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Il Lupino Prime by Peter Zwiener now open at OPUS Mall
MANILA, Philippines — The Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Group has introduced a new upscale dining concept to Metro Manila called Il Lupino Prime by Peter Zwiener, which opened on Thursday, November 28, at the...
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What’s the climate change case at the ICJ all about?
For the first two weeks of December, the World Court is holding public hearings to shed light on states’ obligations to prevent the climate crisis. Back in 2023, the United Nations (UN) General...
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From Mexican to Filipino: Consunji group finalizes purchase of CEMEX Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – From its origins as a Mexican multinational investment, CEMEX Holdings Philippines (CEMEX) is now majority-owned by Filipino conglomerate Consunji Group, known for building...
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FACT CHECK: No INC statement backing VP Sara Duterte’s outburst vs Marcos
Claim: Religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) expressed support for Vice President Sara Duterte following her recent outburst against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos,...
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Why is Baguio so gaga over a bakery that fights back?
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — When I heard there was a “Rebel Bakehouse” in Baguio, what came to mind was Haruki Murakami’s short story The Second Bakery Attack, where a bored couple decided to rob a...
View ArticleTravel smart this holiday season with Smart GigaRoam
Whether you’re planning to spend a white Christmas in Tokyo or New York, enjoy a holiday shopping spree in Singapore or Dubai, or go on a nature trip in Bali or Bangkok, mobile services provider Smart...
View ArticleCavs’ 3-point barrage tops Nuggets despite Nikola Jokic’s monster game
Nikola Jokic moved to No. 3 in career triple-doubles with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists at Cleveland, but his Denver Nuggets couldn’t withstand the host Cavaliers’ three-point barrage and...
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FACT CHECK: Post falsely claims PNR trip from Calamba to Lucena takes only...
Claim: A train ride from Calamba, Laguna to Lucena, Quezon via the Philippine National Railways (PNR) takes only one hour. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook post containing the...
View ArticleFaith 101: What’s special about being a cardinal?
This article was produced with assistance from Rai, the new Rappler AI chatbot that provides information based on Rappler articles. Information from Rai was vetted and contextualized by Rappler’s...
View ArticleNational Academy of Sports: Discovering the next Filipino champions
MANILA, Philippines – The search for a new breed of Filipino champions is on through the National Academy of Sports (NAS). Signed into law by former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2020, the...
View ArticleDancing with resilience: Ksatria lion and dragon dance team marks 20 years of...
SURABAYA, Indonesia – When Ksatria Lion and Dragon Dance Team was founded, resources were scarce, but passion was abundant even though they started with absolutely nothing. “Our first lion dance...
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FACT CHECK: Impeachment bid vs VP Sara Duterte remains active
Claim: The first impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte was junked within 24 hours. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video containing the claim has 70,600 views,...
View ArticleMegan Young, Mikael Daez expecting first child
MANILA, Philippines – Celebrity couple Megan Young and Mikael Daez announced that they are expecting their first child! They shared the joyful news on Instagram on Friday, December 6, via a creative...
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Historic 2024 adds luster to Philippine sports’ golden era
Philippine sports’ golden era is here. The country enjoyed a banner year in sports as it won two more Olympic gold medals courtesy of gymnastics star Carlos Yulo three years after weightlifting...
View ArticleBenilde’s Allen Liwag earns NCAA MVP honors, bags 3 more awards
MANILA, Philippines – St. Benilde star Allen Liwag set himself apart from the rest of the NCAA as the only player to average a double-double. And his standout campaign bore fruit as Liwag earned four...
View ArticleFuneral parlor guy who used to visit girlfriend riding a hearse, now a...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Working at a funeral parlor, he used to visit his would-be wife during courtship riding a hearse, to the horror of the neighborhood eager to know if somebody died. These...
View ArticleTrae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers
Trae Young hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, helping the Atlanta Hawks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 134-132, on Friday, December 6 (Saturday, December 7, Manila...
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Cha Yi introduces authentic Chinese tea to Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – There’s a new tea brand in town, and it’s Cha Yi, serving authentic Chinese tea at its first branch at the second floor of Lucky Chinatown Mall, Binondo, Manila. The beverage...
View ArticleCebu journalist files complaint over identity theft on messaging app
CEBU, Philippines – Cebuana journalist Annie Perez-Gallardo filed a complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) after an unknown individual stole her identity on...
View ArticleShouting, curses as South Korean president’s party boycotts martial law...
SEOUL, South Korea – Members of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s party left parliament ahead of a planned impeachment vote on Saturday, December 7, over his attempt to impose martial law. As...
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