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Canada to bring biggest trade delegation to Manila in December
MANILA, Philippines – Canada is sending its biggest trade delegation to the Philippines in hopes of securing opportunities in a more investor-friendly Manila. The “powerhouse delegation,” which is...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] ICC, Interpol bane of Duterte’s existence?
If you’ve been following the House quad committee hearings (quad because the body consists of four — dangerous drugs, public order and safety, human rights, and public accounts committees) led by...
View ArticleCOP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan: Key quotes and statements
MANILA, Philippines – The 2024 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference or COP29 is happening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22. Climate finance, fossil fuel transition, and money for...
View ArticleMax is now available in the Philippines: Here’s what you need to know
MANILA, Philippines – Max, a global streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery, is now available to stream in the Philippines starting November 19. It also launched in Indonesia, Malaysia,...
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Filipino farmer at COP29 pushes for agroecology as climate solution
BAKU, Azerbaijan – Leodegario Velayo, a 59-year-old farmer-leader from Gapan, Nueva Ecija, urged global leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 to listen to farmers and take...
View Article[OPINION] Climate action: A cornerstone of enhanced Canada-Philippines ties
Climate change and the environment are top of mind for many at this time of year. At the global level, the annual Conference of the Parties on biodiversity and nature concluded earlier this month, and...
View ArticleMagic escape, cool off Lakers by a point
Franz Wagner scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead three-pointer with 2.5 seconds remaining, and the visiting Orlando Magic rallied for a 119-118 victory over the Los...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: ‘Naughty and Nice’ comedy by Jon Santos
MANILA, Philippines – You’ve seen him impersonate all the post-1986 Philippine presidents and every Filipina beauty queen. Jon Santos’ comedy has become a long-running commentary on Philippine...
View ArticleCOP29 host urges collaboration as deal negotiations enter final stage
BAKU, Azerbaijan – COP29 climate summit host Azerbaijan urged participating countries to bridge their differences and come up with a finance deal on Friday, November 22, as negotiations at the...
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Mapua, Lyceum clash; CSB, San Beda face off in NCAA Season 100 Final Four
MANILA, Philippines – And then there were four. After 90 high-octane games in the elimination round, the historic 100th season of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament enters its homestretch as the...
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Marcos on calls to suspend BARMM polls: ‘We’re still studying it’
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, November 22, that Malacañang is studying the proposed suspension of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)...
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Pope Francis, avoiding pomp, asks to be buried in simple wooden casket
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the pomp and privilege of leading the global Catholic Church, has decided that a simple wooden casket will suffice when the time comes for his...
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LOOK: Dubai’s Filipino enclave lights up with festive night markets
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Deira, a historic district north of the city and second home to a big Filipino community, is now dotted with night markets. Offering anything from Pinoy comfort food to...
View ArticleBrownlee says Sotto ‘good enough’ for NBA after all-around showing
MANILA, Philippines – Kai Sotto received a lot of praise for his performance against New Zealand, including a high compliment from teammate Justin Brownlee. Brownlee said Sotto is “good enough to play...
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Under Marcos Jr., terror cases on the rise against ‘easy targets’
The feared terrorism laws continue to be used against dissenters under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to human rights groups concerned about recent cases targeting faintly-political...
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IN PHOTOS: NUSTAR Cebu’s completed luxury mall
MANILA, Philippines – Cebu City has raised the bar for luxury destinations in the Philippines with the completion of The Mall at NUSTAR, the crown jewel of NUSTAR Resort and Casino. The four-level...
View ArticleWATCH: 15 years after the Ampatuan massacre
MANILA, Philippines – Fifteen years have passed since the events of the Ampatuan massacre in the town of Ampatuan, Maguindanao. The shocking event took the lives of 58 people. Thirty-two of the...
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LIST: 18 Korean, Japanese shows coming to Disney+
The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific has announced the roster of APAC originals coming to Disney+ in late 2024, and 2025 to 2026. These shows, created by the streaming platform, feature stories from...
View ArticleWarriors march to NBA Cup knockout rounds
Andrew Wiggins poured in a season-best 30 points, Stephen Curry added 19, and the Golden State Warriors clinched first place in West Group C of the NBA Cup with a 112-108 road victory over the New...
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Is the Philippines EV car market ready for takeoff?
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in Philippine history, Vietnamese cars are now being sold in the country, a sign of how our once-backward, war-torn neighbor has overtaken us economically....
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