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Seeking an adventure destination? There’s a wealth of options in the Philippines
The Philippines is famous for its idyllic rural towns, pristine coastlines and beaches, spectacular underwater ecosystems, and delicious food. However, the country is also home to many exciting...
View ArticlePower couple: Svitolina, Monfils both still standing in Australian Open
Elina Svitolina said the supportive presence of husband Gael Monfils meant a lot after the tennis power couple made shockwaves in sync at the Australian Open on Saturday, knocking out the women’s and...
View ArticleDeanna Wong, Jolina dela Cruz relish PVL comebacks in night of returns; PLDT...
MANILA, Philippines – It was a night of momentous returns and surprising results at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, January 18, as the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference resumed with a loaded...
View ArticleKim, Jazz headline big foreign field in Philippine Open
MANILA, Philippines – Former Asian Tour Order of Merit (OOM) winners Sihwan Kim of the United States and Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond banner the big and formidable foreign charge in the $500,000...
View ArticleManalo: ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea...
LANGKAWI, Malaysia – The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny “milestone issues,” including its scope and if it...
View ArticleMeralco adds to San Miguel woes, extends win run in Candon City
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco put the clamps on San Miguel in the fourth quarter to stretch its win streak in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup by way of a 100-93 victory at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos...
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Not just a tennis clone: A closer look at the padel craze sweeping Manila
MANILA, Philippines – It’s 2025, and you’re looking to reinvent yourself with a new hobby. Look no further as padel has become the talk of the town. With its growing popularity, padel offers new...
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DMW removes 71,000 fake job postings on Facebook, TikTok in 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) took down over 71,000 fake and illegal job postings on Facebook and TikTok in 2024, it said in a statement. In collaboration with the...
View ArticleDjokovic reaches Australian Open quarters to face Alcaraz, seeks apology from...
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic trampled all over Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka to seal a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) win on Sunday, January 19, and book a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the...
View Article[Two Pronged] Best of both worlds? A man is courting me and another woman at...
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...
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[The Wide Shot] Covering Iglesia ni Cristo’s rally as a human being
I have been a professional journalist for the past 17 years, and every major coverage still makes me tense and jittery. This is especially true when I have reported critically about the news subjects...
View ArticleNLEX welcomes ‘long shot’ in playoff hunt after halting 5-game skid
MANILA, Philippines – A month-long dry spell finally ended for NLEX on Sunday, January 19, as it earned a 108-94 win over Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City....
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Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; Hamas frees first hostages
Palestinians poured into the streets to celebrate and return to the rubble of their bombed-out homes on Sunday, January 19, and Hamas released the first three hostages under a ceasefire deal that...
View ArticlePH women’s futsal drops final qualifier match vs Australia but advances to...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine national women’s futsal team lost its final game in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, falling to Australia, 2-1, on Sunday, January 19, at the Yunusobod Sport Complex...
View ArticleTrump promises ‘brand new day,’ harsh immigration limits at pre-inauguration...
WASHINGTON, USA – Donald Trump told thousands of roaring supporters he would impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfill the central promise of his...
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Sierra Madre IP activist named 2025 mountains restoration steward
MANILA, Philippines – An outspoken environmentalist and Agta youth leader in Quezon province was named one of the 2025 Restoration Stewards by the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), the world’s largest...
View ArticleTikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump
WASHINGTON, USA – TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday, January 19, after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app’s access in the US when he returns to power on Monday....
View ArticleWhat to expect on Trump’s Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON, USA – Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, January 20, ushering in his second term in office and capping one of the most astounding political...
View ArticleHere’s what we know about Trump’s planned executive orders after swearing-in
Donald Trump plans to issue a flurry of executive orders and directives after he is sworn in as US president on Monday, January 20, to put his stamp on his new administration on matters ranging from...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: US President Donald Trump’s inaugural address
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at noon on January 20 in Washington (1 am on January 21 in Manila) to begin his second term in office, and an administration...
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