Brownlee takes blame for ‘lack of focus’ in Ginebra’s latest title miss
MANILA, Philippines – Justin Brownlee owned up to his “lack of focus” in crucial moments as Barangay Ginebra once again fell short of a PBA championship. Brownlee and the Gin Kings lost in a title...
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Will Baguio voters open the door to a political dynasty?
BAGUIO, Philippines – Talks of political dynasties in Baguio began well before city politicians filed their certificates of candidacy. During the official launch of the Alyansa ng Nagkakaisang...
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In Leni Robredo’s proclamation rally, it’s dancing over political speeches
NAGA CITY, Philippines – Continuing the legacy of her late husband Jesse Robredo, former Vice President Leni Robredo returns to her hometown, Naga City, to seek the mayoralty. During the An Bagong...
View ArticleAs Duterte allies hold mañanitas, Alyansa bets join local sorties in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – Much like in other parts of the country, March 28 was an eventful day in Cebu: allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte held prayer rallies and “solidarity” events, while...
View ArticleManila: What’s surprising about Isko Moreno running for mayor again?
MANILA, Philippines – Residents of the Philippines’ capital city have a mountain of problems they have to face on a daily basis: garbage, traffic, floods, housing, taking care of senior citizens. And...
View ArticleCharged and shocked: Lights out for Choco Mucho as Akari rolls to PVL semis...
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – In arguably the most nail-biting match yet in the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference, the Akari Chargers rose from the dead to shock the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the...
View ArticlePentagon’s Hegseth says US command in ‘warrior’ Japan being upgraded to deter...
TOKYO, Japan – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Japan on Sunday, March 30, as indispensable for tackling Chinese aggression and said implementing of a plan to upgrade the US military...
View ArticleAngel Canino ‘okay’ after scary neck injury, mother Sol reassures fans
MANILA, Philippines – Sol Canino took to social media to reassure fans that her daughter Angel is recovering well after an unfortunate and accidental clash with teammate Shevana Laput in the fourth...
View ArticleJayson Tatum’s double-double help Celtics beat Spurs for 8th straight victory
Jayson Tatum hit for 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the visiting Boston Celtics easily handled the San Antonio Spurs, 121-111, while producing their season-best eighth straight victory on...
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Beyond Reykjavik: Discovering Iceland’s wild, enigmatic beauty
Natural disasters have carved Iceland’s landscape. Volcanic eruptions, harsh winters, earthquakes, glaciers, and lava flow all shaped the country and its people, ravaging settlements, towns, roads,...
View ArticleUP ousts UE in rare romp, further fuels unexpected UAAP Final Four charge
MANILA, Philippines – UP’s Final Four push in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball remains alive and well as the Fighting Maroons romped the winless UE Lady Warriors out of the title picture, 25-21,...
View ArticleAlex Eala says ‘real work starts now’ after magical Miami Open run
MANILA, Philippines – Filipina tennis star Alex Eala said the “real work starts now,” knowing that her magical run in the Miami Open will bring forth not just new opportunities and but also...
View ArticleThunder top Pacers to keep 70-win season within reach
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 132-111 home win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, March 29 (Sunday, March 30, Manila time). The Thunder have won...
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Myanmar faces humanitarian crisis after quake, IFRC says
GENEVA – Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis following the 7.7-magnitude quake that has killed more than 1,600 people, and the country’s aid needs are increasing by the hour, Red Cross officials said...
View ArticleEx-Comelec commissioner Virgilio Garcillano dies
MANILA, Philippines – Virgilio Garcillano, former commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and key figure in the “Hello Garci” scandal during the 2004 elections, died on Saturday, March...
View ArticleAlyssa Solomon vents ire with 30-bomb on FEU as NU rebounds from shock UP loss
MANILA, Philippines – Fresh off a stunning loss to underdog UP in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball, defending champion NU is back in the winners’ circle after taking down feisty FEU in a...
View ArticleWarriors explode for 148 points, destroy Spurs by 42 as playoff race heats up
Brandin Podziemski poured in 27 points, hitting a career-high seven 3-pointers to lead a balanced offensive attack as the visiting Golden State Warriors rolled to a 148-106 victory over the slumping...
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[Rappler’s Best] Alex — and a dream run to remember
It was all in a day, and there has never been one like it in the newsroom in recent memory. On Friday, March 28, candidates for local posts in the May elections officially launched their campaigns;...
View ArticleFrance’s Le Pen barred from running for office for 5 years after graft...
PARIS, France – French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement on Monday, March 31, and handed an immediate five-year ban from public office, a sentence that will bar her from...
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SM Supermalls heats up summer with sports fun
Sun’s out, fun’s in! SM Supermalls is turning up the heat with back-to-back festivities that will make this summer season the most unforgettable one yet. From April 1 to May 31, SM Supermalls is...
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