Kings’ De’Aaron Fox fires 60 in OT loss to Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards pumped in 7 of his 36 points in overtime and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame De’Aaron Fox’s 60-point performance to beat the Sacramento Kings, 130-126, in an NBA Cup game...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Tacos Tequila Times
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits...
View ArticleAurora in danger ahead of Super Typhoon Pepito’s second landfall
MANILA, Philippines – Aurora was facing a “potentially dangerous and life-threatening situation” on Sunday afternoon, November 17, as Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) maintained its strength ahead of its...
View ArticleJema Galanza celebrates fellow MVP Alyssa Valdez return, renewed joy for game
MANILA, Philippines – It has been a rough two years, to say the least, for three-time PVL MVP Alyssa Valdez. As her Creamline Cool Smashers continued to extend their unchallenged dynastic dominance...
View Article[The Wide Shot] We need the ‘oratio imperata,’ but it is not enough
Whenever strong tropical cyclones like Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) strike the Philippines, one of the most searched keywords on Google is always “oratio imperata.” Oratio imperata is a Latin term...
View Article[OPINION] Why not use science diplomacy in the South China Sea?
We all know that the South China Sea has become a political and military flashpoint. But amidst the talk of territorial and jurisdictional claims and heighted tensions, one thing often overlooked is...
View ArticleHIGHLIGHTS: Miss Universe 2024
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo represents the country at the Miss Universe 2024 coronation night to be held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Sunday, November 17, 10 am, Philippine time....
View ArticleWill Gilas Pilipinas finally notch its first win over New Zealand?
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and New Zealand have faced off four times in FIBA competitions since 2016. The scorecard: Tall Blacks – 4, Gilas Pilipinas – 0. Gilas Pilipinas, then coached by...
View Article[Two Pronged] A quarter-life existential crisis
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
View ArticleSuper Typhoon Pepito makes second landfall in Aurora
MANILA, Philippines – Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 pm on Sunday, November 17, still unleashing violent winds and torrential rain. After hitting...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Walang 19,000 vacancies na urgent hiring sa Philippine Navy
Ang sabi-sabi: Maaaring makapag-apply sa 19,000 bakanteng posisyon sa Philippine Navy sa pamamagitan ng link na kalakip sa isang TikTok post. Marka: HINDI TOTOO Bakit kailangang i-fact-check: Ang...
View ArticleBaybayin gets warm welcome in Dubai even among Arabs
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Baybayin, a written form of communication during pre-Hispanic Philippines, is slowly making headways here, not only among overseas Filipinos, but with a growing number of...
View ArticleNNIC plans Philippine Village Hotel demolition for NAIA terminal extension
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel-led New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) plans to demolish the long-abandoned Philippine Village Hotel — with the necessary permit already submitted to the Pasay local...
View ArticleSix storms in four weeks: Groups amp up call for climate justice at COP29
MANILA, Philippines – Environmental groups in the climate summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, called for climate justice in the form of financing, in light of the six storms that hit the Philippines...
View ArticleCourt: No evidence links ‘Himamaylan 7’ to Negros Occidental ambush
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The murmurs outside the courthouse swelled into a wave of sobs and cheers. Families, friends, and supporters clutched each other in a mixture of relief and disbelief....
View ArticleCOP29: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news
Rappler is covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 happening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Azerbaijan is set to oversee the annual negotiations among nearly...
View ArticleFirst in Cavite: P2P bus service from Imus to NAIA launched
IMUS CITY, Cavite — The UBE Express, in partnership with the city government of Imus and The District Imus, launched Cavite’s first premium point-to-point (P2P) bus service from Imus to all terminals...
View ArticleView from Manila: Hello, Secretary Austin, goodbye
MANILA, Philippines – United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines this week, his second stop in a weeklong blitz around the Indo-Pacific. It will likely be among Austin’s last...
View Article[Rappler’s Best] Betraying the peace
We hope you and your family remain safe after Super Typhoon Pepito, as it weakened over the West Philippine Sea early hours of Monday, November 18. The provinces of Catanduanes and Aurora have been...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Post praising Duterte used ‘quote’ from fictional character Nick...
Claim: A quote card shows a statement from former Liberty City senator and incoming S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nicholas Fury expressing his support for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating:...
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