‘Proud ako sa iyo’: Hidilyn Diaz all praises for fellow Olympic gold medalist...
MANILA, Philippines – In a moment of triumph late on Saturday, August 3, the Philippines was united in celebration as Carlos Yulo stunned the competition with a razor-thin escape in the Paris Olympics...
View ArticleWhere’s Saint Lucia? Olympic gold medalist Julien Alfred puts her country on...
PARIS, France – All eyes were on Sha’Carri Richardson as she attempted to end a long American wait for Olympic women’s 100 meters gold on Saturday, August 3 — but it was Julien Alfred, from an island...
View ArticleLily Monteverde dies at 85
MANILA, Philippines – Regal Entertainment founder Lily Monteverde, known as Mother Lily in the local entertainment industry, passed away at 85 years old. Monteverde’s death was confirmed by her son,...
View ArticleHere we go again: Olympic mixed relay practice canceled due to polluted Seine...
PARIS, France – Paris Olympics organizers have cancelled swimming training session on Sunday, August 4, for the triathlon mixed relay event after recent heavy rain affected water quality levels in the...
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Include Romania in your Europe bucket list! Here’s what you should know
Romania may not be at the top of your list when you plan your trip to Europe. However, the country was a pleasant surprise when I visited it. There are lots of cultural and historic attractions,...
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The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation wants humanity’s best be known
MANILA, Philippines – The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) believes good stories, especially those of individuals that have found their purpose in serving their communities, need to be known....
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Music labels’ AI lawsuits create new copyright puzzle for US courts
Country musician Tift Merritt’s most popular song on Spotify, “Traveling Alone,” is a ballad with lyrics evoking solitude and the open road. Prompted by Reuters to make “an Americana song in the style...
View Article4,000 farmers struggle as fall armyworms continue to ravage Negros Occidental...
BACOLOD, Philippines – Almost 4,000 corn farmers in 11 towns and cities in Negros Occidental have been continued to suffer from a fall armyworm infestation that has wreaked havoc on the province’s...
View ArticleWith golden Olympic run over, Carlos Yulo finally gets a good night’s sleep
MANILA, Philippines – Hefty rewards await Carlos Yulo following his golden romp in the Paris Games that saw him become the Philippines’ first double Olympic champion. With his pair of gold medals,...
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After ‘Last Supper’ row, Filipino Catholics celebrate Carlos Yulo
More than a week ago, it seemed like the 2024 Paris Olympics heralded the Apocalypse. Remember when Catholics lashed out over a controversial Olympics skit that was said to resemble the Last Supper?...
View ArticlePhilippines, Vietnam to hold first-ever joint coast guard exercise
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Vietnam will kick off their first-ever joint coast guard exercise in the Manila Bay this week, in line with a commitment by both countries to boost maritime...
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‘Inspirasyon para sa lahat ng Pilipino’: Celebrities applaud Carlos Yulo’s...
MANILA, Philippines – Several Filipino celebrities took to social media to offer their congratulations to athlete Carlos Yulo, who made history as the Philippines’ first double Olympic gold medalist....
View Article[Rappler’s Best] Yes, we can
At some point in his storied life, Carlos “Caloy” Yulo decided to heal his heart and mind and walk away from a cage of conventions, the bashers be damned. The effort — bewildering and risky to some —...
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[Free to Disagree] Bring back the dengue vaccine
I am so worried about the healthcare system that I sometimes want to turn this column into one purely dedicated to health matters. From the current greedy move by the Department of Finance to grab the...
View ArticleIn ‘Gulay Lang, Manong,’ BC Amparado spotlights conversations on medical...
BC Amparado can’t map exactly how his desire to become a filmmaker began. But he says that competing in CineKabalen, a local film festival in Pampanga, where his short film Cabatingan, about orphaned...
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Philippine eagle Uswag found dead at sea off Cebu
MANILA, Philippines – A month after its release into the wild in Leyte, Philippine eagle Uswag was found dead at sea off Barangay Cawit in Pilar, Cebu. Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG),...
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LOOK: Netflix to release KATSEYE docuseries on August 21
MANILA, Philippines – Netflix shared on Tuesday, August 6, the first images of the upcoming Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE documentary series. According to Netflix, the documentary series features...
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‘House of the Dragon’ to end with season 4
MANILA, Philippines – Still reeling from the finale of House of the Dragon season two? Fret not because the highly-anticipated Game of Thrones prequel has been confirmed to run for four seasons....
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[OPINION] I am ready to be a Mover for facts
I am one of the 15 youth leaders accepted into the Movers for Facts, a trainers’ training program on media and information literacy (MIL) organized by Rappler, in partnership with fact-checking...
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‘Harshest place to be’: Obiena reflects on painful Olympic end, vows to be back
MANILA, Philippines – EJ Obiena calls it the “harshest place to be.” But Obiena vows to be back after a heartbreaking end to his Paris Olympics run as he barely fell short of a medal following a...
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