Emmanuel Peralta heads PNP as OIC as Benjamin Acorda retires
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has named Police Lieutenant General Emmanuel Baloy Peralta as the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Philippine National Police following the end of the extended term of...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Eugene Domingo on her love for acting
MANILA, Philippines – On March 16, She Talks Asia held its 8th summit at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. This year’s summit took on the theme of “Breaking Stereotypes.” Numerous women who excel in...
View ArticleChamp again: Alex Eala claims 2nd career doubles title in France
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala capped off a week of in sync tennis with French partner Estelle Cascino, which saw the pair take out the top two seeds of the competition. The unseeded Eala and Cascino...
View Article#FreePalestine: This Makati bookstore stocks Palestinian titles to shed light...
MANILA, Philippines – As of March 29, at least 32,623 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed since October 7, 2023. There are 75,092 who have been injured, while over 8,000 people remain missing. In...
View ArticleBicol Scouts elect representatives for the 2024 nationwide Scout forum
BULAN, Sorsogon—Scouts from the Bicol Region joined in the regional-wide parliamentary Scout forum at an elementary school in Daet, Camarines Norte on March 14-17. Breaking previous records, there...
View ArticleBrimming with confidence after All-Star onslaught, Perez flaunts range in San...
MANILA, Philippines – A sterling performance in the PBA All-Star Game has CJ Perez convinced he can also do damage from beyond the arc. Known as a fierce slasher, Perez flaunted his range on the way...
View ArticlePope Francis, in Easter address, calls for Gaza ceasefire
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in an Easter Sunday address that marked the most important day on the Christian calendar...
View ArticleNew career-high: Kai Sotto erupts for 28, but Yokohama falls to Tokyo
MANILA, Philippines – After seeing his eight-game streak of double-digit scoring performances snapped, Kai Sotto bounced back big and delivered his finest game yet in the Japan B. League. Pitted...
View ArticleJerusalem wrests WBC minimumweight crown from Shigeoka in Japan
MANILA, Philippines – Melvin Jerusalem knocked down Yudai Shigeoka twice and escaped with a split decision to become the new World Boxing Council minimumweight champion on Sunday, March 31, at the...
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FACT CHECK: 2023 news of unexploded ordnance in Laos misrepresented as recent...
Claim: A set of cluster munitions was reportedly found near a rural farm in Laos’ Ka Sae Village, Xaibuathong District, Khammouane Province as villagers were farming. Rating: FALSE Why we...
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Israeli troops leave Gaza’s Shifa Hospital a wreck in sea of rubble
Israeli forces have withdrawn from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after a two-week operation, the Israeli military said on Monday, leaving behind a wasteland of destroyed buildings and Palestinian...
View ArticleDogs can associate words with objects, study finds
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Dogs are able to understand that some words refer to objects in a way that is similar to humans, a small study of canine brain waves has found, offering insight into the way the...
View ArticleBe The Good: A special panel discussion with ‘Women on a Mission’
MANILA, Philippines – As Women’s Month comes to an end, Rappler’s community show Be The Good shines the spotlight on Filipino women community leaders making a mark in their respective fields. Join...
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FACT CHECK: Link for DepEd scholarship program application is fake
Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) released an online application link for students to apply for scholarship allowances of up to P10,000. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was...
View ArticleIn This Economy: Agrikultural na bansa ba ang Pilipinas?
MANILA, Philippines – Marami ang naniniwala sa ideyang agrikultural na bansa ang Pilipinas. Ito rin ang itinuturo sa mga eskuwelahan. Pero gaano ito katotoo? Sa episode na ito ng In This Economy,...
View ArticleCone all praises for Boatwright as SBP initiates naturalization talks
MANILA, Philippines – Tim Cone did not have to look far to find Gilas Pilipinas’ next candidate for naturalization. Cone handpicked Bennie Boatwright as the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP)...
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Cebu Capitol to file case vs National Museum officials over ‘stolen’ church...
CEBU, Philippines – The Cebu provincial government is preparing a case against officials of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) on the issue concerning four pulpit panels that were allegedly...
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Time to fly from Clark? Sunlight Air moves more flights to Clark airport
PAMPANGA, Philippines – There are now more reasons to fly from the Clark International Airport (CRK) as domestic airline Sunlight Air continues to move more of its flights to the Pampanga gateway....
View ArticleHistory made: Fil-Am guard Ethan Alvano bags Korean Basketball League MVP
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-American guard Ethan Alvano just made history in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Alvano, who plays for the league-leading Wonju DB Promy as an Asian Quota import,...
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DOH advises public to take precautions vs extreme temperatures
MANILA, Philippines – As some areas in the country suspend on-site classes due to high heat index levels, the Department of Health has advised the public to take precautions as these could also lead...
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