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High cost of living, traffic congestion top Baguio youth’s problems — survey Baguio is both a tourist destination and a center of education in the north

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

LIST: Modes of overseas voting in the 2025 elections Most of the overseas posts will be conducting internet voting, the first time this type of voting will be implemented in a Philippine election

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

Converge recovers from slow start, edges Rain or Shine to get back on track Alec Stockton takes over late as Converge turns back Rain or Shine after trailing by 17 points in the first quarter

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

Spurs stars bring smile to JJ Redick's kids after fire 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...

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…

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee, comes under fire at Senate hearing Controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces tough questioning from Senate Democrats over character and past allegations during confirmation hearing

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

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration 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

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

Chris Banchero steps up as Meralco stuns league-leading NorthPort  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

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…

WATCH: Listen to us, Iglesia ni Cristo says in prayer rally for peace The Iglesia ni Cristo says there was nothing political about their prayer rally in the face of the Marcos-Duterte conflict

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

DMW apologizes for sending wrong remains to family of deceased OFW The Department of Migrant Workers is investigating how the mistake occurred in Kuwait and if anyone should be held liable

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

Clippers, back from Los Angeles wildfire postponement, douse Heat in rout 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

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

PDIC remits P107 billion in ‘excess funds’ to treasury The PDIC assures depositors that its Deposit Insurance Fund is still enough to cover the risks of the banking system

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

‘Like a concert’: Waiting for Iglesia ni Cristo’s prayer rally Rappler religion reporter Paterno Esmaquel II joins the crowd at the Iglesia ni Cristo prayer rally and gets a firsthand experience

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

Court issues gag order in Vic Sotto vs Darryl Yap case | The wRap Today's headlines: Vic Sotto, Darryl Yap, Quiboloy, Oscar nominations

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

Final answer? Tyson Fury announces fourth retirement from boxing 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

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

The politics of Cebu’s Sinulog venues: ‘Goodbye’ to the South Road Properties 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

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

Rappler Recap: Philippines won’t ‘cower’ vs China’s ‘scare tactics’ off Zambales coast More than a week after the Philippines reported China's incursions in waters off Zambales, what's Manila to do next?

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

John Amores sells JRU brawl jersey, Sara Duterte letter to Boss Toyo for P67,500 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

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

SEC requires firms to disclose fees paid to external auditors The Securities and Exchange Commission says the new guidelines are meant to 'enhance transparency'

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

HaloHalo is closing on January 15. Here's why the local brand was special The lifestyle brand loved for its banig-inspired bags and Filipino craftsmanship is ending its decade-long journey

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

FACT CHECK: Divorce is still illegal in the Philippines 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

#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 Talk: Small fishers and the conflict over municipal waters Rappler speaks to fisheries expert Alice Joan Ferrer about how the 15-kilometer case affects more than 1 million small fishers in the Philippines

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

Ailing Nick Kyrgios contemplates singles tennis retirement after gloomy Australian Open exit 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

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

Supreme Court issues TRO vs disqualification of Edgar Erice from 2025 polls The SC also issues temporary restraining orders against the disqualification of four other candidates seeking elective posts in May

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

Paolo Sandejas embraces the art of risk-taking in debut album ‘the world is so small’ '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

'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

Lowly Raptors edge struggling Warriors, end five-game skid 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

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

Balanced Spurs surge past Lakers with 24-point blowout in both teams' return to action 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

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…

Cebu archdiocese taps governor in filing graft complaints vs National Museum head The Archdiocese of Cebu issues a special power of attorney authorizing Governor Gwendolyn Garcia as its representative

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

Ex-TNT star Mikey Williams joins Cousins, Blatche, Kouame in stacked SGA for Dubai 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

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…

Dreadlocked Indian ascetics take holy dip in Hindu Kumbh festival 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...

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…

Before the PH, Alice Guo's 'big boss' invested in Cyprus to get the shady golden passport 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

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