WATCH: Rappler girls tried the Hijab. Did they like it?
Law student and Hijabi advocate Sweenee Sajili visited the Rappler office with a bag of Hijabs and Abayas to let our girls try them on and raise awareness for World Hijab Day. How did it go? Watch the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
[The Wide Shot] Will more Christians rise up vs Marcos, Duterte?
“How many are you?” the nun asked, searching through her handbag. “Take it,” she told me, “and share it with your companions.” Like a grandmother giving baon to her apo, 81-year-old Sister Cho...
View ArticleMVP-level adjustment: Kevin Quiambao acclimates to KBL play, erupts for...
MANILA, Philippines – It seems that two-time UAAP MVP Kevin Quiambao will have no trouble adjusting to overseas pro basketball life in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Just three weeks after making...
View ArticleCebu auxiliary bishop Billones named new Jaro archbishop
CEBU, Philippines – Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Midyphil “Dodong” Billones has been appointed by Pope Francis as the new archbishop of Jaro. The appointment came during the feast of the Nuestra Señora de la...
View Article287 hectares of land razed by grass fire in Ilocos Norte – OCD
MANILA, Philippines – The grass fire in Carasi, Ilocos Norte, razed 287 hectares of land — 50 of which are part of the government’s reforestation program (National Greening Program), according to a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Shams gotta be hacked’: Bewildered NBA players react to shocking...
MANILA, Philippines – The basketball world was stunned on Sunday, February 2 (Manila time), as the Dallas Mavericks shipped their young superstar, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange...
View ArticleClik here to view.
House invites Badoy, pro-Duterte bloggers to fake news hearing
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives will begin its probe on the spread of fake news and disinformation on Tuesday, February 4, with a new mega panel. The House “Tri-Comm” — composed of...
View ArticleDOE can enter joint venture to redevelop Bonifacio Global City property — DOJ
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) said the Department of Energy (DOE) may enter into a joint venture (JV) to redevelop its 5.3-hectare property in Taguig City. The DOE and the...
View ArticleMagnolia extends playoff streak, pulls away vs NLEX in KO match
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – Magnolia’s long streak of playoff appearances is safe. The Hotshots reached the playoffs for the 19th straight conference after a 112-81 romp of NLEX in a sudden death for the...
View ArticleSofia Frank puts premium on mental health ahead of Asian Winter Games debut
MANILA, Philippines – For years, Fil-Am figure skater Sofia Frank has been a fixture of Philippine winter sports competitions, winning multiple competitions as far back as her early teenage years. Now...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Curriculum for aspiring teachers doesn’t match licensure exam content
MANILA, Philippines – “Persistent poor results” in the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) reflect a “misalignment” between the curriculum for aspiring teachers and what...
View ArticleCanadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump’s tariffs
Canadians have canceled trips south of the border, boycotted US alcohol and other products and even booed at sporting events after US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on most of Canada’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Sid Meier’s Civilization VII’ review: One good turn deserves another
As a series, Sid Meier’s Civilization, known simply as Civilization, is a sweeping epic all its own. In its attempt to capture and depict the entire span of human history, certain game mechanics rise...
View ArticleGov’t announces food emergency on rice | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: DA declares food emergency to curb high rice prices The Department of Agriculture declares a food security...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Yllana Marie Aduana to compete in Miss Universe Philippines 2025 for...
MANILA, Philippines – Yllana Marie Aduana is heading to Miss Universe Philippines 2025 as the official representative of Siniloan, Laguna. She received the title on the evening of Monday, February 3....
View ArticleMarkets tumble over Trump tariffs; world leaders brace for his next moves
Global financial markets fell on Monday, February 3, over tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China by US President Donald Trump, while world leaders steeled themselves to respond to his next...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Thankful for meeting you’: Jerry Yan bids farewell to ‘Meteor Garden’...
MANILA, Philippines – Without Shan Cai, there is no Dao Ming Si. Former Meteor Garden megastar lead Jerry Yan tugged at the heartstrings of longtime fans as he posted his farewell message for his...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: House kickstarts probe into online disinformation
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives begins on Tuesday, February 4, its investigation into the spread of online disinformation in the Philippines. Taking off from the online success of...
View ArticleLIST: February 2025 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns
MANILA, Philippines – This is a compilation of special non-working days in various localities in the Philippines for February 2025, as proclaimed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. February 1 –...
View ArticleMaggie Wilson’s messy custody battle and what parents can learn from it
MANILA, Philippines — Messy breakups and ugly custody battles are nothing new. However, when they are done in the public eye, the collateral damage is far greater, especially for young children. At...
View Article