LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis holds dialogue with Asia-Pacific students
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis is holding a dialogue with Asia-Pacific students on Thursday, June 20, as part of a series of events to discuss the youth’s concerns and share them with the leader...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Giselle
MANILA, Philippines – Budding singer-songwriter Giselle is finally making her debut on the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, June 20! Giselle started out as a performer during her college years at...
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In latest drug war conviction, prosecutor was of no help, say private lawyers
In the case of People vs Cervantes, the “People” or the prosecutor was of no help in getting a conviction for the policemen who killed father and son Luis and Gabriel Bonifacio in former president...
View ArticleChina protests PH’s extended continental shelf claim in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines – Beijing on Tuesday, June 18 (in New York) filed its opposition to the Philippines’ claim of an extended continental shelf (ECS) west of Palawan before the United Nations (UN)...
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How Sara Duterte led DepEd for 2 years
On Wednesday, June 19, Vice President Sara Duterte made a decision that many had anticipated, given her family’s widening rift with the administration she served as a Cabinet secretary. She finally...
View ArticlePossible boxing exclusion at 2028 Olympics further fuels Petecio’s Paris gold...
MANILA, Philippines – Whenever an athlete loses, there’s always a notion of consolation that they can try again next time. However, for Filipina boxing star and reigning Olympic silver medalist Nesthy...
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[Only IN Hollywood] Kevin Costner’s big financial gamble to make not one but...
LOS ANGELES, USA – “Sometimes I used to get no money to do this. Then I used to get a lot of money to do this. Now I have to pay my own money to do this.” Kevin Costner made journalists laugh in a...
View ArticleUN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses
GENEVA, Switzerland – A group of United Nations experts on Thursday, June 20, warned arms and ammunitions manufacturers against taking part in the transfer of weapons to Israel, saying it could make...
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Amid mixed results in VNL Manila debut, USA volley stars hope to do more for...
MANILA, Philippines – Heading to the Manila leg of the 2024 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL), the USA men’s volleyball team was arguably the most awaited and hyped squad arriving on Philippine...
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Negros Occidental governor sees Sara Duterte-backed challenger in 2025 polls
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Thursday, June 20, he was anticipating Vice President Sara Duterte to field a candidate to challenge his reelection bid in the 2025 polls, with...
View ArticleRappler Talk: If Sara Duterte is not the opposition, who is?
MANILA, Philippines – Sara Duterte’s exit from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet has long been suspected by analysts, and now that she’s done it, she’s given herself the option to brand herself...
View ArticleRetired Filipino journalist Ruben Alabastro writes 30
MANILA, Philippine – Retired journalist Ruben Alabastro, a longtime reporter and desk editor of various foreign news agencies, died on Thursday, June 20, his family confirmed. He was 83. “It is with a...
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Caddie’s son Serdeña rules 2nd Fil-Am jungolf
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – David Charles Serdeña reigned supreme in the 2nd Fil-Am Invitational Junior Championship with 104 points, outpacing his closest rivals, Seong Min An and Zhan Pocholo Medina,...
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After ‘brutal attack’ in Ayungin, PH maritime council wants resupply mission...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ newly-established National Maritime Council (NMC) announced Friday, June 21, that it has recommended to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the “announcement” of...
View ArticleMedal contenders Eumir Marcial, Carlos Yulo ready for tougher Olympic run
MANILA, Philippines – Olympic boxing medalist Eumir Marcial and gymnastics stalwart Carlos Yulo may have been tipped as strong contenders in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but both know a lot come into play...
View ArticlePampanga Vice Governor Pineda says Porac POGO fallout a ‘wake-up call’
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Pampanga Vice Governor Lilia Pineda said on Friday, June 21, that the recent raid on a Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) Lucky South 99 Outsourcing Incorporated in...
View ArticleMarcos tells Olympic-bound athletes to ‘show the world what a Filipino is...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday, June 21, sent off athletes who will see action in the Paris Olympics, telling them to “show the world what a Filipino is made...
View ArticleTakahashi leaves PH due to injury; Nishida, Ishikawa step up for last 2 VNL...
MANILA, Philippines – Team Japan will be one member short in its last two VNL Manila games as superstar spiker Ran Takahashi has left the Philippines due to a nagging knee injury, Philippine National...
View ArticleTaylor Swift fans welcomed to London with Eras-inspired Tube map
LONDON, United Kingdom – Taylor Swift’s Eras tour was welcomed by a sparkling London Tube map redesigned in the singer’s honor on Friday, June 21, as the British capital eyes a 300 million pound ($379...
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Prosecutors indict tanod who ‘killed’ golden retriever Killua
MANILA, Philippines – Local prosecutors have approved the filing of a criminal case against the barangay tanod who allegedly killed golden retriever Killua in March. In a resolution dated May 24 but...
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