In The Public Square: The challenge of covering China
MANILA, Philippines – At the 2024 International Media Conference, the focus has been on crucial issues related to the future of journalism. One much-anticipated session is devoted to the challenge of...
View ArticleAll fun: Margielyn Didal raring to get back on board
MANILA, Philippines – The competitive fire remains raging for skateboarder Margielyn Didal, even after suffering setback after setback in recent years. “I try to enjoy skateboarding, especially during...
View ArticleCebu’s ‘puso’ takes center stage at United Nations Gastronomy Tourism Forum
CEBU, Philippines – Cebu’s iconic puso or “hanging rice” took the spotlight from a plethora of Filipino delicacies at the first United Nations (UN) Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy in Asia and the...
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Euro friendlies to give Gilas Pilipinas a ‘good feel’ ahead of FIBA OQT
MANILA, Philippines – Head coach Tim Cone is not shy to admit that Gilas Pilipinas has yet to be fully ready with a week left before the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. But he...
View ArticleWATCH: BINI’s road to 7 million monthly Spotify listeners
MANILA, Philippines – BINI is all set for its first solo concert on June 28, 29, and 30. The group has seen a huge rise in popularity this year as they get their first big hit, “Pantropiko.” Ready for...
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Ghost owners of stolen identities only tip of a ‘deep, deadly’ POGO network
MANILA, Philippines – She is Merlie Joy Castro from Concepcion, Tarlac. According to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) records, she is one of the Filipino owners of a shady offshore gaming...
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K-pop group SEVENTEEN named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Youth
MANILA, Philippines – K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN has been appointed as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. Play Video In a...
View ArticleSenate discovers another Alice Leal Guo | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Alice Guo’s ‘stolen identity’ may soon strip her of Filipino citizenship There is an Alice Leal Guo born in...
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Like John the Baptist? Riotous San Juan revelers face gov’t penalties
Whenever merrymakers in San Juan splash water on passersby every June 24, they say they do it to honor and imitate Saint John the Baptist. John the Baptist, one of the most famous saints in the...
View ArticleENTERTAINMENT: Movies, music, TV, theater – July 1-7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Planning to go to catch the latest movie or watch a theater play? Here are some entertainment events that will be happening from July 1 to 7 to help you plan your week ahead....
View Article‘Ghostlight’ review: Dolly de Leon uses acting as healing in latest drama
This review contains minor spoilers. In Ghostlight, Dolly de Leon stars as Rita, an actress who unexpectedly becomes a beacon of change and healing for a grieving family: Dan (Keith Kupferer), his...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Nicole Asensio
MANILA, Philippines – Singer-songwriter Nicole Asensio showcases her versatility on the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, June 27. Touted for her ability to thrive across different genres like rock,...
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Arnie Teves set to return to PH as Timor-Leste grants extradition plea
MANILA, Philippines — Expelled fugitive lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. will return to the Philippines after Timor-Leste granted the Philippine government’s request for extradition. “The Department...
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Chinese-Filipino groups call for ‘de-escalation’ of PH-China tensions
MANILA, Philippines – In a rare move, Chinese-Filipino business groups and civic organizations have issued a collective statement calling for a “de-escalation” of bilateral tensions between the...
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[OPINION] Making the important interesting: My Rappler journalism fellowship...
“A journalist’s job is to make the important interesting,” Rappler’s Mindanao coordinator Herbie Gomez shared this quote with fellows during our in-person training at the Rappler office in December...
View ArticleNo toll in CAVITEX from July 1 to 30
MANILA, Philippines – Good news, motorists! You can use the Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway (CAVITEX) toll-free for the entire month of July. On Thursday, June 27, the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB)...
View ArticleFingerprints of Alice Guo and Guo Hua Ping match | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: NBI confirms fingerprints of Mayor Alice Guo, Guo Hua Ping match – Hontiveros The National Bureau of...
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US Treasury, USAID call in development banks for urgent talks on extreme heat
WASHINGTON, USA – The US Treasury and the US Agency for International Development are calling leaders of multilateral development banks into an urgent meeting on extreme heat and its devastating...
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FIBA Olympic qualifiers: A closer look at Gilas foes Latvia and Georgia
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas could not have asked for a bigger challenge for the opening game of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia when it takes on the host team on...
View Article[ANALYSIS] High noon for Marcos
In an interview, former president Ferdinand Marcos once described his children this way: Imee was his “intellectual twin” and Irene was “everybody’s sweetheart.” When it came to Bongbong, Ferdinand...
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