Emotional Alyssa Valdez wishes good health to old coach Roger Gorayeb after...
MANILA, Philippines – Volleyball phenom Alyssa Valdez has been under many coaches in her illustrious career, but one in particular will always have a special place in her heart: the legendary Roger...
View ArticleSenior citizens, PWDs get higher special discounts on basic goods
MANILA, Philippines – Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will enjoy higher discounts for basic necessities and prime commodities. In a news release on Thursday, March 21, the...
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Arnie Teves arrested in Timor-Leste
MANILA, Philippines – Authorities in Timor-Leste have arrested former congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., the alleged mastermind in the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo last year....
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CBCP plans to ‘revisit,’ not reopen, Lipa apparition case
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) plans to “revisit,” not reopen, the case of the alleged 1948 apparition of the Virgin Mary in Lipa City, Batangas,...
View ArticleThe Green Report: Celine Murillo advocates for native trees, one TikTok at a...
MANILA, Philippines – You may have seen her content on Philippine native trees while doomscrolling on your timeline. The visuals of various flora and fauna are soothing to the eyes and educating...
View ArticleNo-surrender Lassiter gives 3-Point Shootout another shot with eye on...
BACOLOD, Philippines – San Miguel guard Marcio Lassiter needs nothing more to prove his status as one of deadliest marksmen to grace the PBA, but a Three-Point Shootout crown would be a welcome...
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IN PHOTOS: Philippine scientists assess coral reef near Pag-asa Island
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday, March 22, that Filipino scientists have successfully conducted four hours of “extensive coral reef and fishery resources...
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Toyota Motor Philippines sets new sales record as PH middle class expands
MANILA, Philippines – Billionaire Ty family’s Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) set a new record high in sales in 2023 with over one-fifth of a million units sold. In a disclosure on Friday, March 22,...
View ArticleEgypt frees last of Al Jazeera journalists it had detained
CAIRO, Egypt – Egypt has freed the last two Al Jazeera journalists who remained in detention in the North African country following a thaw in relations with Qatar, the Doha-based network said on...
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UN Security Council fails to pass US resolution calling for immediate...
WASHINGTON, United States – The United Nations Security Council on Friday, March 22, failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal after Russia and...
View ArticleAuthorities arrest Arnie Teves in Timor-Leste | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Arnie Teves arrested in Timor-Leste Authorities in Timor-Leste arrest former congressman Arnolfo ‘Arnie’ Teves Jr, the...
View ArticleOn-court connection: Tebol Garcia, Vince Reyes lead Adamson closer to NBTC title
MANILA, Philippines – As their college careers fast approach, Adamson Baby Falcons’ Tebol Garcia and Vince Reyes try to make the most of their final days in the high school ranks. Garcia, ranked...
View ArticleJune Mar Fajardo out to test outside stroke in 3-Point Shootout for bigs
BACOLOD, Philippines – An imposing force down low, San Miguel ace June Mar Fajardo has also shown glimpses that he can do damage from long range. Can he do it consistently, though? That will be put to...
View ArticleLocked in: UE star rookie Casiey Dongallo dispels transfer rumors after...
MANILA, Philippines – UAAP super rookie Casiey Dongallo may not be headed far in Season 86 after UE once again lagged to the bottom of the standings, but she is surely not heading anywhere else but...
View ArticleWith help from Paul Lee, Raymond Almazan rules inaugural 3-Point Shootout for...
BACOLOD, Philippines – Raymond Almazan ruled the first-ever Big Men Three-Point Shootout with a little help from his friend. Almazan credited former teammate Paul Lee for some valuable tips as he...
View ArticleAfter Ayungin harassment, China tells PH: Prepare ‘to bear all potential...
MANILA, Philippines – Beijing on Saturday, March 23, warned Manila that it “should be prepared to bear all potential consequences” if it “insists on going its own way,” just hours after China Coast...
View ArticleQ&A: Filipina author Mixkaela Villalon on writing and publishing her book...
MANILA, Philippines – Mixkaela Villalon was a big reader as a kid. Like almost any individual who was a bookworm in their childhood, Villalon later grew up to become a writer, masterfully stringing...
View ArticleMeet Rex Villanueva, Batang Tiaong’s pint-sized star
MANILA, Philippines – Size does matter in basketball, but for those who were never blessed with natural gifts, size measures in their hearts. The same can be said for Batang Tiaong’s Rex Villanueva,...
View ArticleRoom to improve: Oftana still wants to be better after 3-Point Shootout reign
BACOLOD, Philippines – Calvin Oftana has already accomplished so much since he turned professional three years ago. A champion with TNT, a PBA Mythical Team member, a Gilas Pilipinas cornerstone, and...
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UN chief calls blocked aid for Gaza a moral outrage
RAFAH CROSSING, Egypt – A long line of blocked relief trucks on Egypt’s side of the border with the Gaza Strip where people face starvation is a moral outrage, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
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