Texas, Missouri sue to block Justice Department from sending poll monitors
WASHINGTON, USA – The Republican-led states of Missouri and Texas sued the US Justice Department on Monday, November 4, to block the federal government from sending lawyers to their states on Election...
View ArticleIvey, Cunningham run wild as Pistons stun Davis, Lakers
Jaden Ivey had 26 points and the host Detroit Pistons surprised the Los Angeles Lakers, 115-103, on Monday night (Tuesday, November 5, Manila time). Cade Cunningham notched a triple-double with 17...
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Pope Francis adds Naples archbishop to list of new cardinals
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is adding another name to the list of Catholic prelates he will appoint as cardinals in December, the Vatican said on Monday, November 4. Archbishop Domenico Battaglia, 61,...
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MILF camp becomes a battleground against voter illiteracy in BARMM
MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – Camp Darapanan, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s (MILF) main base in what was once the undivided Maguindanao territory, became a battleground once again – this...
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Ex-Comelec chairman Sheriff Abas seeks Cotabato seat in BARMM parliament
COTABATO, Philippines – Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sheriff Abas filed his certificate of candidacy on Wednesday morning, November 6, seeking a seat in the regional parliament of...
View ArticleTrump wins North Carolina, Republicans take Senate; Harris’ path to victory...
PHILADELPHIA, USA – Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris in the battleground state of North Carolina in Tuesday’s US presidential election, Edison Research projected, moving him one...
View Article76ers star Joel Embiid suspended 3 games for shoving writer
The NBA suspended Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid for three games on Tuesday, November 5, for shoving a columnist in the team’s locker room. After an investigation, the league confirmed...
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Typhoon Marce threatens Babuyan Islands, northern part of mainland Luzon
MANILA, Philippines – The weather bureau warned the public that Typhoon Marce (Yinxing) is threatening Babuyan Islands and the northern part of mainland Luzon, as the tropical cyclone intensified...
View Article[Be The Good] Our choices make or break a nation
After millions of Americans cast their vote for president, the whole world is reminded how individual choices can make or break a nation. As I write this, voting hours are winding down for many states...
View ArticleShohei Ohtani undergoes successful shoulder surgery, Dodgers say
LOS ANGELES, USA – Shohei Ohtani underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, November 5, on the left shoulder he injured during Game 2 of the World Series and will be ready for spring training, the...
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Republicans win control of US Senate, House still up in the air
WASHINGTON, USA – Republicans won control of the US Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, November 5, ensuring Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress...
View ArticleRappler Talk: BARMM stays on track for 2025 elections amid Congress delay...
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is pressing on with preparations for its 2025 parliamentary elections, despite proposals in both the Senate and House to push the election...
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Cebu Pacific to offer direct flights to Sapporo beginning January 16
MANILA, Philippines – Budget carrier Cebu Pacific will offer direct flights to Japan’s winter wonderland, Sapporo, in the country’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido. The airline said in a statement...
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Typhoon Marce continues to strengthen as it ‘dangerously’ approaches Cagayan
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Marce (Yinxing) continued to intensify late Thursday morning, November 7, with its maximum sustained winds increasing further from 165 kilometers per hour to 175 km/h....
View ArticleJoin Rappler’s AI and elections forum, voter empowerment workshops in Batangas
MANILA, Philippines – As disinformation continues to spread in the provinces, how can ordinary citizens take part in ensuring their localities are well informed on issues on the upcoming 2025...
View ArticleRed-hot Curry, Warriors dump Celtics
Stephen Curry amassed 27 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds to help the visiting Golden State Warriors stretch their winning streak to five games with a 118-112 victory over the Boston Celtics on...
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Why is it a red flag when a mayor and vice mayor come from the same family?
MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon have taken a strong stand against political dynasties, particularly when family members hold both executive...
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WATCH: Manila hosts dialogue on South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines – Government officials, foreign policy experts, and key decision makers from across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific gather in the Philippines for The Manila Dialogue on the...
View ArticleLet Alohi Robins-Hardy play: Farm Fresh makes last-ditch appeal to PVL
MANILA, Philippines – The Farm Fresh Foxies made a last-ditch appeal to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) to allow setter Alohi Robins-Hardy to play, just a couple of days before the 2024-2025...
View ArticleChina’s Xi urges US to ‘get along’ as he congratulates Trump
China’s President Xi Jinping congratulated Donald Trump on his US presidential win and urged both nations to find the “right way to get along,” as looming US tariffs threatened to return them to the...
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