As Pepito exits PAR, no new tropical cyclone seen — at least for now
MANILA, Philippines – Pepito (Man-yi), a super typhoon at its peak, left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as a severe tropical storm at 12 pm on Monday, November 18. As of 4 pm, Pepito was...
View ArticleHow is Imelda? Marcos’ first call with president-elect Trump
In the first phone call between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and incoming United States President Donald Trump, it wasn’t the Indo-Pacific, or China, or regional issues that took...
View ArticleLIST: McDonald’s branches with lit-up Drive-Thru lanes this Christmas
As its tradition, McDonald’s is once again ushering in the holiday season by donning several branches across the country with bright and cheery Christmas lights. McDonald’s started with four branches...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: Fiesta Señor 2025 in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu has officially released the general schedule of activities as Cebu is set to celebrate the 460th Fiesta Señor in January 2025. The theme...
View ArticleWhat could happen to Mary Jane Veloso’s case if she is transferred to PH?
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who has been on death row in Indonesia for over a decade, may have at her fingertips the scenario of having her life spared...
View ArticleUS-Philippines alliance will transcend administrations, Austin says
MANILA, Philippines – United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday, November 19, the US alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes in administrations, as he reiterated his...
View ArticleCentral Luzon reports P326M damage after series of tropical cyclones
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Central Luzon absorbed over P300 million in damage after the country was battered by three tropical cyclones, said the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
View ArticlePutin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine
MOSCOW, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the United States on Tuesday, November 19, lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike just days after the administration of Joe...
View ArticleCOA calls out Gapan City for turning waste sorting facility into open dumpsite
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Gapan City government for allowing a material recovery facility (MRF) to be used as an open dumpsite, raising public health...
View ArticlePhilippines’ northeast monsoon season starts later than usual in 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The northeast monsoon or amihan season is finally underway, the Philippines’ weather bureau announced on Tuesday, November 19. “The northeasterly wind flow is expected to be more...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Tacos Tequila Times
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Travel, food, culture, arts, fashion, beauty – November 18-24
Looking for something new to try? Whether it’s related to food, travel, beauty, art, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recommendations and upcoming events you can check out this week! Bookmark...
View ArticleRESULTS: November 2024 Licensure Examination for Midwives
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3,997 out of 5,398 passed the Licensure Examination for...
View ArticleKai Sotto good to go as Gilas defends turf vs New Zealand, Hong Kong
MANILA, Philippines – Kai Sotto is good to go. That is according to Gilas Pilipinas team manager Richard del Rosario as Sotto got cleared to play in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers,...
View ArticleHis lawyers insist Rama is still mayor of Cebu City
CEBU, Philippines – Michael Rama is still the Cebu City Mayor, his lawyers said in a press conference Wednesday, November 20. Rama’s six-month preventive suspension has lapsed while his widely...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Mary Jane Veloso to return to PH, but won’t be free yet
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina who has been on Indonesia’s death row for over a decade, is set to return to the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on...
View ArticleTOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS: November 2024 Licensure Examination for Midwives
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Wednesday, November 20, that 3,997 out of 5,398 takers passed the November 2024 Licensure Examination for Midwives. Here’s the list of the top...
View ArticleTOPNOTCHERS: November 2024 Licensure Examination for Midwives
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Wednesday, November 20, that 3,997 out of 5,398 takers passed the November 2024 Licensure Examination for Midwives. Here’s the list of...
View ArticleEmirates opens immersive store for Filipinos who ‘love human interaction’
MANILA, Philippines – Emirates launched its first immersive store in the Philippines on Wednesday, November 20, as the Dubai-based airline hopes to meet demands of Filipino travelers and to appeal to...
View ArticleCOP29: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news
Rappler is covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 happening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Azerbaijan is set to oversee the annual negotiations among nearly...
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