[Rear View] The night they asked Pete Lacaba to sing, and the song that made him cry
The night ended with a rare request. Pete was asked to sing.
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Saturday, 17 October · 12 stories
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There’s a village behind every Likhang Habi piece
‘It's really about the people behind every craft that we create. It represents the sacrifices, the hard work, the time and effort that they have put into the piece.’
Nation
As Asia grays, can an aging Philippines avoid its neighbors’ fate?
As the share of older Filipinos grows and fewer babies are born, the urgency to prepare rises
5 Supreme Court justices vie to become next chief justice
The candidates include two of the most senior justices: Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen and Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa
Inside story: Politician behind 521-kilo shabu shipment bound for Manila
DILG chief Remulla says that a former member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority is allegedly involved in the multi-million-peso shabu mess
Business
[Vantage Point] When a paycheck runs out before payday
True economic recovery means that families can reliably meet ordinary expenses, systematically repay their debts, and still retain something for unforeseen emergencies
World
The week in photos: October 10-16, 2026
A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe
Technology
Rappler’s Gelo Gonzales named 2026 East-West Center Jefferson Fellow
The three-week fellowship will bring journalists to Honolulu, Tokyo, and Seoul to examine artificial intelligence’s impact on societies and economic security in the Asia-Pacific region
Sports
Amar’e Stoudemire goes from Miami Heat to Miami police officer
A six-time NBA All-Star, Amar'e Stoudemire fulfills a ‘childhood dream’ to serve in law enforcement
Entertainment
Filipino composer Rom Dongeto and the song we thought we knew
Decades after a TV commercial propelled it into the mainstream, the activist-born anthem ‘Kanlungan’ — popularized by the voice of Noel Cabangon — continues to transcend generations as a bittersweet classic, though few…
Why every audience vote matters in PETA’s ‘Gen G’ play
The choose-your-own-adventure format of ‘Gen G’ forces the audience to stay fully immersed in the story, with the active, live-voting feature directly dictating the fate of the characters
Opinion
Trend Intel: Chinese microdramas have Filipinos in a chokehold – are you watching?
What drives Filipinos’ consumption of these bite-sized and often emotionally exaggerated shows?
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