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Is Iglesia ni Cristo pro-Marcos or pro-Duterte?
More than two years ago, the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) endorsed the tandem of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte, who eventually won as the country’s two highest leaders. How will the INC position...
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LOOK: Here’s how these individuals became faces of kindness this Christmas
The most wonderful time of the year is here again! Suddenly, everything has become merry and bright. And soon, the streets will be filled with children singing Christmas tunes, while the smell of...
View ArticleAlexander Noble, leader of 1990 Northern Mindanao pocket rebellion, dies
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Former Army colonel Alexander Noble, leader of the 1990 pocket rebellion in Northern Mindanao against the administration of then-president Corazon Aquino, passed away in...
View ArticleYouTube’s trending videos of 2024: Content creator Esnyr, BINI on top
MANILA, Philippines – YouTube on Thursday, December 5, shared the platform’s “top trending videos and creators in the Philippines.” They provided three top 10 lists: one for specific videos that are...
View ArticleHarry Roque likely falsified immigration documents – BI
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Why did Harry Roque run to UAE unnoticed? Immigration chief Joel Viado says Harry Roque did not leave the country...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: James Reid
MANILA, Philippines – Multi-talented artist James Reid is returning to the Rappler HQ to make his Live Jam debut on Thursday, December 5! An actor, singer, songwriter, and record producer, James has...
View ArticleJapan grants Philippines $11 million in security aid to bolster defenses
MANILA, Philippines – Japan and the Philippines signed a 1.6 billion yen ($10.65 million) security assistance deal on Thursday, December 5, to boost the Southeast Asian nation’s maritime security and...
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FACT CHECK: Post falsely claims PNR trip from Calamba to Lucena takes only...
Claim: A train ride from Calamba, Laguna to Lucena, Quezon via the Philippine National Railways (PNR) takes only one hour. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post containing the...
View ArticleFaith 101: What’s special about being a cardinal?
This article was produced with assistance from Rai, the new Rappler AI chatbot that provides information based on Rappler articles. Information from Rai was vetted and contextualized by Rappler’s...
View ArticleNational Academy of Sports: Discovering the next Filipino champions
MANILA, Philippines – The search for a new breed of Filipino champions is on through the National Academy of Sports (NAS). Signed into law by former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2020, the...
View ArticleDancing with resilience: Ksatria lion and dragon dance team marks 20 years of...
SURABAYA, Indonesia – When Ksatria Lion and Dragon Dance Team was founded, resources were scarce, but passion was abundant even though they started with absolutely nothing. “Our first lion dance...
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FACT CHECK: Impeachment bid vs VP Sara Duterte remains active
Claim: The first impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte was junked within 24 hours. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video containing the claim has 70,600 views,...
View ArticleMegan Young, Mikael Daez expecting first child
MANILA, Philippines – Celebrity couple Megan Young and Mikael Daez announced that they are expecting their first child! They shared the joyful news on Instagram on Friday, December 6, via a creative...
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Historic 2024 adds luster to Philippine sports’ golden era
Philippine sports’ golden era is here. The country enjoyed a banner year in sports as it won two more Olympic gold medals courtesy of gymnastics star Carlos Yulo three years after weightlifting...
View Article‘Luwalhati sa Diyos’: A concert in honor of Father Eduardo Hontiveros
Click the link below for the Facebook broadcast of “Luwalhati sa Diyos: the Legacy of Father Honti,” courtesy of Jesuit Music Ministry. MANILA, Philippines – The late Jesuit composer Father Eduardo...
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‘National vehicle’: Toyota unveils new PH-made Tamaraw in nationwide launch
MANILA, Philippines – Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) unveiled its locally-made Next Generation Tamaraw at eight locations nationwide on Friday, December 6. The launch marks the return of the beloved...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Mapua vs Benilde – NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball finals,...
MANILA, Philippines – Can Mapua finally end its 33-year title drought? After drawing first blood against College of St. Benilde, Mapua looks to clinch its first NCAA crown since 1991 when both teams...
View ArticleHeroes aplenty as Mapua sweeps Benilde to end 33-year NCAA title drought
MANILA, Philippines – Clint Escamis knew he cannot win a championship on his own. True enough, Escamis’ supporting cast delivered when it mattered most for Mapua, which ended a decades-long title...
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Hola, Escolta!: A timeless hub for culture and community
MANILA, Philippines – “There is freedom within. There is freedom without…“ Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” was blasting through the noise in Fred’s Revolucion. The bar was bustling with people...
View ArticleMessi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024
Lionel Messi has been named the 2024 Landon Donovan Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player following a campaign in which he captained Inter Miami to their first-ever Supporters’ Shield as top club...
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