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How volleyball helped Loren Lantin turn into a doctor with empathy, grit
Back in 2010, volleyball was just about ready to explode into becoming a mainstream event in the Philippines. This was the playground of one Loren Lantin, who walked into the University of Santo Tomas...
View ArticleIsraeli military changes initial account of Gaza aid worker killings
JERUSALEM – The Israeli military has provided new details that changed its initial account of the killing of 15 emergency workers near the southern Gaza city of Rafah last month but said investigators...
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These ‘Culinary Class Wars’ chefs are serving their dishes at this Makati pop-up
MANILA, Philippines – If you binged Culinary Class Wars and are wondering what it would be like to taste the dishes of your favorite White Spoon chefs, this might be your best chance yet. Two of the...
View ArticlePope Francis greets crowds at Vatican in first appearance since leaving hospital
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter’s Square at the...
View ArticleBakanke saves the day as FEU takes down UP to gain share of 3rd spot
MANILA, Philippines – By keeping its composure, FEU tightened its grip of a top-four spot. The Lady Tamaraws leaned on Faida Bakanke late to survive the UP Fighting Maroons, 25-21, 25-16, 14-25,...
View ArticleSandiganbayan rejects Faeldon’s bid to junk graft charges over rice smuggling...
MANILA, Philippines – Former Bureau of Customs (BOC) commissioner Nicanor Faeldon failed to convince the Sandiganbayan to throw out the graft charges filed against him over his alleged involvement in...
View ArticleMeralco rips Terrafirma by 38 for 2-0 start in title defense
MANILA, Philippines – Defending champion Meralco got off to a 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup after a historic 118-80 mauling of Terrafirma at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday, April 6. Six players...
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Trump tariffs an opportunity to boost Philippine exports to US — DTI
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) believes the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States on Philippine goods could be an opportunity to further deepen trade ties...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: 2025 PVL All-Filipino finals Game 1 – Creamline vs Petro Gazz
MANILA, Philippines – Two of the winningest teams in Premier Volleyball League history are headed for a showdown in the 2025 All-Filipino Conference finals as the Creamline Cool Smashers stage a...
View ArticleFil-Am Nation retains NBTC title over Phenom Blue Fire
MANILA, Philippines – The National Basketball Training Centre (NBTC) crown remained to an overseas selection. The Fil-Am Nation Select retained its NBTC championship after staving off Phenom Blue...
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[Rappler’s Best] Shake, rattle, and roll
Under President Donald Trump, the world’s wealthiest country and largest economy is slapping its neighbors and the remotest frontiers where penguins reside with the highest trade barriers in more than...
View ArticleKremlin says Russia is ready to do all it can to help resolve US-Iran nuclear...
MOSCOW, Russia – The Kremlin said on Monday, April 7, that Russia was ready to do all it could to help resolve tensions between the United States and Iran around Tehran’s nuclear program, as...
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Why Philippines’ 2025 PISA preparation is flawed
When Secretary Sonny Angara assumed leadership of the Department of Education (DepEd) in July 2024, he made it clear that he wanted to improve the Philippines’ Programme for International Student...
View ArticleBe The Good: Will the Philippines finally get a good active transport system?
MANILA, Philippines – The Marcos government is embarking on an exciting initiative this year, 2025: formulating an Active Transport Strategic Master Plan (ATSMP). ATSMP intends to “create a...
View ArticleDepEd grants teachers 30-day ‘uninterrupted, flexible’ vacation
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, April 7, that it is granting teachers a 30-day “uninterrupted” and “flexible” vacation. Teachers can schedule their break...
View ArticleNew era might: Celtics add to single-season 3-point record in 34-point rout...
Seven Celtics scored in double figures, and Boston shot a blistering 24-of-52 from 3-point range to cruise to its 11th win in the last 12 games, 124-90 against the visiting Washington Wizards on...
View ArticleDOCUMENTARY: Zaldy Co, his empire, and the 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines – Construction firm Sunwest remains a top government contractor despite the many controversies it has faced in the past. Examining various government documents, Rappler reporters...
View ArticlePBA offers free admission, ticket promo in 50th anniversary kickoff
MANILA, Philippines – For its 50th anniversary, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will treat fans to free game admissions and lowered ticket prices for the league’s landmark celebration on...
View ArticleMusk’s DOGE using AI to snoop on US federal workers, sources say
Trump administration officials have told some US government employees that Elon Musk’s DOGE team of technologists is using artificial intelligence to surveil at least one federal agency’s...
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Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio came to CinemaCon, but what’s the most exciting...
LAS VEGAS, USA – Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ana de Armas, Glen Powell, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and many more stars appeared on the CinemaCon 2025 stage. But what was the...
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