Rappler's latest stories on Laurel
Flashflood disrupts lives of Batangas residents recovering from Taal eruption
(UPDATED) 'Unti-unti kaming nagsisimula tapos nangyari ito, parang bumalik lahat nang pumutok ang bulkan. May mga bahay na hindi pa nagagawa, puno na ulit ng putik at baha,' says Cyrus Mendoza, a resident of Laurel town
Batangas confirms first case of African swine fever
Batangas is the second largest hog producer in the Philippines
Danao City police find body of missing security guard
His father tells police that Eugenio Laurel Martel was missing since January 25
5 Batangas towns now under total lockdown due to Taal eruption
Authorities impose the lockdown to keep people away from danger, says Batangas police provincial director Edwin Quilates
In bombshell, Trump calls off secret summit, talks with Taliban
(3rd UPDATE) The US President hits the Taliban for claiming responsibility for a deadly car bombing in Kabul amid ongoing peace negotiations
Fears in U.S. of bad peace deal with the Taliban
In tweets, interviews, and op-ed pieces in newspapers, Americans caution against bringing home the 14,000 United States troops in Afghanistan
Residents want smelly Batangas dumpsite shut down
The sanitary landfill is only 200 meters away from Laurel Elementary School
2010 Bar exam blast survivors win local races
Almost 9 years after the 2010 Bar exam blasts, two women prevail in their bids for local positions
7 killed in clash with Batangas police
Suspected robbers fire at police manning a Comelec checkpoint, prompting a chase and gunfight
Rajo Laurel asks Maymay Entrata to walk in his show
The designer says he is even creating a piece especially for the young star
Daughter of slain Tanauan mayor Halili running in 2019 elections
Reelectionist Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas remains unopposed so far, and at least 3 congressional representatives are running for reelection
Do you hear 'yanny' or 'laurel?' Soundbite sparks internet din
'It's Yanny,' tweets horror writer Stephen King. 'It's so clearly laurel,' quips supermodel Chrissy Teigen
Sycip, Alliance Select Foods Int’l directors face estafa charges
The justice department sides with Alliance’s foreign shareholders, who allege their investments in the tuna canning firm were used to bail out the Dee Companies
IN PHOTOS: Franco Laurel's wife Ayen gives birth to baby girl
Lucia is the couple's 3rd child
IN PHOTOS: World leaders wear barongs, Filipiniana gowns for ASEAN gala dinner
See heads of state dressed in their best Filipino formal wear for the gala dinner of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila
3 Filipino designers to dress leaders, spouses for ASEAN Summit 2017 gala
Randy Ortiz, Albert Andrada, and Rajo Laurel will design the barongs and Filipinana outfits of the ASEAN leaders, dialogue partners, and their spouses
Filipino designers show at Paris Fashion Week 2018
The Fashion Design Trade and Exhibit, Inc. brings the designs of Filipino designers to the Paris fashion world
IN PHOTOS: The Star Magic Ball looks of Bea Alonzo
From a black feathered ball gown to channeling old Hollywood, here's a look at Bea's style through the years
U.S. ends role of special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan
Laurel Miller s responsibilities will now fall under the department s South and Central Asian Affairs Bureau which has a much bigger footprint that includes India
LOOK: Pam Quiñones' wedding gown
Pam wears a gown by Norman Rene Devera and Rajo Laurel
LOOK: The colorful cotton barongs Duterte, ASEAN leaders will wear
Designer Rajo Laurel says the barongs will come in different colors inspired by the country where the leaders come from They will feature embroidery from the T boli tribe of Mindanao
Denise Laurel, Sol Mercado call off engagement
Denise apologizes after deleting the announcement of the breakup on Instagram
Cynthia Patag, Jim Paredes accused of politicizing musician's death
Patag publicly posts a message from Paredes wife where a certain Ana Segovia claimed that Noli Asensio was a victim of the government s war on drugs This claim according to the Asensio family is a lie
LOOK BACK: When the Senate said 'no' to US bases renewal
The 1991 treaty between the Philippines and the US would have given the US 10 more years at Subic Naval Base – but 12 senators made the historic decision to vote no
IN PHOTOS: Stars at Cristalle Belo Henares, Justin Pitt's wedding reception
Check out photos of Ruffa Gutierrez Rajo Laurel Cristalle s mom Vicki Belo and more at the happy couple s wedding reception
IN PHOTOS: Celebrity guests at Isabelle Daza, Adrien Semblat's wedding
Check out these photos of Anne Curtis Solenn Heussaff Georgina Wilson and more of Belle and Adrien s close friends and family at their Tuscan wedding
'Magtanggol' movie to show the story of the OFW
This is the story of the Filipino worker This is the story of the Filipino family This is your story says film director Sigfreid Barros Sanchez
Looking back: SONA trivia
(UPDATED) Ferdinand Marcos' 1969 speech is the longest SONA, thus far, going by word count
FAST FACTS: Presidential inauguration traditions and rituals
Here s what to expect during a presidential inauguration
Duterte on Robredo, PH journalists, EU on hate speech | 12PM wRap
Watch Rappler’s 12PM newscast with Zak Yuson
IN PHOTOS: Solenn Heussaff, Nico Bolzico's pre-wedding party
Solenn and Nico entertain guests like Anne Curtis Georgina Wilson Lovi Poe and more
IN PHOTOS: Georgina Wilson, Arthur Burnand wed in UK
Georgina and Arthur tie the knot in the UK
Key players in the 1986 People Power Revolution
Who were the prominent figures of EDSA 1986 and where are they now?
Photo recap: 'Your Face Sounds Familiar 2' finals, day 2
Denise Laurel is named the YFSF season 2 grand winner
Denise Laurel wins 'Your Face Sounds Familiar' season 2
Denise Laurel is the YFSF grand winner
Photo recap: 'Your Face Sounds Familiar 2' finals, day 1
The Final 5 give it their all on the first day of the Your Face Sounds Familiar finals
WATCH: Denise Laurel performs as Lea Salonga on 'Your Face Sounds Familiar'
Denise sings Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Check out Lea s reaction here
'Your Face Sounds Familiar' stars reveal who they think is their biggest competition
The performers themselves predict who they think has the best chances of winning
'Your Face Sounds Familiar' season 2 celebrity contestants revealed
Meet the celebrities who will compete this season
Go big or go home: A virtual tour of the largest ballroom in the PH
Take a virtual tour of the Marriott Grand Ballroom
Rajo Laurel accuses young designer of copying his design
Rajo is threatening legal action over the allegedly plagiarized design
Asterix artwork raises 150,000 euros for Charlie Hebdo victims
An original page of artwork from the 1971 comic Asterix and the Laurel Wreath will carry a special dedication by co creator Albert Uderzo
Rajo Laurel's take on Miss Universe national costume
This after the uproar surrounding Miss Philippines MJ Lastimosa s national costume at the Miss Universe pageant
Liberating from labels
What do you need to let go of to meet 2015 with a ShineStrong spirit? Actress Denise Laurel shares her inspiring story
For Franco Laurel, age is just a number
At 41 musical theater actor and celebrity Franco Laurel feels like he s got a new lease on life For someone in an age obsessed industry it is refreshing to hear
Ninoy Aquino: The unforgotten martyr
Ninoy Aquino did not fear death as much as he feared obscurity He knew the perils of his homecoming and he was all for it
Denise Laurel: Challenge accepted
Who says single moms are sayang? Denise Laurel speaks up
Cherie Gil takes solo stage for ‘Full Gallop’
Actress Cherie Gil takes on the challenging role of fashion editor Diane Vreeland in the solo 2 act play Full Gallop
