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Popular Cubao bar Today x Future closing down

Jun 18, 2020 - 2:41 PM

Today x Future, a sanctuary for people from all walks of life, is the latest casualty in the aftermath of the coronavirus lockdown

GOODBYE FOR NOW, FUTURE. The popular Cubao bar says it's closing shop. Photo by Rappler

LOOK: Enjoy fresh sashimi delivered to your doorstep from this stall in Cubao

Dec 21, 2019 - 12:30 PM

There's nothing fishy going on here – just trays of fresh salmon, tuna, and uni sashimi at affordable prices from JAAM Seafoods Trading

Roman to LGBTQ+: 'Demand from gov't what is due us as human beings'

Aug 14, 2019 - 7:15 PM

Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman and the Makabayan bloc formally file a resolution seeking a probe into the harassment of trans woman Gretchen Custodio Diez

EQUALITY. LGBTQ+ rights advocates and Representatives Arlene Brosas (L) and Geraldine Roman (center) hold a press conference on August 14, 2019. Photo by Franz Lopez/Rappler

Joy Belmonte condemns Cubao mall's disregard of QC Gender Fair ordinance

Aug 14, 2019 - 11:39 AM

This comes after the Farmer's Market mall in the Araneta Center blocked trans woman Gretchen Custodio Diez from using the women's restroom

FIRM STAND. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte condemns the discrimination gainst Gretchen Custodio Diez. Photo by Quezon City Public Affairs Department

Geraldine Roman vows House probe vs LGBTQ+ discrimination

Aug 14, 2019 - 9:40 AM

'The LGBT community might be a minority, but they are still Filipinos whose rights have to be protected, and we as members of Congress have to stand up for equality,' says Geraldine Roman

ON THE GROUND. Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman visits Gretchen Diez after she was arrested. Photo by Rambo Talabong/Rappler

Trans woman Gretchen Diez: I didn't think I'd be treated like a criminal

Aug 13, 2019 - 11:56 PM

(UPDATED) The janitress who prevented Diez from using a women's restroom drops her complaint against Diez, but the transgender woman vows to 'pursue legal action'

SAFE? This photo shows transgender woman Gretchen Diez at the QCPD Station 7. Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Trans woman arrested after being blocked from using women's restroom in Cubao

Aug 13, 2019 - 9:49 PM

(3rd UPDATE) Police say Gretchen Custodio Diez was arrested for going live on Facebook while inside a female restroom

ARRESTED. Gretchen Custodio Diez speaks to reporters after her arrest on Tuesday, August 13. Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

DPWH claims 5-minute Cubao to Makati drive 'possible' by December

Aug 07, 2019 - 3:00 PM

A 'combination' of road and transportation projects is expected to ease congestion in Metro Manila, making the short drive possible, says the government

CHOKEPOINT. Bumper to bumper traffic is seen along EDSA near Cubao, Quezon City. Photo by Darren Langit/Rappler

Cubao diocese refutes sedition claims: 'Bishop Ongtioco never met Bikoy'

Jul 27, 2019 - 10:13 PM

'It is...beyond belief that a case like sedition should be filed based on Bikoy's testimony, whose credibility is questionable,' says Fr Steven Zabala, vicar general of the Diocese of Cubao

SOLIDARITY MASS. Fr Steven Zabala presides a solidarity mass in support of Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco, after the Church leader was tagged in the sedition complaint over Bikoy's viral 'narcolist' video. Screengrab from the Diocese of Cubao Facebook page

An oral history of Cubao X: 'We were the first to believe in this place'

Mar 14, 2019 - 5:30 PM

This is how Cubao X came – and continues – to be

Man carrying grenade arrested at MRT3 Cubao

Feb 24, 2019 - 12:46 PM

(UPDATED) Christian Guzman, 29, is caught at the MRT3 inspection area with a live grenade 'wrapped with packaging tape and placed inside a cellphone box'

CAUGHT WITH GRENADE. Christian Guzman, 29, is caught with a tape-wrapped grenade at MRT3 Cubao station in the evening of February 23, 2019. MRT photo

You can now ride P2P buses from Araneta Cubao to NAIA

Sep 05, 2018 - 12:57 PM

A premium point-to-point bus route from Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is now operational, only for P100

POINT-TO-POINT. UBE Express launched a point-to-point (P2P) bus from Araneta Center Cubao in Quezon City to NAIA in Pasay. Photo from Araneta Center's FB page

PNP names 10 most crime-prone barangays in Quezon City

Jun 11, 2018 - 10:14 PM

Barangay Socorro in Cubao records a total of 29 cases of crime, making it the most crime-prone barangay during a 40-day period

WATCH: Darren Espanto, UMD dance to 'Dying Inside' in flash mob

Feb 06, 2018 - 11:47 AM

Brothers Jim and James Salas and Marco McKinley of the Universal Motion Dancers show they still have the dance moves

Junk current version of PUV modernization program – Piston

Oct 16, 2017 - 2:27 PM

(UPDATED) The DOTr says it is not true, as Piston claims, that jeepneys will be phased out and that only corporations will benefit from the modernization program

NO TO PHASE OUT. Transport group Piston leads protest against the PUV modernization program in Cubao, Quezon City on October 16, 2017. Photo by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler

LIVE: Funeral for Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago

Oct 02, 2016 - 10:49 AM

Bookmark to watch the final rites for Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago

VLOG: Mga huling mensahe para kay Miriam Santiago

Oct 02, 2016 - 1:49 AM

The late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago receives an outpouring of love from supporters who write messages for her

VLOG: Supporters, matiyagang pumipila sa burol ni Miriam

Oct 01, 2016 - 9:39 PM

Supporters dutifully line up at Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago s wake – their final act of service for the woman they greatly admire

Bomb threat forces temporary closure of EDSA-Main Avenue

Apr 17, 2016 - 11:00 PM

The closure causes heavy traffic along the major thoroughfare; all lanes are reopened past 10 pm

Tuesday gridlock: Thousands stranded in Metro Manila

Dec 16, 2015 - 12:05 AM

Many stranded Metro Manila residents are still seen past midnight after heavy rain and flooding on payday Tuesday

CARMAGEDDON. Heavy rain causes gridlock traffic and leaves many commuters stranded on Tuesday, December 15. Photo by Nick Tan

Fire hits residential area in Manila, office building in Quezon City

Dec 04, 2015 - 10:52 AM

4th UPDATE Two fires hit Metro Manila Friday morning – a residential area in Sta Cruz Manila and the Aurora Tower at the Araneta Center in Cubao

FIRE. Fire hits a residential area in Sta Cruz, Manila, on December 4, 2015. Photo courtesy of Philip Fortuno

5 tempat nongkrong weekender di Manila

Mar 04, 2015 - 12:08 PM

Bosan setiap akhir pekan ke Singapura atau Bangkok terus? Ini 5 tempat keren di Manila buat habiskan akhir pekanmu

Jangan lewatkan suasana minggu pagi di Sunday market. Foto oleh Lewi Aga Basoeki/Rappler

MMDA traffic aide dies after EDSA hit-and-run

Dec 23, 2014 - 10:36 PM

MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino vows to continue assisting Sonny Acosta s family to seek justice for his death

Burning bus on EDSA causes traffic

Nov 29, 2014 - 5:15 PM

UPDATED The fire is put out and the bus cleared by 5:20 pm No one is reported injured

ON FIRE. A First North Luzon Transit bus catches fire in the Cubao area at around 4 pm Saturday, November 29. Photo from tweet of TESDA Director-General Joel Villanueva

How to do a day trip via taxi: Manila, Cebu, and Davao

Oct 28, 2014 - 7:00 AM

Getting around Manila Cebu and Davao is now less of a hassle with GrabTaxi So here’s a list of places to visit for an atypical day

DFA to open office in Cubao mall

Jan 08, 2014 - 4:38 PM

The new DFA satellite office which can process passport applications will be at Level 2 of Ali Mall starting February

DOH: Scrap fireworks, donate to disaster survivors

Dec 13, 2013 - 8:03 PM

DOH s Eric Tayag draws attention to this message by dancing to the tune of Katy Perry s Roar

Fire hits college in Cubao

Nov 09, 2013 - 1:09 PM

A fire hit the National College of Business and Arts along Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City

Youth to priests: Engage us, teach us about human sexuality

Jul 27, 2013 - 8:19 PM

We really need people who will engage our generation for mentorship and spiritual direction

#FoodMemories: Sinaing na Tulingan

Jun 14, 2013 - 2:42 PM

Marie delights in discovering and experiencing local culinary fare: from Aching Lillian’s backyard spread in Pampanga to the anise flavored biscocho in Ilocos to the Bangkerohan in Davao for tsokolate and and puto maya From combing the hawker stalls of Singapore to the street food carts in busy Bangkok to have a taste of the locals’ favorites

SINAING NA TULINGAN SA PALAYOK. Marie Pascual's first #FoodMemories recipe tickles the fancy of Filipino food lovers everywhere. Photo by Marie Pascual

10 minutes with Nelly Furtado

Aug 14, 2012 - 2:18 PM

RAPPLER contributor Anna Oposa gets an exclusive chance to chat with the Grammy Award winning singer about her Manila concert building schools in Africa and Pacman

NELLY FURTADO PERFORMS WITH Gym Class Heroes on Thursday, August 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

Greyson Chance: More than alright

May 01, 2012 - 10:14 PM

His tween popularity aside Greyson Chance shines as an astounding musical talent

A GIFTED PERFORMER. Greyson chance is one significant musical talent we'd like to watch grow up. Photo by Bert Sulat Jr.