US wants ‘more invested and enduring relationship’ with PH, Rubio tells Manalo
MANILA, Philippines – US State Secretary Marco Rubio “noted his enthusiasm for building an even more invested and enduring relationship” in his first face-to-face meeting with his Philippine...
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Love in full bloom! How PH celebs spent Valentine’s Day 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Love is in the air! With everyone showing off their special someone online, our favorite Filipino celebrity couples are just as excited to do the same for Valentine’s Day....
View ArticleCarmelo Anthony, Sue Bird among 17 finalists for Hall of Fame
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard and former women’s star Sue Bird are among the 17 finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Coaches Billy Donovan and Mark...
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Camp John Hay reopens: Better, brighter, open to all
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Camp John Hay is now fully back in government hands, marking a new era of accessibility and improvement for the iconic mountain retreat. The Bases Conversion and Development...
View ArticleFor Visayas campaign kickoff, Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas slate woos Iloilo
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – The Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates kicked off their campaign in the Visayas in the City of Love, Iloilo City, on Thursday, February 13. It was two...
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LIVESTREAM: Marcos’ Alyansa holds kickoff rally in Duterte turf Davao Region
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas is holding its third campaign kickoff rally this week in Duterte country on Saturday, February 15. The rally is...
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FACT CHECK: ‘Cataract cure’ ad uses AI-generated audio of Filipino doctor
Claim: Dr. Liza Ramoso-Ong, wife of online health personality Dr. Willie Ong, endorses a cure for eye cataracts. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted in October 2024, recently...
View Article‘Bridgerton’ actors tease season 4 romance between Benedict and maid
LONDON, United Kingdom – Bridgerton fans got a first glimpse of the hit Netflix show’s season four on Friday, February 14, which will see a romance blossom between the noble family’s second son...
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Quezon City declares dengue outbreak
MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City, the most populated city in the Philippines, declared a dengue outbreak on Saturday, February 15, following the deaths of 10 individuals in recent months. The Quezon...
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Rappler Talk Entertainment: Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Sam Milby on...
MANILA, Philippines – “Romcom Queen” Jennylyn Mercado is back to doing what she does best. For the first time in over five years, Mercado returns to the big screen as she teams up with her real-life...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: Campaign sorties, where the senatorial candidates are — February...
MANILA, Philippines – At least five better-known senatorial slates were formally launched during the start of the campaign period last week, with only the administration-backed Alyansa para sa Bagong...
View ArticleIn the Running: What to expect from senatorial, party list campaigns
MANILA, Philippines – The campaign period for the national elections has begun. It started last Tuesday, February 11. It’s not even been a week since it started, but we’ve seen a lot of spectacle and...
View Article[Two Pronged] Doubts about the future as college studies end
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
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The universe belongs to BINI: Highlights of the BINIverse World Tour 2025
BULACAN, Philippines – Five years ago, a girl from a relatively unknown P-pop girl group posted an edited photo of her members in a sold out, packed concert. Like a manifestation of some sorts, she...
View ArticleHeat’s Tyler Herro wins 3-point contest; Cavs duo rules skills challenge
The Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro made both of his three-point bonus balls in the final round and won the Three-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco on Saturday, February 15 (Sunday,...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Cucina di Francesco
In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits community restaurant Cucina di Francesco in Quezon City! Joining her are Cucina di Francesco’s owners Mary Rose and Tedi...
View Article‘Into the Woods’ musical: Ticket prices, seat plan
MANILA, Philippines – Theatre Group Asia (TGA) announced ticketing details for the Philippine staging of the musical Into the Woods on Sunday, February 16. The musical, which is set to take place in...
View ArticleMac McClung reigns in NBA Dunk Contest for 3rd straight time
Mac McClung continued his annual tradition of stealing the NBA spotlight for a day, as the G League standout won his third consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Title during the All-Star Weekend in San Francisco...
View ArticleDraymond Green: NBA games ‘very boring,’ have ‘no substance’
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn’t hold back when asked by a reporter on Saturday, February 15 (Sunday, February 16, Manila time), whether he thinks the NBA game is boring....
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Creatives gather in Tawi-Tawi for a one-of-a-kind literary cultural tour
MANILA, Philippines – Just in time for National Arts Month, Philippines-based creatives from different fields in media are set to share their love for art and reading on a cultural trove in the...
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