Online predators may be using these emojis to befriend your children
Content warning: This article contains sensitive descriptions. MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippines ramps up efforts to better fight online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) in the country,...
View ArticleChina presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Chinese officials have asked their Iranian counterparts to help rein in attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis, or risk harming business relations...
View ArticleWorld Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The World Court on Friday, January 26, ordered Israel to take action to prevent acts of genocide as it wages war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, but it stopped...
View ArticleMore than just ‘Death Five’: San Miguel flaunts depth to zero in on finals...
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel is more than just its vaunted starting lineup. Beermen head coach Jorge Gallent made that crystal clear as San Miguel moved on the cusp of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup...
View ArticleMTRCB junks SMNI appeal, extends suspension | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: MTRCB junks SMNI appeal, stands by suspension of 2 shows The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board junks an...
View ArticleQuiambao already ‘too good’ for college hoops amid naturalization offer
MANILA, Philippines – Amid a stellar performance in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship, Strong Group Athletics swingman Kevin Quiambao received a naturalization offer from the United...
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Antipolo Cathedral elevated as first international shrine in PH, Southeast Asia
ANTIPOLO, Philippines – As a renowned pilgrimage site for people seeking safety in their travels, the Antipolo Cathedral reached a historic peak in its own centuries-old journey, having been elevated...
View Article[WATCH] Sara Duterte starts 2024 at a crossroads
MANILA, Philippines – As education secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte began the tradition of delivering an annual speech called the “Basic Education Report,” which, in tone and pomp, resembles the...
View ArticleEala, Semenistaja turn foes to friends in ITF Pune doubles finals march
MANILA, Philippines – Friend and foe all in one day. Alex Eala found it better to have Darja Semenistaja on the same side of the court than across the net, falling to the Latvian in the singles...
View ArticleLee bucks shooting woes as Magnolia closes in on ending finals drought
MANILA, Philippines – You just can’t count Paul Lee out even when his shots are not falling. Lee bucked his shooting woes and bailed Magnolia out in an 82-78 win over Phoenix that allowed the Hotshots...
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FACT CHECK: No super typhoon expected in PH up until January 28
Claim: A Signal No. 4 super typhoon is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday, January 28. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in the title and...
View Article‘Perfect’ Aryna Sabalenka retains Australian Open crown
MELBOURNE, Australia – Aryna Sabalenka continued to be an irrepressible force at the Australian Open as she powered to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen on Saturday, January 27,...
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Pancit is life! Differentiating regional kinds of pancit
MANILA, Philippines – What’s the difference between pancit bihon and pancit canton? How does pancit malabon differ from pancit palabok? In the Philippines, pancit is life, but with so many regional...
View Article‘Cafe by day, bar by night’: 7 Metro Manila coffee shops that serve cocktails...
MANILA, Philippines – Coffee and cocktails seem like two totally opposite beverages meant to be consumed on different occasions. Coffee is for you to sip on as you complete your deliverables during...
View ArticleBishop still upbeat even as Ginebra faces semis elimination vs San Miguel
MANILA, Philippines – All is not lost for Barangay Ginebra import Tony Bishop, believing that the Gin Kings can still turn their fortunes around in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Bishop and Ginebra face...
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Gokongweis dream big, launch ‘The Jewel’ to match Marina Bay Sands, Twin...
MANILA, Philippines – The Gokongweis, one of the richest Filipino families, laid the cornerstone on Friday night, January 26, for an ambitious P25-billion property project that they hope will become...
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AFP spokesperson Francel Padilla is always up for a challenge
MANILA, Philippines – There was no grand plan in place when Francel Margareth Padilla unwittingly began her Philippine military career. It was the late ’90s, and she was a sophomore taking up...
View ArticleSouth Gaza battles rage as heavy rain hits displaced further north
DOHA, Qatar – Israel pressed ahead on Saturday, January 27, with its campaign against Hamas in Gaza’s Khan Younis area, while bad weather hit displaced Palestinians seeking refuge further north in the...
View ArticleDoubles breakthrough: Underdogs Eala, Semenistaja reign in India
MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala and Francis Casey Alcantara appear to have developed a habit of winning together. After bagging a bronze last year in the Asian Games mixed doubles, the Filipino...
View ArticleChina’s Wang says Taiwan issue biggest threat to Sino-US ties
BANGKOK, Thailand – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held candid talks in Bangkok aimed at keeping in contact, both sides said, with Wang stressing that...
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