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March 29, 2026 7 visible stories Society & Rights

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Society & Rights 1m ago

After leading Gilas Women to multiple firsts, Patrick Aquino ends stint as head coach

Patrick Aquino draws the curtains on his decorated run as Gilas Women head coach that lasted for over a decade as the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas says it is now in search for a new national team shot-caller

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Double delight: Jessey de Leon living her dream as volleyball player, architect

For almost a decade now, De Leon has successfully juggled her two passions as she plays for the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the Premier Volleyball League while pursuing a career as an architect

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US Tightens Visa Rules, Adds Social Media Checks For H-1B

The new process applies to a group of non-immigrant visas handled at US consulates abroad.

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Rappler • 1m ago

After leading Gilas Women to multiple firsts, Patrick Aquino ends stint as head coach

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Philippines Gilas Pilipinas People

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Double delight: Jessey de Leon living her dream as volleyball player, architect

For almost a decade now, De Leon has successfully juggled her two passions as she plays for the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the Premier Volleyball League while pursuing a career as an architect

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Philippines Athletes People

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US Tightens Visa Rules, Adds Social Media Checks For H-1B

The new process applies to a group of non-immigrant visas handled at US consulates abroad.

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Rappler • 1m ago

A ‘berry’ good reason to gather, La Trinidad’s ‘Triplet’ cake feeds 10,000

Built on strawberry shortcake, the three-part creation uses around 500 kilos of strawberry jam and 200 kilos of fresh strawberry garnish sourced from farms across the valley

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Rappler • 1m ago

Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami final, completes ‘Sunshine Double’

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka becomes only the fifth woman to win the Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back, a feat known as the 'Sunshine Double' given the tournaments' respective locations in California and Florida

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Rappler • 1m ago

[Time Trowel] The precolonial Filipino you’re looking for never existed

The search for an authentic precolonial Filipino rests on the wrong premise. It turns history into a purity test. It asks anthropology and archaeology to validate myths of origin.

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