[Walang Pasok] Class suspensions, Monday, March 24, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Some schools and universities announced the suspension of face-to-face classes on Monday, March 24, shifting to online classes due to a looming transport strike scheduled from...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: yung kai on musical beginnings, success of ‘Blue’
MANILA, Philippines – If you’re a regular on social media, you’ve likely heard the song “Blue” by yung kai. It was the track that led to the young Canadian singer’s breakthrough, and now, he’s...
View Article[Two Pronged] ‘Perfect husband’ and the dilemma of helping his son’s female...
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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You’ve likely heard the Serenity Prayer − but not its backstory
I’m not sure when I first encountered the Serenity Prayer, or when it first occurred to me to ask who wrote it. For much of my life it never occurred to me that prayers were the kind of things that...
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LIST: Where to get pistachio knafeh-inspired treats in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Move over, regular chocolate bars! Knafeh bars are taking over, and they’ve been raising the bar for dessert lovers in the Philippines over the past months. Must Read What’s...
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Disinformation peddlers vs drug war victims may face charges
MANILA, Philippines – The arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte has sparked another wave of attacks on drug war victims’ families — this time, through disinformation and harassment online. One of...
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Directors’ Guild calls out Puregold CinePanalo for pullout of West PH Sea docu
MANILA, Philippines – The Directors’ Guild of the Philippines, Inc. (DGPI) has called out organizers of the 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festivals for choosing to “suppress the truth” after the...
View ArticleChot Reyes on heated exchange with Poy Erram: ‘Fed up with all the antics’
MANILA, Philippines – TNT head coach Chot Reyes reached his breaking point. Reyes took exception to Poy Erram’s behavior as they figured in a heated exchange in the third quarter of the Tropang Giga’s...
View ArticleIsraeli airstrike kills Hamas political leader in southern Gaza, Hamas says
An Israeli airstrike killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel on Sunday, March 23, Hamas officials said, leaving a scene of destruction in Gaza’s Khan Younis. Pro-Hamas media said the...
View ArticleCanadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada
OTTAWA, Canada – New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday, March 23, called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by US President...
View ArticleAmazing Alex: Eala stuns world No. 5 Madison Keys in Miami Open
MANILA, Philippines – Beating a Grand Slam champion was so nice, Alex Eala had to do it twice. Eala claimed the biggest win of her blossoming career as she crushed reigning Australian Open queen...
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Olutanga Island banks on hydrogen power to end years of blackouts
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Separated by a strait from the mainland of Zamboanga Sibugay, Olutanga Island is a place of breathtaking beauty, where turquoise waters meet lush green landscapes. But...
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MRT3 extends operations by another hour starting March 24
MANILA, Philippines – Operations of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) will officially be extended by another hour starting Monday, March 24. “Officially, extended na po ang hours ng MRT3 today,”...
View Article[Time Trowel] Filipinos came from Taiwan? We keep getting the Austronesian...
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick – a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
View ArticleSouth Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s powers on Monday, March 24, the latest twist in the country’s recent turbulent politics after his...
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FACT CHECK: No order from ICC president to release Duterte ahead of his birthday
Claim: Judge Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has ordered the release of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte ahead of his birthday on March 28, along with the...
View ArticleSong Joong-ki inks first brand ambassadorship with Filipino brand
MANILA, Philippines – South Korean actor Song Joong-ki has just scored his first brand deal with a Filipino brand. Health and wellness company IAM Worldwide — founded by Allen Marvin Eder, Aika...
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IN PHOTOS: Ramadan moves with faith, tradition, and commerce in Cotabato
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – As the sun set over Cotabato City, just over a week before Eid’l Fitr, the call to prayer echoed through many communities, signaling the end of the day’s fast. At the...
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FACT CHECK: Quote card on Duterte arrest cites fictional lawyer Harvey Specter
Claim: Harvey Specter, a lawyer accredited by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and founder of a top New York City law firm, said the following statement in a quote card circulating online: “The...
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[EDITORIAL] Push back laban sa disinformation
Mangiyak-ngiyak si Krizette Chu nang sitahin siya ng mga kongresista sa harap ng mga camera na nagbobrodkast live. Sabi ni Chu — na may 250,000 followers sa Facebook — nakaamba raw ang mass...
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