Fruitas expands to roasted chicken segment with Mang Bok’s acquisition
MANILA, Philippines – It won’t be just fruit shakes, snacks, and pastries for Fruitas Holdings Incorporated. The beloved food and beverage brand is entering the roasted chicken business via Mang Bok’s...
View ArticleBARMM citizens’ group takes 2022 BTA extension law to SC, calls for elections
COTABATO, Philippines – A citizens’ group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) went to the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday, November 18, to challenge a 2022 law that postponed...
View Article[REGISTRATION] Rappler Quiz Night: Paskong Pinoy Edition!
We missed you, but we’re back!!! The #CheckThisOut team is returning with another quiz night. This time, questions and challenges will be on all things Christmas for Pinoys! Saan nga ba ang Christmas...
View ArticleHow is Imelda? Marcos’ first call with president-elect Trump
In the first phone call between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and incoming United States President Donald Trump, it wasn’t the Indo-Pacific, or China, or regional issues that took...
View ArticleLIST: McDonald’s branches with lit-up Drive-Thru lanes this Christmas
As its tradition, McDonald’s is once again ushering in the holiday season by donning several branches across the country with bright and cheery Christmas lights. McDonald’s started with four branches...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: Fiesta Señor 2025 in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu has officially released the general schedule of activities as Cebu is set to celebrate the 460th Fiesta Señor in January 2025. The theme...
View ArticleWhat could happen to Mary Jane Veloso’s case if she is transferred to PH?
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who has been on death row in Indonesia for over a decade, may have at her fingertips the scenario of having her life spared...
View ArticleUS-Philippines alliance will transcend administrations, Austin says
MANILA, Philippines – United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday, November 19, the US alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes in administrations, as he reiterated his...
View ArticleGinebra San Miguel’s ‘Obra Maestra’ 2025 calendar comes to life with Julie...
For almost two centuries, Ginebra San Miguel (GSM) and its spirits have been iconic presences in the Philippines, becoming a staple in Filipinos’ special moments and celebrations. The business has...
View ArticleAlex Eala back on winning track in Japan ITF
MANILA, Philippines – Back on the pro tour and back on the winning track. Alex Eala played her first match in the pro tour in over three weeks and hardly showed any signs of rust, blasting 17-year-old...
View Article[OPINION] Renewable energy technology for energy transition
Sustainability in the context of electricity supply means utilizing generation sources that have the lowest possible negative effect on the environment in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and other...
View Article[OPINION] In crisis and hope, a call to invest in our children
In every corner of the Philippines, children are growing up in an age of overlapping crises: climate disasters, digital dangers, and economic challenges. Yet, as we observe National Children’s Month...
View ArticleSupreme Court quashes Rowena Guanzon’s congressional dreams
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has granted the petition seeking to declare null and void the party-list substitution of former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner Rowena...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs New Zealand – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – Will the fifth time be the charm for Gilas Pilipinas? Still winless in four tries against New Zealand in FIBA competition, Gilas Pilipinas aims to finally solve the Tall Blacks’...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Travel, food, culture, arts, fashion, beauty – November 18-24
Looking for something new to try? Whether it’s related to food, travel, beauty, art, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recommendations and upcoming events you can check out this week! Bookmark...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Mary Jane Veloso to return to PH, but won’t be free yet
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina who has been on Indonesia’s death row for over a decade, is set to return to the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on...
View ArticleRESULTS: November 2024 Licensure Examination for Midwives
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3,997 out of 5,398 passed the Licensure Examination for...
View ArticleStill no number for new climate finance goal as COP29 reaches final hours
MANILA, Philippines – The draft negotiating text on the new climate finance goal was released a day before the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 is set to wrap up on Friday, November...
View ArticleCOP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan: Explainers, deals, talks, analyses
MANILA, Philippines – The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29, is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, where global leaders negotiate solutions to the climate...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Fake UP-PGH page posts AI-edited bone and joint pain ‘cure’ ad
Claim: The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) posted a video of Manila Doctors Hospital internist-cardiologist Dr. Anthony Leachon endorsing Bee Venom Japan Cream. The product claims to cure bone and...
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