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IN PHOTOS: BINI in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – P-pop girl group BINI, who rose through the music charts with the success of the viral hit “Pantropiko,” performed at the KCC Convention Center at the KCC Mall de...
View ArticleP72-B ill-gotten properties considered ‘abandoned and surrendered’ to PCGG
MANILA, Philippines – At least nine ill-gotten properties worth P72.157 billion are considered “abandoned and surrendered” in 2023 to the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG). In its...
View Article[Judgment Call] Who’s after Quiboloy? The media should be.
We are used to a few critics in the media industry who habitually trash investigative reports done by Rappler. Sometimes, it seems because our exposés involve the moneyed and the influential whom they...
View ArticleChina confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area
China’s coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China’s embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said on Sunday, April 28, the latest in a...
View Article‘Unauthorized’ China research vessel spotted near Catanduanes – AFP
MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Sunday, April 28, that it is monitoring an “unauthorized” Chinese-flagged research vessel spotted northeast of Viga,...
View ArticleAbbas says only US can halt Israel’s attack on Rafah, expected in days
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday, April 28, only the United States could stop Israel attacking the border city of Rafah in Gaza, adding that the assault, which...
View ArticleAlmazan redeems self for Meralco after EDSA bus lane violation
MANILA, Philippines – Raymond Almazan redeemed himself after he found himself in hot water for a traffic violation that also led to a suspension. The veteran big man produced 12 points and 11 rebounds...
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‘Challengers’ review: The sexiest film ever, but not for the reasons you think
This review contains minor spoilers. There’s a moment where the camera switches to the first-person point of view of Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor as they play a pivotal tennis match. Shortly after,...
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Heat index in Zambales’ Iba town soars to 53°C on April 28
MANILA, Philippines – The heat index in Iba, Zambales, reached a scorching 53°C on Sunday, April 28, the highest that the country’s weather bureau has recorded so far for 2024. The heat index, also...
View ArticleCOA lifts disallowance on CAAP’s P192-M achievement bonuses
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit has lifted the Notices of Disallowance that it had issued against the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on its unauthorized payment of...
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Restored version of Lino Brocka’s ‘Bona’ to be screened in Cannes Classics 2024
MANILA, Philippines – A restored version of Lino Brocka’s critically acclaimed 1980 film Bona, which stars Nora Aunor and Phillip Salvador, has been selected to be screened at the prestigious Classics...
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FACT CHECK: Leni Robredo visited the sick during her term as VP
Claim: Former vice president Leni Robredo did not visit the sick during her term as vice president, which was from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2022. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim can...
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LIST: Megaworld malls with electric vehicle charging stations
MANILA, Philippines – Property developer Megaworld Corporation is ramping up its installation of electric vehicle charging stations in its malls, as more people opt for e-vehicles. Megaworld recently...
View Article[Rappler’s Best] Boiling point
It’s 35°C in Quezon City as I write this, and this would have been big news in my time as a reporter ages ago. But extreme heat has been the norm in recent years, such that the seemingly unthinkable...
View ArticleEldrew Yulo bags 2 golds, 3 silvers in Pacific Rim Championships as PH nets 8...
MANILA, Philippines – The future is bright for Philippine gymnastics. Eldrew Yulo powered the Philippines’ eight-medal haul in the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships in Cali, Colombia, over the...
View ArticleIsrael concerned over possible ICC arrest warrants related to Gaza war
JERUSALEM – Israel is voicing concern that the International Criminal Court could be preparing to issue arrest warrants for government officials on charges related to its war against Hamas. The ICC –...
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FACT CHECK: Link for CHED P5,000 cash aid for all graduating students is fake
Claim: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is giving P5,000 cash assistance to all elementary, junior high school, senior high school, and college students graduating in 2024. Interested...
View ArticleLakers know they’re still fighting history vs. Nuggets in Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers ended nearly two seasons of frustration against Denver and stayed alive in the Western Conference quarterfinal series. Now the goal is to make NBA history. Los Angeles’ 119-108...
View ArticleHow can excessive heat affect you and your body?
MANILA, Philippines – The dry season is upon us, and the sweltering heat isn’t going anywhere soon. According to state weather bureau PAGASA, the highest heat index recorded so far was 53°C on April...
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After deadline, unconsolidated jeepneys have until mid-May before LTFRB...
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will give unconsolidated jeepneys a 15-day leeway to still ply their routes before the government starts...
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