Rappler's latest stories on 2019
FALSE: Tuob is a cure for COVID-19
The Department of Health says that tuob or steam inhalation does not kill the coronavirus that causes COVID-19
Hong Kong prosecutors add riot charges over legislature siege
Prosecutors add rioting – a colonial-era law that carries up to 10 years in prison – to existing charges against prominent pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong
Where did funds from 2019, 2020 budgets for coronavirus response go?
As of May 27, at least P353.86 billion has been released from available funds in the two national budgets to fund coronavirus-related measures
Hydroxychloroquine shows no virus benefit, raises death risk – study
Looking at the records of 96,000 coronavirus patients, scientists find that both chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine increase the risk of dying
Metro Manila Pride 2020 canceled over coronavirus fears
'Whether on the streets or in our homes, Pride must live on in each of us and in our solidarity within and outside the LGBTQI+ sector,' the organizer Metro Manila Pride says
#PumasaNa: Barkada celebrates victory after passing Bar on 2nd try
Six graduates of the Dr Vicente Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation in Tacloban City drew strength from one another as they prepared for their second Bar exam
Before acing 2019 Bar, topnotcher recalls not getting into dream school
Despite facing disappointment early in his bid to become a lawyer, Jun Dexter Rojas goes on to become the first Bar topnotcher of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Law
Ending alma mater’s 32-year drought, Bar topnotcher wants to give back to Baguio
'I saw how a lawyer can help a person no other profession can,' says Saint Louis University's Anton Luis Avila
He first took the bar in 1996. Two decades later, he's now 'Atty Popsy'
Jaime Guerrero believes it would only take one strong push for him to finally pass the bar exams, which he failed several times
'Get back up and march on': 2019 Bar passer shares journey of perseverance
'Persevere with all your might and make use of whatever luck there is in your stars, until such time that the universe is led to no other choice but to make your will happen,' says Jzev Villanueva
‘Sir K’ trends as netizens congratulate Bar 2019 6th placer
Twitter users, including thousands who dream of being accountants and lawyers themselves, congratulate Kenneth Manuel
Rappler Talk: Bar exams 2019 Top 1 Mae Diane Azores
Mae Diane Azores keeps it practical – she wants a country where people are not burdened by unnecessary suits, and where courts are not clogged
Brother and sister pass the 2019 Bar together
'Only one of us passing was probably never an option for us,' says Jesse Solis of her brother Mijo
Supreme Court lowered Bar passing grade for more techy lawyers in 'new normal'
After the grade was lowered to 74, more than 300 made the cut
Bar 2019 topnotcher is jeepney driver's daughter with a heart for public service
(UPDATED) Mae Diane Azores, who lives at the foot of Mount Mayon, always had grand dreams
PAO or corporate law for Bar 2019 10th placer Bebelan Madera
Bebelan Madera of the University of St La Salle in Bacolod City was working in Manila when she was called home by her parents, a move that paved her way to law school
Bar 2019: Provincial schools again emerge on top
The University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi in Albay produces the 2019 Bar examinations' 1st and 3rd placers
Now a CPA lawyer, Bar 3rd placer wants to stay as auditor for the people
Bar 3rd placer Myra Baranda says she finds fulfillment in interacting with people, hearing their grievances, and being at the receiving end of their gratitude for help she has given them
Surviving cancer and 2019 Bar, new lawyer stays with TokHang clients
'Wala rin naman silang ibang nalalapitan, we need more lawyers who will handle these cases,' says Margaret Callanta
FULL LIST: 2019 Bar passers
Here is the full list of the 2,103 examinees who passed the 2019 Bar
University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi tops 2019 Bar exams
(3rd UPDATE) Mae Diane Azores of the University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi tops the bar with 91.049%
2019 Bar passing rate: 27.36%, higher than 2018
(3rd UPDATE) This year is a peculiar experience for Bar passers as the coronavirus pandemic forced the hopefuls to wait for the results at home
MANILA, Philippines –
Abra province has second coronavirus case
The second patient is linked to the first patient. The two men were both at a wake in the municipality of Licuan-Baay on March 13.
WATCH: DOH updates on 2019 novel coronavirus
Bookmark this page for updates from the Department of Health on the novel coronavirus
First confirmed coronavirus case recorded in Abra
Because of the patient's reckless acts, 3 municipalities are now under surveillance, including the capital town of Bangued
LIST: Guidelines for workers, employed or self-employed, in the Metro lockdown
Work from home, workday reductions, rotation of workers are 'highly encouraged' by the labor department
June Mar Fajardo claims record-extending 6th straight PBA MVP
Helping San Miguel win two titles last season, June Mar Fajardo adds another piece of precious hardware to his enormous trophy case
CJ Perez hailed PBA Rookie of the Year
Nabbed by Columbian as the top overall pick, CJ Perez did not take long to establish himself as one of the best players in the league
China quarantine hotel collapse toll rises to 26
(4th UPDATE) 3 more people are feared still trapped in the rubble, according to state media
More than 40 rescued from China hotel collapse, say state media
Officials say around 70 people were initially trapped when the building first crumbled
Hotel used as quarantine site collapses, traps 70 in eastern China
(UPDATED) The People's Daily state newspaper reports that the hotel, which opened just two years ago, was recently repurposed to house people who had been in recent contact with confirmed virus patients
Duterte to declare state of public health emergency over coronavirus
(3rd UPDATE) The Department of Health has raised the COVID-19 alert system to Code Red-Sublevel 1 as a 'a signal to all concerned agencies, local governments, health care providers to be ready to for planned response measures'
DOH confirms 6th coronavirus case in PH
(UPDATED) The Philippines' 6th COVID-19 case is the wife of the 62-year-old patient who tested positive on March 5
U.S. tests stranded cruise ship passengers for coronavirus
The California National Guard says it has flown test kits to the Grand Princess and the findings are expected to be announced Friday
Singapore Catholic Church to resume Masses on March 14
The Catholic Church in Singapore says it has put in place precautionary measures against the novel coronavirus
California coronavirus crisis as cruise ship held
Thousands traveling aboard the Grand Princess – the same cruise ship on which California's first victim was thought to have contracted the virus – are held offshore
New normal in virus-hit China: High-tech tracking and fever checks
China appears to be coming to grips with the virus, but that has come at the cost of new preventive policies that have turned life upside down and are not likely to be swiftly abandoned
South Africa slips into 2nd recession in 2 years
(UPDATED) South Africa remains dogged by high and rising debt, low growth, and soaring unemployment
Japan cherry blossom festivals canceled as virus fears grow
Other cherry blossom events – feverishly anticipated by locals and tourists – are likely to follow suit
Keep the faith: Singapore churches go online amid coronavirus
All Catholic masses are suspended indefinitely in the city-state. Catholic leaders have instead been providing pre-recorded services for the faithful to watch or listen to at home via YouTube or church radio.
U.S. postpones ASEAN regional summit due to coronavirus
US President Donald Trump was set to host ASEAN leaders on March 14
Coronavirus kills 210 in Iran – BBC Persian report
Iran's health ministry accuses BBC Persian of joining the Islamic republic's regional enemies in a 'race to spread lies' about the Islamic republic
'No fear': Pilgrims in Saudi defy coronavirus risks
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest sites, suspends entry by foreigners for the year-round 'umrah' pilgrimage, an unprecedented move that has left tens of thousands in limbo
Cebu Pacific cancels flights to South Korea after PH travel ban
Passengers affected by the canceled flights may avail of rebooking, refunding, and stored value options
WATCH: Coronavirus fears ruin leap year birthday
Marian Choi is turning 40 years old on her 10th birthday, but she can't celebrate it
Tokyo Disney theme parks to close through March 15 over coronavirus
Oriental Land Company, the operator of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, says they are closing the theme parks in compliance with a government request to cancel or postpone big events for two weeks
Japan gov't says pupils should stay home while schools closed over virus
Japan's education ministry formally request all elementary, junior and high schools in the country to close next Monday several weeks ahead of the start of their spring break in late March
Olympics chief: IOC 'committed' to Tokyo Games despite virus
The fate of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been in the spotlight amid the widening virus outbreak
Shincheonji: The secretive sect in South Korean virus outbreak
At their services Shincheonji members sit close together on the floor without chairs and desks, praying extensively in what critics say creates an ideal environment to spread viral infections
Why coronavirus could help save China's endangered species
However, there are fears that humans could come to blame pangolins for the outbreak, and seek revenge
