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Probe sought after some retiree, investor visas found dubiously granted to...
MANILA, Philippines – Leaders at the House of Representatives want to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation on the country’s processes for granting special visas, on top of late birth...
View ArticleWATCH: Eating raw woodworms in Palawan
PALAWAN, Philippines – The province of Palawan is known for its breathtaking island sceneries, rich marine life, cashew nut production, and Tamilok—the “woodworm” you eat raw. To harvest them, one...
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Veteran screenwriter Armando ‘Bing’ Lao dies at 75
MANILA, Philippines – Award-winning Filipino screenwriter Armando “Bing” Lao died on the morning of Tuesday, June 18. He was 75. Lao’s death was confirmed by the Cultural Center of the Philippines’...
View ArticleArrested pro-Palestine activist Edison Yu posts bail
MANILA, Philippines — The pro-Palestine activist who was arrested in Taguig City walked free from detention after posting bail. Edison Yu was released from detention on Tuesday, June 18, according to...
View ArticleIn This Economy: Ano ang epekto ng panahon sa ekonomiya?
MANILA, Philippines – Matindi ang init na naranasan sa Pilipinas ngayong 2024, at ayon sa mga ekonomista mula sa Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, may epekto ang grabeng init sa ekonomiya at inflation. Sa...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: Rizal na naman?
MANILA, Philippines – Unlike many other nations, the Philippines does not have a warrior king or a revolutionary general as founding father. Instead, we have a writer. Jose Rizal wrote not one but two...
View ArticleGlobal media groups urge SC to overturn Maria Ressa’s cyber libel conviction
MANILA, Philippines – International press freedom groups submitted an amicus curiae brief or expert opinion to the Supreme Court (SC), urging it to overturn the cyber libel conviction of Rappler chief...
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Mixed reactions across provinces greet Sara Duterte’s resignation
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation has drawn mixed reactions, showing the complex political landscape and diverse expectations of Filipinos. Duterte resigned from...
View ArticlePOC eyes successful Olympics prep ahead of ‘historic’ France-based PH...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is sparing no expense and pulling out all the stops ahead of the country’s 100th year of joining the quadrennial top sports showpiece in...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Sara Duterte quits Marcos Cabinet
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, June 19, resigned from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet, signifying that the so-called Uniteam political alliance has come to an...
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Chinese coast guard boarded PH ship, seized rifles, punctured boats off...
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – What Chinese coast guard personnel have done in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on June 17 – boarding a Philippine government ship, wielding machetes and knives to...
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TIMELINE: Sara Duterte, from Marcos Cabinet to resignation
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, June 19, resigned from the Cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. – the latest sign of the rift between the two camps. Malacañang...
View ArticleNovak Djokovic confirmed for Paris Olympics
Novak Djokovic will compete at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, the Olympic Committee of Serbia has announced. The 24-time Grand Slam winner will be attending his fifth Olympics since his first in...
View ArticleSara Duterte resigns from Marcos cabinet | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: VP Sara Duterte resigns as DepEd secretary Vice President Sara Duterte resigns from President Ferdinand Marcos...
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‘In the bag’: PH judoka Kiyomi Watanabe set to clinch Paris Olympics berth
MANILA, Philippines – A ticket to the Paris Games awaits Filipina-Japanese judoka Kiyomi Watanabe. Philippine Judo Federation president Ali Sulit on Wednesday, June 19, said an Olympic return is “in...
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FACT CHECK: No guilty verdict against Bamban Mayor Alice Guo
Claim: Suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo has been found guilty of involvement in the operations of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in her municipality. Rating: FALSE Why we...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Pope Francis holds dialogue with Asia-Pacific students
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis is holding a dialogue with Asia-Pacific students on Thursday, June 20, as part of a series of events to discuss the youth’s concerns and share them with the leader...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Giselle
MANILA, Philippines – Budding singer-songwriter Giselle is finally making her debut on the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, June 20! Giselle started out as a performer during her college years at...
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In latest drug war conviction, prosecutor was of no help, say private lawyers
In the case of People vs Cervantes, the “People” or the prosecutor was of no help in getting a conviction for the policemen who killed father and son Luis and Gabriel Bonifacio in former president...
View ArticleChina protests PH’s extended continental shelf claim in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines – Beijing on Tuesday, June 18 (in New York) filed its opposition to the Philippines’ claim of an extended continental shelf (ECS) west of Palawan before the United Nations (UN)...
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