WATCH: Political cartoonists gather at Rappler to show how art fights for...
MANILA, Philippines – How does cartooning help in raising awareness on social and political issues? For some, the answer lies behind the shades and lines drawn in comics and political cartoons — a...
View ArticleDanish police investigate 2 blasts near Israel’s embassy in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Danish police said on Wednesday, October 2, they were investigating two blasts in the immediate vicinity of Israel’s embassy in the northern outskirts of Copenhagen. There were...
View ArticleOccidental Mindoro residents celebrate sharp decline in power rates
MANILA, Philippines – For the past 12 months, Mheng Ferrer had always felt anxious during the “reading season” of their electric bills. That was until power rates in their community finally...
View ArticleWATCH: Filipino choir sings at Saint Peter’s Basilica for historic synod
MANILA, Philippines – A 13-person choir from the Pontificio Collegio Filippino (PCF), the home of Filipino priests studying in Rome, sang Filipino songs during a Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica on...
View ArticleMinimum wage hikes approved in Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Soccsksargen
MANILA, Philippines – The regional wage boards of Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and Soccsksargen have approved minimum daily wage increases across all sectors, the Department of Labor and Employment...
View ArticleNew boats for fisherfolk affected by China’s aggression in West PH Sea
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Nine traditional aggregating device or payaos were distributed to seven local fisherfolk organizations in Zambales and Bataan on Tuesday, October 1, to support fisherfolk who...
View ArticleHeat’s Erik Spoelstra: Jimmy Butler ‘needs me, I need him’
Entering their sixth year together, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra believes a breakthrough in his relationship with Jimmy Butler is imminent. That thesis is based almost entirely on longevity and...
View ArticleMagdalo eyes House return. Which opposition will it be?
MANILA, Philippines – The party-list group Magdalo, led by former representative Gary Alejano, filed its Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) on Wednesday, October 2, seeking to return to...
View ArticlePandemic-era food supplier wins P12.73-M claim vs DSWD Mimaropa
MANILA, Philippines – A supplier contracted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Mimaropa office won a P12.73-million claim for food deliveries made during the first year of the...
View ArticleIlocos Norte declares state of calamity as Julian ravages province
BAGUIO, Philippines – The Ilocos Norte provincial government has declared a state of calamity, reeling from the devastation wrought by Typhoon Julian (Krathon), which tore through the province,...
View ArticleWorld View: Ex-national security adviser Jose Almonte on how to win in West...
Bookmark this page to watch the interview on Friday, October 4, at 6 pm! MANILA, Philippines – One can’t help but wonder if there is an end — and what will it look like — to the growing tensions...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Panguil Bay Bridge project approved before Duterte’s term
Claim: The Panguil Bay Bridge, Mindanao’s longest sea-crossing bridge, is a project of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video bearing the claim was...
View ArticleGlobe roaming service adds countries, shareable connection, advance booking
MANILA, Philippines – Globe on Tuesday, October 1, announced new features for its international roaming service, GoRoam, which allows Globe users to connect using their local sim to an international...
View ArticleTaiwan deports 2 Chinese nationals for harassing pro-Hong Kong event
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s government said on Thursday, October 3, that two Chinese nationals had been deported after they harassed a protest held by Hong Kong exiles in Taipei on China’s national day....
View ArticleBrownlee convinced rival Durham can win elusive PBA crown in future
MANILA, Philippines – A PBA championship remains elusive for resident Meralco import Allen Durham, but his fierce rival and tormentor is convinced he is bound to break through. Barangay Ginebra import...
View ArticleTry knafeh donuts by this local café in pistachio, Biscoff flavors
MANILA, Philippines — Bringing a sweet local twist to the Middle Eastern favorite is Chef Cza of Czaczacza Café with her new Knafeh Donuts, inspired by the viral pistachio knafeh chocolate bars from...
View ArticleDuterte’s men eye Senate reelection amid dwindling allies in Congress
MANILA, Philippines – Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go formalized their reelection bids on Thursday, October 3, as they filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs). They...
View ArticleDFA ‘monitoring developments’ amid reports of alleged China spies in PH
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday, October 3, that it was “monitoring relevant developments” related to media reports of “foreign covert operations” in the...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Zild
MANILA, Philippines – Fresh off the release of his fourth album, Filipino singer-songwriter Zild is taking the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, October 3! Zild began his solo project in 2020,...
View Article‘New perspective’: Makabayan bets seek to become ordinary people’s voice in...
MANILA, Philippines – Makabayan, a coalition of leftist party-list groups, has fielded a near-complete slate to join the race for the coveted 12 Senate seats up for grabs in the 2025 elections. The...
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