San Miguel comeback falls short vs Eastern as winless EASL run continues
MANILA, Philippines – There seems to be no end in sight for San Miguel’s woes in the East Asia Super League. Already out of contention and only playing for pride, the Beermen fell short of their...
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Are candidates funding their own campaigns? Camille Villar, Imee Marcos ads...
As early as January last year, Sen. Imee Marcos already aired 271 TV and radio ad spots worth P21 million, based on published rate cards or before discounts. Every month since then, the presidential...
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TRANSCRIPT | Rappler Talk Investigative, Part 1: Edgar Matobato’s path to...
Edgar Matobato, former assassin and member of the Davao Death Squad (DDS), turned witness in investigations into extrajudicial killings under former president Rodrigo Duterte. He has left the country...
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Cebu Pacific logs 24.5 million passengers in 2024, most are domestic travelers
MANILA, Philippines – The travel surge is real. Cebu Pacific on Thursday, January 16, said it logged a 17.6% increase in passengers totaling 24.5 million in 2024. There’s growth in both domestic and...
View ArticleHidilyn Diaz to join Philippine sports icons in PSA Hall of Fame
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina weightlifting icon Hidilyn Diaz will add another feather to her cap. Diaz, the country’s first Olympic champion, will be enshrined by the Philippine Sportswriters...
View ArticlePapal thriller ‘Conclave’ leads BAFTA nominations, music and horror fare well
LONDON, UK – Papal thriller Conclave led nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards on Wednesday, Januaty 15, with music-themed and horror productions also faring well at Britain’s top movie honors....
View ArticleGuard fired for chasing away girl selling sampaguita | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Security guard assigned in SM Megamall ‘dismissed’ after shooing away girl selling sampaguita A popular mall...
View ArticleRain or Shine gains ‘morale booster’ ahead of Ginebra clash
MANILA, Philippines – There’s sunshine after the rain for Rain or Shine. Coming off back-to-back losses, the Elasto Painters got back on track in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after dealing erstwhile...
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Watch: Nintendo Switch 2 revealed
MANILA, Philippines – Nintendo on Thursday evening, January 16, published the first-look trailer for its highly anticipated new console, the Switch 2, the follow up to the hit Nintendo Switch console,...
View ArticlePope Francis using sling after injuring forearm in fall
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis injured his right forearm after a fall in his residence on Thursday, January 16, but did not suffer any broken bones and continued on with his agenda for the day, the...
View ArticleMagnolia playoff streak under Victolero still alive after escape vs Phoenix
MANILA, Philippines – Magnolia has not missed the playoffs since Chito Victolero took over the coaching reins. And the Hotshots steered clear of seeing that streak end as they stayed in contention in...
View ArticleIsraeli cabinet delay approval of Gaza ceasefire deal, as strikes on enclave...
Israel said it had delayed holding a cabinet meeting on Thursday, January 16, to ratify a ceasefire with Hamas, blaming the militant group for the hold-up, as Palestinian authorities said Israeli...
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TRANSCRIPT | Rappler Talk Investigative, Part 2: Edgar Matobato, truth-teller...
Edgar Matobato, a self-confessed hitman of the Davao Death Squad, had been in hiding for seven years before he found himself in protective custody outside the country. In Part 1 of a 2023 sit-down...
View ArticleDisplaced Los Angeles homeowners face price gouging after wildfires
LOS ANGELES, USA – Jay Gilberg bought a five-bedroom, 4,800-square-foot (446-sq-meter) home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in June to merge two households, bringing his two...
View ArticleTerrence Romeo stays upbeat even as Terrafirma on verge of another winless...
MANILA, Philippines – Wins have been hard to come by for Terrafirma, but veteran guard Terrence Romeo opts to stay optimistic amid the Dyip’s persistent struggles. Terrafirma stayed winless in the PBA...
View ArticleRichard Gutierrez reveals ongoing annulment with Sarah Lahbati
MANILA, Philippines – Richard Gutierrez and former partner Sarah Lahbati are now going through an annulment process over a year after their split, the actor revealed on Friday, January 17. Gutierrez...
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NMP to return church panels in March but cases to continue, said Cebu governor
CEBU, Philippines – The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has told Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia it would return in March the four pulpit panels reported stolen from the heritage church of...
View ArticleTNT stamps class vs Ginebra anew to extend hot PBA streak
MANILA, Philippines – TNT not only extended its winning streak in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup but also asserted its mastery over Barangay Ginebra. In a rematch of the Governors’ Cup finals, the Tropang...
View ArticleMikey Williams keen on TNT return: ‘Only time will tell’
MANILA, Philippines – A TNT return remains a target for Mikey Williams, but that happening anytime soon is a big question mark. Williams made a surprise PBA appearance as he watched his former team...
View ArticleThe making of Edgar Matobato
First of two parts It is a wonder Edgar Matobato is still alive. A confessed assassin for the Davao Death Squad, he was the first to go public about the killings allegedly ordered by former president...
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