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China should 'embrace' rise of neighbors – ex-US envoy
Former US Ambassador Curtis Chin also compares Asian regional disputes to the book based television series Game of Thrones
#TalkThursday: ASEAN, China and the US
Where are rising tensions between ASEAN and China headed? Is US intervention making things worse?
Drilon: Only Mar Roxas for LP standard-bearer
LP stalwart Senate President Franklin Drilon says the LP is not considering Senator Grace Poe and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto for now
Here's a challenge: Take disaster preparedness seriously
I witnessed a major disaster response drill and I was disheartened with what I saw
EDCA to boost defense posture, allow new joint activities
Defense Undersecretary Pio Lorenzo Batino gives the assurance that the Philippines will have the final say on the activities of US troops here
'Bunkhouse controversy unfair to contractors, volunteers'
UPDATED Local politics gets in the way of rebuilding shelters for Yolanda survivors says Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson
Who will audit Yolanda donations sent via private sector?
More than 98 of aid for Yolanda victims is coursed through non governmental institutions Who will audit them?
'People can help' watch over funds – COA, DBM
DBM Undersecretary Richard Moya and COA Chairperson Grace Tan emphasize the need for more public involvement to ensure transparency and accountability
#BudgetWatch: Beyond Napoles, guarding public funds
COA and DBM answer questions on accountability and transparency in this special BudgetWatch interview
Science, tech 'key to PH competitiveness'
Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo says Filipino technology works and the DOST aims to harness it
Palace: NGOs asking for PDAF to be vetted
In recent years when there was an increase in the number of NGOs availing themselves of lawmakers pork barrel any group could just get a slice of the pie
Drilon: Laws to address clamor for Charter change
Sen Franklin Drilon says laws will address the clamor for economic reforms and inclusive growth
Bishop Buhain: ‘Church higher-ups denied me due process’
Canon Law provides for due process but Buhain who was forced to retire over alleged indiscretions says the ones implementing it may have been forgetful
Robredo: I'm the example of how votes can't be bought
Politicians do not necessarily understand that money is not the primary motivation she says
#TalkThursday: Cesar Purisima on PH's investment grade
TalkThursday speaks with Finance Secretary Cesar V Purisima on the Philippines investment grade status and more
PPCRV fears poll delays in May
I m hoping that they get their act together says PPCRV s Ana de Villa Singson referring to various firms in charge of poll preparations
#TalkThursday: Portrait of an oppositionist
Rappler talks to Zambales Rep and UNA senatorial candidate Mitos Magsaysay
Cybercrime law: To junk or amend?
University of the Philippines professor JJ Disini says only certain provisions of the law are bad and the rest can stay
#TalkThursday with Ernest Cu: the future of mobile
Maria Ressa talks to Ernest Cu CEO and President of Globe Telecom on the future of telecommunications in this edition of TalkThursday
#TalkThursday - Fighting corruption in the government
MANILA Philippines Maria Ressa talks to Grace Pulido Tan Chairperson of the Commission on Audit COA in this edition of TalkThursday
#TalkThursday with Amb. Cuisia: U.S. elections and its impact on Asia
Rappler talks to PH Ambassador Jose Cuisia in this edition of TalkThursday
#TalkThursday: U.S. elections and its impact on the Philippines
Rappler talks to US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr in this special edition of TalkThursday
#TalkThursday: View from the Outside
Rappler talks to former U S Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank Curtis Chin
Aquino's good 'vibes' with Sereno
In choosing between two equally qualified candidates for a position Aquino also depends on vibes
#TalkThursday: Jaime FlorCruz
In this edition of TalkThursday Rappler sits down with Jaime FlorCruz CNN Beijing bureau chief
Brillante Mendoza picks tough issues over entertainment
The multi awarded director chats with Rappler CEO Maria Ressa about Captive
#TalkThursday: South China Sea, flashpoint in Asian politics
Zachary Abuza discusses the brewing conflict in South China Sea conflict and politics in Asia
#TalkThursday: Project Noah
Rappler talks to DOST s Dr Mahar Lagmay on the website designed to be a nationwide mitigation system Project Noah
Carpio’s penance? Wait for 2 years – Saguisag
Former Senator Rene Saguisag says Justice Carpio must do penance for supposed sins of The Firm
Pia Cayetano: 5 misconceptions about the RH bill
It took a year for the RH bill to hurdle debates in the Senate Sen Pia Cayetano responds to the most controversial misconceptions
#TalkThursday: The defense in retrospect
What else could the defense have done for the acquittal of the Chief Justice?
#TalkThursday: Prosecuting The Chief Justice
Rappler s Maria Ressa talks with prosecution spokesperson Juan Edgardro Sonny Angara
#TalkThursday: Filipino in Silicon Valley
Rappler s Maria Ressa sits down with Filipino Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dado Banatao for this week s edition of TalkThursday
#TalkThursday: Chel Diokno on Corona Trial
Maria Ressa talks to Chel Diokno to tell us what to expect and what s at stake when the Chief Justice and Ombudsman meet in the CoronaTrial
#TalkThursday: Palarong Pambansa back in the spotlight
TalkThursday talks about Palarong Pambansa with DepEd s Tonisito Umali
Aquino's thriftiness rubbing off on govt, says Purisima
Finance chief says the President spends government money as if it s his own
Cayetano to parties: Think Facebook
Engaging and connected Sen Alan Peter Cayetano says political parties should be like Facebook
#TalkThursday: Chiz Escudero and Alan Peter Cayetano
Rappler sits down with Senators Francis Chiz Escudero and Alan Peter Cayetano for the latest edition of TalkThursday
Instagram: 4 lessons in digital disruption
A model digital start up Instagram shook up traditional business models
#TalkThursday: Facebook buying Instagram, good or bad?
#TalkThursday: A new kid in PH skies
Rappler s Lala Rimando chats with AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes and AirAsia Philippines CEO Maan Hontiveros who vow to revolutionize air travel for Filipinos by connecting them to various local destinations and Southeast Asian neighbors
Q and A with Manny Villar
For the first time since he lost the 2010 presidential race Sen Manuel Manny Villar talks about politics the economy and the Corona impeachment
Villar warns against targeting Corona
Senator Manuel Villar supports the President’s anti-corruption campaign but is doubtful that removing Corona from office is the right approach. Appearing on #TalkThursday for an exclusive interview with Rappler’s Maria Ressa, Villar warned that zeroing in on Corona might be tantamount to persecution. He added that the fight against corruption must be accompanied by economic growth. This kind of growth, he said, is the only sustainable approach to fighting corruption. On the impeachment, he refused to speculate how voting will turn out since many factors are at play in the impeachment court’s decision – including politics. Read more in Rappler.
