Powerful winds, rain leave trail of destruction in Pampanga villages
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A sudden burst of heavy rain and powerful winds tore through Arayat, Pampanga, on Thursday night, September 26, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. In just 30 minutes,...
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[Ask The Tax Whiz] Essential FAQs on BIR business registration procedures
Since registering with the BIR is required before starting a business, how does the BIR know when a business has started operations? Under the BIR, the start of business operations can count if the...
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[DECODED] Are young singles over dating apps?
I’m going to be honest with you, dear reader. I think modern dating sucks. I’ve been single for a few years now, and I’ve been trying (operative word trying) to meet new people here and there. It’s...
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Lenovo launches glass-free 3D monitor, AI-focused ThinkPad and ThinkBook laptops
MANILA, Philippines – With artificial intelligence becoming the hottest buzzword in tech, Lenovo is bringing to the Philippines its first ever AI-powered glass-free 3D monitor, and three laptops built...
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OPM legend Coritha dies
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino music icon Coritha died on Friday night, September 27, her partner Chito Santos confirmed to broadcaster Julius Babao in a video posted on YouTube. Santos said that...
View ArticleFree concert: Manila Symphony Orchestra to play anime, video game music at...
MANILA, Philippines — Hear your favorite video game and anime theme music live, performed by the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO), one of the oldest orchestras in Asia! The band will perform popular...
View ArticleAt least 43 dead as Helene cuts destructive path through southeastern US
ATLANTA, USA – Tropical Depression Helene brought life-threatening flooding on Friday, September 27, to wide sections of the US Southeast, where at least 43 people have been killed by a storm that...
View ArticleKnicks acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from Wolves – reports
In a major offseason NBA blockbuster deal, the New York Knicks acquired All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple media outlets reported Friday, September 27...
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Akbayan names Chel Diokno as first nominee in 2025 reelection bid
MANILA, Philippines – Akbayan Partylist has named human rights lawyer Chel Diokno as its first nominee in its reelection bid at the House of Representatives next year. The party announced Diokno’s...
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Julian strengthens into tropical storm
MANILA, Philippines – Julian intensified from a tropical depression into a tropical storm on Saturday morning, September 28, with its maximum sustained winds increasing from 55 kilometers per hour to...
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LOOK: Mendokoro Ramenba opens first branch in Quezon City
MANILA, Philippines — Mendokoro Ramenba is expanding its ramen empire for the first time in Quezon City! KATIPUNAN STOREFRONT. Steph Arnaldo/Rappler The homegrown ramen joint opened its fifth Metro...
View ArticleCaitlin Clark wins Rookie of the Year, Napheesa Collier earns DPOY – report
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year, The Athletic reported Friday, September 27 (Saturday, September 28, Manila time). The Athletic also reported that Minnesota Lynx...
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FULL TEXT: Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on ‘Building...
Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo addresses the General Debate of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly. Below is the full speech. Play Video Mr. President, In 1946, Carlos...
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What it takes to open a Filipino restaurant abroad, according to Nicole Ponseca
MANILA, Philippines – We’ve all heard murmurs of Filipino food soon taking its rightful place as the next gastronomic discovery to take the world by storm. The anticipation is there; it’s only a...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Dégustation cocktails at Bizarre Bar
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 stops by...
View ArticleIf your AI seems smarter, it’s thanks to smarter human trainers
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – In the early years, getting AI models like ChatGPT or its rival Cohere to spit out human-like responses required vast teams of low-cost workers helping models distinguish basic...
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Signal No. 3 up as Severe Tropical Storm Julian continues to intensify
MANILA, Philippines – The weather bureau raised Signal No. 3 due to Severe Tropical Storm Julian (Krathon) for the first time on Sunday morning, September 29, as the tropical cyclone further...
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[Two Pronged] As a fan of Dr. Willie Ong, I feel helpless about his cancer...
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 ArticleChina says US missile deployment in Philippines undermines peace
SHANGHAI, China – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the US deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines “undermines regional peace and stability”, the foreign ministry said on...
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His time is now: ‘Klockwise’ bops his way to world dance finals in India
MANILA, Philippines – Kenneth “Klockwise” Martinez saw the Red Bull Dance Your Style as an artistic avenue. He never thought it would propel him to being one of the best in the world. Martinez ruled...
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