UAAP greats: Belen, Ybañez earn first multiple MVP awards since Valdez, Espejo
MANILA, Philippines – National University star spiker Bella Belen further solidified her bounce-back UAAP Season 86 campaign for the Lady Bulldogs, winning her second women’s volleyball Most Valuable...
View ArticleTikTok creators file suit to block US law seeking divestment or ban
WASHINGTON, USA – A group of TikTok creators said Tuesday, May 14, they filed suit in US federal court seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force the divestiture of the...
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Civilian group Atin Ito sails towards Panatag Shoal, as fleet of China ships...
MANILA, Philippines – A coalition of civic organizations, including political, youth, and farmer and fishing groups, pushed through with a civilian mission to Scarborough or Panatag Shoal in the West...
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What you need to know: Civilian mission to Panatag Shoal
MANILA, Philippines – The Atin Ito coalition is holding its second civilian mission in the face of rising tensions between China and the Philippines. The coalition, which includes several civil...
View ArticleSingapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge
SINGAPORE – Singapore will inaugurate Lawrence Wong on Wednesday, May 15, as its new prime minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago, completing a carefully calibrated power...
View ArticleNewsbreak Chats: What’s keeping LTO from improving its system?
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion live on Thursday, May 16, at 4 pm MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has been a constant source of frustration for many Filipino...
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FACT CHECK: No news of Chinese diplomats expelled from PH
Claim: Chinese people will be expelled from the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in the title and thumbnail of a YouTube video posted on May 11, which has gained...
View ArticleWATCH: Massive vessel deployment in Panatag betrays a scared China, says...
MANILA, Philippines – Over 46 Chinese government vessels have been deployed at the vicinity of Panatag Shoal, also called Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal, a feature just 120 nautical miles off...
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Meet the Filipinos in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2024 list
MANILA, Philippines – Seven Filipinos made it to the inaugural Forbes 30 Under 30, which recognizes young individuals under 30 years old for their contributions and achievements in various industries....
View Article46 Chinese ships in vicinity, as civilian convoy tries to reach Panatag Shoal
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored at least 46 Chinese vessels in the “vicinity area” of Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc on Thursday, May 16, as a civilian mission...
View ArticleElon Musk scheduled to visit Indonesia for Starlink launch, ministers say
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Tycoon Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, is scheduled to visit Indonesia to launch its satellite unit Starlink this Sunday, May 19, according to two cabinet ministers. Minister...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] Deal or no deal, Duterte?
Rodrigo Duterte ceased to be president in June 2022, yet his shadow continues to loom large over state matters today. Of course, his drug war campaign will be immortalized in Philippine history books...
View ArticleRappler Talk Sports: Alyssa Valdez far from done after latest title conquest
MANILA, Philippines – Creamline Cool Smashers star Alyssa Valdez is far from done. After helping Creamline rule the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) anew, the veteran spiker believes she has plenty of...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Railkid and Six The Northstar
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino hip-hop lovers, this one’s for you! Hip-hop emcee Railkid and producer Six the Northstar will be rocking the mic on the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, May 16....
View ArticleMarcos announces 5 airport upgrades in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday, May 16, plans to upgrade five airports in Northern Mindanao as part of the government’s efforts to establish the...
View ArticleCeltics advance to Eastern Conference finals with victory over Cavaliers
BALAYAN, Batangas—The Boston Celtics advance to the Eastern Conference finals after remaining undefeated for the last three games with their victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 113-98, in Game 5...
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FACT CHECK: UK not donating latest aircraft carrier to PH
Claim: The United Kingdom will permanently donate its latest aircraft carrier to the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video bearing the claim was posted on May 13 and...
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US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden
WASHINGTON, USA – The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday, May 16, that would force President Joe Biden to send weapons to Israel, seeking to rebuke the Democrat for...
View ArticleAI voiceover company stole voices of actors, New York lawsuit claims
Two voice actors sued artificial-intelligence startup Lovo in Manhattan federal court on Thursday, May 16, accusing the company of illegally copying their voices and using them without permission in...
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SB19’s ‘PAGTATAG!’ finale concert: Guests, livestream, things to know
MANILA, Philippines – Are you ready, A’TIN? P-pop powerhouse SB19 is set to conclude its PAGTATAG! era — the group’s second world tour — with a two-day finale concert at the Araneta Coliseum on May 18...
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