Rappler Talk: If Sara Duterte is not the opposition, who is?
MANILA, Philippines – Sara Duterte’s exit from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet has long been suspected by analysts, and now that she’s done it, she’s given herself the option to brand herself...
View Article[Newsstand] What’s next for VP Sara: Go Macapagal or go Arroyo?
The future of the Duterte political brand rests on the 2028 vote, and the run-up to it. Davao City itself remains the family stronghold. The former president’s second son Baste Duterte easily won...
View ArticleMarcos brings some relief for farmers, fisherfolk in El Niño-devastated Caraga
BUTUAN, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, June 20, brought aid to the Caraga region where thousands of farmers are still struggling with the impact of months of extreme weather...
View ArticleTrump says foreigners who graduate from US colleges should get green cards
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a podcast released on Thursday, June 20, said that students graduating from US colleges should get a green card to stay in the country, a proposal...
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Marcos gov’t cuts tariffs on imported rice from 35% to 15%
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has lowered the tariffs on imported rice from 35% to 15%. The change in policy is contained in Executive Order 62 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,...
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Extreme heat kills hundreds, millions more sweltering worldwide as summer begins
LONDON, United Kingdom – Deadly heatwaves are scorching cities on four continents as the Northern Hemisphere marks the first day of summer, a sign that climate change may again help to fuel...
View Article‘Fully focused’ Alex Eala eyes best WTA finish in Veneto Open
MANILA, Philippines – It’s the farthest she has gone in singles in a WTA event. But Alex Eala hopes to continue going after coming out buzzing all match long, defeating fellow 19-year-old Giorgia...
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Alice Guo, 13 others face criminal complaint over ‘ties’ to illegal POGO
MANILA, Philippines – Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and 13 others are facing a criminal complaint over their alleged ties to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Zun Yuan Technology...
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EU says new China coast guard rule adds to tensions, undermines UNCLOS
MANILA, Philippines – The European Union (EU) on Friday, June 21, criticized China’s new coast guard regulation, saying it “adds to tensions” and hinders the path to a “durable solution” of disputes...
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LOOK: This chef made 3 Mindanaoan gelato flavors that represent Tausug cuisine
MANILA, Philippines – Championing his Mindanaoan heritage, Chef Miguel Moreno of restaurant Palm Grill has created three limited edition gelato flavors that represent the islands of Zambasulta...
View ArticlePampanga Vice Governor Pineda says Porac POGO fallout a ‘wake-up call’
PAMPANGA, Philippines – Pampanga Vice Governor Lilia Pineda said on Friday, June 21, that the recent raid on a Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) Lucky South 99 Outsourcing Incorporated in...
View ArticleMarcos tells Olympic-bound athletes to ‘show the world what a Filipino is...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday, June 21, sent off athletes who will see action in the Paris Olympics, telling them to “show the world what a Filipino is made...
View ArticleTakahashi leaves PH due to injury; Nishida, Ishikawa step up for last 2 VNL...
MANILA, Philippines – Team Japan will be one member short in its last two VNL Manila games as superstar spiker Ran Takahashi has left the Philippines due to a nagging knee injury, Philippine National...
View ArticleChina’s ‘brutal attacks’ in Ayungin leads to 12-hour rescue of Filipinos |...
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: PCG: China’s dangerous maneuvers led to 12-hour rescue of injured Filipinos in Ayungin It took the Philippine...
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Chinoy heritage comes alive in Zamboangueña’s ‘Feeding the Hungry Ghost’
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Alanna Michelle Escudero, a compoblano from Zamboanga City and fellow graduate from Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU), recently did the Mindanao launch of her latest...
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LGBTQ+ advocates echo calls for equality, safer spaces
MANILA, Philippines – Recent wins in the local fight for equality are mostly at the local government unit level through anti-discrimination ordinances and other initiatives, but members of the LGBTQ+...
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Out of Baguio’s 128 barangays, only one is livable
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – You still want to settle in Baguio? Of the Pine City’s 128 barangays, only one is qualified to be livable. The barangay livability index and barangay digital twin project...
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AT A GLANCE: Key features of Philippines’ new voting machines
MANILA, Philippines – For the 2025 midterms elections, the Philippines’ Commission on Elections is replacing Smartmatic’s decade-old vote-counting machines with new equipment from Korean firm Miru...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: ‘Love Laban 2 Everyone’ Pride PH Festival 2024 in Quezon City
MANILA, Philippines – Members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies will gather in Quezon City on Saturday afternoon, June 22, for the “Love Laban 2 Everyone” Pride PH Festival. Organizers said in...
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[OPINION] A political earthquake? Sara Duterte fails to seize narrative
A vice president quitting the Cabinet is not your usual story. It’s definitely not a filler. It’s a major story, what newspaper editors would call banner headline material. Imagine the political...
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