WATCH: Top 5 News Stories This Week, March 16-22
The aftermath of Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest has his allies scrambling. Senator Bato dela Rosa mulls hiding from a looming ICC warrant, while Senator Imee Marcos makes a determined stand for Duterte,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Ginebra vs TNT – PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, Game 5
MANILA, Philippines – Knotted once again in their best-of-seven series, Barangay Ginebra and TNT slug it out for a pivotal 3-2 lead in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals at the Araneta...
View ArticleVictims first: Are we prioritizing abusers over survivors in the development...
“He’s done so much good for the community.” This was what Alyssa said when asked why she never came forward about her partner, a reputable leader in the development sector, subjecting her to months of...
View ArticlePope Francis plans to appear in public on March 23 for first time in 5 weeks
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis plans to make his first appearance in more than five weeks on Sunday, March 23, offering a blessing from the window of his room at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he battles...
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Feel the buzz at Engkanto Brewery’s BGC taproom, where Filipino flavors shine
MANILA, Philippines – Raise your glass, beer lovers! Local favorite Engkanto Brewery has opened its flagship taproom, Engkanto Taps, in Forbes Town, BGC, made just for their long-time fans. A proudly...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Imee Marcos, Camille Villar skip Alyansa rally again as admin...
LAGUNA, Philippines – The Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates conclude their two-day Calabarzon campaign on Saturday, March 22, without Senator Imee Marcos and Deputy Speaker...
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Finding urban jungles, charming towns in 3 China stops
China has a bit of everything that travelers of all types might be looking for. Its cities are sprawling urban jungles with malls, commercial centers, extensive public transportation networks,...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Pope Francis makes first public appearance in 5 weeks
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance in five weeks on Sunday, March 23, during the traditional Sunday Angelus led by the pontiff.Francis is expected to give a...
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Not just pinikpikan: There’s more to Cordillera food than chicken and etag
BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES – So here’s a confession: before I knew better, I used to think Cordillera cuisine began and ended with pinikpikan — the region’s traditional chicken dish often talked about...
View ArticlePope Francis makes first public appearance in 5 weeks, ahead of leaving hospital
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis made his first public appearance in more than 5 weeks on Sunday, March 23, waving from a balcony at Rome’s Gemelli hospital before leaving the facility. Francis, 88, went...
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Shakey’s parent firm to open ‘one store a day’ in its 50th year, across its...
MANILA, Philippines – Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) plans to sustain its P1 billion capital expenditure (capex) level in 2025 as the food and beverage giant aims to open one store a day,...
View ArticleOlympic medalists Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas receive new...
MANILA, Philippines – Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas received their new homes in Tagaytay City which they got as reward for winning medals in the Paris Olympics, Sunday, March 23....
View Article[HOMESTRETCH] Reliving Tour of Luzon: Philippine cycling icons
MANILA, Philippines – Many things have changed for Philippine cycling — gear, technology, training tools, and the bicycle itself. With the revival of the legendary Tour of Luzon, the cycling community...
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Cartoonist Zach’s comics strip takes aim on the party-list system
Pitik Bulag has teamed up with #FactsFirstPH and MovePH (with the support of Google News Initiative) to produce a series of comics strips that focused on the 2025 Elections. One of the featured comic...
View ArticleUntouchable Belen, NU get last laugh in swag-fest, sweep series with rival La...
MANILA, Philippines – The La Salle Lady Spikers continue to have no solution to their biggest hurdle in UAAP women’s volleyball as the mighty NU Lady Bulldogs stayed undefeated off a 25-19, 22-25,...
View ArticleLearning from ‘lolo’: National Artist Napoleon Abueva’s kin embraces own...
Diwa Abueva, granddaughter of the late National Artist Napoleon Abueva, was used to seeing her grandfather’s masterpieces throughout her childhood. From tactile crafts to unique sculptures, Diwa saw...
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Pru Life UK may roll out Islamic insurance in April
MANILA, Philippines – Pru Life UK may roll out its Takaful insurance offering in April pending regulatory approval, its president and chief executive officer Sanjay Chakrabarty said. According to...
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[Rappler’s Best] Male captus bene detentus
We all thought we’ve had enough of a blockbuster for March: A former strongman was arrested and flown to The Hague and compelled to face three women-judges like a meek lamb, and then an impeached vice...
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Philippines now VAT-free for foreign tourists
MANILA, Philippines – Foreign tourists coming to the Philippines may now avail of value-added tax (VAT) refunds. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio, and Internal...
View ArticlePhilippine men’s football takes on Maldives as Asian Cup qualifiers resume
MANILA, Philippines – Despite exiting from the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying tournament, the Philippine men’s football team remains in contention for a spot in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)...
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