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Like John the Baptist? Riotous San Juan revelers face gov’t penalties
Whenever merrymakers in San Juan splash water on passersby every June 24, they say they do it to honor and imitate Saint John the Baptist. John the Baptist, one of the most famous saints in the...
View Article[ENTERTAINMENT] Movies, music, TV, theater: July 1-7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Planning to go to catch the latest movie or watch a theater play? Here are some entertainment events that will be happening from July 1 to 7 to help you plan your week ahead....
View Article‘Ghostlight’ review: Dolly de Leon uses acting as healing in latest drama
This review contains minor spoilers. In Ghostlight, Dolly de Leon stars as Rita, an actress who unexpectedly becomes a beacon of change and healing for a grieving family: Dan (Keith Kupferer), his...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Nicole Asensio
MANILA, Philippines – Singer-songwriter Nicole Asensio showcases her versatility on the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, June 27. Touted for her ability to thrive across different genres like rock,...
View ArticleArnie Teves set to return to PH as Timor-Leste grants extradition plea
MANILA, Philippines — Expelled fugitive lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. will return to the Philippines after Timor-Leste granted the Philippine government’s request for extradition. “The Department...
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Chinese-Filipino groups call for ‘de-escalation’ of PH-China tensions
MANILA, Philippines – In a rare move, Chinese-Filipino business groups and civic organizations have issued a collective statement calling for a “de-escalation” of bilateral tensions between the...
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[OPINION] Making the important interesting: My Rappler journalism fellowship...
“A journalist’s job is to make the important interesting,” Rappler’s Mindanao coordinator Herbie Gomez shared this quote with fellows during our in-person training at the Rappler office in December...
View ArticleFujifilm once struggled to sell cameras. Now, it can’t keep up with demand
TOKYO, Japan – For years, Japan’s Fujifilm pivoted away from its legacy camera business to focus on healthcare. But thanks in large part to the TikTok crowd, its retro-themed X100 digital cameras are...
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Arnie Teves extradition an ‘answered prayer,’ says Degamo widow
MANILA, Philippines – Pamplona, Negros Oriental Mayor Janice Degamo said the approval of the Philippine government request to extradite fugitive expelled lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves is an “answered...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Abi Marquez on content creation, Filipino food
Bookmark this page to watch the interview on Saturday, June 29, at 5 pm MANILA, Philippines – What happens if… we actually get to meet the online “Lumpia Queen” herself, Abi Marquez? Marquez, Filipino...
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FIBA Olympic qualifiers: A closer look at Gilas foes Latvia and Georgia
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas could not have asked for a bigger challenge for the opening game of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia when it takes on the host team on...
View Article[ANALYSIS] High noon for Marcos
In an interview, former president Ferdinand Marcos once described his children this way: Imee was his “intellectual twin” and Irene was “everybody’s sweetheart.” When it came to Bongbong, Ferdinand...
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Biden’s shaky debate has overseas allies bracing for the return of Trump
While the first US presidential debate of the 2024 race dwelled little on foreign policy, a shaky performance by Joe Biden will have America’s allies steeling for the return of Donald Trump, analysts...
View ArticleAI biggest challenge of fact-checking elections around the world – experts
The fast evolution of artificial intelligence is seen as the biggest challenge in fact-checking elections around the world, members of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) said on Wednesday,...
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RESULTS: June 2024 Philippine Nurses Special Professional Licensure Examination
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,156 out of 1,806 passed the Philippine Nurses Special...
View ArticleAs South Korea’s population shrinks, same-sex couples say they can help
SUWON, South Korea – South Koreans Kim Eun-ha and Park Cho-hyeon would like to get married and have children, a plan that fits in with government ambitions to boost the world’s lowest fertility rate....
View ArticleKanlaon Volcano sulfur dioxide reaches record high on June 28
MANILA, Philippines – The sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission from Negros Island’s Kanlaon Volcano surged to a record high of 5,397 tons per day on Friday, June 28. “This is the highest emission from the...
View ArticleWATCH: Creating lesbian safe spaces at The Sunny Club
MAKATI, Philippines – The Philippines has a very vibrant LGBTQ+ culture. Just within the nation’s capital people can visit Bonifacio Global City in Taguig or Poblacion, Makati, and find a string of...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Food, travel, art, culture, beauty, fashion – July 1-7, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Looking for something new to try? Whether that’s food, travel, beauty, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recos and upcoming events you can check out! Bookmark this page to...
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Ally or not? LGBTQ+ groups divided on Marcos’ stand for equality
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. closes his second year in office, and his second Pride Month as the country’s top leader, with a piece of key legislation for the LGBTQ+ community still missing from his...
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