Senior Republican lawmakers ask Biden for options to support Philippines in...
WASHINGTON, USA – Two senior Republican US senators have asked President Joe Biden to provide a complete list of options developed by the Pentagon and State Department to help support the Philippines...
View ArticleLate second-half rampage tows Strong Group past Malaysia in Jones Cup
MANILA, Philippines – There’s still no stopping Chris McCullough and the rest of Strong Group-Pilipinas in the 2024 William Jones Cup. Thanks to its massive second-half rampage, Strong Group remained...
View ArticleOn a tear: McCullough shines yet again as Strong Group rises to 5-0 in Jones...
MANILA, Philippines – The Chris McCullough show continues in the 2024 William Jones Cup. For the fifth time in as many games, McCullough delivered the goods for Strong Group-Pilipinas as they turned...
View ArticleIsrael bombards central Gaza as tanks advance deeper in Rafah
CAIRO, Egypt – Israeli forces bombarded the Gaza Strip’s historic refugee camps in the center of the enclave and struck Gaza City in the north on Thursday, July 19, killing at least 13 people, and...
View ArticlePagcor denies POGOs near EDCA sites in Cagayan
PAMPANGA, Philippines – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) denied on Wednesday, July 17, during a joint hearing of the House committee on public order and safety and games and...
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FAST FACTS: What’s the North-South Commuter Railway?
MANILA, Philippines – Construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) is proceeding full speed ahead, with the goal of finally completing a railway that stretches from New Clark City in Tarlac...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: totâ
MANILA, Philippines – Taking the Rappler Live Jam stage for the very first time on Thursday, July 18, is “Tindig Balahibong Rock” artist totâ! The solo project of OPM band Autotelic’s frontman Josh...
View ArticleUS wants ‘strong, independent’ nuclear regulatory body in PH
MANILA, Philippines – The United States seeks to train experts and develop “a strong, technically competent, and independent regulator for nuclear safety in the Philippines,” according to Christopher...
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For the sober club: Cosmic opens Gnostic, Poblacion’s first non-alcoholic bar
MANILA, Philippines – Who needs alcohol to have fun? Many party-goers don’t actually, and Gnostic – vegan restaurant Cosmic’s newest venture – has created an inclusive space for vegans, non-vegans,...
View ArticleCone says Brownlee ‘ages like fine wine’ as Gilas star remains a force
MANILA, Philippines – The fact that Justin Brownlee, 36, is getting older is not lost on Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone. Even the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is bracing for the future as it...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: The reigning queens of Binibining Pilipinas 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Days after they were crowned, the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 queens are visiting the Rappler HQ! In this latest episode of Rappler Talk Entertainment, reporter and pageant fan...
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MAP: North-South Commuter Railway stations
MANILA, Philippines – The North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), what would be the Philippines’ longest railway, is moving full speed ahead. Where are its stations located? As of July 18, 2024, the NSCR...
View ArticleBe The Good: Expectations, reality check before SONA
MANILA, Philippines – What are civil society leaders expecting to hear from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), and what, for them, is the true state of the...
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EXPLAINER: What caused the global cyber outage?
LONDON, UK – A global tech failure disrupted operations across multiple industries on Friday, July 19, halting flights and forcing a number of broadcasters off air, as the outage upended everything...
View ArticleCourt of Appeals convicts mastermind in killing of Korean Jee Ick Joo
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) has convicted a cop over the killing of Korean Jee Ick Joo at the height of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war in 2017. The country’s appellate...
View Article[GAMES & GADGETS] Product announcements, prices, and promos: July 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Keep track of the latest smartphone, tablet, laptop, game, and other consumer electronic announcements, including details on price, availability, and promos from your favorite...
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FACT CHECK: KOJC lawyer wrongfully denies Quiboloy’s status as a fugitive
Claim: Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is technically not a fugitive from justice because there is no official court conviction and the charges against him are still under...
View ArticleLIST: Flights affected due to global Windows outage
MANILA, Philippines – Several local and international flights have already been cancelled due to technical issues that have disrupted the systems of airlines. As of 8:30 pm on Friday, July 19, Cebu...
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From Sulu to Burgos, the Marines’ Fourth Brigade comes home
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – For most military officers, homecomings happen after decades of service, when they’re finally ready or required to don their rank one last time. But for Brigadier General...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES- Philippines vs Chinese Taipei-White – Jones Cup 2024
MANILA, Philippines – After blasting Japan U22 for its sixth straight win, undefeated Strong Group-Pilipinas moved a step closer to capturing the 2024 William Jones Cup title. But before its virtual...
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