Is your parish or diocese holding prayers for Pope Francis?
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Church has been asking for prayers for Pope Francis as the 88-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, battling double pneumonia. Is your...
View ArticleTim Cone, Gilas Pilipinas still trying to adjust without Kai Sotto
MANILA, Philippines – Life without Kai Sotto has been a bumpy road for Gilas Pilipinas. And the national team needs to figure out how to survive without the 7-foot-3 star soon as fiercer competition...
View ArticleFULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ message from Gemelli Hospital in Rome
MANILA, Philippines – The Vatican on Sunday, February 23, published a short text prepared by Pope Francis for his weekly Angelus, which he missed due to his confinement at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. In...
View ArticleArt Fair 2025 draws crowds in through nostalgia and interactive exhibitions
MANILA, Philippines – For its 12th year, Art Fair Philippines moved into its new home at the Ayala Triangle, away from its usual spot at The Link. The five-level carpark had made way for many of Art...
View ArticlePope Francis in critical condition for second day, says Vatican
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and his prognosis is still guarded, the Vatican said on Sunday, February 23. The Pope,...
View ArticleTIMELINE: Pope Francis in Gemelli Hospital, February 2025
Pope Francis faces his most serious health crisis as he remains confined in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for respiratory problems. Here is a timeline of events, showing how the Pope’s “strong cold” turned...
View Article‘History is built in layers’: The design pillar that guided ‘Civilization...
MANILA, Philippines – Every Civilization game seemingly comes with a new feature that, to say the least, is polarizing. Civilization VII is no different with its Ages system, which forces players to...
View ArticleNo reason to panic, but Gilas Pilipinas needs some soul searching
MANILA, Philippines – After two defeats by Gilas Pilipinas in the Doha International Cup and two in the last window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers by an alarming 19-point average margin, fans are up...
View ArticleView from Manila: Remembering the city of our affections
MANILA, Philippines – Tucked in a quiet corner inside the walled city of Intramuros is the Memorare Manila 1945, a monument that honors the 100,000 non-combatant civilians killed during the month-long...
View ArticleSM to spend P100B in 2025 with 3 new malls set to open in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Sy family-led property developer SM Prime Holdings Incorporated is investing P100 billion in 2025, with around a fifth of its capital expenditures going to three new malls that...
View ArticleAt his Manila concert, Taeyang shows exactly why his artistry is lauded by many
MANILA, Philippines – It was Taeyang’s first time back in Manila after nearly seven years. His return to the country after his “White Night” world tour in 2017 was a long time coming. The Manila stop...
View ArticleNU’s Lams Lamina, FEU’s Dryx Saavedra lead by example as UAAP Players of the...
MANILA, Philippines – At the start of every major tournament, veteran players are immediately expected to take the leaders’ mantle and guide the younger stars in the hope of turning in a prosperous...
View ArticleRodrigo Duterte on Marcos Jr.: He’s just like his father | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: In Cebu, Duterte says Marcos like dictator father, campaigns local bets Former President Rodrigo Duterte once...
View ArticleMusk’s demand to government workers opens fissures in Trump administration
WASHINGTON, USA – Elon Musk‘s order to US government workers to justify their jobs opened divisions in President Donald Trump‘s administration, as some agencies told workers to respond to the...
View ArticlePope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a “slight improvement,” the Vatican said on Monday, February 24. The 88-year-old pontiff...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Cardinals lead rosary for Pope Francis’ healing
MANILA, Philippines – Cardinals living in Rome are gathering at Saint Peter’s Square at 9 pm on Monday, February 24 (Rome time), to pray the rosary for the healing of Pope Francis, who remains in...
View ArticleMakati’s Toyo Eatery wins Art of Hospitality Award 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fine dining gem Toyo Eatery has been awarded the prestigious Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award for 2025 by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. The annual award celebrates one...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Papa K’s
In this episode, we’re doing the old switcheroo as Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila will be visited by the owners of Papa K’s at Rappler HQ! Joining her are owners Kenn Ng and...
View ArticleArctic doomsday seed vault gets more than 14,000 new samples
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – A “doomsday” vault storing food crop seeds from around the world in man-made caves on a remote Norwegian Arctic island will receive more than 14,000 new samples on Tuesday,...
View ArticleLOOK: Michele Gumabao throws funeral-themed bachelorette party
MANILA, Philippines — Volleyball star and beauty queen Michele Gumabao bid a literal farewell to her single life with a lavish funeral-themed bachelorette party, signifying the “end” of her...
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