Vaults in raided Bataan hub contain P76 million
BATAAN, Philippines – The vaults inside the raided Central One hub in Bataan contained an initial estimate of P76.8 million, made up of pesos and other foreign currencies, but the company claimed the...
View ArticleCOP29: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news
Rappler is covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 happening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Azerbaijan is set to oversee the annual negotiations among nearly...
View ArticlePope to make late Italian millennial Carlo Acutis a saint in April 2025
VATICAN CITY – An Italian teenager who used his computer skills to spread the Catholic faith will become the first saint from the millennial generation when he is canonized next April. Carlo Acutis,...
View ArticleHot Harold: UP’s Alarcon finds self again in season-best outing
MANILA, Philippines – Heading to UP’s final elimination-round assignment against the Final Four-seeking UE Red Warriors, guard Harold Alarcon needed something to boost his confidence. After all, he...
View ArticleAlfrancis Chua joins Gilas as program director, team manager
MANILA, Philippines – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Wednesday, November 20, announced the appointment of Alfrancis Chua as program director and team manager of Gilas Pilipinas and its...
View ArticlePhilippines yields to Indonesia, bows out of ASEAN Women’s Futsal
MANILA, Philippines – Indonesia crashed what, for the most part, looked like a Pinay5 celebration. The Philippines fell short of advancing into the medal round, losing to Indonesia, 2-1, to finish...
View ArticleMary Jane Veloso to be detained in Philippines | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: ‘Mary Jane Veloso is coming home’ Mary Jane Veloso, an overseas Filipino worker who has been on death row in...
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AJ Edu out as Gilas Pilipinas roster vs New Zealand set
MANILA, Philippines – AJ Edu‘s Gilas Pilipinas return will have to wait. Still nursing a knee injury, Edu did not make the cut as Gilas Pilipinas unveiled its 12-man lineup against visiting New...
View ArticleUS vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
The United States on Wednesday, November 20, vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Israel’s war in Gaza, accusing council members of cynically rejecting attempts at reaching a...
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One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne’s funeral
AMERSHAM, United Kingdom – The former members of boy band One Direction were among the mourners at the funeral of their band mate Liam Payne on Wednesday, just over a month after the singer died aged...
View Article[OPINION] Climate action: A cornerstone of enhanced Canada-Philippines ties
Climate change and the environment are top of mind for many at this time of year. At the global level, the annual Conference of the Parties on biodiversity and nature concluded earlier this month, and...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs New Zealand – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Kai Sotto turns in arguably his finest performance for the national squad as Gilas Pilipinas beats New Zealand for the first time, 93-89, to stay unbeaten in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at 3-0. Must...
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Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
KYIV, Ukraine – Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, November 21, Kyiv’s air force said, in the first known use in the war of a powerful...
View ArticleICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader
THE HAGUE – The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday, November 21, for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense chief, as well as a Hamas leader,...
View ArticleMary Jane Veloso’s father asks Marcos to keep her safe | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Mary Jane Veloso’s father to Marcos: Keep her in a safe place The father of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina on...
View ArticleNot this time: Kai Sotto flirts with triple-double as Gilas Pilipinas finally...
MANILA, Philippines – The last time Gilas Pilipinas hosted New Zealand, the Tall Blacks gave the Filipinos a 25-point beating. Times have changed. For the first time in a FIBA setting, the Philippines...
View ArticleWho is Zuleika Lopez, VP Sara Duterte’s chief of staff?
When she appeared before the House of Representatives on Wednesday, November 20, Zuleika Lopez, chief of staff of Vice President Sara Duterte, remained calm and composed. This was in stark contrast to...
View ArticleAs Maguindanao massacre turns 15, journalists visit site of tragedy to...
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Journalists from the Visayas region commemorated the victims of the Ampatuan massacre in the now-defunct province of Maguindanao on Thursday, November 21, two days before the...
View ArticleAll about the team: Kai Sotto downplays stellar game in breakthrough win vs...
MANILA, Philippines – Kai Sotto got asked multiple times about arguably his finest performance in a Gilas Pilipinas uniform. But instead of talking about his stellar play, Sotto praised the brilliance...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: ‘Naughty and Nice’ comedy by Jon Santos
MANILA, Philippines – You’ve seen him impersonate all the post-1986 Philippine presidents and every Filipina beauty queen. Jon Santos’ comedy has become a long-running commentary on Philippine...
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