Countries, companies lag in response to tackle methane emissions, UN says
BAKU, Azerbaijan – Since a UN initiative began monitoring for methane leaks from oil and gas infrastructure last year, it has issued 1,200 alerts to governments and companies. But only 12 of those...
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...
View ArticleHIGHLIGHTS: Miss Universe 2024
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo represents the country at the Miss Universe 2024 coronation night to be held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Sunday, November 17, 10 am, Philippine time....
View ArticlePope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza
ROME, Italy – Pope Francis has suggested the global community should study whether Israel’s military campaign in Gaza constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people, in some of his most explicit...
View ArticleWesley So rallies to clinch 2nd behind Magnus Carlsen in blitz
MANILA, Philippines – Wesley So won his last six matches on Sunday, November 17, and vaulted to second place behind world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the 2024 Tata Steel Chess India blitz tournament at...
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[Rappler’s Best] Betraying the peace
We hope you and your family remain safe after Super Typhoon Pepito, as it weakened over the West Philippine Sea early hours of Monday, November 18. The provinces of Catanduanes and Aurora have been...
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Activists cleared of illegal firearms charges years after arrest in Negros
CEBU, Philippines – It has been more than two years since activists Carmen Jonahville Matarlo and John Michael Tecson saw their families since they were arrested for alleged illegal possession of...
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Be The Good: Bakit sunud-sunod ang malalakas na bagyo?
MANILA, Philippines – Sa loob lamang ng isang buwan, nakaranas ang Pilipinas ng anim na bagyo: Kristine (Trami), Leon (Kong-rey), Marce (Yinxing), Nika (Toraji), Ofel (Usagi), at Pepito (Man-yi). Si...
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As Pepito exits PAR, no new tropical cyclone seen — at least for now
MANILA, Philippines – Pepito (Man-yi), a super typhoon at its peak, left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as a severe tropical storm at 12 pm on Monday, November 18. As of 4 pm, Pepito was...
View ArticleGAME SCHEDULE: NCAA Final Four Season 100
MANILA, Philippines – Four teams remain to dispute the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball crown. Mapua, Saint Benilde, defending champion San Beda, and Lyceum duke it out in the Final Four as the...
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Cone optimistic of chances vs New Zealand as Gilas eyes breakthrough win
MANILA, Philippines – History is not on Gilas Pilipinas’ side as it hosts New Zealand in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, November 21, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The...
View ArticleLIST: Mall hours for Christmas 2024
MANILA, Philippines – With holiday season just around the corner, several mall operators have already published adjusted schedules for Christmas season. Be sure to check the schedule below for your...
View Article[Walang Pasok] Class suspensions, Tuesday, November 19, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Some areas suspended classes for Tuesday, November 19, in the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi). This list will be updated once local or national authorities make...
View ArticleWhat could happen to Mary Jane Veloso’s case if she is transferred to PH?
MANILA, Philippines – Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who has been on death row in Indonesia for over a decade, may have at her fingertips the scenario of having her life spared...
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US-Philippines alliance will transcend administrations, Austin says
MANILA, Philippines – United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday, November 19, the US alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes in administrations, as he reiterated his...
View ArticleCentral Luzon reports P326M damage after series of tropical cyclones
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Central Luzon absorbed over P300 million in damage after the country was battered by three tropical cyclones, said the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
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Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine
MOSCOW, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the United States on Tuesday, November 19, lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike just days after the administration of Joe...
View ArticleCOA calls out Gapan City for turning waste sorting facility into open dumpsite
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Gapan City government for allowing a material recovery facility (MRF) to be used as an open dumpsite, raising public health...
View ArticlePhilippines’ northeast monsoon season starts later than usual in 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The northeast monsoon or amihan season is finally underway, the Philippines’ weather bureau announced on Tuesday, November 19. “The northeasterly wind flow is expected to be more...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Tacos Tequila Times
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits...
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