Marcos orders probe into Villar-owned PrimeWater | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos orders probe into Villars’ PrimeWater amid mounting consumer complaints President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....
View Article[Local Vote] In vote-rich Calabarzon, PrimeWater makes a killing
In the last few years, Rappler had published occasional reports on PrimeWater’s terrible service in areas where it had taken over the operations and management of water supply from the local water...
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Fernando promises megadikes, water impounding facilities for suffering...
BULACAN, Philippines – The rapidly urbanizing province of Bulacan and its over 2 million voters have been grappling with an interesting conundrum for years: too much water, and not enough water. In...
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Abuse victims want next pope to get serious on ‘zero tolerance’
ROME, Italy – The next leader of the global Catholic Church needs to put the issue of clerical sex abuse at the heart of their papacy, victims’ advocates said on Wednesday, April 30, criticizing the...
View ArticleHot-shooting Ginebra torches NorthPort; Converge downs Rain or Shine for 3rd...
MANILA, Philippines – When it rains, it pours for the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. Riding on the hot hands of RJ Abarrientos and Jayson David, the Gin Kings returned to the win column of the PBA...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: 1621
MANILA, Philippines – It’s P-pop’s time to shine as boy group 1621 takes the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, May 1! With members JM, JC, Pan, Win, Migz and DJ, 1621 is a six-member P-pop boy group...
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Cebu pilots sale of rice at P20/kilo
CEBU, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) pilot tested the sale of rice at P20 per kilo at the Cebu provincial capitol on Thursday, May 1. However, the full implementation of the program...
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US wants to start tariff talks with China, state media says
BEIJING, China – The United States has approached China seeking talks over President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media said on Thursday, May 1,...
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[REFLECTION] Idols of our time
Once again, we are witnesses to what has been always labeled as a “phenomenon,” – this time seeing the death of a faded superstar being mourned, not just by that horde of loyal fans collectively known...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Miss Universe Philippines 2025 coronation night
Who will be the Philippines’ new queen? A mix of pageant veterans and fresh faces vie for the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 crown when the coronation night unfolds on Friday, May 2, at 6 pm at the...
View ArticleExperts: Manila Bay reclamation harms fishers, marine life| The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Manila Bay reclamation harms fishers, marine habitats, experts say A government-backed study confirms the fears...
View Article[Botong Lokal] Ganansiya ng PrimeWater sa vote-rich Calabarzon
(Basahin ang bersiyon sa Ingles.) Manaka-naka nitong mga nakaraang taon, may mga report ang Rappler tungkol sa malalang serbisyo ng PrimeWater sa mga lugar kung saan nakuha na nito mula sa local...
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[Pope Watch] Cardinal David: Cursed by Duterte, blessed by Francis
MANILA, Philippines – Before he faces Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment during the conclave at the Sistine Chapel, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has seen evil at its worst and goodness at its best. In...
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Korea’s Joo rules 2025 Tour of Luzon by only 6 seconds
BAGUIO, Philippines – In the shadow of the famous Lions Head in Baguio, a new alpha roars to rule his new kingdom. Dae Yeong Joo, captain of the Korean cycling team Gapyeong, survived the eighth and...
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IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe Philippines 2025 candidates stun in evening gowns
MANILA, Philippines – The Top 12 candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2025 showed beauty and grace as they donned their most glamorous evening gowns during the national pageant’s segment on Friday,...
View ArticlePerkins shines as Phoenix deals TNT 3rd straight loss; Bolick takes over as...
MANILA, Philippines – A win remains elusive for the Grand Slam-seeking TNT Tropang 5G in the PBA Philippine Cup as they fell prey to the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 95-81, at the newly opened Ynares Center...
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[Pope Watch] The rise of Asian and African cardinals
MANILA, Philippines – Before his death, Pope Francis reshaped the College of Cardinals in a way that gave more power to Asia and Africa. Based on data from the Vatican, the representation of Asian...
View ArticleTRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Top 6 Q&A portion
MANILA, Philippines – The top six candidates competing for the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 crown took the spotlight during the coronation night held on Friday, May 2, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena...
View ArticleQuezon Province’s Ahtisa Manalo is Miss Universe Philippines 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Ma. Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 during the pageant’s coronation night on Friday, May 2, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay...
View ArticleChelsea Manalo takes final walk at Miss Universe Philippines 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Chelsea Manalo took her final walk at the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 coronation night on Friday, May 2, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Bulakenya proudly...
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