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Eastern Visayas' Chrisia Mae Tajarros turns emotional after 2025 Palarong Pambansa triumph WATCH: A silver medalist last year, Chrisia Mae Tajarros of the Tanauan National High School in Leyte finds redemption this time after scoring the first gold medal of the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte as she dominates the secondary girls' 3,000m run. | via Delfin Dioquino/Rappler Stay tuned for more updates in the RLife chat room of the Rappler Communities App: https://rplr.co/RLifeChat

Pasig election: Good governance ni Vico Sotto o ayuda ni Sarah Discaya | Tinanggal ni Mayor Vico Sotto ang kalakaran ng kickback sa procurements ng Pasig City, at nagbunga ito ng mas pinag-ibayong serbisyo sa mga residente. Pero kulang daw ang nagawa ni Sotto, sabi ng negosyanteng si Sarah Discaya, na tumatakbo ring mayor sa Pasig ngayong eleksyon. Mananaig ba ang kanyang kampanya-by-ayuda, o pipiliin pa rin ng mga Pasigueño ang good governance ni Sotto? NOTE: Nilinaw ng Pasig City PIO na ang 25,000 scholars ay di lamang kolehiyo kundi pati mga Grade 4 pataas. #PHVote #Rappler #VicoSotto #SarahDiscaya #newsph #tiktokph #tiktokphilippines

CCTV footage catches two men riding in tandem on a motorcycle explode two grenades outside and inside the municipal government compound in Buluan town, Maguindanao del Sur. The Good Friday blasts came shortly after the Commission on Elections took control of the town due to rising pre-election violence. #fyp #foryou #rappler #newsph #PHVote #AmbagNatin

DOCUMENTARY: Congressman Zaldy Co, his empire, and the 2025 elections Rappler reporters Dwight de Leon (@newsdwight) and Kaycee Valmonte (@kayceevalmonte) examine government documents to trace former House budget chairman and Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co's connections to a scandal-tainted public works contractor. As Co and his siblings vie for key elective posts in the 2025 midterm elections, Rappler unpacks how governance in the Philippines can get murky when politics and business mix. Read the report by clicking the link below. #zaldyco #newsph #fyp #rappler

Matet de Leon expresses her gratitude to the droves of supporters of the late Nora Aunor who braved the heat to see the Superstar for the final time, assuring them that her mother loves them even beyond death. #fyp #rappler #foryou #newsph #NoraAunor

Nora Aunor’s remains arrive at the Metropolitan Theater Signaling the start of her state necrological services, late National Artists Nora Aunor’s remains have arrived at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on Tuesday, April 22. | via Juno Reyes/Rappler #fyp #rappler #foryou #newsph #NoraAunor

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle takes his oath as a cardinal elector at the start of conclave on Wednesday, May 7. Follow our coverage by clicking the link below. #popewatch #conclave #rappler

Childhood friends Bella Belen of NU and Detdet Pepito of UST faced each other in the UAAP for possibly the final time after the Lady Bulldogs survived the Golden Tigresses in a five-setter to end the elimination round of the Season 87 women's volleyball tournament. But Pepito hopes for another encounter as she and UST aim to meet Belen and NU in the finals for the second straight season. #fyp #tiktokph #newsph #rappler

Political dynasty na baka mas matanda pa sa'yo Binisita ni Rappler reporter Dwight de Leon (@newsdwight) ang probinsiya ng Rizal para balikan ang higit tatlong dekadang pamamayagpag ng mga Ynares, at ipaliwanag ang napakalalang problema ng Pilipinas tungkol sa political dynasties. Hawak kaya ng Korte Suprema ang solusyon? #rappler #foryou #fyp #newsph #AmbagNatin #PHVote

Roller coaster of emotions as Eastern Visayas runner bags 1st gold of 2025 Palarong Pambansa #foryou #rappler #newsph #fyp

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reacts to netizens wanting him to run for a national post in the next elections, and calling him a "future president of the Philippines". Sotto just won a third and final term by a landslide, defeating businesswoman Sarah Discaya. His slate Giting ng Pasig won straight, securing all elective posts in the city government. #VicoSotto #Pasig #PasigCity #newsph #tiktokph #tiktokphilippines #Rappler #PHVote

Joo rules 2025 Tour of Luzon with stunning 6-second gap; Pascual conquers Baguio #fyp #tiktokph #newsph #rappler #ThewRap

A NEW KIND OF POLITICS? | Pinatunayan ng Giting ng Pasig na puwedeng manalo sa eleksyon ang plataporma at prinsipyo. Oo, sikat si Mayor Vico Sotto, pero makahulugan ang pagkapanalo ng bawat miyembro ng kanyang ticket laban sa katunggaling "nagbuhos ng biyaya" sa mga Pasigueño bago ang halalan. Tunghayan ang buong kuwento sa video na ito. #VicoSotto #Pasig #PasigCity #PHVote #Rappler #newsph #tiktokph #tiktokphilippines

In Pampanga, a trio goes up against the Pineda dynasty After 10 years, a complete tandem will go up against the mother-and-son Pineda for Pampanga's capitol. The city hall of San Fernando is also a major battleground. Related story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/candidates-go-up-against-pineda-dynasty-pampanga-2025/ #fyp #tiktokph #rappler

NCR's Sep Placido sets new Palarong Pambansa record WATCH: NCR's athletics standout Sep Placido establishes a new Palarong Pambansa record in the secondary girls' 2,000m walk, posting a time of 10 minutes and 15.15 seconds. | via Delfin Dioquino/Rappler

Catholics honor the cross on Good Friday 2025 WATCH: The Veneration of the Cross is held on Good Friday, April 18, at Ateneo de Manila University's Church of the Gesù. In this Holy Week ritual, Catholics line up to bow before or touch the cross to honor the sacrifice of Christ. | via Paterno Esmaquel II/Rappler #holyweek #semanasanta #newsph #fyp #rappler

Hi mommy! Here are some tips from other moms to support you during your pregnancy journey. For complete maternal nutrition, drink two glasses of Anmum Materna Milk daily, together with proper diet and exercise. Read more tips here: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/better-nutrition-avoid-overeating-while-pregnant/ #ForAnyMum, Anmum #BrandRap ASC Reference Code: F0059N040325A

Impeachment acquittal tally: Senators likely to save VP Sara from conviction WATCH: Now that it’s clear which senatorial candidates had won the elections, will the new Senate vote to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte in her upcoming impeachment trial? Rappler reporter Dwight de Leon (@newsdwight) breaks down the numbers. #saraduterte #newsph #phvote #fyp #rappler

Steps para sumakses sa araw ng eleksiyon Eleksiyon na sa Lunes, Mayo 12, ready ka na ba? Sundan ‘tong step-by-step process para masigurong maayos kang makaboboto sa araw ng halalan. 🗳️ #PHVote #AmbagNatin Related story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/voting-guide-may-12-2025/

Eastern Visayas' Chrisia Mae Tajarros nails first gold of 2025 Palarong Pambansa WATCH: Chrisia Mae Tajarros of the Tanauan National High School in Leyte captures the first gold medal of the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte as she rules the secondary girls' 3,000m run, a year after settling for silver in Cebu City. | via Delfin Dioquino/Rappler Stay tuned for more updates in the RLife chat room of the Rappler Communities App: https://rplr.co/RLifeChat