Rappler Talk Entertainment: Orange & Lemons on 25th anniversary, upcoming...
MANILA, Philippines – On October 18, legendary OPM band Orange & Lemons will be staging their Now & Then concert to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the industry. Ahead of the long-awaited...
View ArticleBrazil’s top court says X paid pending fines to wrong bank
SAO PAULO, Brazil – Brazil’s Supreme Court said on Friday, October 4, that lawyers representing social media platform X did not pay pending fines to the proper bank, postponing its decision on whether...
View ArticleSupermodel Naomi Campbell admits failures at charity, denies misconduct,...
Supermodel Naomi Campbell acknowledged shortcomings in her role as a trustee of the Fashion for Relief charity, which she founded, media reports said on Friday, October 4. Campbell, however, insisted...
View Article#RapplerEats: Thai dishes with a twist from day to night
Looking for a good Thai restaurant that offers a refreshing twist? Greyhound Café might be the spot you’re looking for. From day to night, this modern Thai restaurant offers something for everyone –...
View ArticleWATCH: Can women be ordained Catholic deacons?
MANILA, Philippines – One of the raging debates in the Catholic Church is whether or not women can be ordained deacons. Deacons are ordained ministers who assist Catholic bishops and priests. They can...
View Article[Newspoint] A joke of a vote
Candidates have begun declaring for the midterm elections, in May. They also have begun declaring their party and coalition allegiances — turncoatism having become a casual matter of political...
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Ready, set, fly: Filipino basketball imports out to strut their stuff anew
MANILA, Philippines – With the UAAP and NCAA men’s basketball tournaments and the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs in full-swing, Filipino basketball fans will be treated to more hoops action as the Japan...
View ArticleAnti-vaxx preacher who warned of zombie apocalypse runs for Davao mayor
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Rodolfo Cubos, a Davao-based preacher who once stirred a public scare with his anti-vaccine sermons during the COVID-19 pandemic, has now set his sights on local...
View ArticleIn Michigan, Harris meets Arab American leaders angry over Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Flint, Michigan, on Friday, October 4, as her presidential campaign seeks to win back voters angry at US support for Israel’s...
View ArticleBack to Genovia: ‘Princess Diaries 3’ officially in the works
MANILA, Philippines – Shut up, it’s finally happening! The Princess Diaries 3 is officially in the works after Adele Lim was hired to become the director of the new installment of the film series....
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball – La Salle vs UP
MANILA, Philippines – The La Salle Green Archers and UP Fighting Maroons, the undisputed top two teams in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, finally clash in a blockbuster first-round...
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Mekong floods highlight new climate reality in the region
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – In the last week of September, Cambodia experienced heavy rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon and low pressure in the Mekong Basin, resulting in floods in many parts of...
View ArticleDavao del Norte Governor Jubahib seeks final term
Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib launched his bid for reelection, filing his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Saturday afternoon, October 5. Twice, Jubahib was ordered suspended by Malacañang...
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Bishop David at Vatican summit: Local migration ‘a big challenge’ to parishes
MANILA, Philippines – Local migration from countrysides to city centers has posed a “big challenge” to traditional parishes in the Philippines, a Filipino bishop said at a historic Vatican summit to...
View ArticleAt least 18 killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza mosque
CAIRO, Egypt – At least 18 people were killed and dozens of others wounded in an Israeli air strike on a Gaza mosque early on Sunday, October 6, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. The strike...
View ArticleHeavy strikes shake Beirut as Israel expands Lebanon campaign
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Massive consecutive strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs from late Saturday into Sunday, October 6, Reuters eyewitnesses said, sending booms across the city and sparking flashes of...
View ArticleAlex Eala up against doubles world No. 1 in Wuhan Open; winner faces...
MANILA, Philippines – A high-stakes match can lead to high-stakes rewards. This is what awaits Alex Eala as she opens her campaign in the WTA Wuhan Open set from October 7 to 13 at the Optics Valley...
View Article[Time Trowel] Global roots of Philippine cuisine
A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick — a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock...
View ArticleShe’s feeling so Filipino! These local celebs attended Olivia Rodrigo’s...
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino celebrities were among the thousands of fans who flocked to the Philippine Arena on Saturday, October 5, to watch Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS concert. The one-night show was...
View ArticleMaguindanao’s powerful political alliance collapses as 3 clans bolt to MILF...
DAVAO, Philippines – The BARMM Grand Alliance (BGC) suffered a major setback after three of its four founding political clans left the coalition in the two Maguindanao provinces and threw their...
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