MVP and more: UST’s Josh Ybañez ‘confident, mature’ in bid to end UAAP title...
MANILA, Philippines – Reigning two-time UAAP MVP Josh Ybañez aims to be the best version of himself again in UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball season. But more than just being the league’s top...
View ArticleLigao City’s rice puto makapuno: From research innovation to culinary treasure
ALBAY, Philippines – When someone visits Albay and happens to pass by the City of Ligao, tourists cannot miss visiting the lined stalls selling classic rice puto treats with a twist: a rich, velvety,...
View Article3 Israeli hostages freed in Gaza, Israel begins releasing 369 Palestinians in...
Hamas released Israeli hostages Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel Chen and Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov in Gaza on Saturday, February 15, and Israel freed some 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange,...
View ArticleFamiliar faces, fresh format for All-Star Game in San Francisco
Damian Lillard has an extremely busy weekend on both sides of San Francisco Bay, on and off the court. The Oakland native is making his ninth All-Star Game appearance on Sunday, February 16, in San...
View ArticleCops ordered to wear red for Marcos-led rally in Davao del Norte
MANILA, Philippines – Davao City police officers were ordered to wear civilian clothes with shades of red while providing security at a political rally led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Carmen,...
View ArticleHow to set healthy boundaries
Setting our boundaries can sometimes be tough. Maybe you’re living with someone who’s always in your space. Or you’ve got that friend who feels a little too comfortable trauma-dumping on you. Maybe...
View ArticleFEU takes down UST; UP staves off gutsy UE in UAAP women’s volleyball kickoff
MANILA, Philippines – All the “studying” paid off for the FEU Lady Tomaraws. Showing they did their assignment, the Lady Tamaraws controlled the tempo most of the way to trip the UST Golden...
View ArticleGame schedule, results, standings: 2024-2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference
MANILA, Philippines – The longest conference in Premier Volleyball League (PVL) history is now set in stone as the 2024-2025 All-Filipino tilt offers a whopping five whole months of elite pro...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Marcos repeats tirades vs Duterte Senate ticket even in Davao
MANILA, Philippines – Even in Duterte country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not mince words as he criticized anew his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, and his senatorial ticket during the...
View ArticleIn Davao, Marcos brings up killings, POGO to hit Duterte, Senate bet allies
MANILA, Philippines – Even while in the bailiwick of his political nemesis, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took potshots at the Duterte administration during the campaign rally of the Alyansa para sa...
View ArticlePLDT halts Creamline’s PVL win streak at 19 games after five-set thriller
MANILA, Philippines – PLDT just reasserted its mastery over Creamline. The PLDT High Speed Hitters put an end to Creamline’s 19-game winning run after stunning the Cool Smashers in a five-set...
View ArticleIn the Running: What to expect from senatorial, party list campaigns
MANILA, Philippines – The campaign period for the national elections has begun. It started last Tuesday, February 11. It’s not even been a week since it started, but we’ve seen a lot of spectacle and...
View ArticleAdamson super rookie Nitura drops record 33 in comeback win vs Ateneo
MANILA, Philippines – Shaina Nitura’s UAAP debut is one for the books. The Adamson Lady Falcons’ rookie sensation reset the UAAP records after dropping 33 points in her first collegiate game, a 21-25,...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Labor leaders Leody de Guzman, Luke Espiritu hold proclamation rally
MANILA, Philippines – Labor leaders Leody de Guzman and Luke Espiritu kicked off their senatorial campaign with a proclamation rally at Bantayog ng mga Bayani in Quezon City on Sunday, February 16....
View Article6 common Filipino flowers and their meanings
MANILA, Philippines – When you take a quick stroll through a Filipino neighborhood, you’re guaranteed to spot a handful of different types of flowers. Picture the vibrant red clusters of santan, and...
View ArticleWembanyama all business in All-Star Game debut: ‘Not here to make friends’
Charlotte, USA – San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama means business as he plays in his first NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 16 (Monday, February 17, Manila time). “I’m not here to make...
View ArticleNU kicks off title defense with rousing sweep of La Salle
MANILA, Philippines – In an auspicious start to the Sherwin Meneses era, defending champion NU Lady Bulldogs swept the De La Salle Lady Spikers, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Labor leaders seek end to political dynasties in Senate
MANILA, Philippines – Banking on the hope that voters are already tired of the usual politicians, labor leaders Leody de Guzman and Luke Espiritu launched their senatorial campaigns on Sunday,...
View ArticleSouth Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at home, police official says
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at her home, a police official with knowledge of the case said on Sunday, February 16. Kim, 24, was one of most promising...
View ArticleWill the 2025 midterm elections be a referendum on Dutertes?
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. does not want voters to think of what his government has done — or has failed to do — for this year’s polls. Instead, he wants the Filipino people...
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