Comelec to remove barangay certification as valid ID option in registration
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to remove barangay certification as an option for proving one’s identity during registration after it was “weaponized” to move voters...
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Where to watch Miss World 2025 coronation night
MANILA, Philippines – From Telangana to the whole world! The 72nd Miss World 2025 grand final is happening on Saturday, May 31, and viewers across the globe can watch the coronation night live from...
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Mpox memo in Cagayan de Oro sparks rush for face masks, alcohol
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – What began as an internal health office directive quickly spiraled, as residents rushed to hoard face masks and disinfectants – bringing back memories of the country’s...
View ArticleChina’s DeepSeek releases an update to its R1 reasoning model
SHANGHAI, China – Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek released an update to its R1 reasoning model in the early hours of Thursday, May 29, stepping up competition with US rivals such as...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: VXON
MANILA, Philippines – Catch P-pop boy group VXON as they take the Rappler Live Jam stage for the second time since their first appearance in January 2024. The five-man outfit featuring C13, Franz,...
View Article54 Megaworld properties now 100% powered by renewable energy
MANILA, Philippines – Several Megaworld properties are now 100% powered by renewable energy. “This milestone underscores Megaworld’s long-term commitment to environmental stewardship, and we are fully...
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Sibling bond over archery boosts Dumaguete ace in Palaro
ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – Archery is a family affair for Central Visayas ace Naina Dominique Tagle. And the familial bond revolving around the sport has worked wonders for her, with the 17-year-old...
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MMDA reminds sly motorists: Tampering of license plates carries P5,000-fine
MANILA, Philippines – Some Filipinos are getting creative to evade the no contact apprehension policy (NCAP) by covering or obstructing their license plate with electric tape so they won’t be caught...
View ArticleIsrael announces new West Bank settlements despite sanctions threat
Israel’s government has approved 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied-West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Thursday, May 29, a move that could deepen divisions with some allies,...
View ArticleRappler Recap: What triggered Arnie Teves’ deportation?
MANILA, Philippines – After two years of evading arrest, fugitive former lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. is finally being deported back to the Philippines to face his local criminal cases. Teves...
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