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[Only IN Hollywood] Eugene Domingo steals show at Manila International Film...
LOS ANGELES, USA – From the moment Eugene Domingo went onstage with producer Perci Intalan to accept Becky and Badette’s special jury prize in the recent Manila International Film Festival’s (MIFF)...
View ArticleCorrections: February 2024
This is Rappler’s corrections page for February 2024. Please read the Editor’s Note in each of these reports: After CNN PH closure, Manny Pangilinan’s TV5 launches RPTV on Channel 9 – Rappler.com
View Article[The Slingshot] The prayer rally that wasn’t about prayer
It was a prayer rally that had more expletives and profanities than prayers. At least three angry and bullying thugs were speakers, all coming from one family, plus one has-been and also-ran former...
View ArticleWhere are Pinoys traveling to for Chinese New Year? Here are the top 5 spots,...
MANILA, Philippines – Has your Instagram feed been filled with friends on vacation, too? Seems like Pinoy travelers are taking advantage of the upcoming Chinese New Year long weekend, travel platform...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: San Miguel vs Magnolia – PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 3
MANILA, Philippines – What was shaping up to be a rather one-sided PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals just got a whole lot more color. Following a convincing 109-85 finals Game 2 rout last Sunday, February...
View ArticleProtest mounts as Pangasinan capitol clears trees for pool, fountain project
PANGASINAN, Philippines – Environmental activists and heritage conservation advocates have strongly criticized Pangasinan officials for their decision to clear several dozen trees around the...
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Delaying forces? House panel approves divorce bill, again
The bill seeking to allow divorce in the country, which is and has been controversial in the Philippines for decades, was approved in the House population and family relations in minutes on Tuesday,...
View ArticleCould this new ‘sustainable’ credit card mark an industry shift? It’s made...
MANILA, Philippines – A plastic credit card isn’t exactly what comes to mind when you think of sustainability. But that could change as banks start to shift towards a greener outlook, with Security...
View Article12 rescued from rollercoaster at Hong Kong Disneyland
HONG KONG – Twelve people were rescued from a rollercoaster in Hong Kong’s Disneyland after the ride stopped working on Wednesday afternoon, February 7, police and fire services said after they...
View ArticlePhilippines to boost military presence in islands facing Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops stationed at the northernmost islands near Taiwan to fortify Manila’s territorial defense...
View ArticleVegas spectacle launches Super Bowl week, with Taylor Swift’s name on...
LAS VEGAS, USA – Super Bowl week opened with a sensory-overload spectacle at the Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium, and a sprinkling of Taylor Swift. Bellowing announcers, thumping music, dancers, drummers...
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PH artists’ imaginations run wild at ‘Street Dreams: The Art of Pop...
MANILA, Philippines – Bursts of color and the most vivid visions drawn from one’s imagination all thrive in the world of Lowbrow Art, also known as Pop Surrealism. This art style is the epitome of...
View Article[WATCH] Discovering the spiritual wonders of Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is known for its beautiful beaches, expansive nightlife, Indian elephants, and grand Buddhist temples known as wats. Home to the Wat Pho and Wat Arun, Bangkok is no...
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Here’s why you should celebrate the Year of the Dragon at SM Malls
Welcome the Year of the Dragon at SM Supermalls! Experience spectacular festivities and awe-inspiring centerpieces, and be amazed by over-the-top dragon-themed decorations and horoscope displays this...
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FACT CHECK: Doc Willie Ong not endorsing unregistered gout ointment
Claim: Cardiologist and online health personality Dr. Willie Ong, popularly known as Doc Willie, endorses ZB Gout Ointment Cream, a product claimed to cure gout, arthritis, rheumatism, and other body...
View ArticleWhy Miss Japan 2024 Karolina Shiino gave up her title
MANILA, Philippines – Weeks after her controversial win, Ukrainian-born model Karolina Shiino relinquished her title as Miss Japan after reports of her having an affair with a married man started to...
View ArticlePakistan suspends mobile services, closes land borders to secure voting
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan temporarily suspended mobile phone services across the country on Thursday, February 8, and closed some land borders to maintain law and order as voting began in a...
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Zamboanga del Norte ramps up dengue drive as it logs most number of cases in...
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, Philippines – Local health officials started a fresh campaign against dengue as the resurgence of the dreaded viral disease made the Zamboanga del Norte top the list of areas in...
View ArticleJimmy Butler serves up 16th triple-double as Heat top Wemby, Spurs
Jimmy Butler notched his 16th career triple-double, leading the host Miami Heat past the San Antonio Spurs, 116-104, on Wednesday night, February 7 (Thursday, February 8, Manila time). Butler had 17...
View ArticleNewsbreak Chats: Charter change at the center of the Duterte-Marcos war
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion live on Thursday, February 8, at 4 pm! MANILA, Philippines – The heat is on in the Philippines as the Duterte and Marcos factions take their ongoing rift to...
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