Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza, spokesperson says
JERUSALEM – The Israeli military has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip except for one brigade, a military spokesperson said on Sunday, April 7. The military did not immediately...
View ArticleA Negrosanon’s journey from being food crew to real estate CEO
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Growing up in an underprivileged family can present significant challenges that hinder one’s ability to pursue their aspirations and achieve their goals in life....
View ArticleHungry for redemption, razor-sharp Oftana guides TNT out of funk
MANILA, Philippines – TNT star Calvin Oftana turned down a pre-game interview as he aimed to keep his focus on their battle against Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup. That was how badly Oftana wanted...
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‘What are the Americans doing in Vietnam, anyway?’
It’s a scene that’s unthinkable today and trumps the imagination. But the unthinkable is what Victor Corpus has done all his life until he breathed his last on Wednesday, April 3, at the age of 79....
View ArticleVince Carter, Chauncey Billups highlight 2024 Hall of Fame class
GLENDALE, USA – Final Four Saturday began with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 announcement in Glendale, Arizona The 13 honorees include former NBA stars Chauncey Billups (now head...
View ArticleThe Green Report: Why we should care about where evacuation centers are built
MANILA, Philippines – Because the Philippines is a country that has had to deal with some of the strongest storms in recent history, adaptation is a crucial part of its climate action. But what...
View ArticleLovers soldier and cop arrested for illegal gun selling in Mindanao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines – An army intelligence operative and his girlfriend, who were allegedly into illegal weapons trade, fell into the hands of lawmen during a sting operation in Cotabato...
View ArticleDjokovic wants last dance with Nadal in French Open
Rafa Nadal’s withdrawal from the Monte Carlo Masters has cast doubt over the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s participation in the French Open, but Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final...
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[EXPLAINER] Total solar eclipse 2024: When is it and what to expect?
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The moon will blot out the sun for millions of people in North America along a path crossing from Mexico into the United States and then Canada in a total solar eclipse occurring...
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Marcos sets town hall on traffic woes, sans major transport advocacy groups
MANILA, Philippines – The administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has scheduled a public consultation to discuss the perennial problem of traffic in Metro Manila and potential solutions to it, but some...
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GMA bares rating of ‘It’s Showtime’ pilot episode; Teddy Corpuz urges...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ leading broadcasting company GMA Network disclosed on Monday, April 8, the television ratings of rival noon shows It’s Showtime and Eat Bulaga! last Saturday. In...
View Article[Rappler’s Best] The elusive big fish – and big fishers
A happy (broken) long weekend to you! Tomorrow, April 9, is the Day of Valor, which commemorates April 9, 1942, when thousands of Filipino and American soldiers were forced to march to their...
View ArticleKim Seon Ho partners with UFC Fun Chow for a ‘Color+Full’ Manila fanmeet this...
Exciting news for Seonhohadas! UFC, the Filipinos’ favorite food brand from NutriAsia, is thrilled to announce an exclusive fan meet with the most versatile Korean drama superstar of today, Kim Seon...
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FACT CHECK: No deal between Kai Sotto, Golden State Warriors
Claim: Filipino basketball star Kai Sotto will sign a 10-day contract with the NBA team Golden State Warriors (GSW). Rating: False Why we fact-checked this: The claim originated from a Facebook page...
View ArticleStop airstrikes in hinterland villages, rights groups ask AFP
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Human rights groups have called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to cease airstrikes against suspected rebels at the expense of communities in the...
View ArticleReality check: Chot Reyes admits ‘we’re no longer the mighty TNT’
MANILA, Philippines – Talent is not enough if TNT wants to contend for the PBA Philippine Cup crown. Head coach Chot Reyes made this frank assessment as the Tropang Giga got off to a shaky start in...
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LIVESTREAM: 2024 Total solar eclipse
The moon will block out the sun for cities in Mexico, the United States, and Canada on Monday, April 8 (Tuesday, April 9, Manila time). The last total solar eclipse in North America was in 2017 and...
View ArticlePhilippine protesters trample on Xi Jinping effigy, condemn China’s maritime...
MANILA, Philippines – Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, April 9, as they condemned China’s “aggression” against the Philippines in the South China...
View ArticleDrought-hit town in Negros Occidental declares calamity, seeks aid
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The local government of a small town in Negros Occidental declared the municipality under a state of calamity to allow the use of reserved funds to cushion the impact...
View ArticleSnapped twice, now with 3 legs
MASBATE, Philippines – The propeller-driven plane shivered as it dropped intermittently a few tens of meters vertically each time. Engines roared, counteracting the headwind as the plane prepared to...
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