Team Canada buying AC units for athletes at Paris Olympics. Why?
June 29, 2024
Team Canada is among several visiting delegations that will be adding air conditioning units because the rooms in the Athletes Village won’t have them.
WATCH: Creating lesbian safe spaces at The Sunny Club
June 29, 2024
Rappler talks to the founders of The Sunny Club on how they began their journey creating sapphic-only events
Alice Guo may be removed as mayor via quo warranto – OSG
June 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines—Alice Guo’s removal as mayor of Bamban town in Tarlac via a quo warranto case may come sooner with the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) finding that her fingerprints matched those of Chinese woman Guo Hua Ping. Solicitor Gen...
Pagcor chair: Ex-ranking exec wanted speedy issuance of Pogo licenses
June 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — A “former high-ranking government official” attempted to expedite the issuance of gaming licenses to certain illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) recently raided for illicit activities, the Philippine Amusement and...
Liza Marcos meets with investment, energy authorities in Abu Dhabi
June 29, 2024
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has met with officials of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), a sovereign wealth fund owned by the Abu Dhabi government in the United Arab Emirates.
NBA: Bronny James to wear No. 9 jersey with Lakers
June 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines—Things are getting clearer when it comes to Bronny James’ stint in the NBA playing for the Los Angeles Lakers with his father LeBron. In his first season in the NBA, Bronny James will be donning the No. 9 as announced by the L...
Dua Lipa electrifies Glastonbury in glittery Pyramid stage debut
June 29, 2024
Pop star Dua Lipa lit up a chilly Glastonbury evening on Friday, transforming its famous Pyramid stage venue into an open-air nightclub where thousands grooved to hits such as "Levitating" and "Houdini".
No moral victories as Gilas not satisfied with ‘almost winning’
June 29, 2024
By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas is not one to be content with moral victories. While the Nationals earned praise for putting up a fight in their 83-74 loss to a higher ranked Turkey in their tuneup game in Istanbul, the outcome still ...
[Closer Look] ‘Join Marcos, avert Duterte’ and the danger of expediency
June 29, 2024
There are ways to fight Duterte without dancing with the dictator’s son.... Trillanes’ solution offers the cold embrace of a continuum representing the worst facets of our recent past.
Man gets $300K settlement after wrongful accusation; cops change facial recognition technology
June 29, 2024
The city of Detroit will pay $300,000 to a man wrongly accused of shoplifting, and the city's police will change how it uses facial recognition technology to identify suspects.
Marcos says PH can achieve progress if all sectors are united
June 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Saturday that the country can only achieve progress if all sectors are united. According to Marcos, this unity consisted in agreement of the goals of the country and its method of ...
DOJ aware of Bantag whereabouts; open to talk voluntary surrender
June 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Dominic Clavano revealed that they are aware of fugitive and former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag’s whereabouts. He also said that the agency is open for negotiation and v...
Marcos’ Partido Federal seals alliance with National Unity Party
June 29, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his party's alliance with the second biggest political party in the country is not a mere 'marriage of convenience'
JC empowers OFWs at Dubai Kalayaan 2024: Celebration of Filipino Spirit
June 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Dubai World Trade Center was filled with excitement as the Filipino community came together on June 9, 2024, for the Dubai Kalayaan Event 2024. Among the participants was JC Premiere, bringing a dash of entrepreneurial s...
Bolivian general who led failed coup gets six months pre-trial detention
June 29, 2024
Detained Bolivian general Juan Jose Zuniga was ordered to six months "preventive detention" for his role leading a failed coup against the government.
28 year-old-man dies while saving sister trapped in cave
June 29, 2024
A 28-year-old man died after he tried to rescue his 15-year-old sister trapped inside Tubang Cave and Spring in Bohol.
Rappler Talk Entertainment: Abi Marquez on content creation, Filipino food
June 29, 2024
Rappler talks to the 'Lumpia Queen' about how her social media success grew practically overnight, as well as the lessons, wins, and challenges she's experienced in content creation
With tons of lessons learned, Carlos Yulo goes for glory in Olympic return
June 29, 2024
Carlos Yulo heads into the Paris Games in France with the same medal aspirations, but this time, he is more sure of himself three years after going home empty-handed from his maiden Olympic stint in Tokyo, Japan
Ex-Cabinet official lobbied for illegal POGOs — PAGCOR
June 29, 2024
A former Cabinet official had lobbied for the granting of licenses to some illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said on Saturday.
Shangri-La, Seda set up HRRACI hoop wars finals duel
June 29, 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa and Seda Central Bloc eliminated their respective foes to setup the much-awaited championship showdown in the basketball event of the Hotel Resort and Restaurant Association of Ceb...
Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic, Murray are in the draw after recent operations
June 29, 2024
By ASSOCIATED PRESS WIMBLEDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray both were placed in the Wimbledon bracket during Friday’s draw despite coming off recent operations. That’s no guarantee either 37-year-old past champion at the All England Club...
Olympics, unfinished business await for hurdler Holloway; Sha’Carri, Lyles keep blazing
June 29, 2024
By ASSOCIATED PRESS EUGENE (AP) — When the track announcer asked Grant Holloway what he thought of his latest win at U.S. track trials, America’s best hurdler made it clear there are bigger things to come. “If you’re not training to win an Olymp...
Mavs trade Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes
June 29, 2024
By ASSOCIATED PRESS The Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on conditio...
Iran’s hardline diplomat, sole moderate to square off in presidential run-off
June 29, 2024
A low-key moderate and a protégé of Iran's supreme leader were earlier neck-and-neck in the vote count in snap presidential elections marked by voter apathy.
This organic restaurant has been promoting healthy food culture for 10 years now
June 29, 2024
Since opening its doors in July 2014, The Wholesome Table has been serving its customers their usual comfort food, but made with better ingredients.
Korda says dog bite will keep her from defending her title in Aramco tournament
June 29, 2024
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Nelly Korda says she was bitten by a dog in Seattle and will not be able to defend her title next week at the Aramco-sponsored Ladies European Tour event outside London. Korda posted a short message on Instagram on Friday, Ju...
PAGCOR says it will name ‘ex-Cabinet official,’ others tied to illegal POGOs
June 29, 2024
A former high-ranking government official tried to secure gaming licenses for several illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators that have recently been raided, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. said on Saturday.
DSWD: 4Ps cash grants to be adjusted for inflation
June 29, 2024
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday that it plans to adjust the cash grants under the government"s conditional cash transfer program, taking into consideration the impact of inflation.
OVP says it didn’t request confidential funds from 2025 national budget
June 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) did not request confidential funds from the proposed P6.3-trillion national budget for 2025, Vice President Sara Duterte announced. “For the Office of the Vice President, no, wala kaming prop...
DOJ spokesperson says Teves may be back in PH by end of July
June 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Former Negros Oriental Congressman and fugitive Arnolfo Teves Jr. may be back in the Philippines by the end of July, Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Dominic Clavano said on Saturday. In a media forum, Clavano said that Te...
Gilas Women’s 3×3 run an ‘eye opener,’ says Sam Harada
June 29, 2024
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3 team may not have gotten the the best result in its Europe stop in the Fiba 3×3 Women’s Series, but Sam Harada is keeping a positive outlook. While it may have been hard to absorb the last losses, th...
Atlanta-based husband and father reveals 43 things he’s learned in 43 years
June 29, 2024
A CEO, author, husband and father based in Atlanta, Georgia, is sharing the 43 things he's learned in life on his 43rd birthday — here are tips about family, friends, work, home and more.
Riley Strain was not ‘visibly intoxicated’ when served alcohol by Nashville celebrity bars, report finds
June 29, 2024
Nashville bars that served college student Riley Strain on the night of his disappearance have been cleared of any wrongdoing after an investigation by the TABC.
Biden aims to change negative narrative after rough debate with Trump
June 29, 2024
As President Biden aims to address Democratic Party panic after his rough debate performance against Trump, his campaign touts a fundraising surge to deflect the negative narrative
PH”s Alethea Ambrosio is among candidates on Miss Supranational”s 2nd fan vote leaderboard
June 29, 2024
Miss Supranational 2024 just dropped the second Supra Fan Vote leaderboard, naming the 10 women who are now leading the voting.
VP Sara: I made no recommendation for new DepEd secretary
June 29, 2024
Following her resignation as Department of Education Secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte said she did not recommend anyone for the post.
DOJ aware of ex-BuCor chief Bantag’s whereabouts
June 29, 2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Saturday that it knows where to find former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag, who remains at large despite an outstanding warrant for his arrest over the alleged murder of broadcaster Percy Lapid.
Barbie Imperial mipalag sa fake news nga mabdos siya
June 29, 2024
Wala gyud palabya sa aktres nga si Barbie Imperial ang nanggawas nga chika sa mga Marites nga mabdos kuno siya ug ang amahan sa iyang gisabak mao si Richard Gutierrez. Mikatap karon ang post sa Facebook page nga “Showbizfinds” nga mipagawas sa balita n...