How do you feel about the cancellation of Doyoung's Dear Youth concert in Manila?

😢 - Sad, I was looking forward to it!
😡 - Angry, I'm disappointed with the cancelation.
😕 - Confused, wondering why it got canceled.

Former BDO banker Walter Wassmer joins Bangko Sentral’s Monetary Board
Veteran Swiss-Filipino banker Walter Wassmer has known President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. since their grade school days at La Salle Green Hills

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/business/walter-wassmer-joins-bangko-sentral-pilipinas-monetary-board-july-2024/

What are your thoughts on the appointment of seasoned banker Walter Wassmer to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas following the ghost employee scandal and his personal connection to President Marcos?

US envoy flexes Wescom ‘coordination’ as WPS tensions rise
'As allies, the United States and the Philippines coordinate on a wide array of issues of shared concern,' says a spokesperson for the US embassy in Manila

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/united-states-envoy-carlson-wescom-coordination-west-philippine-sea-tensions/

How do you feel about the coordination meeting between the US Ambassador and Vice Admiral of the Western Command?

😃 - Excited - I think it signifies positive collaboration!
😐 - Neutral - I'm unsure about the implications of this meeting.
😠 - Concerned - I am worried about the escalating tensions mentioned in the article.

How do you feel about the latest results from the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals?

😃 - Excited to see UST and St. Benilde bounce back!
😮 - Impressed by the performances of the players mentioned.
😕 - Disappointed in the underwhelming results.

DFA: PH ‘committed to peace’ despite China’s ‘unlawful actions’ in West PH Sea
On the anniversary of a ruling that affirmed the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, the Philippines’ foreign secretary emphasizes other countries’ support for the ruling, which China refuses to recognize

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/foreign-affairs-department-statement-arbitral-award-anniversary-july-2024/

What are your thoughts on the recent arrest of one of the co-accused of fugitive doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy in the Philippines?

In Case You Missed It: Did you know President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed a bill reorganizing the Philippine National Police due to concerns about bureaucratic inefficiencies, potential pay disparities with military counterparts, questions of independence, and ambiguous language in the proposed legislation?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/why-marcos-vetoed-bill-restructuring-philippine-national-police-july-2024/

8 years on, countries urge China to follow 2016 Arbitral Award 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also calls out China's 'assertion of ‘territorial sovereignty’' in areas under the jurisdiction of the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/countries-urge-china-follow-2016-hague-ruling-arbitral-award/

Why are teen pregnancies still up? DepEd is failing, say CWC, solon group
More than a decade since the DepEd was tasked to roll out comprehensive sexuality education, the department notes some teachers are still uncomfortable discussing it due to 'cultural concerns and personal beliefs'

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/why-teen-pregnancies-still-rising-deped-failing-say-cwc-plcpd/

How do you feel about the issue of adolescent pregnancies in the Philippines?

😡 - Angry - The government and DepEd should have done better to prevent adolescent pregnancies.
😔 - Sad - It's disheartening to see the statistics of adolescent pregnancies rising despite efforts.
😯 - Surprised - I didn't realize the extent of the problem and the challenges faced in educating kids about sexuality.

Grab fares surge under opaque algorithm
Regulators are not fully aware of how Grab’s algorithm works. Without guardrails, these are prone to abuse, experts say.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/business/grab-fares-surge-opaque-algorithm/

What are your thoughts on the implications of surge pricing by transportation giant Grab and its impact on commuters and market competition?

‘Opposition of the people’: Makabayan fielding full Senate slate in 2025
The coalition has not revealed their full slate yet, but they gave assurances that that they will field familiar names or those who have been working for their respective advocacies for a long time

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/makabayan-fielding-full-senate-slate-2025-elections/

What qualities and platforms do you look for in a senatorial candidate that would make them stand out to you as a voter?

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that there is now a 70% chance of La Niña occurring in the August-October period, prompting the weather bureau to raise its warning status from La Niña Watch to La Niña Alert?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-la-nina-alert-july-12-2024/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that according to a survey by Pulse Asia Research, 76% of Filipinos disapproved of how the government handled inflation, making it the top concern for them in President Marcos Jr.'s upcoming State of the Nation Address?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/filipinos-disapprove-marcos-administration-inflation-performance-pulse-asia-june-2024/

Paulene Canada, her ‘royal’ clan, and cracks in Quiboloy’s ‘kingdom’
Apollo Quiboloy’s followers go ballistic, casting a curse on the Marcoses, Speaker Martin Romualdez, and Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, in a startling turn reminiscent of biblical narratives

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/paulene-canada-clan-cracks-apollo-quiboloy-kingdom-of-jesus-christ/

How do you feel about the article regarding the legal troubles of Apollo Quiboloy's church associate?

😮 - Surprised by the developments mentioned
😡 - Angry about the alleged crimes and curses involved
😯 - Intrigued by the internal divisions and legal battles within the group

Marcos’ POGO dilemma: Economic managers never backed Chinese online gambling
Economic managers of both Duterte and Marcos never backed online gambling. But will a ban be effective, given the slippery nature of illegal POGOs?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/business/marcos-pogo-dilemma-economic-managers-never-backed-chinese-online-gambling/

What are your thoughts on the economic impact of retaining Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) despite the controversies surrounding the industry?

What are your thoughts on the major trade between Terrafirma Dyip and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel involving four former top overall picks before the PBA Rookie Draft?

[Newspoint] A fighting presence
Where are we – mainly in terms of social equality? 

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/newspoint-philippines-social-equality/

How do you feel about the insights shared in the article?

😠 - I am angry about the situation described
😞 - I feel saddened by the challenges outlined
🤔 - I am contemplating the solutions proposed

How do you feel about Strong Group-Pilipinas battling United Arab Emirates in the William Jones Cup?

🎉 - Excited to see the star-studded Strong Group team in action!
😕 - Disappointed about the absence of former NBA players on the Philippines' roster.
🔥 - Confident that Strong Group will dominate with their new lineup!

How do you feel about the significance of the 2016 arbitral award in the Philippines standing its ground in the West Philippine Sea?

👍 - Supportive, it's a crucial ruling for defending sovereignty.
😲 - Surprised, I didn't know about this landmark ruling.
😕 - Confused, I don't understand its implications fully.

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio showed support for Masungi Georeserve, a limestone formation in Rizal, but received a response from the DENR stating that 'no one is exempt from the law' after calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intervene?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/environment/marcos-second-year-ruined-protected-areas-save-them/

What do you think are the unique strengths and challenges faced by the National Academy of Sports (NAS) and the Philippine Schools Overseas (PSO) in their debut at Palarong Pambansa?