Ex-Comelec commissioner Virgilio Garcillano dies
MANILA, Philippines – Virgilio Garcillano, former commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and key figure in the “Hello Garci” scandal during the 2004 elections, died on Saturday, March...
View ArticleAlyssa Solomon vents ire with 30-bomb on FEU as NU rebounds from shock UP loss
MANILA, Philippines – Fresh off a stunning loss to underdog UP in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball, defending champion NU is back in the winners’ circle after taking down feisty FEU in a...
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ABKD conducts voters’ ed seminar at St Paul University Manila
ABKD convener Dr. Jonathan Geronimo spoke before the students of St Paul University Manila (SPUM) last 26 March 2025 as part of Paulivotes 2025: Empowering Choices, Upholding What’s Right. Geronimo...
View ArticleChot Reyes, TNT get another crack at rare Grand Slam
MANILA, Philippines – As much as TNT head coach Chot Reyes does not want to talk about it, the chatter of winning a Grand Slam will follow the Tropang Giga for the rest of the season. TNT can...
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How Kianna Dy blocks adversities, on and off court
For the longest time — since July 2023, to be specific — Kianna Dy’s injury has been given the Voldemort treatment. Much like the Harry Potter character — “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named” — Dy’s injury...
View ArticleDFA reiterates Filipinos’ arrest in Qatar due to political gathering
MANILA, Philippines – The arrest and detention of more than a dozen Filipinos in Qatar stemmed from a political demonstration linked to a campaign supporting former president Rodrigo Duterte, and not...
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Nitura, Laput, other UAAP stars excited over inclusion to Alas Pilipinas wish...
MANILA, Philippines – Though they have not yet received a formal invite from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), some of the brightest UAAP stars expressed excitement after being...
View ArticleCatholic shrine in Lourdes covers artwork by priest accused of abuse
VATICAN CITY — The sanctuary of Lourdes, one of the world’s most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites, began on Monday, March 31, to cover up a series of mosaics made by a prominent priest with ties to...
View ArticleTimberwolves blast Pistons as 7 get ejected in shove-fest
Julius Randle scored 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 123-104 win over the Detroit Pistons in a game that featured a physical fracas on Sunday night...
View ArticleLTO goes after SUV driver, motorcycle riders in Antipolo shooting
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday, March 31, issued a show-cause order against the SUV driver and three motorcycle riders involved in the Antipolo road rage...
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View from Manila: ‘Doubling down’ on ironclad commitments under Trump 2.0
MANILA, Philippines – In his first visit to Manila and the Indo-Pacific, United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to have said all the right things. During a call to President Ferdinand...
View ArticleAdvocates call on 2025 candidates to push for women-centric laws
MANILA, Philippines – A coalition of women’s rights organizations on Monday, March 31, called on Senate and House hopefuls in the 2025 elections to advance measures pushing the rights of women and...
View ArticleMakati City cuts real property tax rates starting 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Makati City government approved an ordinance lowering real property tax rates across all land classifications, effective January 1, 2025. Makati Mayor Abby Binay, who is...
View ArticleCopyright violations continue in 2025 campaigns | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Copyright violations in 2025 poll campaigns continue despite reminders from IP groups Rapper Omar Baliw and...
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‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ hands-on impressions: Old meets new
HONG KONG – Look, I love first-person shooters, but I’ve never been big into Doom. The original from 1993 — the game credited for redefining the modern first-person genre — was before my time, while...
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This artist props up independent art spaces from Bacolod to Copenhagen
MANILA, Philippines – Bacolod, famous for its food, festivals, and many attractions, is also home to renowned Filipino visual artist Charlie Co. As the founder of the independent art space Orange...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Mags Maglana on opposing a Duterte in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – In the midst of warring political dynasties in Davao City, there are alternative candidates who present platforms-based campaign that aim to address issues that hound their...
View ArticleVengeful PVL champion Creamline vents ire on Akari with semifinals blowout
MANILA, Philippines – There was simply no joking around on April Fool’s Day for defending PVL All-Filipino champion Creamline as it clobbered Akari, 25-18, 25-19, 25-19, to break through in the round...
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In inheritance feud, Supreme Court clears ‘Yanson 2’ lawyer of misconduct
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) First Division has reversed its August 2023 resolution that found a lawyer for the so-called “Yanson 2” siblings — Leo Rey Yanson and Ginnette...
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Cordillera’s cultural norms push back against political dynasties
BAGUIO, Philippines – Filipinos could only vote in 1907, and only men were allowed to do so. Filipinos in the US were permitted suffrage after World War II in 1946. But the Cordillerans who joined the...
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