Tyler Bay at his best as Magnolia avenges playoff heartbreaks to TNT
MANILA, Philippines – Call it sweet payback. Top seed Magnolia avenged a series of playoff heartbreaks to TNT and claimed the first semifinal berth in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup by way of a 109-94...
View ArticleSamsung’s base Galaxy S24 starts at P53,990, Ultra at P84,990
CALIFORNIA, USA – Samsung Philippines on Thursday, January 18, Philippine time, announced the prices for their new S24 phones. The base S24 starts at P53,990, the same price as the lowest priced...
View ArticleWATCH: The Samsung Galaxy S24 automatically translates calls via AI
Samsung is rolling out its Galaxy S24 smartphones that include new AI-powered features, including one that automatically translates conversations during a call, allowing for real-time conversations...
View ArticleSamsung’s S24 enhances integration of practical AI tools with smartphones
CALIFORNIA, USA – Samsung on Wednesday, January 17 (January 18, Philippine time), announced its newest S-series flagship device, the S24, coming in its usual 3 variants, the base version, the Plus,...
View ArticleWATCH: The Samsung Galaxy S24 features AI-powered image editing
Want to crop out your ex from a photo? Or maybe those photobombers in your vacation snapshots? The new flagship devices from tech giant Samsung lets users do just that, easily and quite seamlessly,...
View ArticleWATCH: Trying out the Samsung Galaxy S24’s AI-powered ‘Interpreter’
Tech giant Samsung’s new flagship smartphone includes an AI-powered ‘Interpreter’ feature that allows for real-time translation of face-to-face conversations between speakers of different languages –...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024
Rappler is in San Jose, California for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 to check out the latest announcements from the tech company, whether it’s a reveal of the Galaxy S24 range of smartphones, or some...
View ArticleHouse committee raises doubts about US Navy’s Indo-Pacific logistics
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – A US congressional committee on China has sent a letter to the Secretary of the Navy raising doubts about a plan to move fuel from Hawaii to storage facilities across the...
View ArticleRonaldo Valdez case: A grieving family’s pushback vs invasion of privacy
MANILA, Philippines – Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez left an indelible mark on the Philippine entertainment industry due to his unforgettable performances in countless movies and television shows. He...
View ArticleHere are the 3 Filipino trainees who will debut in K-pop project group UNIS
Pinoy pride! Three aspiring idols of Filipino descent are confirmed to make their debut in the K-pop global girl group UNIS, which was formed through the SBS talent survival show Universe Ticket. On...
View Article14-year-old skier Laetaz Rabe carries PH flag for 2024 Winter Youth Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has named Switzerland-based Filipina skier Laetaz Amihan Rabe as the country’s flag bearer for the 2024 Winter Youth OIympics starting this...
View ArticleThai man faces a record 50 years in jail for royal insult
BANGKOK, Thailand – A 30-year-old Thai man is facing a record 50 years in prison for royal insult from dozens of social media posts perceived to criticize the monarchy, his lawyer said, after an...
View ArticlePhilippines-China agreement to improve maritime communication explained
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and China, in a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, January 17, agreed to “improve [a] maritime communication mechanism in the South China Sea,” starting 2024. “This...
View ArticleDefense chief Teodoro calls out China for ‘insulting’ Marcos | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Defense chief Gibo Teodoro calls out China official for ‘gutter-level talk’ Philippine defense secretary Gibo Teodoro...
View ArticleThirdy Ravena relishes San-En success in best B. League season yet
MANILA, Philippines – After years of mediocrity, Thirdy Ravena’s pro team finally flourishes in the Japan B. League. In his fourth season in the top-flight division, San-En NeoPhoenix impressively...
View ArticleBrace for more floods, OCD warns Davao region
DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philipines – The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) urged people in the flood-stricken Davao Region to brace for even worse flooding as night set in on Thursday, January 18. Ednar...
View ArticlePope Francis meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis met a delegation from Vietnam’s Communist Party on Thursday, January 18, and the Vatican’s foreign minister said the pontiff was keen to visit the Southeast Asian country...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: Fiesta Señor and Sinulog 2024 in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – More than a million tourists, locals and devotees of the Senior Santo Niño (Child Jesus) are expected to converge in the Queen City of the South or Cebu City for the 459th Fiesta...
View ArticleDiokno’s back, but Bangko Sentral ‘not sure’ if Ralph Recto will sit in its...
It’s a “return to his natural habitat” for Benjamin Diokno as the former finance secretary and central bank governor comes back to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). With his appointment as the...
View ArticleBoatwright scoring onslaught continues as streaking San Miguel reaches semis
MANILA, Philippines – When Bennie Boatwright gets going, the San Miguel train keeps chugging. Boatwright stretched his 40-point streak as the Beermen picked up their sixth consecutive win to advance...
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