My family’s huan-á-pô: Filipino, Filipino-Chinese, and the lines drawn between
“Lí mài chù-ì,” my father told me as I moved to help with the dishes, “Ī chí-sī huan-á-pô.” (Don’t mind her. She’s the maid after all.) I was young, maybe eight years old, and I was fresh from...
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‘Mr. Irrelevant’ to Taylor Swift: 5 who could impact the Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS, USA – When Las Vegas was awarded the Super Bowl, the hype machine automatically kicked into overdrive. After all, what could possibly top putting America’s biggest sporting party in the US...
View ArticleHuge rallies in Indonesia as candidates finish election campaign
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Indonesia’s presidential contenders packed final rallies in the capital Jakarta and the Central Java city of Solo on Saturday, February 10,...
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Justin Brownlee humbled to be hailed hero in PH return
MANILA, Philippines – Months have passed, but Justin Brownlee still could not wrap his head around being hailed a national hero after leading Gilas Pilipinas to a historic Asian Games title. Brownlee...
View ArticleDavao Region officials hopeful for rescue of more people from landslide rubble
DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philippines – Davao Region officials remained hopeful that more people would be rescued from ground zero of a mining village in Masara, Davao de Oro, that was hit by the deadly...
View ArticleWATCH: Exploring the famous Catholic shrine of Lourdes, France
LOURDES, France – On February 11, 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary was said to have appeared to a 14-year-old girl named Bernadette Soubirous at a grotto in this small, quiet French town. Bernadette, now...
View ArticleOn hero ball and wish lists: Lessons learned from Gilas past
MANILA, Philippines – 2024 signaled a fresh start for the Gilas Pilipinas program. Although the coach and the players are not totally new, the program is, and it ushers in a new system, environment,...
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A getaway to the east: 5 under-the-radar spots in Rizal for Valentine’s Day
RIZAL, Philippines – Love is truly in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. With most restaurants and usual out-of-town destinations expected to be booked by couples, families, and friends who want...
View ArticleChaotic finish: Stephen Curry, Warriors escape Suns in final seconds
Stephen Curry buried a 33-foot three-pointer with a fraction of a second left and the Golden State Warriors survived a chaotic finish to defeat the Phoenix Suns, 113-112, on Saturday night, February...
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[OPINION] Moving beyond blaming teachers: The call for regulatory deregulation
The discouraging results of the PISA assessments and the alarming findings of the EDCOM II report concerning the condition of Philippine education underscore a crucial point: there are far more...
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Justin Brownlee ‘can’t wait’ to don Ginebra colors again
MANILA, Philippines – Justin Brownlee is synonymous with Barangay Ginebra. And the beloved import yearns to don the Gin Kings’ colors again after his three-month suspension prevented him from suiting...
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LIVE UPDATES: San Miguel vs Magnolia – PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 5
MANILA, Philippines – Has Magnolia decoded San Miguel? That question will be answered as the Hotshots shoot for a third straight win and a 3-2 lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals when they...
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Valentine’s 2024: Survey says more Filipinos want money over love
MANILA, Philippines – Money is the top wish of Filipinos for Valentine’s Day in 2024, based on a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted in December, and published on Sunday, February 11. Out...
View ArticleMyanmar junta enforces mandatory military service for young people
Myanmar’s junta made military service mandatory for all young men and women, state media said, as it struggles to contain armed rebel forces fighting for greater autonomy in various parts of the...
View ArticleBea Alonzo and Dominic Roque confirm breakup in light of...
MANILA, Philippines – It’s officially over. In a joint Instagram post on Sunday, February 11, celebrity couple Bea Alonzo and Dominique Roque have confirmed the end of their relationship. “After much...
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FACT CHECK: Doc Willie Ong ad for niacinamide toothpaste is fake
Claim: Cardiologist and online health personality Dr. Willie Ong, also known as Doc Willie, endorses Aqua Cool, a toothpaste that contains niacinamide and claims to treat yellowish teeth, bad breath,...
View ArticleHunters, now hunted: La Salle ready for all comers as UAAP title defense...
MANILA, Philippines – There was no looking back for La Salle as it romped its way to the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball title last year. In Season 86, however, the Lady Spikers are now forced to...
View ArticleMarathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in road accident
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a traffic accident in the Rift Valley on Sunday, February 11 (Monday, February 12, Manila time),...
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[Two Pronged] My daughter wants to go to UP, but my husband insists on a...
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
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Comelec eyes 5% increase in registered voters for 2025 polls
CEBU, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) aims to achieve a 5% increase in the number of registered voters nationwide for the upcoming May 2025 local elections. Comelec Region 7...
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