Stan By Me explores indie publishing, art at BLTX
MANILA, Philippines – In this episode of Stan By Me, Rappler’s talk show for all things fandom, we visit Better Living Through Xeroxography, or BLTX for short. For the first event of its 15th year,...
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Brownlee to auction off Asian Games jersey, shoes for charity
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos have embraced Justin Brownlee as their own and the naturalized player wants to return the favor. Brownlee aims to raise millions for charity as he plans to auction off...
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Be The Good: Sharon Cortez on forest schools, getting kids to go outdoors
MANILA, Philippines – In a world dominated by screens and information technology, is there still room for a childhood spent outdoors? Rappler community lead Pia Ranada interviews Sharon Cortez,...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: When does a minor become criminally liable for a crime?
MANILA, Philippines – In its latest decision, the Supreme Court (SC) said there was a different standard for determining a minor’s liability in crimes. In a ruling penned by Associate Justice Rodil...
View ArticleJailed Russian opposition leader Navalny is dead – prison service
This is a developing story. Refresh this page to get the latest update. MOSCOW, Russia – Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is dead, the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where...
View ArticleApolinario tries to extend ring rampage against Thai, seeks world title crack
MANILA, Philippines – Unbeaten Dave “Doberman” Apolinario seeks to include dangerous Thai Tanes Ongjunta among his victims when they clash on Thursday, February 22, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo,...
View Article2 juveniles charged in Kansas City Super Bowl rally shooting
Two teenagers have been charged as juveniles in connection with the shooting that killed one person and wounded 22 others in Kansas City, Missouri, near a Super Bowl victory rally for the city’s NFL...
View ArticleBishop not convinced by military view that Negros now ‘insurgency-free’
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The military claimed it has wiped out the communist insurgency in Negros Island, as proven by the absence of major violence here for a period in 2023. However, a...
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National Living Treasure awardees honored in Ilocos Norte’s biggest cultural...
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – Adelita Romualdo Bagcal, a “Manlilikha ng Bayan 2023,” took the center stage in Ilocos Norte’s biggest cultural on February 16, Friday, at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial...
View ArticleUS plans to send weapons to Israel even as Biden pushes for ceasefire – WSJ
The Biden administration is preparing to send bombs and other weapons to Israel that would add to its military arsenal even as the US pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal reported...
View ArticleWhy friendship break-ups happen and how to deal with them, according to a...
MANILA, Philippines – Break-ups suck, that’s a given, but have you ever broken up with a best friend? For many, that feels even worse. If you’ve gone through a bestie separation, you’re not alone....
View ArticleStephen vs Sabrina: Ionescu popular underdog in historic Curry battle
Sabrina Ionescu has upped the ante in her historic three-point contest against Steph Curry, and the public has continued to back the record-setting WNBA star. The “Stephen vs. Sabrina” contest will be...
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Results, team standings: UAAP Season 86 volleyball
MANILA, Philippines – Brace for another thrilling season of collegiate volleyball action as UAAP Season 86 rolls off! Here are the results and team standings of the men’s and women’s divisions in the...
View ArticleNavalny’s death leaves despair and apathy in Moscow
MOSCOW, Russia – The hundreds of flowers and candles laid in Moscow on Friday, February 26, to honor the memory of Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, were taken away overnight...
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A star is born: Rookie Dongallo sparks hope for languishing UE after 27-point...
MANILA, Philippines – Nine wins in 10 seasons. That has long been the predicament of the lowly UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, with a whopping 119 losses in that miserable...
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It’s been a long time coming: PH celebs attend Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’...
MANILA, Philippines – Sana all! Several Filipino celebrities had their wildest dreams come to life as they were among the lucky fans who got the chance to watch pop star Taylor Swift during her...
View ArticlePerfect 50: G-Leaguer Mac McClung bags NBA dunk crown again
G League player Mac McClung received a perfect 50 on his final dunk Saturday night, February 17, to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the second straight year. All five judges were impressed with...
View ArticleDOH opens first disease prevention and control center in Ilocos region
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The Department of Health (DOH) recently opened the very first Center for Disease Prevention and Control in Ilocos, a move seen to ramp up the region’s capability to predict...
View ArticleAu pairs grieving in a foreign family’s home
Editor’s Note: Indonesians, including those from other Asian countries such as the Philippines, are trapped in exploitative transactions – starting from working without living wages to working very...
View ArticlePacquiao too old for Paris Games, says Olympic body
MANILA, Philippines – Too old for the Olympics. There will be no Manny Pacquiao in the 2024 Paris Games as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially turned down the Philippines’ request to...
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