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LIVE COVERAGE: Conclave 2025
Cardinals are set to convene starting May 7 for the conclave that will elect the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Francis. The conclave includes 133 cardinals who are...
View ArticleAlex Eala teams up with Coco Gauff, the world’s top-earning female athlete
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala’s singles campaign in the Italian Open may have ended rather abruptly, but she holds a shot at redemption, and no less than one of the world’s most prominent athletes...
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‘Nagkamali kami’: BINI apologizes for controversial viral video
MANILA, Philippines – P-pop girl group BINI apologized over a viral clip that caused anger and disappointment among fans on Thursday, May 8. “We know that the past couple of days have been triggering...
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Bill Gates to give away $200B by 2045, accuses Musk of harming world’s poor
LONDON, United Kingdom — Bill Gates pledged on Thursday, May 8, to give away almost his entire personal wealth in the next two decades and said the world’s poorest would receive some $200 billion via...
View ArticleComelec drops possible vote-buying complaint vs Camille Villar | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Comelec committee drops possible vote-buying complaint vs Camille Villar The Commission on Elections’ committee...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Sara Duterte makes final pitch to vote straight ‘Duter10’
MANILA, Philippines – In the homestretch of the campaign season, Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, May 8, urges voters to support the entire slate of PDP–Laban collectively known as “Duter10.”...
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#PHVote Reads: Your guide to the 2025 Philippine elections
MANILA, Philippines – Haven’t found the time to read up on the May 12 midterm elections? We got you. Check out this list of Rappler guides on the 2025 national and local polls. These guides cover the...
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#PHVote Reads: All about the 2025 senatorial and party-list races
MANILA, Philippines – Planning to catch up on poll updates before Monday, May 12? Read Rappler’s stories on anything and everything about the 2025 senatorial and party-list elections. Use this as a...
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#PHVote Reads: Top races to watch in the 2025 local elections
MANILA, Philippines – Catch up with updates on the 2025 local elections before you head to your precinct on Monday, May 12. Get to know more about your local candidates and better understand the...
View ArticleVeejay Pre wants to stay despite family’s desire to switch schools, says FEU...
MANILA, Philippines – Veejay Pre has expressed his desire to stay with the FEU men’s basketball team despite growing pressure from his family to leave the Tamaraws and transfer schools, university...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Sistine Chapel chimney for Vatican conclave, Day 2
MANILA, Philippines – The second day of the conclave to elect the successor of the late Pope Francis on Thursday, May 8, is expected to have four rounds of voting — twice in the morning and twice in...
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For the Villars, everything is a family business
3rd of 4 parts on Filipino tycoons invested in political partiesPart 1 |2025 Philippine elections: Where do billionaire-linked parties stand? Part 2 | When business and politics mix: Enrique Razon’s...
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Voters in Iloilo town long for public hospital, but no candidate promises to...
ILOILO, Philippines – When asked what she wants their next mayor to prioritize, Nadia, 59 and a fruit vendor, answered without hesitation: “Trabaho kag ospital (work and hospital).” She then lamented...
View ArticleCarl Tamayo, Changwon blast Juan GDL, Seoul to close in on KBL crown
MANILA, Philippines – Carl Tamayo and the Changwon LG Sakers are one win away from claiming the Korean Basketball League (KBL) crown. Playing in front of their home fans at the Changwon Gymnasium,...
View ArticlePope Leo XIV, first American Pope | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, taking the name...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Will Filipinos choose Marcos’ ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ in the 2025...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his handpicked bets for the 2025 midterm elections conclude the 90-day national campaign period in Mandaluyong City. From Day 1 of the campaign, the...
View ArticlePope Leo XIV faces packed schedule, inherits many events from Francis
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV has only been in the job one day and already faces a packed schedule of religious services, diplomatic meetings, and Holy Year events, many of which were organized for his...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Honey Lacuna vows ‘tapat at totoo’ leadership, hits rivals
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna pledged “honest and genuine” governance as she campaigned in the final stretch of her reelection bid. As she delivered her speech in Manila’s 3rd...
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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV election and inauguration
American Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the 267th leader of the Catholic Church and took the name Leo XIV, after a two-day conclave to choose the new pope. He is the first pontiff from the United...
View ArticleChampion resolve: Meralco ends skid with comeback win vs NorthPort
MANILA, Philippines – On the verge of a fourth straight defeat, Meralco showed the resolve of a champion. The reigning PBA Philippine Cup kings battled back from a five-point deficit inside the final...
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