Dipolog calendar chronicles struggles for press freedom in Zamboanga del Norte
DIPOLOG, Philippines – A printing company in Dipolog City has taken on the task of keeping alive the fight for press freedom in a place where journalists and activists have long faced threats and...
View ArticleJokic nets triple-double in just 3 quarters as Nuggets steamroll 76ers
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers, 144-109, on Tuesday, January 21...
View ArticleGoogle to invest fresh $1 billion in OpenAI rival Anthropic – report
Google is making a fresh investment of more than $1 billion into AI startup Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, January 22. This comes after Reuters and other media reported earlier...
View ArticleAfter backlash, at least 7 senators withdraw support for anti-teenage...
MANILA, Philippines — Following backlash from religious groups, at least seven senators have withdrawn support for the controversial anti-teenage pregnancy bill, which includes a provision for...
View ArticleUST stars Nic Cabañero, Forthsky Padrigao banner Zamboanga Valientes in Dubai...
MANILA, Philippines – With one more playing year left together at UST, Nic Cabañero and Forthsky Padrigao hope to improve their on-court chemistry even further as they suit up for the Zamboanga...
View Article[Tech Thoughts] Get real: Everything online has a cost
Last week, I and many others online came across a post complaining about advertisements, registration walls, and paywalls for news. The post equated such to allowing the spread of disinformation and...
View ArticleCebu Landmasters earmarks P12 billion for Luzon expansion
MANILA, Philippines – Cebu Landmasters, Incorporated (CLI) is ready to take on the Luzon property market. CLI already set its base, launching its first office in Luzon on Wednesday, January 22, at the...
View Article[Be The Good] Learning from our accessibility and gender rights partners
It’s only the first month of 2025 and a lot is going on! You can definitely say this about the Rappler newsroom, always in a flurry of activity in the middle of the week. For Rappler’s Community team,...
View ArticleNo plans yet to find new owners for Fontana, says Clark Development
CLARK FREEPORT, Philippines – The Clark Development Corporation (CDC), on Tuesday, January 21, said it was not seeking new owners for Fontana Leisure Parks and Casino, despite issuing earlier a...
View Article[Ashoka PH] Applications are Open for Nexus for Equity Accelerator
Calling for impact-focused enterprises! Ready to scale your gender-responsive climate solutions? The Nexus for Equity Accelerator by Villgro Philippines, backed by the Climate Gender Equity Fund...
View ArticleGovernment, private sector to develop roadmap on fight against plastic pollution
MANILA, Philippines – In a new step to fight plastic pollution, the Philippine government, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), is linking manufacturers, private...
View ArticleBig night from deep not enough for Warriors against Kings
De’Aaron Fox saved 8 of his 14 points for a game-ending flurry, DeMar DeRozan had 32 points, and the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the visiting Golden State Warriors, 123-117,...
View ArticleWhat makes a good croissant? A French pastry chef dishes his secrets
MANILA, Philippines – If one pastry gets many Filipinos in a tizzy, it’s a good, freshly-baked croissant. Its buttery aroma, delicate layers, and distinct crunch inspire both cravings and debates...
View ArticleWatsons expands to 1,166 stores, fueled by health, wellness trend
MANILA, Philippines — As young Filipinos become more health-conscious, Watsons continues to expand in the Philippines, reaching 1,166 stores in the country. AS Watson Group chief executive officer...
View ArticleAyala taps BPI banker Juan Carlos Syquia as deputy CFO
MANILA, Philippines – As Ayala Corporation’s chief financial officer (CFO) Alberto de Larrazabal prepares for retirement in 2026, the conglomerate has tapped one of its own to succeed him. Juan Carlos...
View ArticleSouth Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection,...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s anti-corruption officials on Thursday, January 23, requested that prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection and abuse of power for his...
View ArticleSchedule, roster: Strong Group, Zamboanga in 2025 Dubai International...
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time ever, the Philippines will be represented by two teams in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship slated from January 24 to February 2. Strong...
View ArticleZverev the next hurdle in Djokovic’s Grand Slam record chase
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic faces Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the Australian Open on Friday, January 24, with the Serb’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title picking up steam at...
View Article[OPINION] Calling Donald Trump’s political comeback as ‘God’s will’ is wrong
On Monday at 12 noon (Tuesday at 1 am in the Philippines), Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. It’s the first time in over a century that the US will have a leader...
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