Bittersweet history: Alex Eala opener falls short, bows out of first-ever...
MANILA, Philippines – A year ago, Alex Eala fell to Colombian Emiliana Arango in three tight sets in the last round of the WTA 1000 Miami Open qualifiers. Arango, then ranked 123 in the world, came...
View ArticleGilas Youth rides 31-1 opening frame, thrashes Thailand by 45 for 2-0 SEABA...
MANILA, Philippines – The Gilas Pilipinas Youth U16 team got off to a 2-0 start in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers after an 87-42 thrashing of Thailand at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in...
View ArticleCJ Cansino shines in Meralco’s streak-snapper of NLEX; SMB blasts Blackwater...
MANILA, Philippines – CJ Cansino took over for the Meralco Bolts as they put an end to the NLEX Road Warriors’ red-hot streak in the PBA Philippine Cup with a 108-92 win at the PhilSports Arena on...
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#CourageON: Reporting for you, whichever way you watch your screen
Hi! I am JC Gotinga, a senior producer and reporter here at Rappler. What that means is that I collaborate with the rest of the team in creating videos — reports, explainers, documentaries, skits,...
View ArticleMpox cases rise in Mindanao, glanders in Siquijor | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Mindanao faces mpox spike as cases hit more than a dozen in 3 provinces Monkeypox infection cases rise in...
View ArticleUncertainties over Trump, Ukraine loom large ahead of Asian defense meeting
SINGAPORE – Uncertainties over the Trump administration’s security policies in Asia and Europe, the protracted war in Ukraine as well as fresh India-Pakistan tensions are likely to dominate Asia’s...
View ArticleHamas agrees to US proposal on Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian official says
CAIRO, Egypt – Hamas has agreed to a proposal by US special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza ceasefire, a Palestinian official close to the group told Reuters on Monday, May 26, paving the way for a...
View ArticleNo slowdown: Gilas Youth annihilates Singapore by 64 for 3-day, 3-win run in...
MANILA, Philippines – There’s just no stopping Gilas Pilipinas Youth in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers. Playing in its third game in as many days, the LA Tenorio-mentored team cruised to yet...
View ArticleNCR sweeps all-around golds in men’s artistic gymnastics to grab Palarong...
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – King Cjay Pernia stamped his class anew in the Palarong Pambansa as mighty National Capital Region completed a golden sweep of the all-around events in the men’s artistic...
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In the end, Luis Manzano proved a tough sell to Batangueño voters
Acclaimed television host Luis Manzano, on paper, had the resources to win the 2025 vice gubernatorial race in Batangas. He’s a household name, the son of screen legends, scion from a political family...
View Article[The Slingshot] The taxi driver who followed the Erap impeachment trial
It was January 2001. The impeachment trial of Joseph Estrada was in progress at the Senate since November 20 the previous year. The sitting president was impeached in the House of Representatives on...
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Philippines can benefit from Trump tariffs with the help of reforms — PIDS study
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) believes that United States President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs leaves the Philippines in a vulnerable but...
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8 years after siege, Marawi’s new face hides old wounds of displacement
MARAWI, Philippines – There is little trace of the blood-drenched former battleground where the Daesh-inspired Maute group made their last stand against government forces in the Padian area eight...
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ASEAN unveils strategic plan to integrate its economies
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN on Tuesday, May 27, announced an ambitious strategic plan that includes harmonizing trade standards and greater financial integration in an...
View ArticleSouth Korean actor Choi Jung-woo dies
MANILA, Philippines – Veteran South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo died, his agency Bless Entertainment confirmed on Tuesday, May 27, according to a Soompi report. The exact cause of death was not...
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Pope Leo meets Italian Serie A champions Napoli
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV welcomed Italy’s newly crowned Serie A champions Napoli to the Vatican on Tuesday, joking about his own soccer allegiances. Napoli won their fourth “Scudetto” on Friday...
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FACT CHECK: Photo of Duterte ‘CD statue’ is AI-generated
Claim: A photo depicting a statue of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte, is constructed using recycled compact discs (CDs). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post containing...
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FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte video message for PMA class of 2025 is manipulated
Claim: A Facebook video shows Vice President Sara Duterte addressing all 2025 graduates in the country in a video message. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on May 22, has...
View ArticleWhat we know so far about Arnell Ignacio’s P1.4-B anomalous land deal
Philippine migration officials are looking into land acquisition by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), headed by Arnell Ignacio, which led to the release of P1.4 billion from...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: Things to know about glanders disease
Authorities are working to contain the spread of glanders that has so far led to at least six cases in humans in Siquijor. The Department of Health (DOH) has activated a task force, which includes...
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