Manila Postmaster Noel Dacasin estimated the reconstruction of the Post Office would take around two years. 

After the tragic event, how is the postal service coping with the situation and trying to move forward?

Watch the report of Rappler reporter Patrick Cruz. – Rappler.com

Back in March, a cockroach species discovered in Singapore named Nocticola pheromosa, went viral as it was named after the Pokémon Pheromosa.

Among those who made the discovery was University of the Philippines Los Baños Museum of Natural History entomologist Cristian Lucañas, who was fascinated by the story of how Pokémon came about as the game’s creator, Satoshi Tajiri, was into collecting insects.

Know more about the entomologist who became a Pokémon professor through this short video report by Rappler digital communications specialist Russell Ku.

You can also read the full story below.

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Meet Cristian Lucañas, the UPLB entomologist who became a Pokémon professor

– Rappler.com

There’s the maritime dispute over the South China Sea, a tussle between the United States and China, the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, and many others that negatively impact the quality of life in the $3.7-trillion regional bloc.

Statements made in this year’s ASEAN Summit continue to show the contradicting interests among member states.

Rappler’s Ralf Rivas reports from Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. – Rappler.com

Rappler multimedia producer Nina Liu does a walkthrough of the participating houses, which are the eye-catching highlights of the Pahiyas festival. – Rappler.com

Marcos delivered the message in his opening statement at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Wednesday, May 10, as leaders discussed geopolitical and economic risks in the region.

Marcos also thanked Indonesian President Joko Widodo for strengthening the cooperation to stop human trafficking. The Philippines and other ASEAN members are combatting a human trafficking ring run by a cryptocurrency mafia.

Meanwhile, Marcos held a bilateral meeting with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, where they discussed issues such as education, trade, and health.

Rappler’s Ralf Rivas reports from Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. – Rappler.com

The tranquility of the island is a stark contrast to the layered threats and issues that members – and the one observer – of the bloc are facing.

There’s the prolonged tensions in the South China Sea, the impact of the rivalry between China and the United States, the crisis in Myanmar, a human trafficking ring run by a cryptocurrency mafia, the economic and political impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, tensions between Taiwan and China, and many, many others that have implications on the $3-trillion bloc’s growth prospects.

Rappler reporter Ralf Rivas walks us through the difficult and sometimes tense topics that will be taken up behind closed doors – both in large group discussions and in intimate bilateral talks between Southeast Asian leaders. – Rappler.com

Binusisi ng Rappler ang daan-daang pahina ng mga kontrata, financial statements, at mga report ng Commission on Audit, para maintindihan paano at bakit nangyari ang bentahan ng DepEd laptops sa labas.

Hinabol namin ang mga opisyal at iba pang sources na may kinalaman sa mga kontratang ito, para makuha ang mga sagot at panig nila sa isyung ito. At upang malaman kung ano’ng ginagawa nila, o nagawa na, para papanagutin ang dapat managot.

Panoorin ang TikTok video na ito ni Ryan Macasero, multimedia reporter ng Rappler, na isa sa mga nag-imbestiga sa isyung ito.

Para malaman ang lahat ng mga detalye, basahin ang 2-part series ng aming investigations sa Rappler.

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– Rappler.com

While the labor groups and their allies held a demonstration in the capital, Marcos went on an official visit to the United States. The groups nonetheless marched from España Boulevard to Mendiola, and called on the President and his administration to pay attention to the plight of Filipino workers. (READ: Groups question Marcos’ meeting with Biden over workers on Labor Day)

Around 1,000 cops were deployed to Mendiola, according to ground commander Police Lieutenant Colonel Roberto Mupas of the Manila Police District. The MPD’s crowd estimate was at 2,000 in Mendiola, but labor groups said the participants in the demonstration reached around 15,000.

Meanwhile, the Philippine government holds various job fairs nationwide. Some job applicants at the Department of Migrant Workers’ overseas job fair said that they are applying for work abroad due to low salaries and their hopes to better support their families.

Reporter: Michelle Abad
Production specialist: Errol Almario

– Rappler.com

The decision will affect thousands of residents who have become used to – and enjoy – special unique medical benefits and financial benefits for senior citizens, students and solo parents, under the administration of Makati City.

For this edition of Boses ng Kalye, Rappler speaks to residents about how they feel now that their neighborhoods will be transferred to the local government unit of Taguig City.

Watch here.

– Rappler.com

Noong April 14, inanunsyo ng pinuno ng 2022 Bar Exams na si Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa na 3,992 mula sa 9,183 na kumuha ng pagsusulit ang nakapasa, habang 43.47% ang passing rate. Pinangunahan ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas ang mga paaralan na may pinakamaraming topnotchers.

Kabilang sa mga libo-libong bagong abogado ang mga anak ni Eden Valdes, na sabay na pumasa sa 2022 Bar Exams. Alay raw nila sa kanilang ina at yumaong ama ang kanilang tagumpay, ayon sa mga anak ni Eden.

Mag-isa namang sinalubong ni Earvin James Atienza ang magandang balita. Yumao na kasi ang kanyang ama’t ina bago pa man siya maging ganap na abogado. Ngunit kahit gano’n, nagsumikap pa rin siya at naabot ang kanyang inaasam na pangarap.

Panoorin ang kanilang kuwento sa ulat na ito ni Rappler reporter Jairo Bolledo. – Rappler.com

Reporter/ Writer: Jairo Bolledo
Production Specialist: Errol Almario
Producer: Jaira Roxas
Supervising Producer: Beth Frondoso