LOOK BACK: That time when PH Congress gave a gov’t agency a P1 budget
Calls to grant a government agency zero budget are not new, and no institution was actually fully deprived of funding in recent Philippine history. One office, though, came so close, when the Economic...
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NAIA now turned over to San Miguel’s group. Here’s what to expect.
MANILA, Philippines – The long-overdue rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is officially kicking off under its new operator, San Miguel’s New NAIA Infrastructure...
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‘Hell together’: How David Archuleta’s religious mom became an LGBTQ+ ally
MANILA, Philippines – When David Archuleta came out as queer in 2021, his mother, who is religious, was initially skeptical. During his return to Rappler’s Live Jam stage on Friday, September 13, the...
View ArticlePope criticizes Harris and Trump, tells US Catholics to choose ‘lesser evil’
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE – Pope Francis on Friday, September 13, criticized both former United States president Donald Trump over his plan to deport millions of immigrants and Vice President Kamala...
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[Game Diary] The ‘God of War’-themed level in ‘Astro Bot’ is a joyful delight
Astro Bot appears to have caught everyone by surprise, including me. I didn’t think a family-friendly platformer starring a cutesy robot would be the best-reviewed game of the year so far, and yet...
View ArticleJD Cagulangan stars anew as UP thrashes UE for 2-0 start
MANILA, Philippines – The UP Fighting Maroons continued to live up to their lofty billing in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament as they cruised to an 81-71 win over the UE Red Warriors at...
View ArticleMarcos draws flak after Duran Duran concert at his private birthday bash
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos online slammed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his birthday celebration at a hotel in Pasay City that featured a performance by English pop band Duran Duran. On...
View ArticleFour the win again: Hopson hits game-winning 4-pointer anew as Converge...
MANILA, Philippines – The first time was so nice, Scotty Hopson had to do it twice. Hopson hit another game-winner from four-point distance, allowing Converge to scrape past Terrafirma in an...
View ArticleIran says it is open to talks but rejects pressure as US, EU impose sanctions
DUBAI, UAE – Iran’s foreign minister said that Tehran was open to diplomacy to solve disputes but not “threats and pressure,” state media reported on Saturday, after the US and three European powers...
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‘May ibubuga’: Alas Men embrace volleyball underdog tag after World...
MANILA, Philippines – As the clear underdogs of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, Alas Pilipinas embraces the pressure of hosting while debuting in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World...
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What to expect at newly renovated PAGASA Planetarium in Quezon City
MANILA, Philippines – After four months of renovations, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Planetarium in Quezon City has reopened its doors to...
View Article[Time Trowel] Anatomy of spicy laing
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick — a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
View ArticleLegal luminary Pancho Villaraza dies
MANILA, Philippines – Founder, chairman, and CEO of Villaraza & Angangco’s (V&A), Arthur “Pancho” L. Villaraza, died on Saturday, September 14, his law firm announced. “His passing marks a...
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How suspected POGO elements end up in your backyard
Boying Soriano has lived in Ayala Alabang Village (AAV) since 1981. “My children and my grandchildren grew up here.” He said he does not really concern himself with what’s happening inside the...
View ArticleVenezuela arrests Spain, US, Czech nationals for ‘destabilization’
CARACAS, Venezuela – Two Spaniards, three US citizens and a Czech have been arrested in Venezuela on suspicion of links to alleged plans to destabilize the South American country, a top Venezuela...
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Tropical depression outside PAR now Tropical Storm Pulasan; LPA, monsoon...
MANILA, Philippines – The tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) intensified into a tropical storm near the United States island territory of Guam at 2 am on Monday,...
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[OPINION] Comelec’s credibility and the 2025 elections
Despite the incredible results of our last presidential elections whose themes of unity had drastically warped into today’s hatred-ridden headlines characterized by vicious mudslinging, demolition...
View ArticleTrump safe after new assassination attempt, suspect arrested
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after what the FBI said appeared to be a second assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida....
View Article‘The Bear’ stars win early awards at TV’s Emmys
LOS ANGELES, USA – The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach won their second Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 15, as Hollywood luminaries gathered to celebrate the best of television....
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NYC’s San Gennaro Feast: 5 street food faves you don’t want to miss
Growing up in New York as an Italian-American means Sunday meatballs on repeat once a week, Nana asking you if you are hungry the moment you walk in the door, and Catholic traditions that mark the...
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