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In bold move, TNC posts 'pancit canton gaming keyboard' April Fools prank
While many companies and individuals are sitting out April Fools because of the coronavirus, the gaming chain leans in with its jokes
Passenger arrested for bomb joke at Davao airport
The incident also delays the departure of a Davao-Cebu flight on Sunday, November 3
[OPINION | Dash of SAS] Applause for death, drugs, sex jokes – that is the State of the Nation
The ramifications of these will outlast the next 3 years. Our institutions are compromised and, along with it, our values as a people.
Woman arrested for bomb joke at LRT 1 station
If found guilty, the woman faces imprisonment of up to 5 years and fines of up to P40,000
Metro Manila police to file complaint vs blogger Drew Olivar over bomb scare
'We will prepare appropriate charges before the City Prosecutor,' says National Capital Region Police Office chief Guillermo Eleazar
CHR to Duterte: Stop rape jokes, review your language
Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Chito Gascon tells President Rodrigo Duterte that rape is no laughing matter
Duterte unapologetic over latest rape remark
'Hindi ko naman sinabing rinape lahat 'yan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, downplaying his remark on Davao City rape incidents
Robredo: Rape exists because of rapists, not beautiful women
Vice President Leni Robredo reminds President Rodrigo Duterte that rape is a serious matter and victims should not be blamed
Sara Duterte to rape joke critics: 'What have you done to help?'
Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio says the Davao City government's actions against rape cases 'should not be lost in the repertoire of the President and the attacks by those who hate his guts and humor'
Roque: Visayas, Mindanao 'more liberal' in defining what is offensive
President Rodrigo Duterte is 'mature enough' to know when his jokes are 'too low,' says Malacañang after his joke about rape cases in Davao City
The boys of BTS were in for a literal surprise on 'Ellen'
The Bangtan boys also perform two of their songs
And the winner of the jet ski at the Oscars is....
Costume designer Mark Bridges wins the jet ski and an Oscar
Roque: Duterte 'serious' about promoting women's rights
On the second day of Women's Month, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque insists, 'The President does not promote violence against women'
The many times Joey de Leon found himself in the middle of controversy
The TV host is criticized for an insensitive remark on a contestant in 'Eat Bulaga's' segment 'Juan for All, All for Juan,' but it's not the first time he's been mired in controversy
Duterte bans Rappler in Malacañang, Duterte on PH-China, MRT3 glitch | Evening wRap
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Duterte on PH-China, New Mindanao regional party, Extra budget for frigate deal | Midday wRap
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Ex-DepEd chief: Culture that laughs at Duterte's jokes fuels fake news
Representatives of the church and the academe mull solutions to the growing culture of hate and disinformation in the Philippines
Roque on feminists, Duterte on dictatorship, Facebook downvote tool | Evening wRap
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Roque to feminists: 'Just laugh' at Duterte's jokes
'Sometimes, these feminists are really a bit OA,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
CHR to Duterte: Be more considerate, stop rape jokes
The Commission on Human Rights says statements inciting violence against women are a cause for concern given that they come from the most powerful person in the Philippines
Have we lost all decency?
Our aging national leaders have become wanton and debauched
Malacañang on Duterte rape remark: The masses get him
The President s latest statement was not a joke says Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella
After drawing flak, Duterte makes new rape joke
What I don t like are kids being raped You can mess with maybe Miss Universe President Rodrigo Duterte says in his new rape joke
Johnny Depp apologizes for Trump assassination joke
When was the last time an actor assassinated a president? I want to qualify I am not an actor I lie for a living
Brace yourselves: Warriors-Cavs 3-1 lead jokes are coming
You already knew this was going to happen
Maute, Duterte, Trump | Evening wRap
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Palace defends Duterte's rape joke as 'heightened bravado'
In a statement that does not mention the sickening joke Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says the Philippine leader just exaggerates in his speech to drive home a point
The deeper effect of name-calling women
Often attacks on women online are sexually laden They are meant to demean Men when they get attacked online also get death or physical threats as women do but are spared comments about their bodies or their sexuality
#PugadBaboy: Mundong Corny
Duterte tells Robredo, 'Want me out? Marry me instead'
The President stuffs his long speech in Bangkok with jokes and insults of his critics to the delight of many in the Filipino community present at the event
Duterte jokes: ‘Fragrant’ Filipinas, ‘ugly’ Yolanda victims
Duterte cracks a joke about Typhoon Yolanda in front of survivors Lord sana ‘yung mga pangit lang ang namatay na Ang magaganda huwag sana
#PugadBaboy: Rape Joke
How Duterte lost his 'freedom' when he won the presidency
President Rodrigo Duterte tells fellow Bedans why he regrets to a certain extent being the most powerful man in the country Western mores seem to have something to do with it
Setelah dikecam netizen, komikus Kharisma Jati meminta maaf
Kharisma dikabarkan membuat sebuah komik asusila yang melibatkan seorang komikus perempuan yang mendapatkan reaksi keras dari komunitas komik dan netizen Indonesia
7 arrested in Cebu for making bomb jokes since Davao blast
Since the September 2 Davao bombing where 15 people died authorities in Cebu have been stricter in implementing Presidential Decree 1767
Duterte on threat to leave UN: Can't you take a joke?
Hindi ka marunong magbiro pa? Saan tayo mag join Association ng mga Lumubog? says the irreverent President Duterte
Jessy Mendiola: Comment about Pia Wurtzbach 'taken out of context'
Kung siya nga nakita niya as a joke yun bakit parang other people won t see that as a joke? Jessy says after Pia defended her on social media
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Cannes comic 'didn't want to hurt anybody' with rape joke
A French comedian who made a rape joke in the presence of Woody Allen on the opening night of the Cannes film festival says he meant no harm with the gag
Woody Allen brushes off rape joke, sex abuse claims at Cannes
It is a pleasure to see you in France because you have shot many films in Europe in recent years and yet in the United States you haven t even been convicted for rape says the host French actor Laurent Lafitte
Duterte, Cayetano still lead Facebook engagement for national elections
Facebook reveals who users were talking about in election related conversations for nearly 6 months
Pia Cayetano: Duterte has done a lot for women's rights
Cayetano a women s rights advocate throughout her political career explains why she backs Duterte despite his remarks about rape and other controversies
Marcos dictatorship, machismo, and human rights in elections
The country s next leader will have a lot of work to do to address the government s spotty human rights track record
Duterte expects rivals to attack him in 3rd presidential debate
In the latest ABS CBN poll released hours before the debate Duterte retains his lead against his opponents
Duterte's rape joke: Can diplomats comment on election-related issues?
The ambassadors views that are critical of the presidential bet s rape joke can be interpreted as unlawful foreign intervention
Escudero condemns Duterte for rape joke, but defends Jalosjos
The vice presidential candidate says the former congressman who is supporting him went through a tribulation remorseful and actually paid for his mistakes
[Dash of SAS]: The D joke
Why does an objection to joking about a deplorable act of sexual violence even have to be explained?
