Comelec gets certification for 2025 automated election system
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) finally secured the required certification for the automated election system (AES) to be used in the 2025 midterm polls. With just a week to...
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No judgment allowed: Prioritizing safe spaces for mental health discussions...
When we talk about mental health issues in the workplace, we often point to the usual culprits: lack of work-life balance, excessive workloads, or toxic work conditions. However, what if there is more...
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NNIC eyes switching to parallel passenger drop-off after vehicle crash
MANILA, Philippines – The New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) — the new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — is planning to redesign the passenger drop-off areas at Terminals 1 and 2...
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GCash anti-vote buying transaction limits to last until election day
MANILA, Philippines – If you’re unable to send cash to multiple digital accounts in the coming days that is not part of your usual digital banking activity, don’t be surprised if the transactions...
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Stars align as Penny Pairs opens first astrology-themed pop-up in Makati City
MANILA, Philippines – It’s written in the stars — it seems like astrology won’t ever go out of style, and viral jewelry brand Penny Pairs has latched onto the zodiac-themed trend with its new Penny...
View ArticleEU power grid needs trillion-dollar upgrade to avert Spain-style blackouts
LONDON, United Kingdom – Europe’s aging power grid and lack of energy storage capacity will require trillions of dollars in investments to cope with rising green energy output, increasing electricity...
View ArticleMore than winning, Miss World bet Krishnah Gravidez wants to spread kindness
MANILA, Philippines – Once on the receiving end of cruelty, Miss World Philippines Krishnah Gravidez vowed to be kind to others, and to encourage the world to do the same as she steps on the...
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Cotabato teachers back out of election duties
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – A group of public school teachers in Cotabato City has withdrawn from serving as election workers in the upcoming May 12 polls, prompting authorities to assign police...
View ArticleGAME SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 87 volleyball
MANILA, Philippines – A big 2025 for Philippine volleyball continues with more explosive action as the UAAP Season 87 volleyball tournaments kick off this February. National University’s mighty...
View ArticleMeet the US Catholic TV network that drew the ire of Pope Francis
NEW YORK, USA – As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn will be competing against a small but influential Catholic broadcaster...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Pre-conclave Mass for election of Pope Francis’ successor
MANILA, Philippines – The 133 cardinal electors who will choose the successor of the late Pope Francis are beginning Wednesday, May 7, with a pre-conclave Mass. The Mass for the Election of a Roman...
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DOTr reopens applications for consolidation of PUV operators
MANILA. Philippines – The Department of Transportation has reopened consolidation applications for public utility vehicle operators (PUV). The move allows PUV operators and drivers, including those...
View Article#AmbagNatin Challenge: A Rappler+ member’s voice and vision for the 2025...
MANILA, Philippines – The 2025 Philippine midterm elections are fast approaching — and now more than ever, your voice and your vote matter. Every ballot cast is a chance to shape the future of your...
View ArticleIsraeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza school housing displaced families, medics say
CAIRO, Egypt – Israeli strikes on a school housing displaced families in northern Gaza killed 13 Palestinians on Wednesday, May 7, local health authorities said, as Israeli forces continued to...
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SMIC income reaches P20 billion in Q1 thanks to strong consumer confidence
MANILA, Philippines – SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) got a 9% gain in the first quarter of the year, ending with a P20-billion income as units benefit from the market going on spending sprees. Its...
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[OPINION] From elections to the conclave: Filipino contradictions in faith...
The Philippines, as a predominantly Christian nation, often fails to acknowledge the complex intersection of politics, elections, and religious influence that shapes our society. We stand at a crucial...
View ArticleLIVESTREAM: Kiko Pangilinan’s miting de avance in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan holds his miting de avance for the 2025 polls in Cebu City on Wednesday, May 7. Pangilinan is courting Cebu’s 3.4 million voters — based on the...
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[DECODED] What data, social media tell us about 2025 polls
Hello, Five days from now, registered Filipino voters will head to their precincts to cast their votes for senators, local officials, and House representatives. It’s the homestretch, and so much has...
View ArticleWATCH: GUIDON’s Foreword 2025 interview with Ka Leody de Guzman
This is a press release from The GUIDON. MANILA, Philippines — Amid ongoing debates on how to uplift Philippine society during the 2025 midterm elections, the voices of local communities are too often...
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[REFLECTION] Questioning the legacy of Pope Francis
Tributes as to how great, loving and “progressive” Pope Francis was abound throughout the days and weeks after his passing. Perhaps out of politeness and charity, even his critics would take their...
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