Alice Munro, Canadian Nobel Prize-winning author, dies at 92
OTTAWA, Canada – Nobel Prize-winning Canadian writer Alice Munro, whose exquisitely crafted tales of the loves, ambitions and travails of small-town women in her native land made her a globally...
View ArticleAlphabet debuts beefed-up AI search and chatbot as competition heats up
MOUNTAIN VIEW, USA – Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday, May 14, showed how it is building on artificial intelligence across its businesses, including a beefed-up Gemini chatbot and improvements to its...
View ArticleBronny James: ‘Mindset’ is making NBA, not playing with dad
Bronny James’ name is a lot more famous than his game right now, and it’s clear he would like to change that. The son of LeBron James told reporters at the NBA Draft Combine on Tuesday, May 14, that...
View ArticleMarcos laments Philippine universities’ exclusion from Asia top 100 ranking
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. believes the Philippines has made strides in improving the quality of tertiary education, but acknowledged that the government still has its work...
View ArticleNo need to worry: Fajardo dominates as San Miguel survives Terrafirma scare...
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel star June Mar Fajardo told head coach Jorge Gallent not to worry even as the Beermen teetered on the brink of elimination. True enough, the seven-time PBA MVP turned...
View ArticleTwo-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen dedicates 2nd title to early NU doubters
MANILA, Philippines – The great ones in sports always use something, anything, to motivate them in their everyday grind, and volleyball is no different. Motivated by numerous early setbacks in UAAP...
View ArticlePoyos sees ‘better’ future for young Tigresses after UAAP finale heartbreak
MANILA, Philippines – Although it may not be a storybook finish to her maiden campaign, UAAP Season 86 Rookie of the Year Angge Poyos feels optimistic for next year’s campaign as the core of the UST...
View ArticleBiden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and September 10
WASHINGTON, USA – US President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump on Wednesday, May 15, agreed to face off in two debates on June 27 and September 10, setting up the highest stakes moments...
View ArticleRain or Shine makes Guiao proud as only independent team to reach semis
MANILA, Philippines – Whether or not Rain or Shine goes further in the PBA Philippine Cup, a semifinal stint is already a “source of pride” for the only independent team remaining in the title race....
View ArticleCivilian convoy Atin Ito sails to Panatag Shoal | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Civilian group Atin Ito sails towards Panatag Shoal, as fleet of China ships await Coalition of civic...
View ArticleSlovak PM Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot
HANDLOVA, Slovakia – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening injuries when he was shot and wounded in an attempted assassination on Wednesday, May 15, the government office said....
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COA questions employment of Napolcom vice chair who retired but remains in...
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has asked the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to explain the employment of the sitting Napolcom vice chairperson and executive officer (VCEO)...
View ArticleMiss Universe Philippines 2024: All the candidates’ photos, videos you want...
MANILA, Philippines – The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night is set to happen on Wednesday, May 22. This year, there are 53 delegates vying to succeed Miss Universe Philippines Michelle...
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Who is Farhana Maute?
(This story was originally published on June 10, 2017. We are republishing it after the Regional Trial Court Branch 266 in Taguig City on May 15, 2024, found Ominta Romato Maute, also known as...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Railkid and Six The Northstar
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino hip-hop lovers, this one’s for you! Hip-hop emcee Railkid and producer Six the Northstar will be rocking the mic on the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, May 16....
View ArticleProgressive groups commemorate Nakba Day in solidarity with Palestinians
QUIAPO, MANILA – Progressive groups convened at Bonifacio Global City and Boy Scout Circle to condemn Israel’s bombing of Rafah and the ongoing genocide in Palestine, in a gathering that commemorated...
View ArticleVerdict in crash that killed journalist Chit Estella is ‘justice no matter...
It took 13 years before the court reached its decision on the 2011 vehicle crash that killed journalist and University of the Philippines (UP) journalism professor Lourdes “Chit” Estella-Simbulan. In...
View ArticleTaguig court convicts child rights advocate of rebellion
MANILA, Philippines – A Taguig City court convicted child rights advocate Ma. Salome “Sally” Ujano of rebellion on Thursday, May 16. Ujano’s lawyer Finella Jocom confirmed with Rappler that Taguig...
View ArticleSolGen investigates Bamban Mayor Alice Guo | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Solicitor General launches probe into Bamban Mayor Alice Guo The Office of the Solicitor General launches a probe...
View ArticleAtin Ito coalition calls civilian mission in West Philippine Sea a ‘major...
MANILA/BEIJING – A Philippine group leading a civilian supply mission in the South China Sea delivered food and fuel to Filipino fishermen despite being shadowed by Chinese vessels, its officials said...
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