Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in a...
View ArticleBakanke saves the day as FEU takes down UP to gain share of 3rd spot
MANILA, Philippines – By keeping its composure, FEU tightened its grip of a top-four spot. The Lady Tamaraws leaned on Faida Bakanke late to survive the UP Fighting Maroons, 25-21, 25-16, 14-25,...
View ArticleSandiganbayan rejects Faeldon’s bid to junk graft charges over rice smuggling...
MANILA, Philippines – Former Bureau of Customs (BOC) commissioner Nicanor Faeldon failed to convince the Sandiganbayan to throw out the graft charges filed against him over his alleged involvement in...
View ArticleMeralco rips Terrafirma by 38 for 2-0 start in title defense
MANILA, Philippines – Defending champion Meralco got off to a 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup after a historic 118-80 mauling of Terrafirma at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday, April 6. Six players...
View ArticleCarmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard head 2025 Hall of Fame class
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, along with former women’s star Sue Bird, highlighted a decorated group named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 on Saturday,...
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[Rappler’s Best] Shake, rattle, and roll
Under President Donald Trump, the world’s wealthiest country and largest economy is slapping its neighbors and the remotest frontiers where penguins reside with the highest trade barriers in more than...
View ArticleKremlin says Russia is ready to do all it can to help resolve US-Iran nuclear...
MOSCOW, Russia – The Kremlin said on Monday, April 7, that Russia was ready to do all it could to help resolve tensions between the United States and Iran around Tehran’s nuclear program, as...
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Why Philippines’ 2025 PISA preparation is flawed
When Secretary Sonny Angara assumed leadership of the Department of Education (DepEd) in July 2024, he made it clear that he wanted to improve the Philippines’ Programme for International Student...
View ArticleBe The Good: Will the Philippines finally get a good active transport system?
MANILA, Philippines – The Marcos government is embarking on an exciting initiative this year, 2025: formulating an Active Transport Strategic Master Plan (ATSMP). ATSMP intends to “create a...
View ArticleDepEd grants teachers 30-day ‘uninterrupted, flexible’ vacation
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, April 7, that it is granting teachers a 30-day “uninterrupted” and “flexible” vacation. Teachers can schedule their break...
View ArticleNew era might: Celtics add to single-season 3-point record in 34-point rout...
Seven Celtics scored in double figures, and Boston shot a blistering 24-of-52 from 3-point range to cruise to its 11th win in the last 12 games, 124-90 against the visiting Washington Wizards on...
View ArticleDOCUMENTARY: Zaldy Co, his empire, and the 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines – Construction firm Sunwest remains a top government contractor despite the many controversies it has faced in the past. Examining various government documents, Rappler reporters...
View ArticleMonster 41-15-13 Jokic line wasted as Pacers stun Nuggets to 4th straight loss
The Indiana Pacers absorbed a triple-double from Nikola Jokic to defeat the host Denver Nuggets 125-120 on Sunday (Monday, April 7, Manila time). Myles Turner scored 24 points for Indiana, Obi Toppin...
View ArticleThe uneasy ties between Palestinians and Arab states
DUBAI, UAE – Arab states formally support the Palestinian cause but security, regional and sectarian tensions have strained their ties with the Palestinians scattered across the Middle East, leading...
View ArticleNo more illegal assembly charges against freed Filipinos in Qatar
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday, April 7, that 17 Filipinos who were detained then later freed after joining a pro-Rodrigo Duterte rally in Qatar will no longer be...
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LIST: 2025 candidates who have made public sexist remarks
In the 2025 elections, there is zero tolerance for sexists. In Filipino, bawal ang bastos. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) made this clear by passing Resolution No. 11116, which makes any form...
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I switched to the vivo V50 for one week
Two things stood out to me as I switched from my regular phone to the vivo V50 for the week. First, my week using the vivo V50 was filled with oohs and aahs as people wondered what this chic-looking...
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PH Navy welcomes new South Korea-made corvette
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Tuesday, April 8, welcomed the arrival of its newest warship, a 118.4-meter long vessel that will later be commissioned as the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06)....
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World No. 73 Alex Eala shoots for success in French Open – mentor Rafa...
MANILA, Philippines – From the historic hardcourts of Miami, worldwide overnight tennis sensation Alex Eala now zones in on writing more exciting chapters in her bustling professional career with her...
View ArticleCongresswoman Roman to Mocha Uson: ‘Gender should not be used as a gimmick’
MANILA, Philippines – House committee on women and gender equality chairperson Geraldine Roman has called out Manila councilor bet Mocha Uson for resorting to a campaign jingle that objectifies women....
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