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Meet Pino, the R&B artist blending Filipino charm with Canada’s sonic elements
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (890+ words) ORIGINS. Filipino-Canadian artist Pino got his nickname from the word 'Filipino.' Many years ago, in the Canadian town of Ajax, there was a young boy who was just beginning to discover his penchant for sound." It finally came time for…...
Love starts at home: How family acceptance shapes the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (1188+ words) For many individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, discovering their identity doesn't start with celebration but with internal turmoil." Often, they ask themselves who they really are, and in the thick of it, hope to turn to their families for comfort…...
‘Got to be better’: Dwight Ramos eyes bounce back against Australia after cold shooting
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (528+ words) WARMING UP. Dwight Ramos in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. MANILA, Philippines " Gilas Pilipinas star Dwight Ramos admitted he simply has to be better as the Philippines looks to move past its narrow loss…...
[Vantage Point] How rich Filipinos invest in 2026
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (808+ words) It can be thrilling. Speculative investment gives you that adrenalin. It is like buying a preselling condominium because "everyone says prices will double," or piling into a trending stock after seeing it flash across social media. Sometimes it works. Often…...
How an Ilokano Tan-ok dancer got immortalized on a commemorative P100 coin
20+ hour, 17+ min ago (1205+ words) The obverse of the coin features Maala alongside his co-dancer, Mark Kento Manuel, captured during their winning performance at the Basi Festival. It also highlights the festival icons of the province's 21 municipalities and two cities, ethnic patterns, and the Tan-ok…...
How this brand fed three million milk servings to Filipinos
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (283+ words) Editor's note: This content is sponsored by Birch Tree Fortified and was produced by BrandRap, the sales and marketing arm of Rappler. No member of the news and editorial team participated in the publishing of this piece. "It takes a…...
New Zealand successful in plan to stop Justin Brownlee
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (447+ words) STRUGGLES. Justin Brownlee in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. MANILA, Philippines " New Zealand knows full well the damage Justin Brownlee can cause." So the Tall Blacks made sure to prevent Brownlee from wreaking havoc…...
Gilas absorbs first loss in World Cup qualifiers as comeback falls short vs New Zealand
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (329+ words) SHOT. CJ Perez in action for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. MANILA, Philippines " Gilas Pilipinas scored a breakthrough win the last time it hosted New Zealand. A repeat home win, however, was not simply meant to…...
[OPINYON] Do you hear the people sing?
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (534+ words) Ngayon ko lang napanood ang musikal na Les Miserables. Ngayon lang din nakanood sa magarang teatrong n'sa loob ng resort-casino sa Para'aque. At nang naroon na, medyo hindi ko maiwasang mapansin ang rangya nito. Di ko maiwasang maramdaman na hindi…...
Remembering Vince Rafael and the power of words in Philippine history
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (434+ words) I knew Vicente L. Rafael by name long before I met him. Anyone who studied Philippine history, colonialism, or nationalism encountered his work early. His books circulated widely in classrooms and reading groups, shaping how many of us came to understand…...