Rappler's latest stories on Filipinas
After ABS-CBN franchise rejection, Liza Soberano delays launch of her YouTube channel
(UPDATED) 'I would like to take the time to grieve with my fellow kapamilya,' the actress says on her Instagram stories
'If you believe in your own lies': Janella Salvador dares former PA to press charges
Janella’s former assistant Michelle Pelongco accuses the actress of not paying her remaining salary amounting to P3,600
LOOK: Maritoni Fernandez marries partner Mon Dayrit
Maritoni and Mon marry in a civil wedding at the Parañaque City Hall on July 7
WATCH: Stars, advocates, journalists perform ‘The Great Dictator’ speech to protest anti-terror law
John Lloyd Cruz, Chel Diokno, Iza Calzado, and Rappler's Maria Ressa are among those who appear in the video
Filipinas Heritage Library to hold free illustration and writing workshops
PRESS RELEASE: The free workshops are happening on July 17 and 18
Business groups: Ressa verdict threatens Filipinos' rights, freedoms
(UPDATED) 'It is a big blow to press freedom especially given serious constitutional questions on whether the law is applicable at all. This would threaten our other rights and freedoms,' business groups say
Cinderella Filipina Benitez-Jaro appointed as CHED executive director
PRESS RELEASE: As Executive Director, Cinderella Filipina Benitez-Jaro will serve as head of the Commission Secretariat and will oversee the overall implementation and operations of the CHED Central and Regional Offices
12 Philippine pageant candidates who conquered their fields without a crown
No crown? No problem.
Funeral home waives fees for dad who died amid Taal eruption
The eldest daughter of Antonio Baleros says a good samaritan spoke with Filipinas Funeral Homes to waive their remaining balance of P45,500
Japan court sentences 2 Filipinas via remote interpreting for the first time
A Tagalog-Japanese interpreter shown on a large monitor via video link tells the two women the separate rulings of prison terms handed down by the Yamagata District Court
Cebuana beauty queens who made it in national, international pageants
Sinulog season is also pageant season in Cebu!
Filipina chemist wins international metrology award
The award is proof that the Philippines, while a developing country, is investing in metrology
Historic ‘La Madre Filipina’ statue reinstalled ahead of Jones Bridge inauguration
The pre-war sculpture now stands on its original location after being placed in Rizal Park since the 1960s
Who is Katrina Llegado, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2019?
Katrina is ready to rock the pageant stage in Bolivia
Marvel set to debut another Filipina superhero
The new superhero is created by the same people behind Wave, the superhero from Cebu City
[OPINION] A love letter to Manila
Drawing inspiration from young women silently reshaping the capital with their bare hands
Forgiveness takes on a new meaning for Cherry Pie Picache in 'Radical Love'
The documentary chronicles Cherry Pie's journey in forgiving her late mother's killer
Dutch cyclist Meijers wins 10th Le Tour de Filipinas; top Pinoy finishes 11th
Jeroen Meijers clinches his 2nd Union Cycliste International (UCI) title in the 10th Le Tour de Filipinas
Aussies nab 2nd straight leg as foreigners dominate Le Tour Stage 4
Jesse Coyle rules the grueling Legazpi-Sorsogon leg after teammate Samuel Hill topped Stage 3
Aussie rider wins Le Tour Stage 3 on late run
Samuel Hill nabs his first-ever stage win in a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)-sanctioned event
Malaysian clubs top Le Tour Stage 2, PH’s Morales nabs 4th place
German Mario Vogt tops Stage 2 of the 10th Le Tour de Filipinas as national team cyclist Jan Paul Morales barely misses a podium finish
Dutchman rules Le Tour Stage 1 as 2018 champ Cariño bottoms out
Jeroen Meijers of Taiyuan Miogee Team rules Stage 1 as top locals El Joshua Cariño and Ronald Oranza bomb out
Le Tour de Filipinas 10th edition kicks off
From the hilly roads in Tagaytay to Mount Mayon in Albay, the Le Tour de Filipinas marks a decade of racing with a historic route
Cyprus finds suspected remains of sixth 'serial killer' victim
The suitcase is thought to contain the body of missing Filipina Maricar Valdez
Family who helped Edward Snowden asks Canada for asylum
The NGO For the Refugees cites 'humanitarian grounds' in asking Canada to extend the same refugee status it granted Filipina Vanessa Rodel and her seven-year-old daughter Keana
Le Tour de Filipinas will be a tactical race
The 10th Le Tour de Filipinas will cover 822.2 kilometers of paved road down south of Manila, split into 5 stages
LOOK: Wave defends Philippine seas in Marvel Comics debut
In a preview for 'War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #1' fans get a glimpse of the new Filipina superhero
LOOK: Marvel's new superhero is a bad-ass Filipina
Wave is set to make her Marvel Comics debut in May
LOOK BACK: The movies and music of Armida Siguion-Reyna
Which song or movie of Armida's did you enjoy the most?
Actress Armida Siguion-Reyna dies at 88
(UPDATED) Her sister Irma Potenciano confirms the actress died of cancer
Liza Soberano No. 4 on '100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018' list
The 20-year-old stunner is again part of 'The 100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World' list
WATCH: PH golden girls rule 2018 Asian Games
Women in sports take the spotlight in 2018 after sweeping the Philippines' Asian Games gold-medal haul
Rights groups oppose another martial law extension in Mindanao
Father Allan Khen Apus of Movement Against Tyranny says there has been 'a marked increased of of human rights violations' in Mindanao since martial law started there
Jessy Mendiola says she almost left showbiz
Jessy says she sought professional help for her bouts of depression in the past
Bea Rose Santiago speaks out on sexual harassment
On social media, the former beauty queen says she was sexually harassed by various men, including a priest, and a 'well-known CEO'
WATCH: Kelsey Merritt makes breakouts looks chic in Vogue video
Here's the makeup look she wore when she auditioned for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Kelsey Merritt meets Adriana Lima, other Victoria's Secret Angels
She also shares backstage moments with Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo, and Josephine Skriver
Kelsey Merritt on VS fashion show: 'I feel like I won a beauty pageant'
She is the first Filipina to spread her angel wings on the legendary Victoria's Secret runway
Filipina fatally stabbed in Japan
(UPDATED) Japanese media identify the 48-year-old victim as Rowena Haga, who was reportedly attacked by her former boyfriend. Japanese police have the suspect in custody, the Department of Foreign Affairs says.
‘Tokhang,’ at kung bakit ‘natural’ na mapili ito bilang Salita ng Taon 2018
Karamihan sa mga salitang pinagpilian sa Sawikaan 2018 ay mga politikal na salita. 'Ganoong katensiyonado ang development pati ng wika,' sabi ni National Artist Virgilio Almario, tagapangulo ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino
‘Tokhang’ ang Salita ng Taon 2018
Napili ang 'tokhang' mula sa 11 nominadong salita sa kumperensiyang Sawikaan ng Filipinas Institute of Translation, Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino, at UP
Church groups condemn harassment: Defending poor, powerless not a crime
'Hindi pwedeng hindi tayo magsasalita dahil ito ang misyon natin, ito ang purpose ng church, ang mag-minister sa mga api at dukha,' Reverend Marie Sol Villalon of the Promotions of Church People's Response says
Salita ng Taon 2018: Narito ang mga pinagpipilian
Ang 11 nominadong salita ay naging laman ng mga balita at diskusyon, at bukambibig ng mga Filipino sa nakalipas na dalawang taon
Swedish actor faces murder case for killing Filipina wife
The Filipina, 28-year-old Mailyn Conde Sinambong, was allegedly 'severely beaten' by her 50-year-old Swedish husband, says the Department of Foreign Affairs
Kiko Pangilinan: Filipina athletes should be respected
The senator also calls for improvement after the Philippine delegation fails to hit a top 15 finish
Aglipayan bishop: Duterte destroying image of the Church
Bishop Antonio Ablon of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente says Duterte is systematically destroying churches and church workers in the Philippines by destroying the image of the Church
Rappler Talk: #RiseUpTogether and becoming better LGBTQIA+ advocates
How do we #RiseUpTogether and become better advocates?
Remains of Filipina student slain in Ireland arrive in PH
Jastine Valdez had just left her home in Wicklow County when she was abducted and murdered by a 40-year-old Irish man on the evening of May 19
Shining a spotlight on Pinay scientists
The achievements of notable Filipina scientists are proof that women scientists thrive in the Philippines
Ana Julaton retires from boxing, MMA
Ana Julaton finishes her boxing career with a 14-4-1 win-loss-draw record and her mixed martial arts stint with a 2-4 card
