NCT 127 to hold fansign event in Manila for special single album ‘BE THERE...
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino NCTzens, rejoice! NCT 127 is set to hold a fansign event for its winter special single album BE THERE FOR ME, entertainment company Applewood announced on Thursday,...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: How could North Korea use its nuclear weapons?
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a missile test this week shows his country would not hesitate to launch a nuclear attack if an enemy provokes it with strategic weapons, as...
View ArticleGunman kills at least 15 people at his Prague university
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – A 24-year old Czech student killed more than 15 people and wounded at least 24 others at his Prague university on Thursday, December 21, before he was “eliminated”, police...
View ArticleHigh jumper Grospe leaps to PH record; Fernandez swims way to 6th gold in...
MANILA, Philippines – High jumper Leonard Grospe set a new national record, while swimmer Quendy Fernandez wrapped up her bid with a sixth gold medal on the penultimate day of the Philippine National...
View ArticleWala bang thank you dyan?
(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.) 1 Samuel...
View ArticleBoracay sees over 2M visitors since January despite local tourism challenges
AKLAN, Philippines – Despite concerns within the local tourism sector about challenges such as stringent regulations, high taxes, and competition from other Philippine destinations, Boracay’s tourism...
View ArticleFilipinos face 2024 with hope – survey | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Filipinos don’t see a ‘more prosperous’ 2023 Christmas, but face 2024 with hope A Pulse Asia survey says Filipinos look to...
View ArticlePH National Games, Batang Pinoy delegates wait long hours for allowance
MANILA, Philippines – Athletes and coaches who participated in the Philippine National Games and Batang Pinoy waited long hours to collect their transportation allowance from the Philippine Sports...
View ArticleDOLE raises minimum wage in Northern Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Friday, December 22, the increase in the minimum wage rate in Northern Mindanao or region 10. Northern Mindanao...
View ArticleAfter same-sex blessing ruling, Pope Francis decries inflexible ideologies
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Thursday, December 21, warned against inflexible ideological positions that can hinder the Church from seeing reality and moving forward, speaking days after a...
View ArticleRejuvenated Ginebra back on track with win vs Meralco as Thompson returns
MANILA, Philippines – Maverick Ahanmisi and his fellow starters shone as Barangay Ginebra regained its groove, coasting to a 110-96 win over Meralco in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta...
View ArticleSport continues to be a catalyst for protest despite misgivings
Sports and politics would ideally never mix, but as the world becomes increasingly divided on societal issues, sporting platforms have turned into lightning rods for social activism. Be it athletes or...
View ArticleAlbania’s Drita Ziri is Miss Earth 2023
MANILA, Philippines – Albania’s Drita Ziri was crowned Miss Earth 2023 on Friday night, December 22, at the Vạn Phúc City in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She succeeded South Korea’s Mina Sue Choi, who...
View ArticleCivic leader Leonarda Navato Camacho dies
MANILA, Philippines – Respected environmental advocate Leonarda Navato Camacho died at the age of 100, her family announced on Friday, December 22. In an obituary, Narda Camacho’s family announced...
View Article[REFLECTIONS] Marites, Marisol o Tolits?
(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.) Malakias...
View ArticlePerpetual alum Scottie Thompson glad as Olsen Racela set to coach Altas
MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson said he is glad for his alma mater Perpetual as Gin Kings deputy Olsen Racela “agreed in principle” to coach the Altas in the NCAA....
View Article‘End of a love story’: Kim Chiu and Xian Lim announce breakup
MANILA, Philippines – Kim Chiu and Xian Lim announced on Saturday, December 23, that they have broken up after almost 12 years of dating. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kim Chiu 🌸...
View ArticleHeat to retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40
The Miami Heat will retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 next month, making him the sixth player in franchise history to be so honored. The ceremony will be held January 19 during halftime of the Heat’s game...
View Article[Hindi Ito Marites] Marcos Jr. as diplomat: Everything everywhere all at once
Napansin ‘nyo ba na madalas mag-abroad si Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.? May katuturan ba ang madalas niyang pagbiyahe? Ano ba ang pinahihiwatig nito tungkol sa kanyang administrasyon?...
View ArticleMessi reunites with ex-Barcelona teammate as Inter Miami signs Suarez
Inter Miami has signed striker Luis Suarez, the Major League Soccer club announced on Friday, December 22, as the Uruguayan once again teams up with close friend and former Barcelona teammate Lionel...
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