[WATCH] In the Public Square with John Nery: Abolish the National Housing...
MANILA, Philippines – An important constituency of the National Housing Authority does not want its life extended: The urban poor. Six weeks ago, we sat down with representatives of the urban poor to...
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Falling fireballs prompt brief closure of road from Mountain Province to Baguio
BAGUIO, Philippines – It’s not falling boulders which you have to watch out for in Bontoc town, Mountain Province. It’s flaming debris falling. In a scene straight out of a disaster movie, motorists...
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[Only IN Hollywood] ‘Expats’ director Lulu Wang praises Filipinas Ruby Ruiz...
LOS ANGELES, USA – “Yes but as soon as I saw her (Ruby Ruiz), we all knew she was the one immediately. If you’ve seen the show, she brought all of that – all the warmth, all of the emotion, and I felt...
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Limit ride-hailing giants’ share of drivers’ earnings – transport groups
MANILA, Philippines – Several transportation groups urged the government to limit the commission rate that ride-hailing giants can charge its drivers and operators, who they say struggle to make ends...
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RESULTS: February 2024 Licensure Examination for Criminologists
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 15,684 out of 32,495 passed the Licensure Examination for...
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TOPNOTCHERS: February 2024 Licensure Examination for Criminologists
The Professional Regulation Commission announced on Wednesday, March 6, that 15,684 out of 32,495 passed the February 2024 Licensure Examination for Criminologists. Here’s the list of examinees who...
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TOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS: February 2024 Licensure Examination for Criminologists
The Professional Regulation Commission announced on Wednesday, March 6, that 15,684 out of 32,495 passed the February 2024 Licensure Examination for Criminologists. Here’s the list of the top...
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Barbie turns 65 in a world of vast doll diversity
LOS ANGELES, USA – At 65 years of age, Barbie shows no signs of retiring from her 250 different jobs as a plastic and fantastic doll whose small feet have left a big cultural mark on the human world....
View ArticleAfter 9th-place setback, EJ Obiena refreshes mental state ahead of 2-month break
MANILA, Philippines – Even the best fall down sometimes, and sports stars like pole vault icon EJ Obiena are not immune to the human side of elite competition. Still reeling from an unusual...
View Article4 senators oppose contempt order vs Quiboloy
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – At least 4 senators have signed an objection letter that seeks to reverse a Senate panel’s decision to hold embattled doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy in contempt for...
View ArticleRappler Talk: The ongoing work for Filipino women’s equality
MANILA, Philippines – Achieving gender equality does not happen overnight. Globally, even in countries that studies find the “most gender-equal,” policies are in place to maintain such quality of life...
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RESULTS: March 2024 Dental Technologists Computer-Based Licensure Examination
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 17 out of 24 passed the Dental Technologists Computer-Based...
View ArticleMatcha made in heaven? Try matcha-strawberry frozen brazo by this San Juan...
MANILA, Philippines – For many, the combination of matcha and strawberry is un-matcha-ed, and when this flavor combo is served in the form of a frozen brazo de mercedes – you’ve got San Juan bakery...
View ArticleReject Pro-Foreign Interest, Pro-Traditional Politician Charter Change, Say...
In this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, Philippine progressive women’s groups put a spotlight on charter change as a national issue which will adversely impact the Filipino women....
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Queer futurism in Apa Agbayani’s ‘Abutan Man Tayo ng House Lights’
“Naabutan nga kami ng house lights (When we got back, the house lights came on),” Apa Agbayani told me over Zoom last year. At the time, he was recounting the Halloween weekend he had with friends...
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It’s official: Bye-bye TAPE’s ‘Tahanang Pinakamasaya’
MANILA, Philippines – It’s official. Jalosjos family-led Television and Production Exponents Incorporated (TAPE) and GMA Network (GMA) Incorporated announced on Thursday, March 7, that the noon show,...
View ArticleEarliest-known ‘dead’ galaxy spotted by Webb telescope
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The James Webb Space Telescope since becoming operational in 2022 has uncovered numerous surprises about what things were like in the universe’s early stages. We now can add one...
View Article[OPINION] Controversy over ASEAN’s ‘Swift’ week
Pop star phenomenon, Taylor Swift, did 66 concerts across the Americas last year, which reportedly earned over US$1billion, contributing to her selection as Time Magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year....
View ArticleHey, chocolate lovers! New study traces complex origins of cacao
WASHINGTON, USA – Scientists are getting a better taste of the early history of the domestication and use of cacao – the source of chocolate – thanks to residues detected on a batch of ancient...
View ArticleSC orders PLDT to regularize employees assigned in line services
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered PLDT Incorporated to regularize its employees assigned in installation, repair, and maintenance services. In a decision penned by Associate...
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