New ride-hailing app inDrive suspended due to fare-haggling system
MANILA, Philippines – inDrive, a potential newcomer to the ride-hailing industry, was suspended by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for violating the agency’s...
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Marcos defends tweet that angered China, says PH not endorsing Taiwan...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he was surprised by China’s reaction to his tweet congratulating Taiwan’s newly elected president, and insisted he meant no ill will. “Noong...
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After sexual abuse testimonies, Senate probe on Quiboloy braces for more...
MANILA, Philippines – Several women detailed how they were allegedly abused by doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy in a Senate probe on Tuesday, January 23, with lawmakers expecting more to come...
View ArticleNTC orders SMNI to cease operations | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: NTC orders stop to SMNI operations The National Telecommunications Commission orders the business behind Sonshine Media...
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Oppenheimer, Poor Things lead Oscar nominations
CALIFORNIA, USA – Historical epic “Oppenheimer,” about the race to build the first atomic bomb, landed a leading 13 Oscar nominations on Tuesday, January 23, and will compete for the prestigious best...
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Marcos now open to amending economic provisions of 1987 Constitution
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has now publicly warmed up to the idea of an economic charter change, a year after saying it’s not his priority. “The 1987 Constitution was not...
View ArticleAtomic bomb blockbuster ‘Oppenheimer’ leads Oscar 2024 nominations
CALIFORNIA, USA – Oppenheimer, the epic film about the World War Two race to build the first atomic bomb, landed a leading 13 Oscar nominations on Tuesday, January 23, and cemented its role as...
View ArticleTo raise gov’t revenues, Recto says solution need not involve new taxes
MANILA, Philippines – The Marcos administration is aiming to raise at least P4.3 trillion for 2024 to fund the national budget, all while avoiding the introduction of unpopular new taxes to rev up...
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Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel
MANILA, Philippines – The joint resolution of the House and the Senate proposing economic amendments in the 1987 Constitution is in “suspended animation,” according to Senate Minority Leader Aquilino...
View ArticleHell on Earth: Former KOJC worker testifies about Quiboloy’s chilling...
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – For about three weeks, “Jerome” said his genitals felt like they were set on fire after being rubbed with wild chili, allegedly on orders from Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the...
View ArticleRondae Hollis-Jefferson gives all in return; TNT finds little local support...
MANILA, Philippines – Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was a man on a mission despite facing grave odds in his return with the TNT Tropang Giga. Playing in his first game since injuring his neck in East Asia...
View ArticlePH in contact with Filipinos arrested in Japan over bodies found in Tokyo
MANILA, Philippines – Two Filipinos accused of abandoning a corpse in Japan are being assisted by the Philippine embassy there, a senior Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said on Wednesday,...
View ArticleMarcos now open to economic charter change | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos now open to amending economic provisions of 1987 Constitution President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is publicly warming up...
View ArticleIraq condemns latest US strikes as ‘irresponsible escalation’
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Overnight US strikes on Iraqi militant groups that are part of the country’s formal security forces showed “clear determination to harm security and stability in Iraq,” a spokesperson...
View Article‘Good start’: Alex Eala vies to sustain singles, doubles run in India
MANILA, Philippines – Just a day after winning her doubles match, Alex Eala did the same in the singles opener of the ITF W50 Pune in India. The Filipina tennis standout began her singles campaign by...
View Article‘New journey’: San Miguel bounces back in semis rematch vs Ginebra
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel did not come this far just to be swept again by Barangay Ginebra. Having learned their lesson the hard way after a bitter end last season, the Beermen conquered the...
View ArticleQuiboloy calls Senate inquiry into abuse allegations ‘bogus’
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A defiant Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the embattled leader of the Davao-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), accused Senator Risa Hontiveros of violating his constitutional...
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LOOKBACK: NBA stars who scored 70 or more
MANILA, Philippines – When Joel Embiid’s 70-point outburst coincided with the anniversary of another legend’s scoring feat, many basketball fans reminisced on the other superb shooting performances in...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Janine
MANILA, Philippines – Rising Pinoy pop artist Janine Teñoso will be serenading the Rappler Live Jam crowd onstage for the first time on Thursday, January 25! The singer-songwriter began her rise to...
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Trump opens up lead over Biden in rematch many Americans don’t want
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Donald Trump leads Democratic President Joe Biden by six percentage points in a Reuters/Ipsos poll that showed Americans are unhappy about an election rematch that came into...
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