‘Superstar’ Osaka’s return a boost for women’s tour, says top coach
The women’s tour needs superstars and will benefit from former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka’s return following a 15-month break, top tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou said. The four-time Grand Slam champion...
View ArticleVeteran actor Ronaldo Valdez dies at 76
MANILA, Philippines – Veteran film and television actor Ronaldo Valdez died on Sunday, December 17. The Quezon City Police District confirmed his passing, according to an ABS-CBN report. The cause of...
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Signal No. 2 up as Kabayan intensifies into tropical storm
MANILA, Philippines – Kabayan strengthened from a tropical depression into a tropical storm on Sunday evening, December 17, prompting the weather bureau to raise Signal No. 2 in parts of Mindanao and...
View ArticleAP.Bren extends PH’s Mobile Legends dominance, outlasts Onic Esports to...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ reign as the king of Mobile Legends is far from over. AP.Bren defended home turf and disposed of Indonesia’s Onic Esports to reign supreme in the M5 World...
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Tropical Storm Kabayan triggers heavy rain ahead of landfall
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Kabayan (Jelawat) was bringing heavy rain to parts of Mindanao and the Visayas even before its expected landfall on Monday, December 18. As of 4 am on Monday,...
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(Ang serye ng pagninilay na ito ay handog ng Word and Life Publications tagapag-limbag ng ‘Patnubay sa Misa’ at ‘Euchalette.’ Ito ay ibinabahagi ng Rappler bilang paghahanda sa Kapaskuhan.) Mateo...
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Citicore Renewable Energy plans P13-billion IPO. Here’s their pitch.
MANILA, Philippines – Tycoon Edgar Saavedra is set to take his solar power company public in 2024 to accelerate its expansion. Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) is planning a P12.9-billion...
View ArticlePBA veteran Alex Cabagnot joins Korean club
MANILA, Philippines – After nearly two decades in the PBA, Alex Cabagnot is taking his act to Korea. Cabagnot signed with the Goyang Sono Skygunners, the Korean Basketball League club announced on...
View ArticleEgypt’s Sisi sweeps to third term as president with 89.6% of vote
CAIRO, Egypt – Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has swept to a third term as Egypt’s president in an election where he faced no serious challengers, election authorities said on Monday, December 18, and he called...
View ArticleEscamis hopes Mapua uses finals heartbreak as ‘fuel’ for next season
MANILA, Philippines – After failing to help end the Mapua Cardinals’ 32-year title drought in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, star guard Clint Escamis already has his sights set on their revenge...
View ArticleVatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican said on Monday, December 18, in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not...
View ArticleOFW Jimmy Pacheco hostaged by Hamas comes home to the Philippines | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Jimmy Pacheco, OFW held hostage by Hamas, comes home to family Jimmy Pacheco, a Filipino caregiver in Israel who was...
View ArticleWATCH: The first-ever civilian resupply mission to the West Philippine Sea
Rappler joined volunteers from the Atin Ito activist coalition, the first-ever civilian convoy to the West Philippine Sea, on Sunday, December 10. This, despite the ongoing harassment by Chinese...
View ArticleDavao bags 1st gold in PH National Games; QC cyclist nails maiden mint in...
Davao City’s Lyka Labrica Catubig claimed the first gold in the Philippine National Games after ruling the women’s under-20 3km walk at the PhilSports Track Oval in Pasig on Monday, December 18....
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View ArticleHow Marcos’ Japan trip went, from defense pact talks to investment pledges
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines on Tuesday, December 19, after a four-day visit to Japan, his second time this year. He flew to Japan primarily to...
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Not so sweet: India may need to import sugar as planting wanes
SOLAPUR, India – India’s sugar output this crop year, hit by weak rain, is set to lag consumption for the first time in seven years, according to traders and a survey of farmers, and lower plantings...
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Archbishop Soc: Blessing same-sex couples for mercy, not sanctification
MANILA, Philippines – Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas released guidelines related to the recently-published Vatican document allowing priests to bless couples in “irregular situations...
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FACT CHECK: Greta Thunberg ‘vegan grenades’ video is fake
Claim: Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg is calling for the use of “vegan grenades” during wars, as seen in a video interview. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Instagram video...
View ArticleMTRCB suspends Badoy’s, Duterte’s SMNI shows | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: MTRCB suspends SMNI shows of Duterte, Badoy following probe into violations The Movie and Television Review and...
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