Trump sues ABC for defamation over report citing rape case
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos over comments the news anchor made on air involving the rape case brought against the former US...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UN sounds ‘Red Alert’ as world smashes heat records in 2023
GENEVA, Switzerland – Every major global climate record was broken last year and 2024 could be worse, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, March 19, with its chief voicing...
View ArticleQuiboloy charged of human trafficking in Philippine court | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Quiboloy charged with non-bailable trafficking case in PH court Embattled doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy is charged with...
View ArticleWhat will it take to produce Southeast Asia’s first triple-A video game?
High-impact, high-quality, and high-budget – AAA games are the darling of major gaming publishers, hooking a global player base and raking a chunk of the worldwide US$184-billion gaming revenue...
View Article‘Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile’: What we know so far
After quite a wait, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is finally launching on iOS and Android on March 21. The battle royale shooter, which first launched on consoles and PC in March 2020, is one of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In Southeast Asia, journalists say FOI roadblocks hamper anti-corruption...
MANILA, Philippines – Journalists in Southeast Asia believe that freedom of information (FOI) in the region is in poor condition, affecting their duty to expose corruption in government. This and...
View ArticleVatican reveals document rejecting ‘Lipa apparition’ | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Vatican reveals 1951 decree rejecting ‘Lipa apparition’ The Vatican reveals a controversial 1951 decree rejecting the...
View ArticleWesley So, Aronian even after first 2 games of American Cup finals
MANILA, Philippines – Wesley So and Levon Aronian remained even after two games in the American Cup 2024 Grand Finals on Tuesday, March 19 (Wednesday, March 20, Philippine time) at the Saint Louis...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UST student council candidates quit amid university censorship issues
MANILA, Philippines – Six student leaders in the University of Santo Tomas withdrew their candidacies for the upcoming central student council (CSC) elections, as the campus administration continues...
View ArticleFil-Am Nation Select shows exit door early to NBTC champ NU Bullpups
MANILA, Philippines – A new high school hoops champion will certainly be crowned this year. Out to avenge last year’s heartbreak, Fil-Am Nation Select ended National University-Nazareth School’s bid...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UK data watchdog assessing Kate’s medical record breach claim
LONDON, United Kingdom – Britain’s data watchdog said it was looking into a report that staff at the hospital where Kate, Princess of Wales, underwent abdominal surgery in January had attempted to...
View ArticleVietnam’s president resigns, raising questions over stability
HANOI, Vietnam – The Vietnamese Communist Party has accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the government said on Wednesday, March 20, in a sign of political turmoil that could hurt...
View ArticleNo pushovers: Ateneo holds head high after scaring UAAP leader UST in 2nd...
MANILA, Philippines – When you aim for the top, you best not miss. With nothing to lose, the Ateneo Blue Eagles missed the mark only by the slimmest of margins after legitimately threatening the...
View ArticleSara Duterte on viral video of irate teacher: She’s just human, no penalties...
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, who once punched a court sheriff in a fit of rage when she was mayor of Davao City, advised teachers on Thursday, March 21,...
View ArticleMTRCB bans ‘Chasing Tuna in the Ocean’ over scenes with nine-dash line
MANILA, Philippines – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) announced on Thursday, March 21, its decision to ban the Chinese documentary film Chasing Tuna in the Ocean from...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: HEY JUNE!
MANILA, Philippines – OPM band HEY JUNE! is bringing their rock and synth-infused sounds to the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, March 21! The young musicians are celebrating the release of their...
View ArticleWesley So settles for 2nd behind Aronian in American Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Levon Aronian pounced on a late collapse by Wesley So to win the rapid game and clinch the 2024 American Cup on Wednesday, March 20 (Thursday, March 21, Philippine time) at the...
View ArticleYoungest of the stars: Win or lose, UST’s Joaquin Ludovice keeps grinding
MANILA, Philippines –Already one of the main guns in the University of Santo Tomas Tiger Cubs, Joaquin Ludovice’s name has been making the rounds throughout the NBTC Wildcard Tournament to the...
View ArticleSex and Sensibilities: What are love scams?
You match on a dating app. You get to know each other. You fall in love. Then the person starts to ask you for money. Since the pandemic, more people have been turning to dating apps to meet other...
View ArticleHouse approves bill for SMNI franchise revocation | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: House approves bill revoking franchise of Quiboloy-owned SMNI The House of Representatives approves on third and final...
View Article