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Mata's goal pushes Man United past Man City in League Cup

Oct 27, 2016 - 6:53 AM

Manchester United shakes off their embarrassing loss to Chelsea to advance to the League Cup quarters

DERBY WINNER. Manchester United's midfielder Juan Mata celebrates after scoring the winning goal in a derby match against Manchester City. Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP

‘Tokhang’: Maililista na kaya sa Oxford Dictionary?

Sep 28, 2016 - 9:00 AM

Sino ng nagsabing ang wikang Filipino ay Tagalog? Umabot na rin tayo sa antas internasyunal Marami nang salitang Filipino at slang ang tinanggap ng Oxford English Dictionary

Rappler CEO among new board members of Global Editors Network

Jun 24, 2016 - 1:00 PM

Maria Ressa joins 3 new board members of GEN an organization that tackles and fosters innovation in the newsroom and beyond

In Indonesia, a school for refugees by refugees as they await resettlement

Jun 21, 2016 - 3:59 PM

The pupils at Learning Nest are from Afghanistan Iran Pakistan Iraq and Sri Lanka

EDUCATION. Refugee children attending a pioneering school in Cisarua, West Java, in the mountains south of Jakarta, where refugees are banding together to educate their children. AFP PHOTO / BAY ISMOYO

20 rescued from boat in English Channel

May 29, 2016 - 9:00 PM

UPDATED They are among thousands of people trying to reach Britain where they believe they will have a better chance of getting jobs

Love him or hate him, Mourinho set to take over Manchester United

May 25, 2016 - 5:14 PM

Jose Mourinho will be faced with a litany of problems once the polarizing Portuguese manager finally starts his Manchester United reign later this week

NEW BOSS IN TOWN. Jose Mourinho has had no shortage of controversy strewn in among his football success. Photo from Jose Mourinho's Facebook page.

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May 13, 2016 - 7:54 PM

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Wah! East Asian words enter Oxford English Dictionary

May 13, 2016 - 2:30 PM

Other new entries are compensated dating a Hong Kong phrase that refers to a relationship provided in return for cash or gifts and Chinese Helicopter a Singaporean who was educated in Mandarin and has little knowledge of English

TEH TARIK, ANYONE? East Asian words are the newest entries in the Oxford English Dictionary

Rag-tag Leicester City rises to Premier League title

May 03, 2016 - 12:56 PM

For an unheralded team composed of players with almost zero title winning know how their success in leading from the front represents an astonishing feat of fortitude and sporting courage

CHAMPS. Leicester City is the new Premier League champion. Team captain Wes Morgan (2-R) is seen here celebrating with his teammates after a goal in a match against Manchester United on May 1. Photo by NIGEL RODDIS/EPA

WATCH: WWE wrestler Enzo Amore knocked out at Payback event

May 02, 2016 - 2:16 PM

Enzo Amore one half of Enzo and Big Cass was taken to the hospital after his head hit the canvas in a frightening scene

JERSEY STRONG. WWE performer Enzo Amore was knocked unconscious midway through a match against the Vaudevillains at the Payback event. Photo by WWE.com

'Kilig' is now a part of the Oxford English Dictionary

Apr 14, 2016 - 10:31 PM

The phrases kilig factor kilig moment and kilig to the bones are also part of the Oxford Dictionary entry

'KILIG.' The Tagalog term is now a part of the Oxford English Dictionary. File photo shows Xian Lim and Kim Chiu at Kim's 'Chinita Princess: The FUNtasy Concert.' Photo by Alecs Ongcal/ Rappler

The gift of language

Apr 14, 2016 - 8:30 PM

I find my mother tongue to be such an important part of my identity that I cannot imagine denying it to my own children

Hasil Liga Inggris: Tottenham bantai MU, Leicester ke Liga Champions

Apr 11, 2016 - 1:27 PM

Dalam enam menit Tottenham taklukkan Manchester United

SPURS VS RED DEVILS. Pemain Tottenham Hotspur Moussa Dembele beradu dengan pemain MU Matteo Darmian. Foto oleh Gerry Penny/EPA

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Mar 28, 2016 - 7:24 PM

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UP, Ateneo, DLSU among world's top universities in subject rankings

Mar 23, 2016 - 12:06 PM

UP secures spots in 4 subjects the most among the Philippine universities that were featured in the survey

In defense of English in the Philippines

Mar 21, 2016 - 11:00 AM

The point isn t what your accent is but whether you are saying something substantial and using the language elegantly

New Zealand warns dairy faces 'tough' outlook

Mar 09, 2016 - 7:00 PM

The New Zealand government however rules out a rescue package for dairy farmers

This photo taken on August 11, 2013 shows cows standing patiently as they are milked on a dairy farm near Cambridge in New Zealand's Waikato region, known for its fertile land and dairy industry. The farm supplies milk to Fonterra -- the world's largest dairy cooperative and New Zealand's biggest company. Fonterra accounted for 89 percent of the country's milk production -- 15.4 billion litres -- in 2011 and recorded a turnover of 15.7 billion USD last year. AFP PHOTO/William WEST / AFP / WILLIAM WEST

5 things we learned from the League Cup final

Feb 29, 2016 - 12:31 PM

The first major prize of the English football season has been decided Take a look at what we learned in the process

Manchester City wins the League Cup for the second time in 3 seasons. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA

Manchester City defeats Liverpool to win League Cup

Feb 29, 2016 - 12:16 PM

Willy Caballero proved an unlikely hero with 3 penalty saves as Manchester City beat Liverpool 3 1

CHAMPIONS. Manchester City wins the League championship thanks to some heroic goalkeeping. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA

LIVE BLOG: Arsenal vs Leicester City

Feb 14, 2016 - 5:06 PM

Setelah menaklukkan Manchester City pekan lalu akankah Leicester City mengalahkan Arsenal?

Late goals by Toure, Aguero rescue Manchester City against Watford

Jan 03, 2016 - 6:36 AM

Two goals in as many minutes from talismans Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero keep City just 3 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal

BLUE STREAK. Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (R) celebrates with teammate Jesus Navas after scoring the 2-1 lead during the English Premier League match between Watford and Manchester City at the Vicarage Road Stadium in London. Photo by Hannah McKay/EPA

LIVE BLOG: Arsenal vs Newcastle

Jan 02, 2016 - 7:47 PM

Mampukah Arsenal membuktikan mentalitas juaranya?

Chelsea vs Sunderland: Menanti bukti dari para pemain

Dec 19, 2015 - 4:02 PM

Tidak ada lagi Jose Mourinho di Chelsea Apakah keadaan jadi lebih baik?

TANPA MOURINHO. Jose Mourinho berjabat tangan dengan penyerang Chelsea Diego Costa saat pertandingan Liga Champions melawan Porto pada 9 Desember. Foto oleh Ben Stansall/AFP

Will there be an 'English Only, Please' sequel?

Dec 08, 2015 - 9:51 PM

A different movie starring Derek and Jennylyn may be on the way

ENGLISH ONLY, PLEASE. A scene with Jennylyn and Derek in the 2014 hit. Screengrab from YouTube

Rooney goal seals Manchester United win over somber Everton

Oct 18, 2015 - 12:32 AM

Rooney Schneiderlin and Herrera score in a win over Everton which is mourning the loss of their beloved former manager Howard Kendall

UNITED WE STAND. Wayne Rooney scores the 3-0 goal as United rebound from a pasting against Arsenal. Photo by Peter Powell/EPA

Liverpool held to draw by Tottenham in Klopp's debut

Oct 17, 2015 - 10:47 PM

Jurgen Klopp s tenure as Liverpool manager began with a hard fought 0 0 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League

SCORELESS. Liverpool's Divock Origi (R) vies for the ball with Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA

Why Asian tycoons invest in sports

Oct 15, 2015 - 8:00 PM

Investing in football clubs and sports itself is pretty new for Asian entrepreneurs but I think it can be pretty profitable contrary to what many people think says billionaire Vincent Tan

TAKING CHARGE. Berjaya founder Vincent Tan (seen here at the Forbes Global CEO Conference 2015), is among the high profile Asia-based tycoons who have taken over global sports teams. Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Manchester United 3-0 Sunderland: Pertama kali di puncak pasca era Sir Alex Ferguson

Sep 27, 2015 - 9:35 AM

United mulai menunjukkan kelasnya Tanda bahaya untuk para pemburu juara

PREMIER LEAGUE. Pemain Manchester United Chris Smalling beraksi dalam English Premier League antara Manchester United dengan Sunderland di Old Trafford, Manchester, Inggris, 26 September. Foto oleh Phil Richards/EPA

FULL TEXT: 'I wanted to continue what FPJ had started' – Grace Poe

Sep 16, 2015 - 7:55 PM

These 20 things are my dream and my purpose to attain if she becomes president in 2016 says Senator Grace Poe

Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Everton 3-1 Chelsea: Apa lagi alasanmu, Jose Mourinho?

Sep 12, 2015 - 10:04 PM

Jose Mourinho tak bisa lagi menyalahkan pihak lain Dia yang harus bertanggung jawab dengan performa buruk anak asuhnya

EVERTON MENANG. Pemain Everton Steven Naismith, kanan, menyalami pemain Chelsea Eden Hazard setelah pertandingan English Premier League di Liverpool, 12 September 2015. Foto oleh Peter Powell/EPA

Filipino, the language that is not one

Aug 21, 2015 - 3:30 PM

Filipino is the national language that seeks to become more than a native tongue and aspires to become the nation’s official speech It is contaminated and compromised from the start by the very languages it seeks to exclude or subordinate

FULL TEXT in English: Aquino's 6th State of the Nation Address

Jul 27, 2015 - 10:21 PM

Read the 6th State of the Nation Address of President Benigno Aquino III

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Suki, KKB, kikay, and other Filipino words now in Oxford dictionary

Jun 25, 2015 - 10:13 PM

At least 28 words commonly used by Filipinos are in Oxford Dictionary s 500 new entries for 2015

A wishlist for the upcoming Philippine Football National League

Jun 25, 2015 - 1:10 PM

The Philippines will have its own national football league soon Here are some ideas to help make it work

Filipino club teams Manila Jeepney and Stallion do battle in the UFL. Photo by Bob Guerrero.

Twerking dates back to 1820, says Oxford dictionary

Jun 25, 2015 - 7:53 AM

The Oxford English Dictionary finds out twerk was first used as a noun in 1820 referring to a twisting or jerking movement

OLDER THAN MILEY. In this file photo, Miley Cyrus twerks during a performance at the Barclays Center on April 5, 2014, in Brooklyn, New York City. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images/AFP

Illiterate? Inferior? Badjao is MSU magna cum laude

Apr 29, 2015 - 7:03 PM

The first Badjao to graduate with honors from the Mindanao State University Tawi Tawi Roben Abdella 22 has strived against discrimination

ASPIRING TEACHER. Roben Abdella graduates magna cum laude from Mindanao State University (MSU) Tawi-Tawi with a degree in Secondary Education. Photo from Basil Sali

Senators want Chinese, Spanish languages in K to 12 curriculum

Apr 15, 2015 - 8:00 PM

Educators say however that the government needs to first address the deteriorating English proficiency of public school students

The Internet as your office: Why you should take your career online

Apr 06, 2015 - 2:31 PM

One of the most lucrative career options can be found in flexible doable and profitable online work

Why have English football teams flopped in Europe?

Mar 19, 2015 - 8:37 PM

The blanket failure of Premier League clubs in the Champions League has left England looking like Europe s poor relatives

Manchester City's elimination by Barcelona on Wednesday left England with no quarter-final representatives in Europe's elite club competition for the second time in three years. Photo by Alberto Estevez/EPA

Winter World Cup for 2022 sparks Europe anger

Feb 25, 2015 - 8:51 AM

Europe s top leagues and clubs who fear a costly disruption to their domestic championships expressed immediate opposition

A file picture dated 29 October 2007 of the FIFA logo at the FIFA headquaters in Zurich, Switzerland. Steffen Schmidt/EPA

TEDxUPM: Putting passion into action

Feb 10, 2015 - 11:03 AM

The youth of today are challenged to go beyond your comfort zone and embrace life

How do you pronounce 'nunciature'?

Jan 15, 2015 - 8:26 PM

The Apostolic Nunciature is no different from the Vatican embassy or mission

Pope Francis (aboard the popemobile) arrives at the Apostolic Nunciature in Manila, January 15, 2015. Rappler photo

Messi admits he could leave Barcelona

Jan 13, 2015 - 2:21 PM

I don t know where I ll be next year says football superstar Lionel Messi

SWITCHING TEAMS? Lionel Messi attends a press conference prior to the FIFA Ballon d'Or awarding ceremony, says he might be out of Barcelona next year. Photo by Ennio Leanza/EPA

Pope Francis tries to learn Tagalog

Jan 13, 2015 - 10:30 AM

I’m trying Tagalog but it’s difficult Pope Francis tells one Filipino in Rome

FILIPINO CARDINALS. Pope Francis shares a light moment with two Filipino cardinals, Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Quevedo and Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle. File photo by news.va

Box office update: MMFF 2014 movies hit 1.014B-mark

Jan 11, 2015 - 9:45 PM

Chairman Francis Tolentino says this is a 2 6 improvement from last year s numbers

Vatican decides Pope's Masses in PH will be in English

Jan 03, 2015 - 6:04 PM

While Pope Francis admits he has poor English the Vatican junks the previous plan to use Latin in his Masses in the Philippines He will instead speak our language in Masses in Tacloban and Luneta

ENGLISH IN PHILIPPINES. Pope Francis celebrates the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, also the 48th World Day of Peace, at the St Peters Basilica in the Vatican on January 1, 2015. Photo by Ettore Ferrari/EPA

Jennylyn, Derek react to MMFF 2014 victory

Dec 28, 2014 - 5:06 PM

Derek wins Best Actor Jennylyn wins Best Actress at the MMFF 2014 awards night Derek tweets his surprise and thanks while Jennylyn says she sees the award as a Christmas gift

Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler

FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2014 awards night

Dec 27, 2014 - 10:01 PM

Bonifacio wins Best Picture among several other awards Kubot and English Only Please also win big

MMFF 2014: The full movie lineup

Dec 26, 2014 - 10:39 AM

The latest from Kris Aquino a Derek Ramsay rom com yet another Shake Rattle Roll a big budget historical epic and more

IN PHOTOS: Kris, Vice, Coco, more at MMFF Parade 2014

Dec 23, 2014 - 9:16 PM

Stars kick off MMFF 2014