[OPINION] Honoring my grandmother as a campus journalist
In a political landscape where abuse of power and worsening poverty are often hidden, if not neglected, many local journalists are forced to write “safe stories” just to survive. For me, as an Aries...
View ArticleDENR chief to firms, LGUs: Protect fisherfolk affected by Manila Bay...
MANILA, Philippines – Developers and concerned local governments should protect the fisherfolk to be displaced by ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay, Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga...
View ArticleSaudi oil giant Aramco is returning to Philippines as Unioil levels up
MANILA, Philippines – Competition in the Philippines’ petroleum industry is heating up. After 17 years, Saudi oil giant Aramco is reentering the Philippine market as an investor after signing a deal...
View ArticlePope Francis shows slight health improvement | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, shows ‘slight improvement’ The Vatican says on Wednesday, February 19, Pope...
View ArticleLIST: Complaints filed against Rodrigo Duterte after his presidency
Given his consistent controversial policies and remarks, it was no surprise for former president Rodrigo Duterte to face complaints after relinquishing the presidency in 2022. After his term, Duterte...
View ArticleBINI plans to ‘dominate’ international scene in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – After capturing Filipinos’ hearts in 2024, BINI aims to charm its way into global stardom. After winning the Top Local Artist of the Year honor at the launch of The Official...
View ArticleStellar Brownlee game not enough as Gilas falls to Chinese Taipei
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas could not have asked Justin Brownlee for a better performance. In the end, though, Chinese Taipei simply proved to be the superior team and handed the Philippines...
View ArticleCreamline, Petro Gazz claim top 2 seeds in PVL All-Filipino preliminaries
MANILA, Philippines –The Creamline Cool Smashers and the Petro Gazz Angels clinched the top two spots in the 2024-2025 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference preliminaries after dominant...
View ArticleIn policy change, Meta will delete Facebook Live video recordings after 30 days
MANILA, Philippines – Meta Platforms announced a policy change to its storage policies for Facebook Live video recordings, warning users that new live broadcasts will only exist on Facebook for 30...
View ArticleCone impressed by gritty Chinese Taipei as Gilas falls short
MANILA, Philippines – As coach Tim Cone simply put it, Chinese Taipei just refused to crack under Gilas Pilipinas’ pressure. Cone praised the steely Taiwanese for their resolve as they weathered the...
View ArticleWhy Michelin Guide PH matters — and what it means for Filipino chefs, culture
MANILA, Philippines – For years, Filipino foodies and chefs have been asking the same question: When will Michelin finally come to the Philippines? Our homegrown chefs and restaurants patiently built...
View Article40 at 40: LeBron James makes history anew in Lakers’ win vs Blazers
LeBron James scored 40 points for the second time since turning 40 and also grabbed 8 rebounds while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-102 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on...
View ArticleOverseas groups call for stronger info campaign for internet voting
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino community groups from Canada and Hong Kong have called for stronger information campaigns for internet voting, which will be the manner of voting for most overseas...
View ArticleReeling Gilas Pilipinas braces for vengeful New Zealand
MANILA, Philippines – If Gilas Pilipinas plays the same way it did in its loss to Chinese Taipei, it will be in a whole lot of trouble when it goes up against New Zealand. The Tall Blacks, who...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Marcos and Alyansa slate court voters in Negros
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senate slate held campaign rallies in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental and Victorias City in Negros...
View ArticleSurvey firms required to register with Comelec | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Election pollsters now required to register with Comelec Candidates, organizations, or individuals conducting and...
View Article‘Another first’: Kathryn Bernardo joins ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ as judge
MANILA, Philippines – Just months after starring in the Filipino record-breaking blockbuster movie Hello, Love, Again, Kathryn Bernardo takes on a new challenge. Kathryn joins a new all-star lineup...
View ArticleRecent losses ‘humbling’ for Gilas Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines – Losing this many games in a row is uncharted territory for this Gilas Pilipinas batch. The national team lost three straight games for the first time since Tim Cone returned as...
View ArticleFired and rehired: The dizzying confusion of Trump’s government overhaul
WASHINGTON, USA — Federal workers responsible for America’s nuclear weapons, scientists trying to fight a worsening outbreak of bird flu, and officials responsible for supplying electricity are among...
View ArticlePope Francis, improving in hospital, alert and working, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is showing improvement, is alert and doing some work, the Vatican said on Friday, February 21, as the 88-year-old pontiff began his eighth day in hospital battling...
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