DepEd officials involved in messy laptop deal resign

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DepEd officials tagged in messy laptop deal resign

After Rappler’s laptop exposé earlier this week, sources confirm the news about the departure of Department of Education officials linked to the messy deal began to leak.

Russia says Ukraine tried to kill Putin with drone attack on Kremlin

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking the Kremlin with drones overnight in a failed bid to kill President Vladimir Putin.

As COVID-19 cases rise, BuCor suspends visitation in New Bilibid Prison

Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. suspends visits by family members at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City and in the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City.

Kaila Napolis nails 1st PH gold in SEA Games with sweet jiu-jitsu payback

Jiu-jitsu standout Kaila Napolis delivers the Philippines its first gold medal in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games.

Timothée Chalamet prepares for war in ‘Dune: Part Two’ trailer

It’s time to return to the desert planet of Arrakis as Warner Bros. Pictures releases the first trailer for the highly-anticipated movie Dune: Part Two.

Ed Sheeran copyright case goes to jury in New York

A jury will now decide whether British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran ripped off Marvin Gaye’s hit ‘Let’s Get It On’ after hearing closing arguments in a week-long copyright trial.

EXO’s Kai to enlist in military on May 11

Kai of K-pop boy group EXO will be starting his military service on May 11. EXO’s label, SM Entertainment, says Kai was supposed to be preparing for EXO’s comeback set for later this year. — Rappler.com