Alas Pilipinas targets Galanza, Carlos, Madayag, and more for stronger pool
MANILA, Philippines – Riding on the wave of momentum created by their historic AVC Challenge Cup campaign, Alas Pilipinas head coach Jorge Souza de Brito is eyeing more players to be added to the...
View ArticleHontiveros to PNP: Keep manhunt free from Quiboloy, Duterte influence
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, June 11, called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that none of its members tasked with arresting Kingdom of Jesus...
View Article4 American educators stabbed in park in northeast China, say US media and...
BEIJING, China – Four American educators from a small Iowa university were injured in a stabbing attack in a public park in northeast China’s Jilin province on Monday, June 10, according to US media...
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Bangko Sentral orders quicker refunds for failed InstaPay, PESONet transactions
MANILA, Philippines – If you’ve ever worried about the status of your bank fund transfer, you can now breathe easier thanks to new rules that require financial institutions to promptly return any...
View Article[Pastilan] When ‘till death do us part’ sounds like a threat
Picture this: a woman, getting beaten up black and blue by her husband for years. Years! She decides she wants a divorce. She wants to move on. She wants to pursue happiness. Get a little slice of...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: San Miguel vs Meralco – PBA Philippine Cup Finals Game 4
MANILA, Philippines – Back in the driver’s seat. After a stunning late-game collapse in Game 2, the Meralco Bolts are once again in control of the PBA Philippine Cup finals after gutting out a 93-89...
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Join Impact Happy Hours with Pride!
🌈✨ What thrives at the intersection of queerness and entrepreneurship? Find out at Impact Happy Hours With Pride, a fun-filled mixer packed with insightful discussions on entrepreneurship through an...
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DOJ orders NBI to probe killing of Davao Occidental prosecutor
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to probe the killing of a prosecutor in Digos City, Davao del Sur. “I directed the National...
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In new Magna Carta, waste workers assert rights, humane labor conditions
MANILA, Philippines – Waste workers and environmental groups launched the Magna Carta for Waste Workers on Tuesday, June 11, in a bid to push for the legislation of rights, protection, and the...
View ArticleRappler Talk: The Balangay returns to the West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines – Over 15 days, the Balangay Florentino Das traveled from Butuan City, then to Palawan, then to Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea, before finally arriving in Manila on...
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Planning to medically transition? Here’s advice from two transgender leaders.
MANILA, Philippines – Two transgender leaders shared insights on ways to medically transition safely in the Philippines, and support transgender persons who experience discrimination, in an episode of...
View ArticleBefore exploring ‘normal life,’ Petecio eyes gold in possibly final Olympic...
MANILA, Philippines – Nesthy Petecio longs for a “normal life,” when she can wake up and have a cup of coffee without having to think about boxing training for the rest of the day. Now 32 years old,...
View ArticleNewsbreak Chats: Where’s the PH-China tension headed?
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion on Thursday, June 13, at 4 pm MANILA, Philippines – Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) harassing Filipino fisherfolk and vessels have unfortunately become so common...
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[OPINION] What’s the fuss about ‘Bagong Pilipinas?’ It’s mediocre pop.
I really don’t understand all the noise about the mandatory singing of Bagong Pilipinas during flag ceremonies in schools and government agencies. Critics say the executive order making it mandatory...
View ArticleNegros Occidental’s June power rates drop by P3 per kilowatt-hour
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Power consumers in Negros Occidental heaved a sigh of relief as the Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) announced a P3- reduction per kilowatt-hour (kWh)...
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FACT CHECK: Report of US surfacing 3 submarines near China is from 2010
Claim: The US surfaced three Ohio-class submarines near China amid growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video was posted on June 8...
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IN PHOTOS: PCG personnel celebrate Independence Day in Sabina Shoal
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel aboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua on Wednesday, June 12, celebrated the country’s 126th Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony while...
View ArticleBusiness Sense: Ninja Van Philippines country head Vin Perez
MANILA, Philippines – Shopping online has been quite the norm for years, and now more than ever, there is greater demand for faster delivery times. The demand to get items the soonest is a crucial...
View ArticleCebu pro-divorce groups urge people in toxic relationships to ‘let go’
CEBU, Philippines – Pro-divorce groups in Cebu on Friday, June 12, urged people in toxic relationships to embrace “letting go,” amid calls to fix broken marriages and relationships instead of opting...
View ArticleCustoms bureau destroys P595M worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – Authorities destroyed P595.22 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Barangay Baliwasan, Zamboanga City on Thursday, June 13. Arthur Sevilla, Bureau of Customs-Port of...
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