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Chinoy heritage comes alive in Zamboangueña’s ‘Feeding the Hungry Ghost’
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Alanna Michelle Escudero, a compoblano from Zamboanga City and fellow graduate from Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU), recently did the Mindanao launch of her latest...
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LGBTQ+ advocates echo calls for equality, safer spaces
MANILA, Philippines – Recent wins in the local fight for equality are mostly at the local government unit level through anti-discrimination ordinances and other initiatives, but members of the LGBTQ+...
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Out of Baguio’s 128 barangays, only one is livable
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – You still want to settle in Baguio? Of the Pine City’s 128 barangays, only one is qualified to be livable. The barangay livability index and barangay digital twin project...
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AT A GLANCE: Key features of Philippines’ new voting machines
MANILA, Philippines – For the 2025 midterms elections, the Philippines’ Commission on Elections is replacing Smartmatic’s decade-old vote-counting machines with new equipment from Korean firm Miru...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: ‘Love Laban 2 Everyone’ Pride PH Festival 2024 in Quezon City
MANILA, Philippines – Members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies will gather in Quezon City on Saturday afternoon, June 22, for the “Love Laban 2 Everyone” Pride PH Festival. Organizers said in...
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[OPINION] A political earthquake? Sara Duterte fails to seize narrative
A vice president quitting the Cabinet is not your usual story. It’s definitely not a filler. It’s a major story, what newspaper editors would call banner headline material. Imagine the political...
View ArticleFête de la Musique 2024 in Cebu: For the ‘pop girlies’ and diverse music lovers
CEBU CITY, Philippines – New artists and music connoisseurs gathered on Friday, June 21, for the Cebu leg of Fête de la Musique at La Parisienne in Cebu City. The event showcased standout performances...
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Business groups condemn ‘harassment’ of PH troops after clash with China
MANILA, Philippines – Some of the Philippines’ biggest business groups have broken their silence and condemned the “continued harassment” of military personnel, hinting that businesses are beginning...
View ArticleBulls, Thunder complete Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey swap
The Thunder and Bulls swapped guards on Friday, June 22, with Alex Caruso heading to Oklahoma City and Josh Giddey to Chicago. Both teams announced the deal. Caruso, 30, is entering the final year of...
View ArticleThai PM Srettha defends frequent overseas travel
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defended his frequent globe-trotting during his first 10 months as leader of the Southeast Asian nation, in remarks aired in a television...
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Discovering Dinagat Islands’ dreamy beaches
MANILA, Philippines – Imagine this: skylines painted golden and clouds in orange, pink, and blue hues, accompanied by crystal-clear waters and sandy shores. These are just a few reasons why Dinagat...
View ArticleSanta Cruz’s Aliya Rohilla is Miss Manila 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Santa Cruz’ Aliya Rohilla has been crowned Miss Manila 2024 during the pageant night held at The Metropolitan Theater in Ermita, Manila on Saturday, June 22. Rohilla succededed...
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What it’s like to stay at the LEGOLAND Hotel in Malaysia
MANILA, Philippines – Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary hotel experience? This hotel is made of bricks – but not the ones you’re thinking of. Picture big, bright yellow, red, blue, and green bricks...
View ArticleTaylor Swift poses with Prince William at ‘splendid’ London concert
LONDON, United Kingdom – Britain’s Prince William posed for a photo with US music star Taylor Swift and two of his children, Charlotte and George, at the first night of Swift’s Eras tour in London on...
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[Two Pronged] My boyfriend fantasizes about having a threesome
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
View ArticleTaiwan war games to mimic combat as closely as possible
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s annual war games this year will be as close as possible to actual combat, no longer just putting on a show to score points but aiming to simulate real fighting given a...
View ArticleLa Castellana mayor urges national gov’t to help in relocating Mount Kanlaon...
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – La Castellana Mayor Rhummyla Mangilimutan urged the national government to intervene in the relocation of individuals residing within Mount Kanlaon’s four-kilometer...
View ArticlePhilippines not in business of instigating wars, says Marcos
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Sunday, June 23, his country is not in the business of instigating wars and will always aim to settle disputes peacefully, amid...
View ArticleTrump courts Black voters in Philadelphia, asks Christians to back him one...
PHILADELPHIA, USA – Donald Trump made two speeches on Saturday, June 22, urging Christian supporters to go to the polls for him one last time and courting Black voters in Philadelphia by promising to...
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Planning a vacation to Cambodia? Here are some tips!
When you think of Cambodia, the things that immediately come to mind are Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Tomb Raider (if you were old enough to watch the movies Angelina Jolie was in). The country has a...
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