To the Filipinos watching, this is not just about Rappler or about us. This is about you. Because freedom of the press is the foundation of every single right you have as a Filipino citizen.
#DefendPressFreedom
@mariaressa
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Duterte finishes his speech. There was no clear plan about what the gov't would do moving forward to address the pandemic, which is the country's (and world's) biggest issue at the moment. He did however, use the speech to criticise oligarchs, and an opposition senator.
#SONA2020
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A shooting in broad daylight on the day of graduation - a day meant to be for celebration. For someone to feel they could get away with this…this is the culture of violence and impunity institutionalised and normalised in the Philippines over the years. Everything has an impact.
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Meanwhile, in the Philippines, cops held a PARTY for the chief of Metro Manila. Cops who man the streets & checkpoints to enforce gov't-mandated quarantine. The HYPOCRISY, INSENSITIVITY & SPECIAL TREATMENT of public officials add salt to wounds of suffering Filipinos.
#COVID19PH
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For weeks, we traveled the country to understand why 31 million voters chose a dictator’s son & what it means for the country. It would be unfair to attribute Marcos’ victory to just disinformation or any single factor. A lot is at play…and at stake. WATCH our piece on
@Showtime
.
@natashya_g
travels to the Philippines to find out what led to the historic comeback of the Marcos family to the country’s highest office, 36 years after dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was ousted by the People Power revolution.
#VICEonSHO
, tonight at 8pm ET on
@showtime
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The
#coronavirus
is revealing the Philippines' own viruses in human form: mostly public officials who care mainly about themselves. Kawawa mga Pilipino, who have long been living with an epidemic of selfishness and VIPs. Appalling.
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I hope we realise that citizens will cooperate and follow their governments if they trust their leaders. The logic that all Filipinos do is complain rather than support their gov't is flawed. If our leaders are competent, then the trust follows. EARN OUR TRUST.
#coronavirus
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The Nobel Peace Prize awarding updates warms my heart. It’s a good day when the world celebrates press freedom and recognises the role of journalists in defending democracy. Love this photo of Dmitry Muratov and
@mariaressa
🤍
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“You don’t bully us! Not in our own country!” “Defend our rights! Defend our people! Don’t apologize!” Perhaps we should react this way to the intruders in our seas, where sovereignty is actually threatened?🤷🏻♀️Goodnight, people!
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Today, the President of the Philippines crossed the line (not that he hasn't in the past). Except I speak up today.
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Saw the confrontation today and walked right by it. She proved what we’ve been trying to say all along: legitimacy, credibility isn’t demanded. It’s earned. Goodnight, Philippines. Stay classy. 🇵🇭😘
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Tons of chatter on Trump impeachment, but today, my eyes are on the Philippines, where we're expecting the
#MaguindanaoMassacreVerdict
. It's been a decade since the world's worst single day murder of journalists. 58 people massacred, including 32 journalists. Hoping for justice.
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Rappler CEO
@mariaressa
got served an arrest warrant today at Rappler HQ for a libel case. The story in question was written in May 2012. The cybercrime law was passed in Sept 2012. Since when could laws be applied retroactively?
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Are we really surprised? This is what happens when a culture of misogyny is perpetuated. For the last 6 years, the Philippines allowed Duterte’s sexism to permeate. Statements like women not being fit for the presidency have a consequence: it normalises male chauvinism.
#WeDecide
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Duterte says he will push for re-enactment of death penalty by lethal injection. Lawmakers quiet, but when Duterte says their silence may mean they are not in support, they start to clap. Mentions the drug problem again.
#SONA2020
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Some tweets saying we shouldn’t pull “the gender card” in these elections apparently because women in the Philippines are actually more respected than men…according to men. Men telling women about what life is actually like for women in the Philippines only proves the misogyny🤦🏻♀️
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Hello from the Philippines 👋 🇵🇭 Back in the homeland to cover the upcoming elections, and was reminded of how there’s nothing like campaign season in this country: the fervor, the energy, the people.
#WeDecide
#BilangPilipino2022
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So happy for a strong, infallible, determined woman to win the Philippines' first Olympic GOLD. Teach our young Filipina girls what they too can do, what they can aspire to. Break down the stereotypes. Welcome new role models. There is so much they can do. ⭐️
#Hidilyn
#Tokyo2020
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Huge day for the Philippine Olympic team tomorrow! 🇵🇭
🥊 Carlo Paalam, men’s flyweight quarterfinals: A win means at least a bronze
🥊 Nesthy Petecio, women’s featherweight finals: A win means GOLD
🏃♂️EJ Obiena, men’s pole vault finals: A win means GOLD
#Tokyo2020
#TeamPilipinas
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.
@mariaressa
speaks to press after her conviction: Don’t be afraid. If you don’t use your rights, you will lose them. We shouldn’t be voluntarily giving up our rights. We will fight.
#DefendPressFreedom
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#SONA2020
: Within just a few minutes of President Duterte's speech, he immediately slams an opposition senator and ABS-CBN, the Philippines' largest broadcaster. The SONA is meant to speak about the current status of the country & what the gov't will prioritise for the next year.
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My takeaway: they had themselves & “entire staff” tested. And got results OVERNIGHT. WOW. Sarap maging VIP sa Pilipinas. Buti pa sila habang ang daming may symptoms na hindi ma-test dahil sa kakulangan ng kits. Our public officials, ladies & gents. Kawawa talaga tayo
#coronavirus
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One of the best things I love about being a journalist is meeting ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
On Philippine Independence Day, allow me to highlight inspiring Filipinos I’ve met on the field who are doing what they can to change the country for the better. 🧵1/8
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Duterte in 2016: "I am no American puppet. I am the president of a sovereign country and I am not answerable to anyone except the Filipino people."
#JusticeForJenniferLaude
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It shouldn’t be this hard to vote. We shouldn’t be waiting in 35 degree heat for 5 hours to cast our ballots. A commission that had 6 years to prepare for the polls shouldn’t be failing us. We shouldn’t be worrying whether our votes are counted fairly. Filipinos deserve better.
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In the Philippines, a senator detained for 4 yrs for plunder charges, has been acquitted despite evidence of guilt & is now set to run again for office. Another senator, accused of drug charges w/ no evidence but is a Duterte critic, is still in jail. Change has come indeed.
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Unbelievable behavior from the PH team. Athletes need to remember it is a PRIVILEGE and an HONOR to carry our flag and represent our country. To uphold our values as a people. Tonight, our team did anything but. Shameful. This is not a time to defend them.
#FIBAWC
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Seeing the drastic measures countries are taking with the
#coronavirus
, I'm so grateful to be an overseas Filipino worker in Singapore at this time. The SG gov't is calm, assuring, and because they did not underestimate the virus from the beginning, is in control.
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Duterte attacks service providers: "If you're not ready to improve, I might as well close all of you." Now attacking telecommunications services, particularly Globe, owned by the Ayala family.
#SONA2020
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Towards the end of his speech, he said: "We are all in this together, and we don't leave anyone behind." And this, ladies and gentlemen, is how Singaporeans and us who live here, sleep soundly at night.
#coronavirus
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Part of loving our country is celebrating what we are most proud of... and chastising what is shameful, what is NOT aligned with our values. This is not defensible behavior. This is not acceptable, it is NOT Filipino. We should demand an apology from the Gilas team.
#FIBAWC
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A sad day for democracy and press freedom. We at Rappler received the SEC’s kill order revoking our license to operate - the first of its kind in Philippine history. This is a clear, distinct attack on media by govt. We won’t allow it.
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Oh the irony of this country. Filipinos pride themselves in being Catholic and God-fearing, and are against many policies the Church doesn’t support like divorce, RH. Yet they fully support a president who continues to curse their God and who backs a deadly drug war. Hay Pinas.
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Some blatant contradictions in Duterte's speech.
He asked for vaccines from China, as he praised the response of his govt to COVID.
He said he values life, but asked for death penalty.
He thanked wealthy families for their help, but threatened to close them down.
#SONA2020
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Good morning! Sharing with you a story that I spent the past few weeks on. In the Philippines, Indigenous peoples and farmers are being displaced from their lands by mining projects. Those that are particularly loud in their opposition are killed.
@vice
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Singapore PM reassured country, "We are on top of things. We anticipated medical and economic consequences, I'm confident we can deal with them." He then praised frontliners. "Singaporeans are cheering them on."
#coronavirus
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Just two days after
#WorldPressFreedomDay
, we see blatant silencing of media in the Philippines. The govt orders ABSCBN, one of the country's biggest news networks, to cease TV and radio broadcast operations TONIGHT.
#NoToABSCBNShutDown
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And just like that, the entire Asia-Pacific
@VICEWorldNews
newsroom comes to a close. Our APAC team brought to life important, indomitable reporting from this underreported, misunderstood region. It has been my greatest honour to lead them. 🙏
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You can say whatever you want but I don’t take accusations of being paid lightly. That’s a LIE, and I won’t allow it. In times of crisis what we need is clear instructions so Filipinos can follow. That wasn’t clear in the speech. That’s a FACT.
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Behind
@mariaressa
is an incredible team of young editors and writers behind the scenes and of course
@chayhofilena
@glendamgloria
@bethfrondoso
who lead the pack. What a team this
@rapplerdotcom
team. Thank you for holding the line. 💫 🇵🇭
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This is no way meant to be a boast. One must NEVER brag in an outbreak as anything can happen. But we have to give credit where credit is due. The comments on the SG speech on YouTube are all praise: "Thank you for sharing and reassuring us all PM Lee!"
#coronavirus
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Nesthy Petecio makes it to a gold medal Olympic match! She advances to the finals - A FIRST FOR A WOMAN BOXER IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY! Long time coming for the boxing-obsessed nation! Let’s go for one more gold!
#Tokyo2020
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After Singapore PM speech, we got a WhatsApp message with clear bullet points of what the plan was medically, how it is preparing for economic impact. It also assured:
"SG is NOT going to DORSCON Red: We have the situation under control."
#coronavirus
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Some "low-risk" provinces in the Philippines are completely lifting community quarantine. Some of these provinces are poor, and have not enjoyed any sort of mass testing. Is this a premature decision by the government? What defines "low-risk" without accurate numbers?
#Covid19PH
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Never been prouder to be a Rappler. The support (from here and abroad) has been overwhelming, and my colleagues’ courage remain inimitable. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Together, we hold the line. ❤️❤️❤️
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Unreal and unjust. The senator's staff is convicted of plunder, but his former boss is not. Those not in power are made to pay. The disposables. This, when we should be expecting more and holding to a higher regard, those who we elected into power.
LOOK: Richard Cambe is convicted of plunder for receiving kickbacks from Napoles. Sandiganbayan said Revilla, his former boss, cannot be held liable for plunder
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So. The President rages & curses against any country or foreign entity that APPEARS to be violating PH sovereignty at the slightest: Obama, UN, EU, Trudeau and so on. But he is mum on a CRYSTAL CLEAR violation of PH sovereign rights: the construction of China on our territory?
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Any real boxing fan would pick Mayweather to win tomorrow. Floyd is the best boxer of our generation. He's been doing this all his life.
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When the President is a purveyor of fake news. Rappler is NOT American-owned.
#CheckYourFacts
#SONA2017
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Hey Malacanang Press Corps - let’s hear some media solidarity with
@piaranada
please. Unacceptable behavior from the administration not to let her enter premises. Dangerous precedent - don’t be silent on this issue.
#DefendPressFreedom
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Dr. Raquel Fortun
@Doc4Dead
is a forensic pathologist who in her free time, volunteers to examine exhumed remains of Philippine drug war victims to document how they died and collect evidence that can help their families find justice. 🧵2/8
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And then a woman saved the day :) Congratulations Hidylin! THE FIRST PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC GOLD IN HISTORY! You are a superstar!
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Thinking of all the victims of Duterte’s drug war & the families they’ve left behind who have been seeking truth & accountability for years.
Today, the International Criminal Court upheld its decision to investigate the killings in the Philippines - one step towards justice.
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Everyone at
@rapplerdotcom
and anyone who has worked with
@mariaressa
knows how tireless, how courageous, and how brilliant she is. The
#NobelPeacePrize
is an affirmation of what we all already know and love about her. 1/4
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When facts are that clear, it's hard not to see this as harassment and an attempt to stifle press freedom. Whatever political leanings you have, or thoughts about Rappler, you should be concerned for Philippine democracy and freedom of the press.
#NBIArrest
#MariaRessa
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Hey millennials and Gen-Z. These are the type of people you should “ship” or call “goals.” Courage, purpose, passion. Substance over IG 😉 READ: Maria Ressa is TIME’s Person of the Year
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JOURNALISTS: These media closures - whether pandemic or authoritarian-caused - are painful to see. If you’re looking for a gig, send me a DM. Let’s find ways to tell your stories whether through video or text. Let’s pull each other through. We need journalism now more than ever.
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Just a reminder: It's okay to be pro-Duterte and against the killing of Kian. The two are not mutually exclusive. Be critical, not blind.
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Duterte pardons US Marine Pemberton, who killed Filipina trans woman Jenifer Laude in 2015, allowing Pemberton to walk free.
This, while poor, suspected Filipino drug users are gunned down daily in Duterte's drug war.
The face of justice in the PH.
#JusticeForJenniferLaude
Cutting matters short over what constitutes time served, and since where he was detained was not in the prisoner’s control—and to do justice—the President has granted an absolute pardon to Pemberton. Here at the Palace.
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The press won today. Democracy won today. Truth won today. What a beautiful holiday gift to the victims' families, and to everyone seeking justice in the Philippines. Keep hoping.
#MaguindanaoMassacreVerdict
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“A Thousand Cuts” brought me back to the 7 years I called
@rapplerdotcom
home. Will always be proud of that team & the time I spent there - steadfast courage overflows in that newsroom. Just happy the world can see the leader
@mariaressa
is, as we know her.
#DefendPressFreedom
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"When you have a president who tells his troops to shoot female combatants in the vagina... And you have an audience that applauds in respect of that statement, that is the basic architecture that allows fake news to become true, applauded and valued." – Bro. Armin
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I was born & raised in Manila but this is the 1st time I’ve been to the Monument of Heroes. The wall lists names of known victims of Martial Law, but this is just a handful of the total number. Why are monuments like these not as pervasive when it’s so intertwined w/ our history?
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The case was filed 7 YEARS after the story came out in 2017. The NBI Cybercrime Division dismissed the complaint in early 2018, for lack of basis and because the one-year prescription for the filing of libel had long lapsed. The NBI later changed its mind, hence the current case.
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Dear
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, I respectfully request the following: 1. Any relevant documents for the article I’m working on; 2. Transcripts of interviews; and 3. Contacts of sources. I hope for your immediate & favorable response.
#utusanangboss
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Dina Po keeps her family-run bookstore open even if it is no longer as lucrative because she wants Filipinos to have access to a wide variety of books that the Philippine government has tried to censor in the past. 🧵3/8
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32 years after President Marcos was ousted, his wife Imelda Marcos has been found guilty of graft, sentenced to 6 years in prison and disqualified from holding public office. Let's hope President Duterte does not pardon her. Don't forget that secret Marcos burial.
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During the height of the drug war when extrajudicial killings were ubiquitous, this group of women volunteered every night for years to patrol the streets of their neighbourhood, to prevent police from murdering members of their community. 🧵6/8
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Duterte praised wealthy families early in his speech for helping Filipinos amid the pandemic.
Later, he criticised the same families and called them oligarchs. Threatened to close the services they own, like telecommunications.
#SONA2020
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Congyesmen.
Definition: Lawmakers who have lost their backbone
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In memory of this activist, who so deeply loved the Philippines. You will be missed,
@carlosceldran
. READ: This Artist Is the Only Man Ever Convicted of Blasphemy In Modern Philippines via
@viceasia
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So many of us have shed tears during this campaign season - moved by people, by passion, by love for country. No matter what happens tomorrow, I ask that we remember this feeling of hope and fervor. Hold on to it. If we care so deeply this way, every day, no leader can screw us.
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And we are on the board! 🙌🏼 Goodnight, Pilipinas. Gold looks good on you 😎
#HidilynDiaz
#Tokyo2020
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Not saying Australian players were right. Both teams showed unacceptable behavior. But I'm looking at the PH team because they're representing our country. Our standards for them should be high. We should cheer them on when they're right, question them when they're wrong
#FIBAWC
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FINALLY. After 10 long years, the Ampatuan brothers are convicted of 57 counts of murder for the 2009 massacre of 58 people, the world's single worst day for media killings. Thank you Philippine courts for showing that justice, somehow, still exists.
#MaguindanaoMassacreVerdict
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#NeverForget
. That's 58 people, 58 dreams, 58 lives, 58 grieving families. And the confidence that the suspects must have had to gun them down in broad daylight. No to impunity.
#MaguindanaoMassacreVerdict
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Seeing a WOMAN take the US vice presidential oath. Just... historic. And just the beginning 🙌🏼
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You'll always be our King! Now come home to us! Thanks for the support all, from our fam!
#PBB7376thEvictionNight
http://t.co/bZjgYfdPE1
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Will end with what
@EdreOlalia
told me: “If we're going to go down, you go down fighting…It is going to be a mortal sin if you could have done something or spoken out & instead, you just remained silent and didn't do anything in the face of injustice.”🧵8/8
#independenceday2023
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Good morning, PH. To those saying
@rapplerdotcom
deserves the ruling, I urge you to READ DETAILS of the case - not just blindly take as truth the SEC decision & the govt’s allegations of foreign management & ownership. Been w/ Rappler since Day 1. No such thing. Timing suspect.
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Here’s what you need to know around Asia this week from
@VICEWorldNews
.
Let’s start with India:
It's been 6 days since India cut off the internet to millions and arrested 100+ to catch a high-profile Sikh activist. No one's sure if he's dead or alive, captive or on the run. But his fate could trigger serious unrest in India. Here's what's going on 🧵1/12
#AmritpalSingh
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I’m just going to leave this right here. Let’s all stay alert. Coronavirus could be used by authoritarian leaders as excuse to undermine democracy, experts warn.
#coronavirus
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Ligaya Portajada’s husband was a labour activist allegedly abducted by military in 1987. It has been 35 yrs since he disappeared w/out a trace, but she continues to fight for justice, teaching her grandson Nash that the next generation must hold the powerful accountable. 🧵4/8
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Roque's latest statement on Rappler: Peke na nga ang balita ng Rappler, peke pa rin ang pagiging Pilipino nila. Ayusin muna nila ang dalawang bagay na ito bago sila sumigaw ng kalayaan sa pamamahayag. - All eyes on you
@attyharryroque
. An unbelievable turn around of morals.
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.
@mariaressa
: This is not just happening in our country, it's happening all around the world. Are we going to lose freedom of the press? Or is it going to be death by a thousand cuts? Or are we going to hold the line? This is what our colleagues in the West are dealing with too.
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Perks of living with
@Kenzooow
- So many goodies from Kamzo fans in Bacolod. Yum! Thank you. Will be fat soon.
http://t.co/qtfufciejj
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Here are the official compubox stats. Pac landed 81 punches to May's 148
#MayPac
http://t.co/okCwEoF1jK
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Sarah Celiz’s two sons Almon and Dicklie were allegedly murdered by police in 2017 and is now left to care for 11 grandchildren. She represents so many women left behind from Duterte’s deadly drug war, heroically making ends meet to raise orphaned children. 🧵5/8
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This is our BEST performance since the Philippines joined the Olympics. We previously had 3 medals in 1932. From not having a gold medal for nearly 100 years before this, the Philippines now has 4 MEDALS from Tokyo, 3 from boxing. And the games are NOT YET OVER.
#Tokyo2020
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The comparison between President Duterte & PM Lee is to highlight that Lee was clear as day in SG's protocols, plans, what people should do. How are we supposed to abide in PH if the statement wasn't 100% clear? Is it too much to ask for clarity at a time of crisis?
#coronavirus
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Oh and I see some vitriolic bloggers are invited to the gala for world leaders. Hey taxpayers, how are your wallets doing?
#ASEAN2017
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Just to be clear: a woman is very much as capable as men to be president. What’s not fit for the presidency are misogynists. (Can’t believe I need to say this in 2022…)
#BilangPilipino2022
#WeDecide
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Woke up to a different America today. This is my sister, an immigrant from the Philippines, who worked & paid taxes in the US for over a decade. She moved for a better life & voted for the first time. She feels hopeful for her boys, my nephews, and the next 4 yrs. 🇺🇸
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The scene where
@mariaressa
@glendamgloria
@chayhofilena
@bethfrondoso
were speaking about future plans is so symbolic of the fearless leadership in that newsroom: women in charge, who do not cower in the face of adversity. What a force.
#DefendPressFreedom
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