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Marcos gov’t assumes responsibility for ‘unfulfilled commitments’ for Yolanda...
MANILA, Philippines – On the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his government “fully assumes” responsibility for “all unfulfilled commitments”...
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DMW: We support asserting equal wages for Filipino seafarers
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said it will support “any action” that would assert the right of Filipino seafarers to equal wages, reacting to a Rappler story...
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[Ask the Tax Whiz] Understanding crypto regulations in the Philippines
What are the regulations that govern cryptocurrency transactions in the Philippines? Crypto exchanges are governed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) through BSP Circular No. 1108, which...
View ArticleMore than 40,000 affected in Cagayan as Typhoon Marce destroys homes, topples...
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Typhoon Marce’s widespread destruction in Cagayan left toppled trees, shattered glass from commercial establishments, and rows of damaged homes, as authorities continued to...
View ArticleTimberwolves drop 45 points in fourth to rally past Bulls
Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 33 points with 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Julius Randle added 22 points and 10 rebounds as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves rallied past the Chicago Bulls,...
View ArticleRappler Talk: What’s in store for Filipino immigrants in the US under Trump?
MANILA, Philippines – It’s been two days since the world found out who America voted to be their next president. Republican bet Donald Trump, who has been known to stand on harsh immigration policies,...
View ArticleWhat makes a city livable? Insights from Greater Metro Manila residents
MANILA, Philippines – As more Filipinos travel and experience better living conditions abroad, there’s an increasing demand for livable and people-centered cities back home. But, what makes a city...
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Philippine curling team rises to Division A, boosts Olympic bid
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine curling team moved a step closer to realizing its dream of competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Captained by Marc Pfister, the Filipinos...
View ArticleCOP29: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news
Rappler is covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 happening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Azerbaijan is set to oversee the annual negotiations among nearly...
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RESULTS: November 2024 Pharmacists Licensure Examination
The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 2,905 out of 3,778 passed the Pharmacists Licensure...
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In the spotlight: Sonny Buenaventura, ex-cop who allegedly ‘relayed’...
Whether warranted or not, the name Sanson “Sonny” Buenaventura had long been associated with gruesome killings in Davao City. But it was only recently that the public was able to put a face to the...
View ArticleWith little water, displaced Lebanese women worry about periods
WEST BEKAA, Lebanon – For Rabab al-Hajj Youssef, every trip to the bathroom to change her sanitary pad is a painful experience. After Israeli strikes displaced her family from their home in Lebanon to...
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Marcos’ EO 74 on POGO ban ‘still unclear’ on coverage
MANILA, Philippines – More than three months after his verbal order, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. finally released Executive Order (EO) No. 74, the document that lays down the fine print on who is...
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‘I thought I wouldn’t live to see the next day’ – Journalist Mech Dara, after...
PHNOM PENH – “Life in prison was tense,” said 36-year-old Mech Dara. “I thought I wouldn’t live to see the next day.” He continued, “The cell was cramped and filled with cigarette smoke. Even with a...
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COP29 host Azerbaijan promoted fossil fuel deals ahead of climate summit, NGO...
LONDON, United Kingdom – An official with Azerbaijan’s presidency of next week’s United Nations COP29 climate summit appeared to offer to facilitate talks about new fossil fuel deals ahead of the...
View ArticleCavs rout Warriors for 10-0 start to season
Darius Garland put up 27 points as one of six Cavaliers to score in double figures and host Cleveland pummeled the Golden State Warriors, 136-117, on Friday night, November 8 (Saturday, November 9,...
View ArticleReinforcing security and stability in the Indo-Pacific through international law
Editor’s Note: Following are the remarks of Justice Antonio T. Carpio (Ret.) before the Pilipinas Conference 2024 at the Manila Polo Club on November 6, 2024 marking the 20th Anniversary of Stratbase...
View ArticleThe Ridleys, Munimuni, Bullet Dumas among Gabi Na Naman Year-End Party...
MANILA, Philippines – Events and multimedia company Gabi Na Naman Productions (GNN) is set to hold its 2024 year-end party featuring a pool of Filipino musicians on Friday, November 29, at 123 Block...
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Macacua files COC for Maguindanao del Norte’s BARMM district seat
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for representative of one of his province’s parliamentary districts on Saturday,...
View Article[Two-Pronged] Is teaching for me?
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
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