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With La Niña present, Philippines likely to see more rain in Q1 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The weather bureau announced on Monday, January 6, that La Niña is already present in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical...
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This is Rappler’s corrections page for January 2025. Please read the Editor’s Note in each of these reports: Long journey yet: Afghans seeking US resettlement arrive in Philippines – Rappler.com
View ArticlePope names Italian sister as first woman to lead major Vatican office
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Monday, January 6, named the first woman to lead a major Vatican department, appointing an Italian sister to take charge of the office that oversees the world’s Catholic...
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Golden Globes 2025: A big win for diversity, Asian representation
BEVERLY HILLS, USA – It was a golden night for Asian representation at the Globes on Sunday, January 5, as Shogun won the award for best TV drama series, with Anna Sawai, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Tadanobu...
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DA eyes maximum suggested retail price for imported rice
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to set a “maximum suggested retail price” (MSRP) system for imported rice in a bid to lower prices. “P60 [per kilo of] imported...
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MMFF extends run until January 14 due to ‘public clamor’
MANILA, Philippines – Hoping to watch all 10 movies in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)? A day before the Filipino movie festival ends, organizers announced that the theatrical run of the...
View ArticleOFW murder in Kuwait fuels calls for House probe | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Murder of OFW in Kuwait sparks outrage in Cagayan de Oro, calls for House probe The murder of 35-year-old domestic...
View ArticleTrudeau to resign as prime minister after 9 years, blames party infighting
OTTAWA, Canada – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, January 6, said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to pressure from lawmakers alarmed by his...
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TRANSCRIPT | Newsbreak Chats: Marcos brand of leadership, what to expect...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos faces numerous challenges, and chief among them is the fallout and escalating hostility with his former ally, Vice President Sara Duterte. The ongoing...
View ArticleAlex Eala crashes out of Australian Open qualifiers first round against...
MANILA, Philippines – Melbourne Park continues to be unkind to Alex Eala whose quest for a spot in the main draw of a Grand Slam event remains elusive. For the third straight year, Eala has been...
View ArticlePH women’s futsal rejigs roster with Filipinas players, new coach in program...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine women’s futsal team has tapped a new foreign coach, on top of new core players for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from...
View ArticleLawmaker files bill to grant new ABS-CBN franchise | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Congressman revives bid to grant ABS-CBN new franchise House Ways and Means Chairperson Joey Salceda on Tuesday,...
View ArticlePerkins, Rivero show off as Phoenix notches 2nd win at expense of winless...
MANILA, Philippines – The Phoenix Fuel Masters picked up their second victory and kept the Terrafirma Dyip winless in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after cruising to a 122-108 rout at the PhilSports...
View ArticleTrump asks New York appeals court to dismiss hush money case before sentencing
NEW YORK, USA – United States President-elect Donald Trump asked a New York court on Tuesday, January 7, to throw out his conviction on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, and to...
View ArticleRondae Hollis-Jefferson, TNT stave off furious Meralco comeback for 3rd...
MANILA, Philippines – Rondae Hollis-Jefferson saved the day for the TNT Tropang Giga as they avoided a massive collapse and escaped the Meralco Bolts with a 101-99 win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at...
View ArticleAgent delays OFWs’ SSS contributions worth P151-M up to 189 days – COA
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has urged the Social Security System (SSS) to take legal action against a collecting agent (CA) for delaying, up to 189 days, the remittance of...
View ArticleMeta shelves fact-checking in policy reversal ahead of Trump administration
Social media company Meta Platforms on Tuesday, January 7, scrapped its US fact-checking program and reduced curbs on discussions around contentious topics such as immigration and gender identity,...
View ArticlePhilippines says Chinese hackers didn’t get ‘sensitive information’ from Palace
MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine security official said on Tuesday, January 7, that “no sensitive information was compromised” despite a report that said China state-sponsored hackers had allegedly...
View ArticleChina’s ‘monster’ ship out, but another Chinese ship is sailing near Zambales
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday, January 8, that another China Coast Guard (CCG) was sailing close to the shore of Zambales after another vessel, the so-called...
View ArticleSharp Rain or Shine shows no rust from long break after breezy win over...
MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine eased Yeng Guiao’s worries as the Elasto Painters sustained their winning form in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Despite a lengthy layoff, Rain or Shine got off a...
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