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FAST FACTS: Harrison Plaza
The once upscale complex in Manila bills itself as 'the country's first one-stop shopping mall'
FAST FACTS: What you should know about Our Lady of La Naval
For devotees, Our Lady of La Naval is the symbol of love and strength to withstand life's constant battles
FAST FACTS: Who is new SC Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda?
New Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda is a graduate of the Ateneo Law School
FAST FACTS: What you should know about Landbank
(3rd UPDATE) President Duterte threatens to shut down the government bank in his 4th SONA, saying it's acting more like a commercial bank instead of focusing on farmers and fishermen
FAST FACTS: What you should know about Palawan
As Rappler heads to the Palawan State University on Thursday, July 25, for its #MovePalawan roadshow to promote social good in the digital age, here's what you need to know about the province
FAST FACTS: Know the difference between commonly confused legal terms
(UPDATED) Legal terms are sometimes confused with each other, even by trial judges and media practitioners
FAST FACTS: Comics legend Stan Lee
From why he changed his name, to how he almost quit writing comics – here are some interesting things to know about Stan Lee
FAST FACTS: Who is DFA chief Teddyboy Locsin?
The Philippines' new foreign secretary, Teodoro 'Teddyboy' Locsin Jr, is a lawyer, media personality, and diplomat rolled into one
FAST FACTS: Luntiang Pilipinas
Luntiang Pilipinas is an environmental party which aims to raise awareness on the value of trees and the environment among Filipinos
FAST FACTS: What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria?
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, an autoimmune skin disease, affects around 1.8% of the world's population
FAST FACTS: Philippine inflation rate over the years
In using historical inflation data, the base year of the data should be taken into account
FAST FACTS: Who is incoming DSWD Secretary Rolando Bautista?
From guarding the President to commanding the Philippine Army, retiring Lieutenant General Rolando Bautista continues to hold key positions in the Duterte administration
Trillanes case: Who is Judge Soriano of Makati?
Soriano convicted two Magdalo mutineers of coup charges, but his decision was later reversed by the Court of Appeals
FAST FACTS: Who is Ronda, Cebu mayor Mariano Blanco III?
In October 2017, Mariano Blanco III was stripped of police powers as ordered by the National Police Commission due to his alleged links to illegal drugs. He was killed almost a year after.
FAST FACTS: What is amnesty?
Here's what you need to know about amnesty in the Philippines
LIST: New barangays electing first set of officials during May 14 polls
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority shows that 20 barangays were created since the last barangay elections in 2013
LIST: Places where election campaign posters are prohibited
These are the places where you shouldn’t see the faces and names of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections candidates
From SSS to Tourism: Who is Pompee La Viña?
New tourism undersecretary Jose Gabriel 'Pompee' La Viña was the social media director during the presidential campaign of Rodrigo Duterte. He was sacked as SSS commissioner in February 2018 due to alleged 'abuse' of public funds.
Rules on campaign ads, materials for barangay, SK elections 2018
The campaign period for the village and youth council polls is from May 4 to 12
Perks of Sangguniang Kabataan officials
Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) are entitled to free tuition in public tertiary schools, among other privileges given by the law
Barangay, SK elections 2018: Calendar of activities, list of bans
The village and youth council polls will be on Monday, May 14
FAST FACTS: Meet Lui Che Woo, the magnate planning a Boracay casino
Amid the Philippine government's plan to rehabilitate Boracay, the gambling firm of 89-year-old Lui Che Woo plans to build a $500-million integrated resort and casino there
TIMELINE: Efforts to postpone barangay, SK elections
(UPDATED) Months before the May 2018 village polls, the House moves to reschedule it for the 3rd time, to October 2018
From photocopying services to Rodic's: What's inside UP Shopping Center
More than just a building, the UP Shopping Center became a community for the students, with its members playing key roles in their academic lives
FAST FACTS: Major Russian investments in Facebook and Twitter
Here's what you should know about Russian funding for Facebook and Twitter
From the impeachment process to Miss Universe: Why we love to explain things
The internet has its good and bad moments. Rappler tries to contribute more to its good side by bringing credible and factual information to our readers through IQs and explainers.
FAST FACTS: Philippine Bar examination
(UPDATED) The highest percentage of exam passers was in 1954 with 75.17 percent, while the lowest was in 1999 with 16.59%
FAST FACTS: DKI Jakarta
Di ulang tahun Jakarta ke 488 ini mari kenali lebih dekat ibu kota tercinta kita
FAST FACTS: Heat stroke
Here are signs of heat stroke you need to watch out for, and things you should do to keep safe
FAST FACTS: AirAsia
AirAsia has no major accident or plane crash on record up until the disappearance of flight QZ8501 on Sunday
Fast Facts: Indonesia's presidential election
How does it differ from presidential elections in the Philippines?
Fast Facts: Helena Zoila Benitez is 100 years old
In 100 years she has been senator educator founder of the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company and head of significant UN organizations
Fast Facts: Jovito Salonga
UPDATED Get to know more about the former Senate president and one of the country s greatest statesmen
FAST FACTS: 2013 Bar examinees
Here are some facts on the examinees of the 2013 Bar examinations
Perks of barangay officials
(UPDATED) Know what the benefits of seeking barangay positions are
FAST FACTS: Pope Francis
Francis is the first pope to choose an original name since John Paul I in 1978
Fast facts: The US Electoral College
The US election is neither a vote by Congress or a parliamentary system nor a direct popular vote like in the Philippines
