Capas court grants Metro Clark another TRO, continues landfill operations
PAMPANGA, Philippines – A Regional Trial Court in Capas has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) allowing Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation (MCWMC) to continue operating its sanitary...
View ArticleIn The Public Square: Risa Hontiveros and the Opposition
A week ago, Senator Risa Hontiveros formally ended the long-running legislative inquiry into Philippine overseas gaming operators (POGOs). She had led the probe as chair of the Senate committee on...
View ArticleFaith 101: Who is Jun Sescon, new bishop of Balanga in Bataan?
From being an assistant to Cardinal Jaime Sin in the early 2000s, Father Rufino “Jun” Sescon Jr. has gained prominence as one of the country’s most charismatic preachers. On Tuesday, December 3, Pope...
View ArticleMunzon clutch as NorthPort outlasts Magnolia to stay flawless
MANILA, Philippines – Big shots by Joshua Munzon late gave NorthPort enough cushion to fend off Magnolia, 107-103, and stay perfect in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on...
View ArticleAlex Eala advances to quarters in last tournament of 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala is making sure her last tournament for the year counts. Playing double duty, the 19-year-old Eala advanced to the quarterfinals in both singles and doubles of the ITF...
View ArticleFULL TEXT: The second impeachment complaint vs VP Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – Stalwarts of the Philippine Left submitted to the House of Representatives the second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, December 4. A total...
View ArticleCebu Archbishop Palma suspends Traditional Latin Mass
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma suspended the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) in the Archdiocese of Cebu “pending further discussion and until such time that we can...
View ArticleSouth Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after martial law | The...
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after martial law rescinded South Korean lawmakers call for...
View ArticleDeon Thompson solid in debut as Rain or Shine deals guest Eastern maiden loss
MANILA, Philippines – Deon Thompson is proving to be just what the doctor ordered. Thompson delivered in his PBA debut as Rain or Shine clinched its first win of the Commissioner’s Cup after...
View ArticleFigure skater Alexander Korovin’s naturalization bill passed by Senate
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Skating Union (PHSU) is set to include Russian figure skater Alexander Korovin as a naturalized Filipino, after his naturalization bill hurdled the Senate on...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] 2024, a turbulent year
In the last few weeks, the editors and managers of Rappler have been busy assessing this year to better prepare for the year ahead. Worldwide, the future of news and journalism itself appears bleak...
View ArticleOnce again, Timor-Leste grants PH petition to extradite fugitive Arnie Teves
MANILA, Philippines – Timor-Leste has again granted the Philippine government’s petition to extradite former lawmaker and fugitive Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, the Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ)...
View ArticleIs Iglesia ni Cristo pro-Marcos or pro-Duterte?
More than two years ago, the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) endorsed the tandem of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte, who eventually won as the country’s two highest leaders. How will the INC position...
View ArticleLOOK: Here’s how these individuals became faces of kindness this Christmas
The most wonderful time of the year is here again! Suddenly, everything has become merry and bright. And soon, the streets will be filled with children singing Christmas tunes, while the smell of...
View ArticleAlexander Noble, leader of 1990 Northern Mindanao pocket rebellion, dies
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Former Army colonel Alexander Noble, leader of the 1990 pocket rebellion in Northern Mindanao against the administration of then-president Corazon Aquino, passed away in...
View ArticleYouTube’s trending videos of 2024: Content creator Esnyr, BINI on top
MANILA, Philippines – YouTube on Thursday, December 5, shared the platform’s “top trending videos and creators in the Philippines.” They provided three top 10 lists: one for specific videos that are...
View ArticleHarry Roque likely falsified immigration documents – BI
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Why did Harry Roque run to UAE unnoticed? Immigration chief Joel Viado says Harry Roque did not leave the country...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: James Reid
MANILA, Philippines – Multi-talented artist James Reid is returning to the Rappler HQ to make his Live Jam debut on Thursday, December 5! An actor, singer, songwriter, and record producer, James has...
View ArticleJapan grants Philippines $11 million in security aid to bolster defenses
MANILA, Philippines – Japan and the Philippines signed a 1.6 billion yen ($10.65 million) security assistance deal on Thursday, December 5, to boost the Southeast Asian nation’s maritime security and...
View ArticlePetro Gazz dumps Akari to 3rd straight sweep loss; Farm Fresh stops ZUS...
MANILA, Philippines – The Petro Gazz Angels stamped their class anew as a top contender in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, dumping the reeling Akari Chargers in a tight sweep, 28-26, 29-27,...
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