LIVE UPDATES: Nora Aunor, the Philippine Superstar’s state funeral
Nora Aunor, the legendary Filipino actress and singer who inspired generations of fans, died on Wednesday, April 16. She was 71. A National Artist, Aunor will be honored with a fitting state funeral...
View Article‘Alay kay Pope Francis’: National Artist Rio Alma pens poem for beloved pontiff
MANILA, Philippines – National Artist Virgilio S. Almario paid tribute to the late Pope Francis with the Filipino poem “Avanti.” Also known as Rio Alma, Almario penned the piece on Monday, April 21,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21. The Vatican is now preparing for the papal funeral and the election of the next pope. Bookmark...
View ArticleMiss Universe revokes 3rd runner-up title from Thailand’s Suchata ‘Opal’...
MANILA, Philippines – The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has officially withdrawn the third runner-up title of Miss Universe 2024 Thailand’s Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri, citing a breach of contractual...
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Central Visayas, Caraga among PH’s fastest growing regional economies in 2024
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Central Visayas region was the country’s fastest growing regional economy in 2024, latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. According to PSA...
View ArticlePower rate hikes of up to P2 per kWh scorch Negros Island Region consumers
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Power costs in the Negros Island Region (NIR) surged as electricity distribution utilities imposed sharp rate increases, leaving more than a million consumers faced...
View ArticleThunder stroll past Grizzlies again for 2-0 series edge
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to another comfortable home win over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 118-99, in Game 2 of their Western Conference...
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FACT CHECK: No Supreme Court order blocking Sara Duterte’s impeachment
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) has moved to block the pending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook reel, posted on April 19, has...
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[OPINION] Trump 2.0: The emperor’s new clothes
When US President Donald Trump announced his sweeping “Liberation Day” hyper-tariffs, critics dismissed it as impulsive and irrational — but it may signal a deeper structural recalibration. The US is...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Death and funeral of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21. The Vatican is now preparing for the papal funeral and the election of the next pope. Bookmark...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Science and politics clash in ‘In the Eyes of the...
Dr. Tricia Lopez-Ramos, a scientist, discovers an unknown species of bacteria in hot springs in the fictional town of Santa Cristina, somewhere in the Philippines, and it puts her in a dilemma. The...
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FACT CHECK: Dan Fernandez quote on Igorots ‘not being Filipino’ taken out of...
Claim: Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez said, “The Igorot is not Filipino” in his speech in Congress. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: The video clip bearing the claim has...
View ArticleWATCH: Pope Francis’ body to be taken to St Peter’s ahead of funeral
Pope Francis’ body is due to be moved to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ahead of a funeral expected to bring U.S. President Donald...
View ArticleDonovan Mitchell, Cavs ride 3-point barrage to another win over Heat for 2-0...
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and Darius Garland contributed 21 points and 9 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 121-112 win over the visiting Miami...
View ArticleNintendo’s robust lottery applications indicate pent-up Switch 2 demand
TOKYO, Japan – Nintendo said on Wednesday, April 23, it has received 2.2 million applications in the lottery for its Switch 2 gaming device in Japan but cannot fulfil all the demand, indicating...
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[OPINION] The ‘Conclave’ effect: Speculations after Pope Francis’ passing
For months, the world watched closely as Pope Francis’s declining health raised questions not just of leadership succession, but the possible shifts in the role of the Catholic Church in global...
View ArticleKnicks’ Jalen Brunson wins Clutch Player of the Year
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson won the Jerry West Trophy as the 2024-25 NBA Clutch Player of the Year on Wednesday, April 23 (Thursday, April 24, Manila time). Brunson, 28, received 70 of 100...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Wake of Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis, who died at age 88 on Monday, April 21, is lying in state for three days at Saint Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican may extend the timeframe for pilgrims to visit Pope Francis’ body in St....
View ArticleKendrick Lamar, Post Malone lead American Music Awards nominations
NEW YORK, USA – Rapper Kendrick Lamar earned a leading 10 nominations for the American Music Awards on Wednesday, April 23, including nods for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for his...
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