Before the Philippines even had a name, it had gold
“When you look at this gold jewelry, you realize that once upon a time we had a golden age. It gives you a sense of what was pre-colonial culture,” historian Ambeth Ocampo tells Rappler
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Sunday, 25 October · 15 stories
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[Two Pronged] My love and sex life are complicated, and I want a committed relationship
Our letter sender is wondering about desire, life direction, and relationships as she finds someone she's compatible with sexually, but who can't stay in the Philippines and may not be able to commit to her
Perfect passing rate: Batangas State U’s pioneer doctors ready for rural service
Batangas State University’s pioneer medical graduates — who all passed the licensure exam — hope to bring healthcare to the country’s most underserved communities
Nation
Teodoro warns PMA of ‘weaponization of information’ as warfare moves beyond battlefield
The Philippine defense chief says technological advances, geopolitical developments, disruptions to supply chains, and other changes can emerge quickly and carry consequences for the security of states and individuals
What schools will do amid intense heat during El Niño
How prepared is the Department of Education for the potential effects of El Niño?
Regions
Malversation, graft charges filed vs 2 ex-DPWH execs over GenSan right-of-way scam
The Office of the Ombudsman files charges against former DPWH Region 12 regional director Subair Saro Diron, former assistant regional director Laureano Suan Jr., and several other DPWH personnel and private individuals
Where Philippine ducks gather, Apayao’s wild riches come into view
The findings will be used to guide habitat protection and wildlife monitoring while supporting responsible birdwatching and nature-based tourism
World
4 ways US foreign policy could change if Democrats win in November
Here are some ways a Democratic Congress could hem in Trump's foreign policy
Disenchanted Netanyahu supporters are prize of Israel election campaign
Some 13% of Israeli voters have yet to decide how they will vote, according to data collected by the Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research at the Israel Democracy Institute
Brazil heads to polls in runoff between leftist Lula and Bolsonaro Jr.
Polls show the candidates are practically tied going into the runoff, as Lula has closed the gap in the final days
Obama unloads on Trump while stumping for Democrats ahead of midterms
Obama frames the November 3 vote as a 'circuit breaker' to 'at least rein in some of the foolishness' of Trump's presidency
Sports
Carlos Yulo dethroned in world vault final, finishes 7th
Carlos Yulo goes home empty-handed this time from the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships after missing out on the podium in his pet events
How Manny Pacquiao impacted UFC’s Aaron Pico
‘His fights were never boring,’ says mixed martial artist Aaron Pico of Manny Pacquiao. ‘That’s what I’m trying to do, too, here in the UFC.’
Entertainment
Where are the Philippines’ regular cultural shows?
Unlike Bali's famed Kecak dance or Hanoi's iconic water puppet theater, the cultural performances in the Philippines can be hard for tourists to find
Opinion
[Tambay] Ginoong Amba, dati na po kaming takot
Sabi ng ambassador ng Tsina, pasalamat daw ang Pilipinas at may kapit-bansa itong tulad ng Tsina na hindi gumagamit ng dahas. Teka, teka, hindi gumagamit ng dahas?
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