Japan extends deadline for application for nurses, careworkers to April 25
The following is a press release from the embassy of Japan in the Philippines. The recruitment is extended for the forthcoming batch of candidates for nurse and certified careworker under the...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Jodi Sta. Maria, Juan Karlos on film ‘Untold’
MANILA, Philippines – There’s a new psychological horror film gearing for release, and it’s set in none other than the field of journalism. Directed by Derick Cabrido — the filmmaker behind thrillers...
View Article‘Gusto mo bang sumama?’ Here’s your Eraserheads: Electric Fun Music Festival...
Expect to rock all night when the Eraserheads hit the stage once again! The iconic Pinoy band headlines the Eraserheads: Electric Fun Music Festival that will feature some of OPM’s established stars...
View ArticleIsrael kills a Hamas commander in Lebanon, further testing ceasefire
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Israel killed a commander of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in an airstrike on southern Lebanon on Friday, April 4, further testing a ceasefire that halted last year’s war...
View Article‘Free Le Pen!’ Trump, Musk, and Vance voice support for French far-right leader
US President Donald Trump, his Vice President JD Vance and billionaire backer Elon Musk have all voiced their support to French far-right leader Marine Le Pen after she was found guilty of...
View Article[Ask Your Comelec] Why is it important to get your VIS?
MANILA, Philippines – In April, the 6.4 million registered voters in the Philippines should receive their individual Voter Information Sheets or VIS. No two VIS are the same because each document —...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: ABS-CBN Ball 2025
Expect dreamy and whimsical fashion when some of the country’s biggest celebrities gather for the ABS-CBN Ball 2025 on Friday night, April 4, at the Solaire Resort North in Quezon City. Opting for a...
View ArticleNational Security Council: Arrest of 3 Filipinos in China a retaliatory act
MANILA, Philippines – The National Security Council (NSC) believes that the recent arrest of three Filipinos in China was in retaliation for the series of “legitimate arrests” of Chinese agents in the...
View ArticleWATCH: New ‘Superman’ sneak peek takes comic book fans home
MANILA, Philippines – “Krypto, take us home.” DC officially released the sneak peek for the upcoming superhero film Superman on Friday, April 4. Play Video The new DC film stars David Corenswet as the...
View ArticleJa Morant fined $75,000 for using finger-gun gesture during game
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been fined $75,000 for twice using a finger-gun gesture during a game on Thursday, April 3, the National Basketball Association said. The gestures by Morant, who...
View ArticleGarden goddesses: The ABS-CBN Ball 2025 head-turners
How to stand out in a garden of beauty? In a spring-themed charity ball, these celebrities show us how. From no-fail show-stoppers like Anne Curtis, Kathryn Bernardo, and Nadine Lustre to stunning...
View ArticleUS NCAA vet Jill Santos gets rare play time as La Salle bombs UE for solo No. 2
MANILA, Philippines – UAAP title-chasing La Salle showcased its full might on hapless UE to the tune of a 25-22, 25-13, 25-23 sweep at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, April 5, as the Season 87...
View ArticleFilipino surfing locale revives mangroves through ecotourism
MANILA, Philippines (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Since he was 15, Junrey Longos has lived among lush mangrove forests and turquoise waters in Del Carmen, his hometown in the Philippines’ surfing...
View ArticleIt’s time to get some sleep, Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines – Are you running on little sleep? Well if so, you’re not alone; so is the rest of the country. The Philippines ranks first in Southeast Asia and fourth globally as the “most...
View ArticleBoasting experience from 5 schools, Jill Santos stays ready in La Salle title...
MANILA, Philippines – One of the most experienced players in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament is someone likely most fans have never even heard of. Jillian Santos, a member of the US...
View ArticleUSAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone – ex-official
BANGKOK, Thailand – Three US aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country’s massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the Trump...
View ArticleMags Maglana is not afraid to stand up to a Duterte in Davao City
Running against a Duterte in Davao City may look like a losing battle, but not for a seasoned development worker challenging the political clan’s local hold. Mags Maglana knows exactly what she’s...
View ArticleMuslims hit Misamis Oriental governor for ‘hate speech’ during rally
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Muslim groups and students have criticized Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia after he warned voters against supporting local candidates allegedly connected to Marawi...
View ArticleUS, Vietnamese businesses ask Trump to delay 46% tariffs on Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam – US and Vietnamese businesses have asked the Trump administration to delay its planned 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods, saying the levy will hurt them and bilateral commercial...
View ArticleVerstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix for 4th straight year
SUZUKA, Japan – World champion Max Verstappen claimed a pole to flag victory for Red Bull at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, April 6, winning his first race of the Formula One season and an...
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