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[OPINION] Remembering Jun Factoran
He excelled in every task he was assigned to and recommended qualified brother Sigma Rhoans to important positions, paying forward and emulating his mentor, Rafael Salas
Facebook rolling out Tributes section for deceased users
The new section is meant to allow friends, family, and other loved ones to remember and pay tribute to the deceased user
Tributes pour in for ex-U.S. president George H.W. Bush
(UPDATED) Here are excerpts of messages from the worlds of politics, business and Hollywood for the 41st US President
Goodbye, Captain: Fans pay tribute to Spongebob creator Stephen Hillenburg
Fans all over the world pay tribute to Spongebob creator Stephen Hillenburg
LOOK: Russian vessels arrive in PH for goodwill visit
The visit 'aims to strengthen the relationship' between the Philippine Navy and the Russian Navy
Celebrities, chefs pay tribute to Anthony Bourdain
Food Network's Michael Symon, Tyler Florence, Gordon Ramsay, Erwan Heussaff, and Margarita Fores grieve over the passing of the TV host and chef
Remembering Baguio boy Bert Nievera
Although known now as 'Martin Nievera’s father,' Bert could very well hold the microphone on his own, known for years as the 'Timeless Balladeer' and the 'Johnny Mathis of the Philippines'
Cebuanos pay tribute to Cardinal Vidal
The wake of Cebu Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal is being held at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral in Cebu City. The date of interment has not been finalized.
#ThankYouTeacher: Netizens praise second parents, mentors
With political issues polarizing society, PH netizens come out united to thank their teachers
WATCH: PBA honors fallen Marawi heroes on Independence Day
The league honors the soldiers and police who died fighting for Marawi City
LeBron pays tribute to grieving Thomas
Thomas fought through tears to score 33 points in Boston s opening playoff defeat to Chicago on Sunday just a day after his sister Chyna s death
LOOK: Maxine Medina's pearls for the Miss Universe National Gift Auction
Proceeds from the gifts in the auction will go to Positive Action Foundation Philippines
WATCH: Duterte tours Russian warship
Aboard Russian vessel Admiral Tributs Duterte tells Russian officials I hope you can come back here more often
Russia hits PH papers for 'not reporting' on Russian vessels
Fact checking by Rappler shows the Philippines 3 biggest newspapers reported on the visit of two Russian ships to the Philippines
WATCH: 76ers honor Allen Iverson in Hall of Fame night
Allen Iverson receives a Hall of Fame Jacket and delivers a 3 minute speech
Tributes for Thai king as concern swirls over nation's future
UN chief Ban Ki moon hails the king s long dedication to his country and his legacy as a unifying national leader respected internationally
Emotion, tears as Marlins pay tribute to Fernandez
A night of wrenching emotion saw several of Jose Fernandez s teammates choke back tears as they gathered on the pitcher s mound at Marlins Park
Obama joins stars, rivals in tributes to Arnold Palmer's legacy
Many mourn the death of the US golf legend but also celebrate his legacy
'Will and Grace' stars, Russell Crowe, and more pay tribute to Gene Wilder
Olivia Wilde Uzo Aduba director Mel Brooks and more remember the great Gene Wilder
City of Los Angeles pays tribute to Kobe Bryant
Wednesday August 24 will be declared Kobe Bryant Day at a ceremony at city hall in Los Angeles
PBA greats remember good times with late coach Baby Dalupan
Atoy Co Allan Caidic and Alvin Patrimonio pay tribute to coach Baby Dalupan
WATCH: Ariana Grande performs Whitney Houston medley
Ariana belts a medley of Whitney Houston s How Will I Know and Queen of the Night
Prince tribute concert set for October
Prince s sister Tyka Nelson says tickets will go on sale this August
IN PHOTOS: World shows solidarity with France
Buildings in parts of the globe light up in red white and blue to express solidarity with victims of the attack in Nice on Bastille Day
LISTEN: Music stars team up for Orlando tribute song
Britney Spears Selena Gomez Gwen Stefani Mary J Blige Jason Derulo Imagine Dragons Juanes Adam Lambert Jennifer Lopez P nk Nate Ruess Troye Sivan Meghan Trainor and many more big names in music sing Hands
WATCH: Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda record song for Orlando shooting victims
Jennifer Lopez and Broadway star Lin Manuel Miranda record a song called Love Make the World Go Round to benefit the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting
WATCH: Stars honor the 49 Orlando shooting victims in moving tribute
Entertainment figures such as Lady Gaga Lea Michele Chris Pine Darren Criss and more – 49 of them – remember and tell the stories of the 49 individuals who lost their lives in the tragic Orlando nightclub shooting
In Romania, poignant memories of Holocaust survivor Wiesel
He was a man who bequeathed to us the duty to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and to ensure that this tragedy never occurs again says Aurel Vainer
WATCH: Emotional VidCon tribute to Christina Grimmie
Her innovation and her generosity will affect this industry and this community forever says Hank Green one of the hosts of VidCon in a tribute to the late Christina Grimmie
UN chief hits Duterte, Obama endorses Clinton, Ali | 12PM wRap
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Muhammad Ali was also a champion for social causes
One writer shares how Muhammad Ali s outspokenness on social issues helped shaped his understanding of the world
WATCH: UFC pays tribute to boxing great Muhammad Ali
UFC honors Ali’s contributions to the sporting scene with a heart rending video that was aired during UFC 199
Madonna's Prince tribute criticized at Billboard Music Awards
Please don t have Madonna attempt a Prince song Eurythmics member Dave Stewart tweets
Zachary Quinto pays emotional tribute to late Leonard Nimoy
In a way I feel like he s almost more a part of [ Star Trek Beyond ] than he was of the other two says Zachary who plays Spock in the reboot A new trailer also premieres at the Star Trek fan event
WATCH: Mariah Carey performs emotional 'One Sweet Day' for Prince
We lost one of the greatest the most incredible geniuses we ve ever had in music pop music Mariah tells the audience at her Paris concert
Military defense, election watch, Kobe Bryant | 12PM wRap
Watch Rappler’s 12PM newscast with Maria Ressa
WATCH: Lakers bid farewell to Kobe Bryant with tribute video
Shaquille O Neal Derek Fisher Stephen Curry Kevin Durant and more pay tribute to Kobe Bryant before his final NBA game
US elections, Bangladesh bank heist, Salonga tribute | 12PM wRap
Watch Rappler’s 12PM newscast with Zak Yuson
WATCH: Vice Ganda performs 'Without You' in Wenn Deramas' necro service
Vice along with comedians Tetay and Kiray perform songs such as Hawak Kamay and Hello
Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz remember director Wenn Deramas
He really was a mentor to many of us here in ABS CBN Piolo says of the late director
WATCH: Celine Dion's tribute to late husband, first concert since his death
Every time I closed my eyes I felt Rene on stage with me he s always been onstage with me And nothing will ever change that says Celine about her late husband Rene Angelil
WATCH: 'Friends' cast misses Matthew Perry in reunion sneak-peek
The actors also recall their memories of director James Burrows
WATCH: Lady Gaga pays tribute to David Bowie at 2016 Grammys
Lady Gaga performs a medley of the late David Bowie s hits at the Grammy Awards 2016
WATCH: NBA pays tribute to Kobe Bryant at All-Star Game
The NBA shows a video with highlights of Kobe Bryant s legendary career right before the 2016 NBA All Star Game
Lady Gaga readies experimental Grammy tribute to Bowie
Lady Gaga says she has a technologically ambitious multisensory performance in store for the Grammys
David Bowie saluted with lightning bolt-shaped constellation
A Belgian radio station and astronomers registered 7 stars forming a lightning bolt in honor of David Bowie the Starman
'Potter' star Evanna Lynch shares Alan Rickman's life-changing advice in tribute
He said not to worry about getting there and instead to focus on feeding my soul and following my heart from place to place shares Evanna And then he gave me the loveliest acting advice I ve ever gotten
Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute to Alan Rickman
Daniel who played Harry Potter in the films remembers the late Alan Rickman who played Severus Snape
WATCH: Jimmy Fallon pays tribute to David Bowie
It’s fantastic Jimmy Fallon said about David Bowie s new album Blackstar Play it loudly and just thank him
WATCH: Pixar's tributes to classic films through the years
Scenes in Toy Story pay homage to Star Wars one in Monsters Inc pays homage to The Shining and many more
