Former DENR chief Horacio Ramos dies
MANILA, Philippines – Former environment chief Horacio Ramos passed away on Thursday, April 17. He was 80. According to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Ramos was the first career official of...
View ArticleNo. 1 Cavaliers rout Heat in playoffs opener as top guards combine for 85
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and Ty Jerome scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter as the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away for a 121-100 victory over the visiting Miami Heat in...
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SaaScon 2025: Sprout Solutions disrupts the future of SaaS in latest convention
“SaaS (software as a service) as we know it is dead,” shared Sprout CEO and co-founder Patrick Gentry during his opening remarks for this year’s SaaScon. From suggestions on how we write our emails to...
View ArticleMayoral bets of Cuenca, Batangas lay out plans for disaster management,...
CUENCA, Philippines – At around 11 am, 71-year-old Ramon* stepped out of his house to fetch water as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine’s (Trami) heavy rainfall pummeled Batangas and other Luzon provinces...
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FACT CHECK: Romualdez’s call for Dutertes to ‘respect’ Marcos taken out of...
Claim: House Speaker Martin Romualdez recently urged the Duterte family to respect President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid the ongoing rift between the two political allies-turned-enemies. Rating:...
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[Pope Watch] The four final acts of Pope Francis
I had a bad feeling when I saw the photos of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday, April 20, giving his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” blessing from the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica. While people cheered...
View Article‘A true father to us’: Filipinos mourn Pope Francis
MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of Filipinos gathered at a solemn Mass held for Pope Francis on Tuesday, April 22, following his passing that has stirred deep sorrow among Catholics around the world,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Nora Aunor, the Philippine Superstar’s state funeral
Nora Aunor, the legendary Filipino actress and singer who inspired generations of fans, died on Wednesday, April 16. She was 71. A National Artist, Aunor will be honored with a fitting state funeral...
View Article‘Alay kay Pope Francis’: National Artist Rio Alma pens poem for beloved pontiff
MANILA, Philippines – National Artist Virgilio S. Almario paid tribute to the late Pope Francis with the Filipino poem “Avanti.” Also known as Rio Alma, Almario penned the piece on Monday, April 21,...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21. The Vatican is now preparing for the papal funeral and the election of the next pope. Bookmark...
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In Nora Aunor’s madness, there was genius: Charo Santos honors late Superstar
MANILA, Philippines — “She was 14. I was almost 12. Like her, I was a probinsyana. didn’t know yet what I wanted in life, but I knew I was a diehard Noranian.” In a heartfelt tribute during the...
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What is sede vacante?
The papal seat is now officially vacated following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21. This period refers to “sede vacante” which literally means “vacant seat.” During this time, the coat...
View ArticleKawhi Leonard drops 39 as Clippers even series vs Nuggets
Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers beat the Denver Nuggets, 105-102, to level their Western Conference first-round playoff series at one win...
View ArticleWho are green groups endorsing for the 2025 elections?
MANILA, Philippines – For Earth Day, green groups urge the public to vote for candidates, party-list groups that carry platforms which show concern for the protection of the environment and...
View ArticlePower rate hikes of up to P2 per kWh scorch Negros Island Region consumers
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Power costs in the Negros Island Region (NIR) surged as electricity distribution utilities imposed sharp rate increases, leaving more than a million consumers faced...
View ArticleThunder stroll past Grizzlies again for 2-0 series edge
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to another comfortable home win over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 118-99, in Game 2 of their Western Conference...
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FACT CHECK: No Supreme Court order blocking Sara Duterte’s impeachment
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) has moved to block the pending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook reel, posted on April 19, has...
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[OPINION] Trump 2.0: The emperor’s new clothes
When US President Donald Trump announced his sweeping “Liberation Day” hyper-tariffs, critics dismissed it as impulsive and irrational — but it may signal a deeper structural recalibration. The US is...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Science and politics clash in ‘In the Eyes of the...
Bookmark this page to watch the interview on Thursday, April 24, at 6 pm. Dr. Tricia Lopez-Ramos, a scientist, discovers an unknown species of bacteria in hot springs in the fictional town of Santa...
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FACT CHECK: Dan Fernandez quote on Igorots ‘not being Filipino’ taken out of...
Claim: Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez said, “The Igorot is not Filipino” in his speech in Congress. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked this: The video clip bearing the claim has...
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