Baguio is both a tourist destination and a center of education in the north

Most of the overseas posts will be conducting internet voting, the first time this type of voting will be implemented in a Philippine election #PHVote

Alec Stockton takes over late as Converge turns back Rain or Shine after trailing by 17 points in the first quarter

After the Spurs’ big win, superstars Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul gift their jerseys to the young sons of Lakers coach JJ Redick, who lost their NBA memorabilia collection after the Los Angeles wildfires burned down their family home https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/san-antonio-spurs-stars-br…

Controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces tough questioning from Senate Democrats over character and past allegations during confirmation hearing

Carrie Underwood, who has mostly stayed out of politics during her career, says she’s ‘honored to have been asked to sing’ at the inauguration of Donald Trump

Veteran point guard Chris Banchero fires a conference-high 25 points as the Meralco Bolts deal the top-seeded NorthPort Batang Pier only their second loss of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/commissioner-cup-game-results-meralco-bolts-northport-batang-pier-january-14-20…

The Iglesia ni Cristo says there was nothing political about their prayer rally in the face of the Marcos-Duterte conflict

The Department of Migrant Workers is investigating how the mistake occurred in Kuwait and if anyone should be held liable

Ivica Zubac puts up a monster 21-20 double-double, while James Harden and Norman Powell also put up big lines as the Los Angeles Clippers return to a resounding win over the Miami Heat

The PDIC assures depositors that its Deposit Insurance Fund is still enough to cover the risks of the banking system

Rappler religion reporter Paterno Esmaquel II joins the crowd at the Iglesia ni Cristo prayer rally and gets a firsthand experience

Today's headlines: Vic Sotto, Darryl Yap, Quiboloy, Oscar nominations #ThewRap

The 'Gypsy King' Tyson Fury announces yet another retirement from boxing following a loss to Oleksandr Usyk, marking the Briton brawler's fourth farewell after 2013, 2017, and 2022

Incumbent Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia says the city government did not earn from ticket sales of the Sinulog celebrations at the South Road Properties in 2023 and 2024 #InsideTrack

More than a week after the Philippines reported China's incursions in waters off Zambales, what's Manila to do next?

Now banned from Philippine pro basketball, John Amores pockets P67,500 from a dark chapter of his life by selling his JRU jersey and letter he got from Vice President Sara Duterte

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the new guidelines are meant to 'enhance transparency'

The lifestyle brand loved for its banig-inspired bags and Filipino craftsmanship is ending its decade-long journey

#FactCheck: While the House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize divorce, it still needs to go through the Senate and receive presidential approval before it can become law #FactsFirstPH

Rappler speaks to fisheries expert Alice Joan Ferrer about how the 15-kilometer case affects more than 1 million small fishers in the Philippines

Hothead tennis star Nick Kyrgios, bogged by multiple injuries, continues to lose fire for the sport after a sad early exit from the 2025 Australian Open, his home tournament

The SC also issues temporary restraining orders against the disqualification of four other candidates seeking elective posts in May #PHVote

'All the songs on the album exist in their own little sonic lanes and it’s because I really let myself enjoy experimenting and being free to write how I wanna write,' Paolo tells Rappler

Scottie Barnes leads the Toronto Raptors to just their second win in the last 18 games at the expense of the reeling Golden State Warriors

Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, and Stephon Castle all tally 23 points as the San Antonio Spurs run laps around the Los Angeles Lakers in their return since the LA wildfire-related game postponements https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/game-results-san-antonio-spurs-los-angeles-lakers-january-13-2…

The Archdiocese of Cebu issues a special power of attorney authorizing Governor Gwendolyn Garcia as its representative

A year after spurning Strong Group Athletics, ex-PBA Finals MVP Mikey Williams shows up for practice to help prepare for the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship later this month https://www.rappler.com/sports/philippine-team-lineup-mikey-williams-strong-group-athletics-dubai-basketball…

The 'royal bath' is a key part of the Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years in the city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, significant because Hindus believe it confers salvation from the cycle of birth and death, in addition to absolution of sins https://www.rappler.com/world/south-central-asia/india-m…

Huang Zhiyang — appearing to be one of the biggest POGO bosses, wanted in the Philippines for human trafficking, and sued for money laundering — has 2 million euros sitting in Cyprus

The overall goal, Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga says, is to reforest these lands

Bato-bato sa langit, ang tamaan huwag magalit. #Hustle #HustleEveryday

The mother of marriage migrant Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič says in a media interview that she was in shock to learn about her death, remembering how 'happy' they looked on social media https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/mother-marvil-facturan-allegedly-killed-slovenian-husband-see…

The European Commission review could lead to Brussels reducing or changing the range of the probes, and will cover all cases launched since March 2024 under the European Union's Digital Markets Act

The Pasig court rules that detained preacher Apollo Quiboloy’s statements during the scheduled interview could have legal consequences and risk affecting the integrity of his ongoing case

A shift in perspective is needed to treat public transport as a basic need and public service, prioritizing commuter interests. LGUs can fill in the gaps, say the authors of this Thought Leader piece. #ThoughtLeaders https://www.rappler.com/voices/ways-local-governments-can-play-bigger-role-public-…

Aside from postponing nominations, the Academy cancels the annual Oscar nominees lunch due to the the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles

There are movements starting in small steps to address the harms of fast fashion, from urging consumers to wear every piece of clothing at least 30 times to upcycling or turning old clothing into new items https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/style/fast-fashion-seem-cheap-but-taking-costly-toll-p…

Joshua Wolfshohl, an attorney for the bankruptcy trustee in charge of selling Jones’ assets, tells US Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston the agreement would help get the bankruptcy 'back on track' and clear the way for a new auction of Infowars https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/san…

#FactCheck: The post is referring to 159 participants — not countries — linked to Moscow’s bank transfer system, not the alternative payment system proposed by the BRICS member countries #FactsFirstPH

A lawyer for TikTok and ByteDance, Noel Francisco, says that If TikTok is banned, the app used by 170 millions would quickly go dark and 'essentially the platform shuts down'

Danel Aboitiz hopes the government can craft a stable and well-conceived energy plan that transcends administrations

Murdered overseas worker Dafnie Nacalaban never let her struggles define her. She spoke often of her dream to build a house, a symbol of stability for a family that knew little of it.

Murdered overseas worker Dafnie Nacalaban never let her struggles define her. She spoke often of her dream to build a house, a symbol of stability for a family that knew little of it.

If successful, the ceasefire deal would cap over a year of start-and-stop talks and lead to the biggest release of Israeli hostages since the early days of the conflict

More than 8,500 firefighters attack the fires from the air and on the ground, preventing the conflagrations at either end of Los Angeles from spreading overnight

The Iglesia ni Cristo's National Rally for Peace is held in various sites across the Philippines, including the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and Davao City.

The three individuals filed a case against Bases Conversion Development Authority in December 2024 opposing the government's takeover of the golf course

Security officials speak to the media as the China Coast Guard continues sailing some 60 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales

In this landscape of manipulation, the quality of information available to the public is both a weapon and a casualty