Congresswoman Roman to Mocha Uson: ‘Gender should not be used as a gimmick’
MANILA, Philippines – House committee on women and gender equality chairperson Geraldine Roman has called out Manila councilor bet Mocha Uson for resorting to a campaign jingle that objectifies women....
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In shadow of a scam farm, dismissed Porac mayor confident of election sweep
PAMPANGA, Philippines – The roads of Porac, Pampanga are peppered with green tarpaulins, from small to large ones, bearing the name of an apparent crowd favorite, Jaime “Jing” V. Capil, seeking a...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: 2025 PVL All-Filipino finals Game 1 – Creamline vs Petro Gazz
MANILA, Philippines – Two of the winningest teams in Premier Volleyball League history are headed for a showdown in the 2025 All-Filipino Conference finals as the Creamline Cool Smashers stage a...
View ArticleDiocese of Calbayog: Pieta Park was a ‘public urinal, dumpsite’ before...
CEBU, Philippines – The Diocese of Calbayog said in a statement on Monday, April 7, that Bishop Isabelo Abarquez consented to the development of the Pieta Park in Catbalogan City. Residents called out...
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Why petitioners want Supreme Court to declare NAIA concession illegal
MANILA, Philippines – Questions on the validity of the concession deal on the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has reached the Supreme Court. Center for International...
View ArticleMusk made direct appeals to Trump to reverse new tariffs, Washington Post...
Tech-billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk made direct yet unsuccessful appeals to US President Donald Trump to reverse tariffs over the past weekend, Washington Post reported on Monday, April 7, citing...
View ArticleGrandmaster Hans Niemann, once accused of cheating, gone AWOL in Paris chess...
PARIS, France – Hans Niemann, the chess grandmaster at the heart of an alleged cheating scandal, has yet to provide an explanation on his late withdrawal from the Freestyle Grand Slam in Paris....
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Chef Choi Hyun-seok brings his ‘Culinary Class Wars’ dishes to Manila —...
MANILA, Philippines – Chef Choi Hyun-seok was in Manila — and yes, this time, he brought the garlic. Fans of Culinary Class Wars will know exactly what that means. Chef Choi, known for his vibrant...
View ArticleAteneo out of women’s volleyball title race for 3rd straight year; FEU boosts...
MANILA, Philippines – For the third straight season, the Ateneo Blue Eagles crashed out of the UAAP women’s volleyball title picture as the contending FEU Lady Tamaraws rolled to a four-set win,...
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Dennis Padilla draws flak for posts following daughter Claudia Barretto’s...
MANILA, Philippines – Actor Dennis Padilla faced backlash from Filipino social media users for the posts he made online following his daughter Claudia Barretto’s wedding. Padilla attended Claudia’s...
View ArticleUP teammates Carl Tamayo, JD Cagulangan earn KBL awards
MANILA, Philippines – Former UP teammates Carl Tamayo and JD Cagulangan shared the spotlight as they both received awards for the 2024-2025 Korean Basketball League (KBL) season. Tamayo of the...
View ArticlePH volley icon Tina Salak stresses importance of Alas Pilipinas call
MANILA, Philippines – If any Philippine volleyball player can speak on the importance of valuing the country over anything else, it’s FEU Lady Tamaraws head coach Tina Salak. A longtime reservist...
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Isko Moreno vows, if reelected, he will kick out Lacuna’s husband as city...
MANILA, Philippines – If he is again elected as mayor, Isko Moreno promised to remove Manila City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Pangan, the husband of his ally-turned-rival incumbent Mayor Honey Lacuna....
View ArticlePasig’s Ian Sia cries ‘freedom of speech,’ defends joke about single mothers
PASIG CITY, Philippines – Pasig congressional candidate and lawyer Ian Sia defended his controversial joke about single mothers and cited the “freedom of speech,” in his response to the first show...
View ArticleIan Sangalang shines vs Converge twin towers as Magnolia improves to 2-0
MANILA, Philippines – Going up against two of the best young bigs in the league, Ian Sangalang showed he can still hold his own. Sangalang delivered 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists as Magnolia...
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China retaliates as Trump trade tariffs kick in
China will impose 84% tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34% previously announced, its finance ministry said on Wednesday, April 9, firing the latest salvo in a global trade war sparked by...
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[Ashoka] Ashoka Founder, Bill Drayton, is Honored with the Skoll Foundation...
Oxford, UK — April 3rd, 2025 — The Skoll Foundation has awarded Bill Drayton, founder and CEO of Ashoka, the prestigious Global Treasure Award. The award is described as recognizing “someone in our...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: 2025 PVL All-Filipino finals Game 2 – Petro Gazz vs Creamline
There’s really no denying Creamline’s championship poise. Just when Petro Gazz looked to have seized momentum, Creamline quickly stormed back in the fifth set to survive a thriller, 25-15, 16-25,...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Plagpul
MANILA, Philippines – Four-piece indie rock band Plagpul is bringing their music to Rappler for the first time on Thursday, April 10! Plagpul’s music is defined by the political and social commentary...
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Clash of clans: Dynasties fight for Leyte strongholds in 2025 electoral races
CEBU, Philippines – Political dynasties are alive and kicking in the province of Leyte, especially with their sons, daughters, nephews and nieces joining the fray for the upcoming polls in May. Leyte...
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