Philippine Reclamation Authority under fire over mangrove relocation remark
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) is under fire from environmentalists once again over a remark in a recently uploaded video saying mangroves can be relocated if they...
View ArticleAfter Harvard rejects US demands, Trump adds new threat
US President Donald Trump threatened to strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status on Tuesday, April 15, and said the university should apologize, a day after it rejected what it called unlawful demands...
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Beyond Visita Iglesia: 7 old churches to visit in Negros Occidental
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The annual observance of Lent in Negros Occidental includes the traditional Visita Iglesia, where Catholics visit at least seven churches to reflect on the suffering...
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In Batangas City, underdog campaign seeks to topple 37-year-old dynasty
Clemente Berberabe and his allies started the holiday on April 9 making the rounds at an impoverished neighborhood in Batangas City. In their house-to-house campaign, he shook every hand he could...
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HOLY WEEK READS: Inspiring athletes, rising sports in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – The Holy Week is a good time to hear inspiring stories. This year, the sports community has become abundant with inspiration. Read up on some of these stories from Rappler — from...
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Banned by parish priest, La Muerte in Argao still joins Good Friday procession
CEBU, Philippines – In Good Friday processions in the southern Cebu heritage town of Argao, a curious image would join the parade of religious icons that are part of Christ’s passion. The La Muerte or...
View Article1 dead as Davao City logs 2 new mpox cases — DOH
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) logged two new cases of mpox in Davao City, local health officials said on Friday, April 18. The Davao City Health Office said information...
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The rich history of Philippine tennis, decades before Alex Eala
Before Alex Eala became a national sensation, the last time the sport of tennis captivated the country was during the 1988 Davis Cup tie between the Philippines and Japan. I was then a 10-year-old age...
View Article[REFLECTION] The silence of God
We are not always comfortable with silence — especially when it is deafening. That’s why we instinctively reach for our phones, surf the internet, play music, or turn on the TV. We try to fill what...
View ArticleWhy women should be aware of signs, symptoms of stroke
MANILA, Philippines – In the Philippines, stroke is the third-leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability, regardless of gender. Yet, there is still the notion that stroke only happens...
View Article3 dead, 10 hurt as vehicle rams Good Friday procession in Bacolod
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – At least three people died while 10 others were hurt in Bacolod City, after a speeding multi-purpose vehicle triggered a multiple vehicle collision that hit a...
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Good Friday explosion rattles Maguindanao del Sur town
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – An explosion at the local government compound in Buluan town, Maguindanao del Sur, caused panic among residents on the evening of Good Friday, April 18, a former governor...
View ArticleTrump passport policy targeting transgender people likely unconstitutional,...
BOSTON, USA – A federal judge held on Friday, April 18, that the Trump administration‘s policy of refusing to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans that reflect their gender...
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[Tech Thoughts] Trump’s presidency has affected the world tech sector, too
The return of Donald Trump to the United States presidency has in many ways sent shivers down the spine of many Americans who do not agree or ascribe to his brand of politics. It has also created...
View Article[Newspoint] Sara Duterte’s options
For all practical purposes, former president Rodrigo Duterte has, perforce, relinquished his political relevance to his daughter, Sara. He is detained in The Hague, in the Netherlands, awaiting...
View ArticleRussia’s Vladimir Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine on Saturday, April 19, for Easter, but Kyiv said Russian forces continued artillery fire and called instead for an...
View ArticleBefore her death, Nora Aunor looked forward to reunion movie with Hilda Koronel
MANILA, Philippines – Nora Aunor and Hilda Koronel, two giants of Philippine cinema, were supposed to do a reunion movie. Director Adolfo Alix Jr. on Saturday, April 19, said Aunor had shown...
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Abeng Remulla on ‘dynasty’ tag: People won’t elect us if they’re not happy...
How does a young government official, who spent most of his adult life working for his politician-father but is now running for the province’s highest post, justify the existence of political...
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‘Anak ni Tapia’: Living in the shadow of a celebrity mother
In June 2024, six years after my mother, Mely Tagasa a.k.a. Miss Tapia, passed away from a stroke, Anak ni Tapia: Leaving Mother premiered to diverse enthusiastic audiences at Links Hall, a small...
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Climbing Mount Polis, the stairway to heaven in the Cordilleras
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE, Philippines – We woke up at 4:30 in the morning, still half-asleep but determined to skip the Holy Week crowd that flocks to Sagada every year. If you’ve ever been to Sagada during...
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