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Chastised and chastened, Pasig bet Ian Sia apologizes for lewd joke about...
PASIG CITY, Philippines – A somber Ian Sia faced members of the media on Friday afternoon, April 4, during a press conference he called for at a revered restaurant in Kapasigan, the city’s busy...
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[WATCH] Sex and the Body series
In this special 8-part series, Rappler sex and gender columnist and DW reporter Ana P. Santos takes you on a journey through everyday Filipino spaces — churches, mass weddings, bakeries, and even a...
View ArticleUK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape
LONDON, UK – British police said they charged actor-comedian Russell Brand on Friday, April 4, with rape and multiple counts of assault in cases relating to four separate women between 1999 and 2005....
View ArticleOmbudsman dismisses Porac, Pampanga mayor over POGO mess
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed Porac, Pampanga Mayor Jaime “Jing” Capil from service over his alleged ties to a local Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO)...
View ArticleIan Sia in hot water with Comelec | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Comelec orders Pasig candidate Ian Sia to explain remark on single mothers The Commission on Elections issues a...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: ABS-CBN Ball 2025
Expect dreamy and whimsical fashion when some of the country’s biggest celebrities gather for the ABS-CBN Ball 2025 on Friday night, April 4, at the Solaire Resort North in Quezon City. Opting for a...
View ArticleFilipino surfing locale revives mangroves through ecotourism
MANILA, Philippines (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Since he was 15, Junrey Longos has lived among lush mangrove forests and turquoise waters in Del Carmen, his hometown in the Philippines’ surfing...
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It’s time to get some sleep, Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines – Are you running on little sleep? Well if so, you’re not alone; so is the rest of the country. The Philippines ranks first in Southeast Asia and fourth globally as the “most...
View ArticleBoasting experience from 5 schools, Jill Santos stays ready in La Salle title...
MANILA, Philippines – One of the most experienced players in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament is someone likely most fans have never even heard of. Jillian Santos, a member of the US...
View ArticleUSAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone – ex-official
BANGKOK, Thailand – Three US aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country’s massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the Trump...
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Mags Maglana is not afraid to stand up to a Duterte in Davao City
Running against a Duterte in Davao City may look like a losing battle, but not for a seasoned development worker challenging the political clan’s local hold. Mags Maglana knows exactly what she’s...
View ArticleUST player relishes ‘second chance’ at life, basketball after brain surgery
UST Tiger Cubs player Alfred Loreto gets another crack at basketball, but also another shot at life. After a successful brain surgery last January, the 19-year-old Loreto is back on the basketball...
View ArticleUN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches over 3,000
BANGKOK, Thailand – The United Nations called for the world to rally behind quake-hit Myanmar on Saturday as the death toll rose to 3,354, while a former USAID official said a USAID team had received...
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FACT CHECK: No proof that Duterte’s ICC detention boosted tourism in the...
Claim: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity has led to a surge in tourism in the Netherlands, with hotels fully...
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FACT CHECK: Gov’t still settling national debt; 2023 report misinterpreted
Claim: The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has nearly paid off the national debt incurred by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this:...
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Tiered falls, pink sands: Discovering Zamboanga City and Basilan
Despite the changes in the political atmosphere of the Zamboanga region and Basilan, negative perceptions about both places still linger. Thoughts of political unrest and violent encounters are still...
View ArticlePope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in a...
View ArticleBakanke saves the day as FEU takes down UP to gain share of 3rd spot
MANILA, Philippines – By keeping its composure, FEU tightened its grip of a top-four spot. The Lady Tamaraws leaned on Faida Bakanke late to survive the UP Fighting Maroons, 25-21, 25-16, 14-25,...
View ArticleSandiganbayan rejects Faeldon’s bid to junk graft charges over rice smuggling...
MANILA, Philippines – Former Bureau of Customs (BOC) commissioner Nicanor Faeldon failed to convince the Sandiganbayan to throw out the graft charges filed against him over his alleged involvement in...
View ArticleMeralco rips Terrafirma by 38 for 2-0 start in title defense
MANILA, Philippines – Defending champion Meralco got off to a 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup after a historic 118-80 mauling of Terrafirma at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday, April 6. Six players...
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