Arrested Chinese did surveillance ops for 2 years | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: What we know so far about China’s alleged spying on PCG, Navy in Palawan For nearly two years, Chinese nationals...
View ArticleMenstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health
“When was your last period?” For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor. Health care providers generally ask this to determine whether their patient is...
View ArticleDevin Booker, Suns race to blowout of Warriors
Devin Booker led six Phoenix players in double figures, Stephen Curry was limited to 14 points, and the Suns ran away from the Golden State Warriors for a 130-105 victory on Friday, January 31...
View Article2 Israeli hostages released, 1 expected later in latest Gaza exchange
JERUSALEM, Israel – Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over Israeli hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon on Saturday, February 1, with American-Israeli Keith Siegel expected to be transferred...
View ArticleKonnichiwa! Why Japan has set a new record in visitor arrivals, and what we...
TOKYO, Japan – Japan has set a new record in foreign visitor arrivals, recording 36.89 million in 2024, up 47% from the 25 million in 2023. The Philippines contributed 818,700, a 31.6% increase from...
View ArticleOlympic retirement on hold? Petecio sees gold in 2028 Los Angeles
MANILA, Philippines – Nesthy Petecio may have to put her plans of retiring from Olympic competition on the back burner. The desire to capture the medal that has eluded her illustrious career is simply...
View ArticleDA seeks chicken imports, vaccine approval to avert possible egg shortage in...
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture is scrambling to import egg-laying chickens and pressing the Food and Drug Administration to fast-track the approval of avian flu vaccines to avoid...
View ArticleCatholic bishops oppose SC ruling that allowed big business in municipal waters
MANILA, Philippines – Caloocan’s Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David and 49 other bishops from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) have stood against the Supreme Court (SC) ruling...
View ArticleWATCH: SB19 drops teaser for latest EP ‘Simula at Wakas’
MANILA, Philippines – The Kings of P-pop are back! SB19 ended the first month of the year with a bang — the group dropped a visually stunning preview of the third and last installment of its EP...
View ArticleIslay slays: Muay thai champion channels Igorot’s ‘taraki’ mantra in rise to top
MANILA, Philippines – For centuries, the Cordillerans have been known to be some of the toughest people in the Philippines. From fending off land-hungry Spaniards to helping American soldiers in World...
View ArticleHow sustainability energizes this resort in Tagaytay
MANILA, Philippines – What do you do when you’ve reached the peak of your career? When you’ve earned millions running a successful furniture business, yet something still feels missing? For Eric Alvin...
View ArticleGuelan Luarca honors late theater veteran Ricky Abad in intimate play ‘3 Upuan’
3 Upuan, the latest play written and directed by Guelan Varela-Luarca, began with a desire to work with theater and screen actors Jojit Lorenzo and JC Santos. “I asked if they were down to make a play...
View ArticleDOJ: Establishments cannot deny discounts to unverified PWD cardholders
MANILA, Philippines – Establishments cannot deny discounts or privileges to those with person with disabilities (PWD) cards regardless of whether their IDs are found in the national registry, the...
View ArticleLOOKBACK: Other NBA moves that shocked the world like the Doncic-Davis trade
MANILA, Philippines – The NBA world was rocked to its very foundations after a bombshell report revealed that Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is set to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for a...
View ArticleAn evening with Yaelokre
It is 30 minutes before Yaelokre opens for Aurora, and the dressing room is — for lack of a better word — in chaos. Frontperson Keath Osk is frantically tuning their rustic blue guitar-lele while lead...
View ArticleHonda launches vintage-style Giorno+ scooter in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Rejoice, fans of retro-style scooters! Honda Philippines heeded its fans’ calls for a local release of the Giorno+, the newest addition to the growing roster of classic-looking...
View ArticleWATCH: Rappler girls tried the Hijab. Did they like it?
Law student and Hijabi advocate Sweenee Sajili visited the Rappler office with a bag of Hijabs and Abayas to let our girls try them on and raise awareness for World Hijab Day. How did it go? Watch the...
View Article[The Wide Shot] Will more Christians rise up vs Marcos, Duterte?
“How many are you?” the nun asked, searching through her handbag. “Take it,” she told me, “and share it with your companions.” Like a grandmother giving baon to her apo, 81-year-old Sister Cho...
View ArticleMVP-level adjustment: Kevin Quiambao acclimates to KBL play, erupts for...
MANILA, Philippines – It seems that that two-time UAAP MVP Kevin Quiambao will have no trouble adjusting to overseas pro basketball life in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Just three weeks after...
View ArticleCebu auxiliary bishop Billones named new Jaro archbishop
CEBU, Philippines – Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Midyphil “Dodong” Billones has been appointed by Pope Francis as the new archbishop of Jaro. The appointment came during the feast of the Nuestra Señora de la...
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