Israeli settlers set sights on Trump support for full control of West Bank
SHILO, West Bank – After a record expansion of Israeli settlement activity, some settler advocates in the occupied West Bank are looking to Donald Trump to fulfill a dream of imposing sovereignty over...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – After finally solving the New Zealand puzzle, Gilas Pilipinas looks to complete the two-game home sweep of the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers when it battles Hong...
View ArticleWhite House officials meet with telecoms execs on suspected China hack
WASHINGTON, USA – Senior White House officials met on Friday, November 22, with telecommunications executives to discuss China’s “significant cyber espionage campaign targeting the sector,” the White...
View ArticleGame schedule, results, standings: UAAP Season 87 basketball tournaments
MANILA, Philippines – Another year of blockbuster collegiate sports gets going as UAAP Season 87 basketball rolls on. The reigning champions glance at big targets on their backs as the La Salle Green...
View ArticleStill alive: Adamson blasts also-ran Ateneo, sets up playoff for 4th vs UE
MANILA, Philippines – The Adamson Soaring Falcons live to fight another day in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. Facing a do-or-die situation, the Soaring Falcons took care of business...
View ArticleHow to improve road safety in PH? Better education, law enforcement, says UN...
MANILA, Philippines – About 12,000 Filipinos die due to road crashes every year, accounting for both pedestrians and motorists. United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt said boosting the...
View ArticleIsraeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new displacement wave
CAIRO, Egypt – The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders to residents in areas of an eastern Gaza City suburb, setting off a new wave of displacement on Sunday, November 24, and a Gaza...
View ArticlePinoy pride: Two Filipino business leaders ace regional awards
MANILA, Philippines – It’s unfortunate that business and entrepreneurship awards don’t get as much attention as beauty contest winners in the Philippines. Builders, including leaders of conglomerates...
View Article[HOMESTRETCH] The making of Bacolod’s icons: Inasal, piaya, and game fowl
BACOLOD, Philippines – The second installment of HOMESTRETCH’s Bacolod series features a few icons from the City of Smiles. Show host Pató Gregorio continues to unpack untold stories about the famous...
View ArticleFor supporters, Sara Duterte’s ‘kill’ plot vs Marcos only for protection
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Mila, a staunch supporter of the Duterte family, believes Vice President Sara Duterte’s controversial statement to assassinate the president was meant to ensure her safety...
View ArticleMasbate discus thrower Trangia leads Day 1 record-breakers in Batang Pinoy
PALAWAN, Philippines – Discus thrower Courtney Jewel Trangia added another feather to her cap after copping her third consecutive Batang Pinoy gold medal to open the 2024 edition of the national...
View ArticleCaroline of Icona Pop talks vulnerability and pursuing music with her best...
MANILA, Philippines – Icona Pop has been around for over a decade, and it’s pretty safe to say that they’ve raised an entire generation of listeners all around the world. The duo served as the gateway...
View ArticleGilas Pilipinas zeroes in on FIBA Asia Cup berth with home rout of Hong Kong
MANILA, Philippines – It did not matter whether Gilas Pilipinas played at home or on the road, it still yielded the same result against Hong Kong. The Philippines earned another blowout win over...
View Article[Two Pronged] He’s Protestant, I’m Catholic. It feels he wants me to adjust...
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
View ArticleTroy Rosario listed in Ginebra lineup for Commissioner’s Cup
MANILA, Philippines – It looks like Troy Rosario has finally made up his mind. After testing the free agency waters, Rosario is expected to suit up for Barangay Ginebra in the upcoming PBA...
View Article[Rappler’s Best] A woman worth saving
Did you spend the past weekend off social media? Good for you! This means you were spared the tragi-comedy featuring the Vice President and her chief of staff, both of whom had an online meltdown that...
View ArticleAlbay Catholic leaders ask Marcos to probe ‘uncontrolled’ quarrying
MANILA, Philippines – Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon and priests of his diocese urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other government leaders to investigate the environmental impact of quarrying in...
View ArticleButler, Heat clamp down in OT to hold off Doncic-less Mavericks
Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points and added 9 rebounds and 6 assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 123-118, in overtime on Sunday, November 24 (Monday, November 25,...
View ArticleFACT CHECK: No Supreme Court arrest warrant for Marcos
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a warrant of arrest for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following a testimony made by Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The...
View ArticleCebu hosts Visayas Art Fair, Bodega Caravan
Editor’s note: In an earlier version of this article, the headline said Museo Cariño hosts the Visayas Art Fair. It is an exhibitor in the art fair. The headline has been corrected. CEBU, Philippines...
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