Judge completes CHR leadership
MANILA, Philippines – A lower court judge was appointed Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commissioner, finally completing the leadership of the independent body tasked to probe abuses of government...
View ArticleEgg-citing! South Korea’s EGGDROP to open first PH branch in December
MANILA, Philippines – South Korea’s viral premium egg sandwich brand, EGGDROP, is making its much-anticipated debut in the Philippines this December! In egg-citing news, EGGDROP will open its first...
View ArticleWATCH: 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awards presentation ceremony
MANILA, Philippines – This year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards celebrate individuals and groups whose “transformative leadership and unwavering commitment have made a profound impact across Asia.” The...
View ArticleKriminal: Percy Lapid’s murder remains unsolved
MANILA, Philippines – Hard-hitting broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa was killed two years ago, but until now, his murder remains unsolved. According to witnesses, Lapid was ordered killed in...
View ArticleSuper Typhoon Pepito: Track, wind signals, rainfall and storm surge warnings,...
Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi), the Philippines’ 16th tropical cyclone for 2024 and sixth tropical cyclone in less than a month, is set to affect Eastern Visayas and much of Luzon. Rain is expected to...
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Campus to community: Why university presses matter in major book fairs
MANILA, Philippines – In local book fairs, you may encounter small independent bookstores offering rare and secondhand finds and local publishers filling the shelves with regional folklore,...
View Article500 families risk losing livelihood due to SMC’s proposed Boracay bridge
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The proposed construction of a bridge connecting Boracay to the mainland town of Malay, Aklan, promises to provide easy access to the world-renowned island, but it would...
View ArticleTropical wetlands are releasing a methane bomb, threatening climate plans
BAKU, Azerbaijan – The world’s warming tropical wetlands are releasing more methane than ever before, research shows — an alarming sign that the world’s climate goals are slipping further out of...
View ArticleCOP29: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news
Rappler is covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 happening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Azerbaijan is set to oversee the annual negotiations among nearly...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Tacos Tequila Times
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits...
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Aurora in danger ahead of Super Typhoon Pepito’s second landfall
MANILA, Philippines – Aurora was facing a “potentially dangerous and life-threatening situation” on Sunday afternoon, November 17, as Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) maintained its strength ahead of its...
View ArticleJema Galanza celebrates fellow MVP Alyssa Valdez return, renewed joy for game
MANILA, Philippines – It has been a rough two years, to say the least, for three-time PVL MVP Alyssa Valdez. As her Creamline Cool Smashers continued to extend their unchallenged dynastic dominance...
View Article[OPINION] Why not use science diplomacy in the South China Sea?
We all know that the South China Sea has become a political and military flashpoint. But amidst the talk of territorial and jurisdictional claims and heighted tensions, one thing often overlooked is...
View Article[The Wide Shot] We need the ‘oratio imperata,’ but it is not enough
Whenever strong tropical cyclones like Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) strike the Philippines, one of the most searched keywords on Google is always “oratio imperata.” Oratio imperata is a Latin term...
View ArticleHIGHLIGHTS: Miss Universe 2024
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo represents the country at the Miss Universe 2024 coronation night to be held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Sunday, November 17, 10 am, Philippine time....
View ArticleWill Gilas Pilipinas finally notch its first win over New Zealand?
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and New Zealand have faced off four times in FIBA competitions since 2016. The scorecard: Tall Blacks – 4, Gilas Pilipinas – 0. Gilas Pilipinas, then coached by...
View ArticleLa Salle sees Quiambao’s Gilas stint as ‘win-win’
MANILA, Philippines – With the La Salle Green Archers embarking on a lengthy FIBA-related break, the team will be looking to hit the refresh button without Kevin Quiambao. On pace for a second...
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[Free to Disagree] The age of narcissism
Every new age brings its own challenges and hence its monsters. It is said of Dracula and Frankenstein that they were born because of the rapid changes brought about by the second industrial...
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FACT CHECK: Walang 19,000 vacancies na urgent hiring sa Philippine Navy
Ang sabi-sabi: Maaaring makapag-apply sa 19,000 bakanteng posisyon sa Philippine Navy sa pamamagitan ng link na kalakip sa isang TikTok post. Marka: HINDI TOTOO Bakit kailangang i-fact-check: Ang...
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Baybayin gets warm welcome in Dubai even among Arabs
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Baybayin, a written form of communication during pre-Hispanic Philippines, is slowly making headways here, not only among overseas Filipinos, but with a growing number of...
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