TikTok faces US ban deadline as users brace for fallout
TikTok buzzed with nervous anticipation across the US on Saturday, January 18, as a looming federal ban threatened to sever access to the Chinese-owned app that has captivated nearly half of all...
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Seeking an adventure destination? There’s a wealth of options in the Philippines
The Philippines is famous for its idyllic rural towns, pristine coastlines and beaches, spectacular underwater ecosystems, and delicious food. However, the country is also home to many exciting...
View ArticlePower couple: Svitolina, Monfils both still standing in Australian Open
Elina Svitolina said the supportive presence of husband Gael Monfils meant a lot after the tennis power couple made shockwaves in sync at the Australian Open on Saturday, knocking out the women’s and...
View ArticleDeanna Wong, Jolina dela Cruz relish PVL comebacks in night of returns; PLDT...
MANILA, Philippines – It was a night of momentous returns and surprising results at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, January 18, as the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference resumed with a loaded...
View ArticleKim, Jazz headline big foreign field in Philippine Open
MANILA, Philippines – Former Asian Tour Order of Merit (OOM) winners Sihwan Kim of the United States and Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond banner the big and formidable foreign charge in the $500,000...
View ArticleManalo: ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea...
LANGKAWI, Malaysia – The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny “milestone issues,” including its scope and if it...
View ArticleMeralco adds to San Miguel woes, extends win run in Candon City
MANILA, Philippines – Meralco put the clamps on San Miguel in the fourth quarter to stretch its win streak in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup by way of a 100-93 victory at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos...
View ArticleCOA orders NFA to return P231-M cash incentives, rice subsidies
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has directed officials and employees of the National Food Authority (NFA) to return to the government over P231 million in cash incentives and rice...
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Who are the first 3 Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas?
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday, January 19, it would release three Israeli female hostages as part of the first phase of its ceasefire deal with Israel. Israel has not confirmed the...
View ArticleOld head? DeMarcus Cousins ‘enjoying’ mentor role in SGA stint
MANILA, Philippines – Once a young player in pursuit of basketball knowledge, DeMarcus Cousins is paying it forward as he embraces the role of a mentor for the Strong Group Athletics in its title bid...
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At the 1st Kittybug Pop-Up and Art Market, community and accessibility take...
MANILA, Philippines – Nowadays, at art markets, you would often just make your way around the venue’s narrow aisles, purchase some stickers or art prints, then leave. But more and more artist...
View ArticleDjokovic reaches Australian Open quarters to face Alcaraz, seeks apology from...
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic trampled all over Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka to seal a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) win on Sunday, January 19, and book a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the...
View Article[Two Pronged] Best of both worlds? A man is courting me and another woman at...
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
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[The Wide Shot] Covering Iglesia ni Cristo’s rally as a human being
I have been a professional journalist for the past 17 years, and every major coverage still makes me tense and jittery. This is especially true when I have reported critically about the news subjects...
View ArticleNLEX welcomes ‘long shot’ in playoff hunt after halting 5-game skid
MANILA, Philippines – A month-long dry spell finally ended for NLEX on Sunday, January 19, as it earned a 108-94 win over Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City....
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Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; Hamas frees first hostages
Palestinians poured into the streets to celebrate and return to the rubble of their bombed-out homes on Sunday, January 19, and Hamas released the first three hostages under a ceasefire deal that...
View ArticlePH women’s futsal drops final qualifier match vs Australia but advances to...
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine national women’s futsal team lost its final game in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, falling to Australia, 2-1, on Sunday, January 19, at the Yunusobod Sport Complex...
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Pope Francis, in message, offers Trump prayers for ‘wisdom, strength’
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Monday, January 20, offered well-wishes to US President-elect Donald Trump in a traditional message sent ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony in Washington....
View ArticleMarcos slams Duterte’s ‘blank’ budget claims | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Marcos blasts Duterte over ‘blank’ budget allegations: ‘He’s lying’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday,...
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As festivities spread in heart of Cebu, locals say ‘Sinulog spirit has returned’
CEBU, Philippines – Loud-music playing on tall speakers, dancing drunk uncles, colorful streaks of powder and paint rejoined the streets of Cebu City on Sunday, January 19. These were all familiar...
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