PDP-Laban seeks TRO vs internet voting for overseas Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines – Political party Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) and some overseas Filipino voters have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining...
View ArticleUS South, Midwest face ‘generational’ flood threat after severe storms, 2 dead
The National Weather Service warned on Thursday, April 3, of “generational” floods in the US South and Midwest as storms ripped across a swath of the country from Texas to Michigan, whipping up...
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Scottie Thompson ‘to keep working hard’ after inclusion in PBA Greatest list
MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson said there is more work to do even as he became the youngest member of the PBA 50 Greatest Players. The 31-year-old guard was among the 10...
View ArticlePetro Gazz bullies way back to PVL All-Filipino finals, ousts Akari from...
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time since 2023, the Petro Gazz Angels are back in the PVL All-Filipino title series after sweeping the round-robin semifinals, capped with a 25-22, 25-20, 25-18...
View ArticleTRANSCRIPT: Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo on diplomacy in a changing world
MANILA, Philippines – In recent months, the world has seen major shifts in foreign and economic policy. The United States (US), for one, has taken a harder stance against some of its traditional...
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DOJ files tax evasion complaints vs Ever Bilena, Dioceldo Sy
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed criminal complaints against cosmetics company Ever Bilena for tax evasion. In a press release on Friday, April 4, the DOJ said four...
View ArticleFrom opposition in 2022, Iloilo’s top officials now back Marcos’ Senate ticket
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Top officials of Iloilo City and province have publicly endorsed the administration-backed Senate slate, marking a departure from their previous support for opposition...
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Japan extends deadline for application for nurses, careworkers to April 25
The following is a press release from the embassy of Japan in the Philippines. The recruitment is extended for the forthcoming batch of candidates for nurse and certified careworker under the...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Jodi Sta. Maria, Juan Karlos on film ‘Untold’
MANILA, Philippines – There’s a new psychological horror film gearing for release, and it’s set in none other than the field of journalism. Directed by Derick Cabrido — the filmmaker behind thrillers...
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‘Gusto mo bang sumama?’ Here’s your Eraserheads: Electric Fun Music Festival...
Expect to rock all night when the Eraserheads hit the stage once again! The iconic Pinoy band headlines the Eraserheads: Electric Fun Music Festival that will feature some of OPM’s established stars...
View ArticleIsrael kills a Hamas commander in Lebanon, further testing ceasefire
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Israel killed a commander of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in an airstrike on southern Lebanon on Friday, April 4, further testing a ceasefire that halted last year’s war...
View Article‘Free Le Pen!’ Trump, Musk, and Vance voice support for French far-right leader
US President Donald Trump, his Vice President JD Vance and billionaire backer Elon Musk have all voiced their support to French far-right leader Marine Le Pen after she was found guilty of...
View Article[Ask Your Comelec] Why is it important to get your VIS?
MANILA, Philippines – In April, the 6.4 million registered voters in the Philippines should receive their individual Voter Information Sheets or VIS. No two VIS are the same because each document —...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: ABS-CBN Ball 2025
Expect dreamy and whimsical fashion when some of the country’s biggest celebrities gather for the ABS-CBN Ball 2025 on Friday night, April 4, at the Solaire Resort North in Quezon City. Opting for a...
View ArticleRappler Recap: Camille is back, Imee out as Marcos-backed Alyansa campaigns...
After an almost two-week break, the administration coalition returns to the campaign trail with one less candidate during its sortie in Antipolo City on Friday, April 4. Is the coalition making...
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Trump tariffs an opportunity to boost Philippine exports to US — DTI
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) believes the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States on Philippine goods could be an opportunity to further deepen trade ties...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: 2025 PVL All-Filipino finals Game 1 – Creamline vs Petro Gazz
MANILA, Philippines – Two of the winningest teams in Premier Volleyball League history are headed for a showdown in the 2025 All-Filipino Conference finals as the Creamline Cool Smashers stage a...
View ArticleFil-Am Nation retains NBTC title over Phenom Blue Fire
MANILA, Philippines – The National Basketball Training Centre (NBTC) crown remained to an overseas selection. The Fil-Am Nation Select retained its NBTC championship after staving off Phenom Blue...
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[Rappler’s Best] Shake, rattle, and roll
Under President Donald Trump, the world’s wealthiest country and largest economy is slapping its neighbors and the remotest frontiers where penguins reside with the highest trade barriers in more than...
View ArticleKremlin says Russia is ready to do all it can to help resolve US-Iran nuclear...
MOSCOW, Russia – The Kremlin said on Monday, April 7, that Russia was ready to do all it could to help resolve tensions between the United States and Iran around Tehran’s nuclear program, as...
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