‘Signs of disaster’: How weather lore holds up against typhoons and science
EASTERN SAMAR, Philippines – At 58, Gemma Amit has seen enough typhoons to know when the weather is about to change. She’s learned to read the signs – the red sky, the chirping of birds, the sudden...
View ArticleGrand BINIverse: Grand indeed (part 1)
MANILA, Philippines – I entered the Araneta Coliseum, Saturday night, November 16 — where P-pop stars BINI held their Grand BINIVerse concert — with some apprehension: just how different would this...
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Saying goodbye to Nectar Nightclub’s legacy of LGBTQ+ pride
MANILA, Philippines – The lights may be dimming and the music soon fading, but the spirit of Nectar Nightclub lives on, despite its impending closure on December 31. In a Facebook post, Nectar...
View Article‘We lost so much’: Himamaylan 7 families speak out after acquittal
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – For nearly six years, the families of the so-called “Himamaylan 7” lived in the shadow of anguish. Sleepless nights turned into months, then years of waiting, as the...
View ArticleG20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit’s last day
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet on Tuesday, November 19, to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy, as they aim to increase the...
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FACT CHECK: Post praising Duterte used ‘quote’ from fictional character Nick...
Claim: A quote card shows a statement from former Liberty City senator and incoming S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nicholas Fury expressing his support for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. Rating:...
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Fruitas expands to roasted chicken segment with Mang Bok’s acquisition
MANILA, Philippines – It won’t be just fruit shakes, snacks, and pastries for Fruitas Holdings Incorporated. The beloved food and beverage brand is entering the roasted chicken business via Mang Bok’s...
View ArticleBARMM citizens’ group takes 2022 BTA extension law to SC, calls for elections
COTABATO, Philippines – A citizens’ group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) went to the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday, November 18, to challenge a 2022 law that postponed...
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UP CMC to honor 3 alumni in Glory Awards 2024
(This is a press release from the UP College of Mass Communication Alumni Association.) MANILA, Philippines – Two past recipients of The Glory Awards will lead the ceremonies honoring their peers in...
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A gruesome play is running in Poblacion, Makati
MANILA, Philippines – Chuck the black dress or that dinner jacket. To watch this play, you’re going to look for an Uncle John’s along Kalayaan Avenue, just before the corner of P. Burgos. No...
View ArticleTaiwan’s president to visit Pacific allies, no details on US transits
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Taipei’s three remaining diplomatic allies in the Pacific on a trip starting at the end of the month, his office said on Friday, November 22,...
View ArticleSize makes difference as Gilas Pilipinas ends drought vs New Zealand
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas has upgraded its frontline in recent years and teams have noticed. New Zealand head coach Judd Flavell and veteran guard Corey Webster both mentioned the...
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] Implications of the Global Carbon Tax
What are the methods used in taxing carbon emissions, and what is the Global Carbon Tax? Carbon pricing mechanisms are tools designed to assign a monetary cost to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,...
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Bakit magkakilala si Trump at mga Marcos?
Malinaw sa pagkukuwento ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa mga reporter na ikinatuwa niya ang phone conversation nila ni US President-elect Donald Trump noong Martes, Nobyembre 18. Nasa Catanduanes...
View ArticleMagic escape, cool off Lakers by a point
Franz Wagner scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead three-pointer with 2.5 seconds remaining, and the visiting Orlando Magic rallied for a 119-118 victory over the Los...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: ‘Naughty and Nice’ comedy by Jon Santos
MANILA, Philippines – You’ve seen him impersonate all the post-1986 Philippine presidents and every Filipina beauty queen. Jon Santos’ comedy has become a long-running commentary on Philippine...
View ArticleCOP29 host urges collaboration as deal negotiations enter final stage
BAKU, Azerbaijan – COP29 climate summit host Azerbaijan urged participating countries to bridge their differences and come up with a finance deal on Friday, November 22, as negotiations at the...
View ArticleWealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion, sources say
BAKU, Azerbaijan – The European Union, United States and other wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit have agreed to raise their offer of a global finance target to $300 billion per year by...
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How Sara Duterte’s midnight briefing unfolded amid House order to transfer...
The midnight press briefing held by the Office of the Vice President on Saturday, November 23, was chaotic and drama-packed, to say the least. The briefing via Zoom, which started at 12:32 am and...
View ArticleEscamis sends Mapua back to NCAA finals, torches Lyceum with career-high outing
MANILA, Philippines – Clint Escamis played like it was his last game. And the reigning MVP delivered his finest offensive performance to send Mapua to the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball finals after...
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