What we know so far: Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu City
CEBU, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte and Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama officially signed a memorandum of agreement for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 on Friday, February 2, solidifying the...
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] Who are required to withhold tax on online transactions?
Will online sellers or merchants be required to file and pay the 1% withholding tax? If not, who will then be remitting the withholding tax to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)? No. As clarified...
View ArticleStandhardinger, Perez in tight battle for PBA Best Player award
MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger and San Miguel’s CJ Perez figure in a tight race for the Best Player of the Conference award in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup as they...
View ArticleLawyers file usurpation complaint vs Cebu water district chairman, 2 others
CEBU, Philippines – Two lawyers filed a criminal complaint for usurpation of official functions against Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) Chairman Jose Daluz III and two MCWD board members on...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan in conversation with PH media
MANILA, Philippines – Capping off her two-week visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Opinion Irene Khan faces members of Philippine media in a press...
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Be part of important conversations on Rappler Communities: February 2024
If you are looking for a safe space to voice your thoughts and an interactive platform away from toxicity and disinformation, Rappler Communities is the place to be. Rappler’s new mobile app, powered...
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Davao witnesses link PBA party-list workers to ‘deceptive’ Cha-Cha initiative
DAVAO, Philippines – Witnesses linked workers of the Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) party-list group to the so-called people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution as they testified about the...
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Gazan refugees in PH find no comfort in UN court order
The refugees interviewed for this story requested to withhold their real names for fear of reprisal. They all wish to go back to Gaza as soon as they can. MANILA, Philippines – “Think of your little...
View ArticleKyndryl and BPI celebrate 10 years of strategic partnership
The following is a press release from the Bank of the Philippine Islands. Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), a leading provider...
View ArticleVoluntary suspension works wonders as FIBA clears Justin Brownlee for next...
MANILA, Philippines – Justin Brownlee is set to return to the hardwood with Gilas Pilipinas, right where he belongs. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced on Saturday, February 3, that...
View ArticleStan by Me goes LEGO-crazy at Meet & Brick 29
MANILA, Philippines – Hailed the “Toy of the Century” twice since its inception in 1932, LEGO has built a massive community of enthusiasts all over the world. It is a collectible that allows anyone’s...
View ArticleAs Citicore Renewable kicks off the 2024 IPO season, are we in for a greener...
MANILA, Philippines – In 2024, the grass is looking greener: not just because of market optimism, but because another renewable energy firm will kick off this year’s initial public offering (IPO)...
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China says Philippine vessel ‘illegally’ landed on disputed atoll
SHANGHAI, China – China said on Saturday, February 3, a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had “illegally placed itself on the beach” of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: San Miguel vs Magnolia – PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 2
MANILA, Philippines – No leads are safe against Magnolia. Having learned that lesson, San Miguel shoots for a 2-0 lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals as it looks to reassert its mastery over the...
View ArticleHere are the winners of the 2024 Manila International Film Festival’s awards...
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila International Film Festival (MIFF), an annual event that serves as a platform for Filipino films made in the Philippines to make a mark in Hollywood and the...
View ArticleMusic from Africa rising on global charts, with help from TikTok
LOS ANGELES, USA – When the biggest names in music gather on Sunday for the industry’s top honors at the Grammy Awards, they will hand out a new trophy for best African music performance. The prize...
View ArticlePH bans live cattle imports from Thailand, 3 others over lumpy skin disease...
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has banned import of live cattle and buffaloes from Libya, Russia, South Korea and Thailand due to due to outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease...
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Want to visit Portugal and Spain? This Pinoy traveler shares his travel tips
Spain and Portugal are interesting countries with plenty to offer. Both have a rich cultural and historical heritage that are worth experiencing. Spain has heavily influenced the Philippines in terms...
View ArticleSenior scorers: Curry joins Kobe in record 60-point outburst
Dejounte Murray extended the game with a jumper in the final seconds of regulation, then scored 7 consecutive points in overtime, allowing the host Atlanta Hawks to overcome a 60-point explosion by...
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Lewis Hamilton move to Ferrari a ‘childhood dream’
Lewis Hamilton acknowledged Saturday, February 3, that his impending move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season represents a “childhood dream.” The seven-time world champion announced his future...
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