Rappler's latest stories on Olympics opening ceremony
Olympic joy dampened by boos for Brazil's president
It took fireworks to drown out the boos for Brazil s unpopular interim president Michel Temer as locals protest economic issues which plague the country

Duterte to Filipino Olympic athletes: 'Give 100%'
President Rodrigo Duterte wishes them the best in everything Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says

Why Alora took over as PH flag bearer for Lariba during Rio opening
Table tennis player Ian Lariba receives an assist from her Philippines teammate Kirstie Alora at the Parade of Nations

WATCH: Philippines at the Rio Olympics opening ceremony
The Philippines is the 75th country to walk at the Rio 2016 Parade of Nations led by flag bearer Ian Lariba

IN PHOTOS: Fireworks, lights and Gisele at the Olympics opening ceremony
A message of tolerance and respect is the theme of the Rio 2016 opening
Gisele Bundchen to participate in Rio opening ceremony
Gisele is set to host the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio

Olympics: A Britain not too cool to be proud
Here was the Britain I had come to know in the 24 years I’ve lived here Buttoned up but with an unexpected funny bone and behind the famous upper lip emotions that run deep and strong
Filipino performer recounts opening ceremonies
Filipino Patricia Olabre was one of 15 000 chosen to perform for the Olympics opening ceremonies She shares her experience with Rappler
OLYMPIC BLOG: Filipino performer recounts opening ceremonies
Filipino Patricia Olabre was one of 15 000 chosen to perform for the Olympics opening ceremonies She shares her experience with Rappler
HIGHLIGHTS: #London2012 Opening Ceremony
Live blog of the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXX Olympiad the 2012 Summer Games in London United Kingdom
Flame makes dramatic arrival in London
The Olympic flame makes a dramatic arrival in London before the opening ceremony in one week s time