Watch: Top 5 News Stories This Week, Nov 16–22
Another highly eventful week in the news, both local and global, has transpired. Here are five news stories from the week, delivered by Rappler, that we think are most important for you to know:#5...
View ArticleBPI pioneers audio payment confirmation with Soundbox innovation
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) introduces Soundbox, the first audio-based payment confirmation device in the Philippine banking industry. This breakthrough innovation provides real-time...
View ArticleRoberto Bellini, the man behind iconic Bellini’s restaurant in Cubao Expo, dies
MANILA, Philippines – Roberto Bellini, the founder of the iconic Bellini’s Italian restaurant in Cubao Expo, has died, his daughter Jasmine confirmed to Rappler on Monday, November 25. Roberto, born...
View ArticleCone says Gilas won’t be a ‘complete team’ without Edu
MANILA, Philippines – Tim Cone is convinced Gilas Pilipinas has yet to parade its best team yet. And that best includes AJ Edu, who missed the Philippines’ sweep of New Zealand and Hong Kong in the...
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1 in 5 women in Cordillera trapped in cycle of abuse
BAGUIO, Philippines – Nearly one in five women have been recorded as victims of violence by their husbands or partners in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). The figures – spanning physical,...
View ArticleFrom legal liabilities to disbarment: Gov’t lists consequences of VP...
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte will have to answer before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and possibly face a gamut of “consequences” from disbarment to “legal...
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WATCH: Sara Duterte holds press conference after Marcos addressed her threats
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference at the House of Representatives on Monday, November 25, after the House good government committee suspended its hearing on...
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Gilas Pilipinas nails Asia Cup berth as New Zealand overcomes Chinese Taipei
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas earned its place in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup even with two games left to play in the qualifiers. Undefeated in four games in Group B, the Philippines officially...
View ArticleThe Palanca Awards confers the Hall of Fame Award to 4 creative writers in 2024
The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature — the country’s most prestigious literary competition — late last week conferred four creative writers the Hall of Fame (HoF) award for year 2024:...
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[EDITORIAL] More smoke and mirrors from Sara Duterte
Akala namin wala nang tatalo sa comment ni Sara Duterte na minsa’y nagkaroon siya ng impulse na pugutan ng ulo si Presidente Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ngayon, sabi niya sa isang blogger: “May kinausap na...
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FACT CHECK: No posts from NBA stars on Kai Sotto’s Gilas game vs New Zealand
Claim: National Basketball Association (NBA) stars Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Jordan Clarkson, Shaquille O’Neil, and Patrick Beverley made social media posts praising Filipino basketball star Kai...
View ArticleBangsamoro groups call on Padilla to withdraw bill seeking new Muslim region
MANILA, Philippines – The pushback against Senator Robinhood Padilla’s proposal to create a second Muslim-majority region in Mindanao is intensifying with a network of Bangsamoro groups calling on him...
View ArticleOG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson set career highs as Knicks rout Nuggets
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the visiting New York Knicks used a big first half to rout the Denver Nuggets, 145-118, on Monday,...
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Powered by pedals: Thousands of bikers unite at SM for a greener future
Thousands of cycling enthusiasts from all over the country recently came together for Pedal Forward, a nationwide celebration spearheaded by SM Cares aimed at promoting cycling as a sustainable mode...
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SLEX slated to open 2 new lanes this December
MANILA, Philippines – Good news for motorists. The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is adding two more northbound and southbound lanes this December, just in time for the holiday rush. In a statement on...
View ArticleMalacañang chastizes Rodrigo Duterte: Don’t insult the military
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday, November 26, chastized former president Rodrigo Duterte for urging the military to step in and fix the “fractured” government — a move the Palace saw as...
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Senate’s final POGO hearing: Absent Alice Guo, what’s next after the probe
MANILA, Philippines – After months of inquiry, the Senate hearing on illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) ended on Tuesday, November 26. The probe’s main star, dismissed mayor Alice...
View ArticleNets escape 18-point hole to stun Curry, Warriors
Dennis Schroder led the way with 31 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied from 18 points down in the third quarter on the second night of a back-to-back set to stun the Golden State Warriors, 128-120,...
View ArticleIsrael poised to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israeli official says
Israel looks set to approve a US plan for a ceasefire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah on Tuesday, November 26, a senior Israeli official said, clearing the way for an end to the war which has killed...
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Supreme Court finalizes Sulu’s exit from BARMM
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) en banc on Tuesday, November 26, denied motions for reconsideration that sought to overturn the September 9 ruling that excluded Sulu from the Bangsamoro...
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