Marcos signs law postponing BARMM elections
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law the measure postponing the parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Malacañang...
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‘Emilia Pérez’ was nominated for 13 Oscars. Why do so many people hate it?
French director Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez first made waves among critics at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, when it won multiple awards. It went on to receive 10 Golden Globe nominations,...
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[Ask The Tax Whiz] A comprehensive overview of the CREATE MORE Act
Upon the implementation of the CREATE MORE Act, what are the key rates to consider that will affect the businesses availing its tax incentives? The Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Tourists flock to Baguio City for Panagbenga street dance parade
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Panagbenga Festival weekend kicks off with its annual Street Dance parade where hundreds of students dance their way to the Melvin Jones Football Field. This year’s...
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CJHDevCo defends investors’ rights as courts uphold BCDA claims
Baguio City, Philippines – In the latest development of the long-running dispute over Camp John Hay, the Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) has released a public statement defending the...
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Meet Chef Jam Melchor, passionate guardian of Filipino cuisine
MANILA, Philippines – Jam Melchor is not your ordinary chef — he is an entrepreneur, a food safety advocate, and an influential voice in the Filipino food scene. Beyond the kitchen, he is on a...
View ArticleNo pushovers: Inspired UP raring to build from one-win UAAP women’s volley...
MANILA, Philippines – Unlike its almighty men’s basketball team, UP’s women’s volleyball squad is far from a contending threat in UAAP competition, posting just a single win in Season 86 against 13...
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From hard court to food court: How Jai Reyes brings basketball brilliance to...
Right around the onset of the pandemic in 2020, Jai Reyes knew his pro basketball career was waning. And then suddenly, all sporting events were shelved. “I was kind of at a crossroads,” Reyes told...
View ArticleHamas to free 6 Gaza hostages after body of Bibas mother returned
JERUSALEM, Israel – Hamas freed two hostages and was set to release four more from Gaza on Saturday, February 22, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after Israel...
View Article[Tech Thoughts] Google Maps’ Gulf of Mexico issue is global and tech...
Google Maps has recently come under fire for its capitulation to the US government under President Donald Trump, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in US versions of Google Maps, and...
View ArticlePNP serves search warrant vs pro-Duterte vlogger who claimed CIDG chief...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) served a search warrant against pro-Duterte vlogger Ernest Jun Abines on Saturday midnight, February 22, after he shared a post claiming that...
View ArticleManam, Aristocrat: Top Filipino restos to bring foreigners to, according to...
MANILA, Philippines – With the Michelin Guide’s highly-anticipated arrival in the Philippines, it’s more eyes on Philippine cuisine as it gears up for the global spotlight. But beyond fine dining,...
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Cardinal Sin’s former aide ordained bishop on EDSA anniversary
MANILA, Philippines – A former aide to the late Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin was ordained a Catholic bishop on Tuesday, February 25, the 39th anniversary of the historic church-backed uprising...
View ArticleIloilo mayor draws flak for defending EDSA anniversary downgrade
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas built a reputation on the kind of political convictions that come with a well-rehearsed origin story: a student activist, detained under...
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Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in hospital battling double pneumonia, rested well throughout the night, the Vatican said on Tuesday, February 25. The 88-year-old pope was...
View Article[OPINION] Press freedom is the mirror of democracy
Press freedom, very much like democracy, is alive and at risk. It will be in constant legal, economic, and ideological struggle with other political forces not only because...
View ArticleLIST: Malls were you can vote in the 2025 Philippine elections
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 42 malls under eight chains across the country will turn into voting precincts on May 12 during the nation and local elections in the Philippines. The Commission on...
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GCash taps Viamericas to bring real-time remittances from North America to PH
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos in the United States and Canada will soon be able to send money to the Philippines in real time through GCash’s partnership with Viamericas. The two companies signed a...
View ArticleEscudero vows to reject VP post if Sara is ousted, urges House to do same
SORSOGON, Philippines – Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday, February 25, promised to reject the vice presidency even if offered to him if Sara Duterte is ousted through impeachment,...
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G-DRAGON returns with ‘Übermensch’, first solo album in 12 years
MANILA, Philippines – The King of K-pop G-DRAGON is back with Übermensch! Released on Tuesday, February 25 via Galaxy Corporation and EMPIRE, the new album marks the rapper’s first solo release in 12...
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