Año supports peace talks with rebels; La Salle wins UAAP finals

Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

NTF-ELCAC’s Año welcomes return to peace talks with communist rebels

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año welcomes the resumption of peace talks between the Philippine government and communist rebels.

Badoy also cited in contempt for lying during House inquiry

The House of Representatives cites Lorraine Badoy in contempt for her ‘refusal to answer any relevant inquiry’ of the panel on Tuesday, December 5.

PH still among lowest in math, science, reading in global student assessment

Once again, the Philippines ranks among countries with the lowest proficiency for reading, mathematics, and science in 15 year olds.

Eyewitness says MSU gym bomber placed bag under plastic chair

A victim who narrowly escaped the December 3 bombing at Mindanao State University refutes speculations it was a case of suicide bombing.

BLACKPINK renews contract with YG Entertainment for group activities

BLACKPINK is still in our area! All four members of K-pop act BLACKPINK will continue their group activities with agency YG Entertainment.

TAPE says trademark ruling not final; Tito, Vic, Joey urge rival to stop using Eat Bulaga!

Production company TAPE says the legal battle over the use of ‘Eat Bulaga’ and the acronym EB is not over, despite an adjudicator from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines ruling in favor of veteran comedians Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon.