House quad committee wants deeper probe into alleged drug ties of Paolo...
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives’ quad committee has recommended a deeper investigation into the alleged drug ties of Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte and his...
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Pampanga’s lantern legacy lights up in Italy
PAMPANGA, Philippines – When Pampanga lights up its lanterns, it’s not only the spirit of the season that illuminates, but also a 100-year-old tradition. And for the first time, these lanterns have...
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LIVESTREAM: Simbang Gabi 2024
MANILA, Philippines – For those determined to complete all nine days of Simbang Gabi, the “traditional” Yuletide traffic jams and last-minute shopping may frustrate you. Although it is best to go to...
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Here’s the MMFF Parade of Stars 2024 route
MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that the Parade of Stars for the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be held in Manila on December 21. This...
View ArticleRappler Recap: House wants Rodrigo Duterte sued for crimes against humanity
MANILA, Philippines – The House quad committee unveiled on Wednesday, December 18, its findings after 13 hearings on the controversies that gripped the administration of Rodrigo Duterte, recommending...
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NFA commits 5.3 million kilos of aging rice to Kadiwa stores for December
MANILA, Philippines – The National Food Authority (NFA) committed 5.3 million kilos of aging stocks of rice to sell to Kadiwa store operators by the end of December. NFA administrator Larry Lacson...
View ArticleMary Jane Veloso reunites with family | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Mary Jane Veloso reunites with family Mary Jane Veloso finally reunites with her family at the Correctional...
View ArticleBrownlee drops 49 as Ginebra routs Terrafirma; Rain or Shine escapes
MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra and Rain or Shine picked up crucial wins in their respective 2024-2025 PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaigns on Wednesday, December 18, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in...
View ArticleTheater director, producer Bobby Garcia dies
MANILA, Philippines – Theater director and producer Bobby Garcia has died, TV host Boy Abunda reported on Wednesday, December 18. He was 55. Garcia died in Vancouver, Canada, Tuesday, December 17....
View ArticleLIST: Train schedules for Christmas 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Railways have adjusted their operating schedules this holiday season. “On select days, our trains will operate earlier in the morning and later into the night to offer greater...
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Rappler Talk Entertainment: Why Enrique Gil chose to do found footage horror
MANILA, Philippines – Producers Enrique Gil and Dondon Monteverde join Rappler Talk Entertainment on Thursday, December 19, 3 pm, to talk about their new found footage horror film, Strange...
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Active play was at the heart of the Breeze EcoPlay Olympics
Play is an important part of being a kid. But sometimes, dirt, mess, and the ever-tricky mantsa can get in the way of being immersed in the game. Luckily, there are ways to make every playtime the...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] Joy over Mary Jane
This will be the last newsletter from Rappler that you will be receiving this year. By Friday, December 20, our editorial team will be splitting into Christmas and New Year shifters, with the latter...
View ArticleBulacan mayor, 2 others arrested for 2019 rape charges
BULACAN, Philippines – The mayor of Pandi town in Bulacan and two others were arrested on Tuesday, December 17, for two counts of rape filed in 2019, said the National Capital Region Police Office...
View Article‘Feeling mo lahat kaya mo:’ UP coach leans anew on unsung heroes ‘NU boys’ in...
MANILA, Philippines – Heroes were out and about at the thrilling conclusion of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, which saw the UP Fighting Maroons dethrone the De La Salle Green Archers...
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Manny Pangilinan eyes pouring investments in Camp John Hay
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is looking to invest in the summer capital of the Philippines’ tourism sector. On Thursday, December 19, the MVP Group made official its...
View ArticleConverge rallies past Phoenix from 20-2 hole; TNT blasts Blackwater
MANILA, Philippines – Converge stamped its class as a rising contender in the PBA as it took down Phoenix, 116-105, in the 2024-25 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Thursday, December...
View ArticleCatholic priests file 3rd impeachment complaint vs VP Sara Duterte | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Third impeachment complaint vs VP Sara asserts: ‘Removing her a moral obligation’ A group led by several Catholic...
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FACT CHECK: Black Hawk choppers delivered to PH Air Force, not Davao
Claim: Poland recently delivered five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to Davao in a show of trust for the Dutertes. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several videos with the claim have been...
View ArticleBSP removes heroes from new peso bills | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Group slams removal of images of Ninoy, Cory and former presidents in new banknotes The August Twenty-One Movement...
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