Tennis legend Andy Murray stays alive in Olympics doubles amid looming...
Two-time gold medalist Andy Murray kept his Olympic dream – and career – alive for one more match at least when he teamed up with fellow Briton Dan Evans to beat Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel in a...
View ArticleHow to dry your books after a typhoon, according to experts
MANILA, Philippines – After several areas were submerged because of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon, archivist and librarian Ronie Von Varona shared tips on how to salvage your books...
View ArticleConvicted Dutch child rapist Steven Van de Velde booed in Olympics beach...
There were boos, and mixed feelings amongst the crowd, as Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, a convicted rapist, made his Paris 2024 debut for a game in bright sunshine at the...
View ArticleDrugmaker Sinergium to share bird flu vaccine data globally, says WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland – Bird flu vaccine developer Sinergium Biotech will share its data with manufacturers in low and middle-income countries to help to accelerate a fair rollout if a pandemic occurs,...
View ArticleIsrael calls for penalty after Algerian judoka fails weigh-in, drops out of...
PARIS, France – Judo’s governing body is to investigate why Algeria’s Messaoud Redouane Dris failed the weigh-in for his under-73kg bout with Israel’s Tohar Butbul at the Paris Olympics, saying...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Cinemalaya film Kono Basho’s exploration of grief
MANILA, Philippines – Cinemalaya 2024 entry Kono Basho “delves into the story of two estranged sisters who reunite at their father’s funeral in Rikuzentakata where they end up forging a bond to heal...
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After 10 years with Amazon, Twitch remains unprofitable – report
MANILA, Philippines – After 10 years as part of Amazon, livestreaming website Twitch fails to make money, a new report states, with insiders afraid of further layoffs. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES, RESULTS: Team Philippines, 2024 Paris Olympics – July 30
MANILA, Philippines – Four members of Team Philippines see action on Tuesday, July 30, as rower Joanie Delgaco resumes her Paris Olympics campaign, while judoka Kiyomi Watanabe, swimmer Kayla Sanchez,...
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Belo Medical Group represents PH, wins big at BTL 2024 gala awards night
Belo Medical Group (BMG) proves its reputation of excellence by bagging three awards at the BTL Symposium and Award Gala in Hong Kong last May 27. BMG’s awards sweep started with the EMFACE Diamond...
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ICC prosecutor requests to talk with Philippine officials ‘under suspicion’
MANILA, Philippines – The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested an interview with Philippine officials it considers as “under suspicion” in its ongoing investigation of...
View ArticleSara Duterte appeals for protection of family from ‘any violence’
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, July 30, appealed for protection for her family members from ‘any violence,” after the Philippine National Police (PNP) recalled its 75...
View ArticleVenezuelan protests against Maduro spread, opposition says it has proof it...
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela’s opposition said it had voting-tally proof it had won the election claimed by President Nicolas Maduro, as anti-government protests erupted across the country, with...
View ArticleFil-Am chef Cris Comerford retires from White House after 29 years
MANILA, Philippines – After nearly three decades of conceptualizing and executing menus for state dinners and official functions, White House executive chef Cristeta “Cris” Comerford, 61, has retired...
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[In This Economy] Let’s discuss grade inflation in the Philippines
Grade inflation is typically understood as the overall rise of grades students receive for the same level or quality of effort — not unlike the inflation of prices we’re all too familiar with. Both...
View ArticleBiden says killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire talks
WASHINGTON, USA – US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, August 1, the killing of Palestinian Islamist group Hamas’ leader Ismail Haniyeh was not helpful for reaching a ceasefire in Israel’s war in...
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First came the rain. Then the oil spill.
MANILA, Philippines – On Monday morning, July 29, the water turned black. The waves were huge that morning, said Cheryl Merquita, 33, and they carried a deluge of trash stained with oil. That Monday...
View ArticleCan the BIR meet its target of collecting P342 million every hour?
MANILA, Philippines – Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has challenged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to collect P3.05 trillion in 2024, a target even higher than the P2.64-trillion mark that the...
View ArticleSwiatek stunned out of Paris tennis singles, Djokovic endures injury ahead of...
PARIS, France – Iga Swiatek must wait four more years to try and win an Olympic gold medal after the Polish top seed was shocked by China’s Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals of the tennis tournament, but...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Food, travel, art, culture, beauty, fashion – July 29-August 4
MANILA, Philippines – Looking for something new to try? Whether that’s food, travel, beauty, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recos and upcoming events you can check out! Bookmark this page to...
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