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You’ve likely heard the Serenity Prayer − but not its backstory
I’m not sure when I first encountered the Serenity Prayer, or when it first occurred to me to ask who wrote it. For much of my life it never occurred to me that prayers were the kind of things that...
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LIST: Where to get pistachio knafeh-inspired treats in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Move over, regular chocolate bars! Knafeh bars are taking over, and they’ve been raising the bar for dessert lovers in the Philippines over the past months. Must Read What’s...
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Ember of hope: ‘Dances of Lights’ sparks joy amid Kanlaon adversity
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — La Castellana in central Negros Occidental has been the worst-hit locality amid the current Kanlaon Volcano crisis. Since the volcano’s staggered major and minor...
View ArticleUnstoppable Duplantis bags 3rd straight gold in World Indoor Championships
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis won a third consecutive title in the World Indoor Athletics Championships with a leap of 6.15 meters and American Grant Holloway cruised to the 60m hurdles crown on Saturday,...
View ArticleGiannis Antetokounmpo leads ways as Bucks rally to beat Kings
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings, 114-108, on Saturday, March 22 (Sunday, March 23,...
View ArticleHamas says Israeli airstrike killed its political leader in southern Gaza
CAIRO, Egypt – An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel on Sunday, March 23, Hamas officials said, as residents reported an escalation in...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: yung kai on musical beginnings, success of ‘Blue’
MANILA, Philippines – If you’re a regular on social media, you’ve likely heard the song “Blue” by yung kai. It was the track that led to the young Canadian singer’s breakthrough, and now, he’s...
View Article[NEIGHBORS] Pangasinan radio is thriving, and it’s making me sentimental
“Neighbors” is Rappler People section’s space for community and human interest stories told in a personal way. Being a ’90s kid, I would recall taking jeepney or bus rides to another town, and...
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Election officer, husband killed in ambush as BARMM violence escalates
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Violence in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has intensified just days before the start of the local campaign period, with a series of deadly...
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‘Still on recess’: Escudero rejects House request to summon Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, March 26, rejected the request by House prosecutors to issue a writ of summons to Vice President Sara Duterte, directing...
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FACT CHECK: Contrary to claim, media reported on pro-Duterte rallies in The...
Claim: Media outlets PTV, GMA, ABS-CBN, and TV5 did not report rallies staged by supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently under the custody of the International Criminal Court...
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Margarita Forés posthumously honored with Icon Award 2025 by Asia’s 50 Best
MANILA, Philippines – The late Margarita Forés, one of the most celebrated chefs in the Philippines and across Asia, has been posthumously honored with the Woodford Reserve Icon Award 2025 by Asia’s...
View ArticleBucks star Damian Lillard sidelined with deep vein thrombosis
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, the team announced Tuesday, March 25. According to the Bucks, Lillard is on a blood-thinning medication that has...
View ArticleIn the Public Square: How do we elect good local gov’t leaders?
The campaign period for local effective offices begins on March 28. What should we look for in our local candidates? More to the point, how do we make sure that the best qualified LGU candidates are...
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[OPINION] Disinformation in PH: Do we need EU-style regulations to counter...
In the Philippines, disinformation has emerged as a serious threat to democratic processes, with social media platforms, particularly Meta (Facebook), playing a central role in spreading misleading...
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Benilde’s ‘Sinulid’ exhibit threads designers’ personal journeys
MANILA, Philippines – For over a decade, the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) Fashion and Design Merchandising program has held Sinulid, a fashion event that showcases the graduates’...
View ArticleSC orders Bacolod police to present missing man, exhumations begin
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Police in Bacolod City have begun exhuming bodies across Negros Occidental as they search for Henry Tayo Jr., a 21-year-old who mysteriously went missing after his...
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FACT CHECK: Post criticizing Congress falsely attributed to retired SC...
Claim: Retired Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio wrote an essay critical of Congress and the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked...
View ArticleTrump administration spending freeze will remain blocked, US appeals court says
BOSTON, USA – A court order blocking President Donald Trump‘s freeze on trillions of dollars in government financial assistance will remain in place for now, a federal appeals court said on Wednesday,...
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Batangas town mayor running for vice governor detained for snubbing House probe
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives detained Bauan, Batangas Mayor Ryanh Dolor on Thursday, March 27, for snubbing the congressional inquiry into the privatization of the water supply...
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