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Rappler Talk Entertainment: The cast of 'A Soldier's Heart'
Catch Gerald Anderson, Elmo Magalona, and Nash Aguas live on Rappler
‘A Soldier’s Heart’ shows ‘unreal depiction’ of Butuan City, says Agusan del Norte rep
(UPDATED) The pilot features a bombing at a fictionalized Butuan City market
LOOK: 'A Soldier's Heart' cast pays courtesy call to Army chief
Gerald Anderson, Sue Ramirez, Elmo Magalona, Nash Aguas, and Yves Flores visit Fort Bonifacio
AFP says Marawi aid audit report 'not quite accurate'
The Armed Forces denies irregularities in its handling of aid money, after state auditors flagged the disparity in amounts given to wounded soldiers
Over 5,700 dead soldiers still got pension in 2018 – COA
The Commission on Audit wants to hold officials liable for the payment of more than P70 million to pensioners who were already dead
Trump says sending 'armed soldiers' to U.S.-Mexico border
'Mexico's Soldiers recently pulled guns on our National Guard Soldiers, probably as a diversionary tactic for drug smugglers on the Border. Better not happen again!' President Donald Trump tweets
Bangladesh returns 'lost' Myanmar soldier
The solider was detained by Bangladeshi security forces on January 24, 2019 after he crossed the border and was found in a jungle
Marvel heroes Winter Soldier and Falcon to star in own TV show
Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie are expected to reprise their bad-ass roles for the TV series on Disney's upcoming streaming service
Indonesian soldiers ordered to fire on looters in disaster zone
An official of the local military says soldiers had now been given orders to shoot people spotted stealing from shops
100-year-old Filipino WWII veteran tears up receiving U.S. medal
Thirteen Filipino World War II veterans are awarded the U.S. Congressional Medal on September 13, the first of among many who will be given long-overdue recognition for fighting alongside the Americans during the war.
On the Trillanes case: Who is Judge Elmo Alameda?
(UPDATED) Judge Elmo Alameda has also handled the serious illegal detention case against Janet Napoles and the homicide case against ex-Batangas governor Jose Leviste
Myanmar releases 75 more child soldiers
There are no concrete figures on how many children are still among the estimated 500,000 troops that serve in Myanmar's military or the ethnic rebel armies
AFP creates 3 court martial tribunals
AFP chief General Carlito Galvez Jr issues a stern warning against corruption as he reveals that another officer faces jail
HOAX: 'Slain Filipino soldiers' photo in military 'cover-up'
It is an April 2010 photo of fallen Indian police officials after being ambushed by local insurgent forces
‘Soldado: The Soldier’ review: Grim and gripping
'Soldado' is clearly a vicious film
Norway wants to double U.S. troops and deploy them closer to Russia
Since last year, 330 US Marines have been deployed on rotation at Vaernes in the center of Norway, despite loud protests from Russia
LA Tenorio thrilled to see another Pinoy-inspired LeBron shoe
The PBA star says it's a big deal to have someone like LeBron James give a nod to Filipinos' on-court toughness
Gilas 3x3 squad hopes to walk the talk
The Philippine 3x3 team gets to wear the early-release LeBron 'Agimat' shoes
LOOK: LeBron James gets another PH-inspired shoe with Soldier 12 'Agimat'
Carrying the line 'Mula Mandirigma Sa Mandirigma,' the LeBron Soldier 12 'Agimat' is LeBron James' gift to Filipino warriors on the basketball court
Senate honors soldiers for defending, maintaining peace in Marawi
'The supreme sacrifice of our fallen soldiers and police officers in order to fulfill their duty to defend and protect the country from terrorists should not be forgotten and deserves the highest commendation'
Soldiers who fought in Marawi promoted one rank higher
(UPDATED) A total of 641 soldiers earn the promotion nearly a year after war erupted in Marawi City
Philippines, Japan to repatriate Japanese WWII soldiers' remains
Since 1958, the remains of only 100,000 out of 518,000 Japanese soldiers who died in the Philippines have been returned to Japan
PH Army needs 6,100 recruits to fill up 10 new battalions
Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Louie Villanueva says at least 5% of these new recruits will be female and another 5% will be indigenous peoples
The week in photos: February 3-9, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
WATCH: Marawi soldier takes battle footage with GoPro from Anne Curtis
The camera was part of a care package the actress sent to him after she met him while training for 'Buy Bust'
Living heroes: 5 Filipino soldiers who won the Medal of Valor
Here are awe-inspiring stories of how 5 officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines risked their lives in the battlefield to save their missions from failure and their men from certain death
House OKs on 3rd reading pay hike for cops, soldiers
The lowest-ranked uniformed personnel will see a nearly 100% increase in their basic salaries should the measure turn into law
Who is the most 'doting' Philippine Commander-in-Chief?
President Rodrigo Duterte tells soldiers what he believes to be the correct answer during a visit to Camp Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo, Sulu, where he is joined by Hollywood actor Steven Seagal
Robredo eyes prosthetics-making course for wounded soldiers
Vice President Leni Robredo says the course can serve as a livelihood opportunity for wounded soldiers who will no longer be able to return to service
Duterte sets aside P500M for treatment, housing of injured soldiers
The Philippine leader tells soldiers who lost their limbs that they should aspire to be like South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius, the first double-leg amputee to compete in Olympic track events
Negros Occidental honors Marawi soldiers
Some 81 soldiers of the 31st Division Reconnaissance Company of the 3rd Infantry Division based in Capiz are honored at the provincial capitol grounds
Duterte brings top Marawi soldiers to Japan to 'unwind'
The Philippine President brings along top commanders who served in Marawi 'for a respite'
The story of a Marawi officer nominated for the highest combat award
First Lieutenant Geraldo Alvarez saves 15 of his men from certain death. He is nominated to receive the Medal for Valor, the highest and most rare combat award.
VIRAL: Soldier proposes to girlfriend after Marawi war
During the heroes' welcome for those who fought in Marawi, PO1 Alexis Tagapulot stands out and awes the crowd by proposing to his girlfriend
Rappler Talk: Marawi after the war
What's next for Marawi now that the war is over?
Soldier home from Marawi shot dead by riding-in-tandem
Corporal Rhufel Alvarez Lihay-Lihay of Pagadian City was with the Civic Miltary Operation Battalion based in Zamboanga del Sur
The war in Marawi: 153 days and more
This page puts together Rappler's reports on the longest and bloodiest Philippine military operation since World War II
Marawi soldiers 'excited' for Hong Kong trip promised by Duterte
The military units first to arrive in Marawi have been sent off to rest and then train after 5 months of battle
Trump told soldier's widow 'he knew what he signed up for' – lawmaker
Frederica Wilson, a Democratic congresswoman from Florida, says she listened in to part of a group phone call between the president and the grieving family of Sergeant La David Johnson
165 soldiers and cops give life to 'liberate' Marawi
(UPDATED) Meanwhile, Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute are among 847 fighters the military says troops killed since the war erupted on May 23
VIRAL: 3 Marines dance to nursery rhyme 'Baby Shark'
The video has over 130,000 views, almost 6,000 reactions, and 4,000 shares
Troops killed in attack on U.S.-Niger patrol
The attack marks the first US combat casualties in Niger, where Washington provides training and security assistance
13 Maute terrorists, 2 soldiers killed in Marawi push
'Despite yesterday's casualties, today the government forces will fight harder,' says Colonel Romeo Brawner, Task Group Ranao deputy commander
Palace endorses DBM resolution on pay hike for police, soldiers
A Police Officer 1 can enjoy a 100% increase – from the current P14,834 base pay to P29,668 – should the resolution be signed by both houses of Congress
A happy ending to a mother's 7-year search for her missing son
Rowhanisa Abdul Jabbar celebrates the return of her son Ram ram who went missing in 2010
'Is he my son?' Maute child soldier resembles missing boy
Rowhanisa Abdul Jabar appeals for information about a Maute child soldier who she said resembles the son she lost in July 2010
The week in photos: August 12-18, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Bautista, Duterte, China and ASEAN | Midday wRap
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LOOK: Pacquiao visits military camp in Marawi
Senator Manny Pacquiao is the first incumbent senator to visit Marawi since fighting between government forces and local terrorists began on May 23
Gorio, Morales, Calida | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Mara Cepeda
