Australia’s Albanese claims election victory, riding anti-Trump wave
SYNDEY, Australia – Australia’s Anthony Albanese claimed a historic second term as prime minister on Saturday, May 3, in a dramatic comeback against once-resurgent conservatives that was powered by...
View ArticleZelenskyy says he discussed air defense, sanctions with Trump in Vatican meeting
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed air defense systems and sanctions on Russia with Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican, in...
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From reverence to reels: How the faithful show admiration through memes, humor
As the conclave, starting on Wednesday, May 7, draws closer, the world turns its gaze to the College of Cardinals — one of whom will answer God’s call to serve as the 266th leader of the Catholic...
View ArticleUST captain Detdet Pepito still undecided on future with Tigresses
MANILA, Philippines – While UST Golden Tigresses team captain Detdet Pepito remains non-committal on returning for a fifth and final year, she said she would love to feel the warm support of the...
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Local campaigns in Albay turn into a battle of the bands
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The presence of celebrity bands in political rallies has become a common sight for Albayanos. On Saturday, May 3, the pop band Cup of Joe and Jireh Lim performed for the grand...
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12 classic Filipino movies saved by ABS-CBN Film Restoration you can stream...
MANILA, Philippines — With more than 200 films restored, remastered, and reimagined, the ABS-CBN Film Restoration project comes to an end after a 14-year run. The project’s chairman Leo Katigbak...
View ArticleRed-hot Magnolia rips Terrafirma for 5-0 start
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – Magnolia kept its pristine record in the PBA Philippine Cup intact after picking Terrafirma apart in a 127-94 blowout at the Ynares Center on Sunday, May 4. Zavier Lucero...
View ArticlePalace awards Presidential Medal of Merit to 4 late Filipina icons
MANILA, Philippines – In a ceremony on Sunday, May 4, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. posthumously awarded Nora Aunor, Gloria Romero, Pilita Corrales, and Margarita Fores with Presidential Medals of...
View ArticleObiena finishes 5th in Shanghai Diamond League, Duplantis on top again
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena missed the podium for the second straight meet as he placed fifth in the Shanghai Diamond League in China on Saturday, May 3. Coming off a...
View Article[The Wide Shot] The Holy Spirit in the conclave and its politics
“Just leave it to the Holy Spirit!” Since Rappler started reporting on the upcoming conclave, we have received dozens of comments from irate readers, asking us to stop publishing stories about the...
View ArticleTrump says he’s unsure whether people in the US are entitled to due process
WASHINGTON DC, USA – President Donald Trump said he was unsure whether people in the US are entitled to due process rights guaranteed in the US Constitution as his administration pushes aggressively...
View ArticleCOA holds Pampanga foundation liable for unimplemented P242.5-M agri project
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) denied a petition from a Pampanga-based foundation seeking to be cleared of liability for a P242.5-million agricultural project that was never...
View ArticleBerkshire Hathaway shares fall as CEO Buffett passes the baton to Abel
Berkshire Hathaway shares fell nearly 2% premarket on Monday, May 5, after famed investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as CEO of the $1.16 trillion conglomerate after leading it for 60...
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FACT CHECK: Video of Charo Santos endorsing joint, bone pain relief cream is...
Claim: Actress Charo Santos endorses the product Bee Venom Turmeric Joint and Bone Pain Relief Cream. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: On April 21, the Facebook page “Philippine Orthopedic...
View ArticleBong Go widens lead as Alyansa bets top survey | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos’ Alyansa bets dominate Pulse Asia April 2025 survey, but Bong Go widens solo lead An April 2025 Pulse Asia...
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Pope Francis sheltered the homeless. Now they wonder who will follow
VATICAN CITY – The gleaming colonnade of St. Peter’s Square provides a majestic backdrop as four men wait for a free dinner on a terrace in the heart of the Vatican, on a balmy April evening. The...
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[DECODED] Senate 2025: Who’s winning the race for clicks and votes?
MANILA, Philippines – Over the past few months, with support from The Nerve, I’ve been tracking how senatorial candidates are being talked about online, across social media platforms and news sites....
View ArticleCarl Tamayo stars as Changwon draws first blood vs Juan GDL, Seoul in KBL finals
MANILA, Philippines – A proven champion throughout his career, Carl Tamayo wasted no time flexing his championship experience in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) as he carried the Changwon LG Sakers...
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Philippine coast guard says China ship conducting illegal survey within EEZ
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has deployed a coast guard vessel and an aircraft to challenge and escort a Chinese research ship it said was conducting illegal marine scientific research...
View ArticleWhat is The Miss Philippines, Miss Universe PH’s sister brand?
MANILA, Philippines – After Ahtisa Manalo bagged the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 crown, online fans didn’t get to see the coronation of three more queens who will represent the country in other...
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