FAST FACTS: OFW abuses in South Korea’s Seasonal Worker Program
MANILA, Philippines – A new study from civil society groups found the prevalence of labor rights abuses among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in South Korea’s Seasonal Worker Program (SWP). Because...
View ArticleKansas City police link Super Bowl rally shooting to dispute, not extremism
A quarrel among several people sparked the shooting spree in Kansas City, Missouri, that killed a woman and wounded 22 people after a celebration of the city’s NFL Super Bowl victory, police said on...
View ArticleValentine Victory: San Miguel Resurges in Game 6 to Claim 29th PBA Crown
A Valentine’s to remember for the San Miguel Beermen as they lift their 29th title of their franchise after clinching the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup Champion in Game 6....
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Why Michelle Dee is a perfect fit as Chinabank brand ambassador
With the picture of a dragon and the words “Rise of the Dragon” as the backdrop, China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) introduced on Valentine’s Day beauty queen Michelle Dee as its “first brand...
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EXPLAINER: Why Duterte’s sudden call for Mindanao independence won’t fly
MANILA, Philippines – A couple of days after former president Rodrigo Duterte accused his successor Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of involvement in the illegal drug trade, the man from Davao City stepped up...
View ArticleEx-FBI informant charged with lying about Joe Biden and his son
WASHINGTON DC, USA – The US special counsel leading a criminal probe into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, said a former FBI informant was charged with lying about the pair’s alleged...
View ArticleGreece legalizes same sex marriage in landmark change
ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s parliament approved a bill allowing same-sex civil marriage on Thursday, February 15, a landmark victory for supporters of LGBT rights that was greeted with cheers by...
View ArticleGoogle to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections
Google is preparing to launch an anti-misinformation campaign across five countries in the European Union (EU), the company told Reuters ahead of the bloc’s parliamentary elections and tougher new...
View ArticleGoogle touts Gemini 1.5 AI to vet troves of content in seconds; CEO predicts...
Reading War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy’s monumental novel that runs half a million words long and often over 1,000 pages, might be a minute-long affair for a new artificial intelligence model from Google....
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Last ride? You can still bike, run in La Mesa watershed soon
MANILA, Philippines – Good news, jocks! La Mesa Nature Reserve, which temporarily closed to the public on February 12 along with La Mesa Ecopark, will still open for outdoor activities under the...
View ArticlePrince Harry hopeful King’s cancer could bring royal family closer
LONDON, United Kingdom – King Charles’s cancer diagnosis could bring the British royal family closer, his estranged son Prince Harry said in an interview on Friday, February 16, adding that he loved...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Father Regie Malicdem on the mission of mall chapels
Bookmark and refresh this page to watch the interview at 11 am (Manila time) on Saturday, February 17. Share this page, too, with your family and friends. MANILA, Philippines – Why is the Catholic...
View ArticleTwo juveniles charged in Kansas City Super Bowl rally shooting
Two teenagers have been charged as juveniles in connection with the shooting that killed one person and wounded 22 others in Kansas City, Missouri, near a Super Bowl victory rally for the city’s NFL...
View ArticleTrump hit with $354.9 million penalty, 3-year ban in NY civil fraud case
NEW YORK, USA – Donald Trump must pay $354.9 million in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders, a New York judge ruled on Friday, February 16, handing the former US...
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CATCH UP: Recapping PVL teams’ player moves after wild 2023 offseason
MANILA, Philippines – Hard-hitting volleyball is back for the first time in 2024 as the new PVL All-Filipino Conference kicks off at the PhilSports Arena on Tuesday, February 20. Mighty dynasty...
View ArticleFrance’s Macron opens door to recognizing Palestinian state
PARIS, France – The recognition of a Palestinian state is no longer a taboo for France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, February 16, suggesting Paris could make the decision if efforts for a...
View ArticleIn Negros Occidental, young bride gives birth minutes before Valentine’s Day...
What a coincidence. An 18-year-old bride from the mountain town of Moises Padilla in Negros Occidental suffered from stomach pain and contractions just minutes before she participated in a mass...
View ArticleNavalny’s wife calls for Putin to be punished at global security summit
MUNICH, Germany – The wife of Alexei Navalny led calls on Friday at a Western security gathering for Russian President Vladimir Putin to be held accountable for the jailed Kremlin opponent’s death....
View Article[Vantage Point] BDO lifts NAIA rehab
BDO chairperson Teresita Tan Sy-Coson’s guarantee to bankroll the cost of rehabilitating the decrepit Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the tune of P119 billion played a crucial role in how SMC...
View ArticleTaylor Swift donates $100,000 to family of slain Kansas City Chiefs fan
LOS ANGELES, USA – Pop superstar Taylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of the woman slain in a shooting near a rally for the Kansas City Chiefs where the singer’s boyfriend, tight end Travis...
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