How is Imelda? Marcos’ first call with president-elect Trump
In the first phone call between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and incoming United States President Donald Trump, it wasn’t the Indo-Pacific, or China, or regional issues that took...
View ArticleLIST: McDonald’s branches with lit-up Drive-Thru lanes this Christmas
As its tradition, McDonald’s is once again ushering in the holiday season by donning several branches across the country with bright and cheery Christmas lights. McDonald’s started with four branches...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: Fiesta Señor 2025 in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu has officially released the general schedule of activities as Cebu is set to celebrate the 460th Fiesta Señor in January 2025. The theme...
View ArticleWhat could happen to Mary Jane Veloso’s case if she is transferred to PH?
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who has been on death row in Indonesia for over a decade, may have at her fingertips the scenario of having her life spared...
View ArticleUS-Philippines alliance will transcend administrations, Austin says
MANILA, Philippines – United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday, November 19, the US alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes in administrations, as he reiterated his...
View ArticleCentral Luzon reports P326M damage after series of tropical cyclones
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Central Luzon absorbed over P300 million in damage after the country was battered by three tropical cyclones, said the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
View Article[OPINION] Renewable energy technology for energy transition
Sustainability in the context of electricity supply means utilizing generation sources that have the lowest possible negative effect on the environment in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and other...
View Article[OPINION] In crisis and hope, a call to invest in our children
In every corner of the Philippines, children are growing up in an age of overlapping crises: climate disasters, digital dangers, and economic challenges. Yet, as we observe National Children’s Month...
View ArticleSupreme Court quashes Rowena Guanzon’s congressional dreams
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has granted the petition seeking to declare null and void the party-list substitution of former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner Rowena...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs New Zealand – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – Will the fifth time be the charm for Gilas Pilipinas? Still winless in four tries against New Zealand in FIBA competition, Gilas Pilipinas aims to finally solve the Tall Blacks’...
View ArticleCOP29: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news
Rappler is covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 happening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Azerbaijan is set to oversee the annual negotiations among nearly...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Travel, food, culture, arts, fashion, beauty – November 18-24
Looking for something new to try? Whether it’s related to food, travel, beauty, art, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recommendations and upcoming events you can check out this week! Bookmark...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Mary Jane Veloso to return to PH, but won’t be free yet
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina who has been on Indonesia’s death row for over a decade, is set to return to the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on...
View ArticleRESULTS: November 2024 Licensure Examination for Midwives
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3,997 out of 5,398 passed the Licensure Examination for...
View ArticleKai Sotto good to go as Gilas defends turf vs New Zealand, Hong Kong
MANILA, Philippines – Kai Sotto is good to go. That is according to Gilas Pilipinas team manager Richard del Rosario as Sotto got cleared to play in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers,...
View ArticleHis lawyers insist Rama is still mayor of Cebu City
CEBU, Philippines – Michael Rama is still the Cebu City Mayor, his lawyers said in a press conference Wednesday, November 20. Rama’s six-month preventive suspension has lapsed while his widely...
View ArticleStill no number for new climate finance goal as COP29 reaches final hours
MANILA, Philippines – The draft negotiating text on the new climate finance goal was released a day before the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 is set to wrap up on Friday, November...
View ArticleCOP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan: Explainers, deals, talks, analyses
MANILA, Philippines – The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29, is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, where global leaders negotiate solutions to the climate...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Fake UP-PGH page posts AI-edited bone and joint pain ‘cure’ ad
Claim: The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) posted a video of Manila Doctors Hospital internist-cardiologist Dr. Anthony Leachon endorsing Bee Venom Japan Cream. The product claims to cure bone and...
View ArticleCanada to bring biggest trade delegation to Manila in December
MANILA, Philippines – Canada is sending its biggest trade delegation to the Philippines in hopes of securing opportunities in a more investor-friendly Manila. The “powerhouse delegation,” which is...
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