Stronger PNP internal probe needed, Hontiveros says after Jemboy verdict
MANILA, Philippines – To ensure that justice will be served even in cases involving personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros said a stronger internal probe...
View Article#HoldTheLine: Maria Ressa talks to Kara Swisher
Award-winning tech journalist and author Kara Swisher returns with her third book, another page-turner, titled “Burn Book.” Swisher brings readers into the fascinating realm that is Silicon Valley and...
View ArticleBed bugs in NAIA? Airport operator apologizes to bitten passengers
MANILA, Philippines – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) added another lowlight to its checkered reputation as the airport’s operator apologized to passengers who were reportedly bitten by...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Jason Dhakal
MANILA, Philippines – Contemporary queer singer-songwriter Jason Dhakal will be the latest artist to take his heavenly vocals to the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, February 29! Widely known for...
View ArticleRonaldo suspended 1 match for obscene gesture in Saudi league game
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture following Al Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football...
View ArticleCebu City Mayor Rama cries foul over province’s move to stop BRT construction
CEBU, Philippines – A fight could be in the offing between Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama and Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia, with the former asking: are you friend or foe? What triggered Rama was a...
View Article‘He can be a diplomat’: Charismatic Naga priest is new bishop of Virac
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis named Father Luisito Occiano, a longtime Naga priest who is described as warm and charismatic, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Virac in Catanduanes. Occiano...
View ArticleIs the proposed wage hike good or bad for SM?
Will a legislated wage hike hurt the Philippines’ business climate? That was one of the questions asked of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) president and CEO Frederic DyBuncio in a recent press...
View Article‘Like a superpower’: LeBron James amazed by his 4th-quarter tear vs Clippers
MANILA, Philippines – In his 21st season in the league, there’s still no stopping the king once he gets going. With the Los Angeles Lakers trailing by 21 points early in the fourth quarter, LeBron...
View ArticleSpring came early: February likely warmest on record amid climate change
The world likely notched its warmest February on record, as spring-like conditions caused flowers to bloom early from Japan to Mexico, left ski slopes bald of snow in Europe and pushed temperatures to...
View ArticleEagles fly again: Lazaro, De Leon relish Ateneo reconnection with Valdez in...
MANILA, Philippines – In perhaps one of the most unusual sights so far in the new 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference, former Choco Mucho leaders Bea de Leon and Denden Lazaro-Revilla finally donned...
View ArticleAustralian senators protest vs Marcos | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Some Australian senators hold protests vs Marcos as he addressed parliament Some Australian lawmakers protest inside and...
View ArticleGaza health authorities say Israeli fire kills 104 waiting for aid
CAIRO, Egypt – Health authorities in Gaza said on Thursday, February 29, Israeli fire on people waiting for aid near Gaza City had killed 104 Palestinians and wounded 280, with one hospital saying it...
View ArticleKremlin says any unsanctioned gathering for Navalny will violate the law
MOSCOW, Russia – The Kremlin said that any unsanctioned gatherings in support of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is to be buried on Friday, March 1, in Moscow, will violate the...
View ArticleTwo sides of story: UST juniors football team makes stand after punching...
MANILA, Philippines – As far as the UST Junior Golden Booters are concerned, there is more to the punching incident involving one of their players than meets the eye. The Junior Golden Booters asked...
View ArticleNew species of Amazon anaconda, world’s largest snake, discovered
Researchers in the Amazon have discovered the world’s largest snake species – an enormous green anaconda – in Ecuador’s rainforest that split off from its closest relatives 10 million years ago though...
View ArticleHow smuggled ultraluxury Bugatti Chirons expose flaws in LTO
After a three-week search, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) finally recovered the two luxury sports cars that were smuggled into the Philippines. These were no ordinary cars. Both were Bugatti Chirons –...
View ArticleA 97-year-old Philippine company closes down
MANILA, Philippines – Even Blue Eagle Manny V. Pangilinan’s (MVP) business acumen couldn’t save this 97-year-old Philippine company. Sugar refining firm Central Azucarera Don Pedro Incorporated...
View ArticleStephen Holt resets PBA career-high as Terrafirma opens PH Cup with rout of...
MANILA, Philippines – Hard work pays off for Stephen Holt and the rest of the Terrafirma Dyip. After finishing the previous conference on an eight-game losing streak, Holt and the Dyip opened their...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: SSS has no ongoing scholarship program
Claim: The Social Security System (SSS) posted an application link for its 2024 scholarship program offering elementary, high school, and college students allowances of up to P10,000. Rating: FALSE...
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