Ukraine kills top Russian general in Moscow it accuses of chemical weapons...
MOSCOW, Russia – A top Russian general accused by Ukraine of being responsible for the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops was assassinated in Moscow by Ukraine’s SBU intelligence service...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Japan’s niko and… opens in Metro Manila — here’s what to expect
MANILA, Philippines — A little quirky slice of Japan lands in Manila! niko and…, the beloved Japanese lifestyle and clothing brand known for its curated mix of timeless fashion, unique home finds, and...
View Article[ANALYSIS] 2025 BBM: Budget badly made
You really can make a bad thing worse. The proposed budget that Pres. Bongbong Marcos (BBM) submitted to Congress on July 29, 2024, was already deeply flawed from the start. Although grandiosely...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Mary Jane Veloso returns to the Philippines
Mary Jane Veloso, who was on death row in Indonesia for 14 years, is finally returning to the Philippines. Arrested and sentenced to death for drug trafficking in 2010, Veloso will be brought home on...
View Article[WATCH] 2024 year-ender: The end of unity
MANILA, Philippines – It was a year of superlatives: big fights, big words, big wins. Rappler looks back at the unforgettable sound bites of 2024 that made our jaws drop. Undeniably the most shocking:...
View ArticleFormer NBA player, Latvia national team veteran Janis Timma dead at 32
MANILA, Philippines – Latvian basketball player Janis Timma was found dead in Moscow, Russia, from an apparent suicide, according to reports. He was 32. REN TV reported that Timma’s lifeless body was...
View ArticleLPA now Tropical Depression Querubin; shear line also bringing rain
MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area (LPA) off Mindanao developed into a tropical depression at 2 pm on Tuesday, December 17. It was given the local name Querubin, as the Philippines’ 17th...
View ArticleThe abundant Philippine theater scene in 2024, as told by Rappler Live Jam
MANILA, Philippines – It’s been a busy year for the Filipino theater scene, especially in the world of musicals. This 2024, we got to see screen-to-stage adaptations, reruns of old crowd favorite...
View Article[DECODED] Who’s afraid of Gen Z?
Let’s face it: Gen Z might just be the most misunderstood generation in recent history. Hi! I’m Gaby Baizas, a 27-year-old digital forensics researcher for Rappler and The Nerve — and the only Gen Z...
View ArticleFAST FACTS: How Nissan and Honda stack up against each other
Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, according to sources, including a possible merger, as challenges from Tesla and Chinese rivals urge a restructuring of Japan’s auto...
View Article‘Manila, you’re grace’: Fujii Kaze spreads positive vibes at first PH concert
MANILA, Philippines – Kazetarians danced all night as Fujii Kaze rocked Manila during his “Best of Fujii Kaze 2020-2024 ASIA TOUR” at the Mall of Asia Arena last December 10. Kaze opened his...
View ArticleBPI Wealth Builder lets you start investing for as low as P1,000 and...
“Investing? In this economy?” Chances are, you’ve had these thoughts at some point in your working life. After all, investing can sound intimidating and impossible for many of us who, beyond the...
View ArticleQuerubin weakens into LPA but has ‘medium’ chance of redevelopment
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Querubin weakened into a low pressure area (LPA) at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 18, just one day since it formed off Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric,...
View ArticleBeyond the pines: Historical sites to visit in Baguio City
MANILA, Philippines – Baguio City has been known as “the summer capital of the Philippines,” loved by tourists for its cool weather and the warm hospitality of its people. While many are drawn to...
View ArticleDuterte, Dela Rosa, Go liable for crimes against humanity — House of...
MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should be charged for crimes against humanity over the killings of about 30,000 people in the name of his war on drugs, four...
View ArticleMinus Quiambao, La Salle shifts focus to UAAP Season 88 redemption
MANILA, Philippines – Life without Kevin Quiambao starts for La Salle. The Green Archers go back to the drawing board minus the two-time UAAP Most Valuable Player after falling short of their...
View ArticleMang Inasal and DOT join forces to celebrate Filipino flavors and tourism
Mang Inasal and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have announced their collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement, to promote their “Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines” campaign,...
View ArticleSouth Korea’s Yoon willing to represent himself in legal proceedings, lawyer...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol is willing to present his views himself during legal proceedings related to his short-lived declaration of martial law, a lawyer...
View ArticleIf Marcos can afford to take a ‘little break’ this Christmas, what would he do?
Strongly criticized early in his administration for flying to Singapore to watch the F1 race, and again in January this year for taking a chopper to see Coldplay in Bulacan, President Ferdinand Marcos...
View ArticleLIST: Train schedules for Christmas 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Railways have adjusted their operating schedules this holiday season. “On select days, our trains will operate earlier in the morning and later into the night to offer greater...
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