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Sep 17, 2026
Loke reminds them that they took their oaths in front of the state ruler.
Contingency plans being weighed for budget airline's operations.
Kyle Dominic Lim, better known as Kadiliman, is a DJ, model, and event organizer—you wouldn’t expect that he was in HR before all of it.
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is seeking a P233.85-billion budget for 2027, nearly four times its P64.37-billion allocation for this year, drawing questions from senators.
‘We’ll rebid in a few weeks. New rules, new bidding,’ Energy Secretary Sharon Garin tells Rappler as Semirara’s contract nears its July 2027 expiry
The DICT says Meta Platforms 'continues to fall short of its responsibility and commitment to youth safety,' and authorities will take steps to remedy that in the Philippines
What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
“Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical” follows Annie, a fashion designer at House of Pasion who’s desperate to be part of the elite circle at Coco Banana.
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is almost 60 percent complete, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday at the groundbreaking for the subway’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 station in Pasay City. Work on the Naia Terminal 3 station, which will be located beneath the open parking area, is
Marcos wants anti-political dynasty bill passed during his term
MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. on Wednesday ordered the filing of criminal, administrative and civil cases against two former Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) superintendents and five other personnel over alleged irregularities in the handling of funds for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). In a statement, Catapang
MANILA, Philippines — PhilReca party-list Rep. Presley de Jesus on Wednesday objected to what he described as the “very low” proposed allocation in next year’s budget for the training and care of Narcotic Detection Dogs or K9s under the care of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). According to De Jesus, the role played by
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is expanding its benefit packages to cover inpatient admissions of less than 24 hours beginning on Sept. 18, provided they meet the prescribed qualifications and requirements. In line with Republic Act No. 11223 (Universal Health Care Act) and PhilHealth Circular No. 2026-0013 dated Sept. 11, members
UPDATED 2.34PM | Exco instructed state secretary to proceed, Ismail says.
MANILA, Philippines — A ranking position in Malacañang awaits a vlogger who had switched sides from being a Duterte defender to a Marcos supporter, who once poked fun at Sen. Leila de Lima following her arrest, and who had been convicted of violating the Data Privacy Act. In an appointment letter dated Sept. 1, President
Marcoleta solicited campaign donation from co-accused in plunder raps --witness
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for stricter regulations and sanctions against those who use slash and burn methods to clear land, as the country struggles to contain wildfires that have been raging for weeks. Indonesia is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, with “super El Nino” weather parching the country’s forests and fields. The islands of Borneo and Sumatra have been the worst hit, with the hazardous haze causing a spike in respiratory illnesses. Transboundary...
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has directed Congress to finally ban political dynasties, describing its refusal to perform its constitutional duty for the last 39 years as a “grave abuse of discretion” and “manifest injustice.” The high court did not set a timeframe for the enactment of a game-changing law in the country’s political
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday that it is duty-bound to act on complaints filed with the agency, following Senator Robin Padilla"s remarks that he felt “discriminated” against over his obstruction of justice case.
MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez appeared before the Sandiganbayan via videoconference and pleaded not guilty to charges of plunder at his arraignment on Wednesday. During the proceedings, the court also asked him to explain in 10 days why he should not be placed under preventive suspension as a Leyte congressman, in compliance with
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, has been summoned by the Senate impeachment court as a witness sought by the prosecution in the case over her alleged unexplained wealth. The court’s presiding officer, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, issued a subpoena on Wednesday for the younger Duterte to
MANILA, Philippines — Three of four retired Supreme Court justices told the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday that the two-thirds vote required to convict an impeached official should not necessarily be fixed at 16, while retired Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna maintained that the Constitution requires the full membership of the Senate to be used in
Aging gracefully can be much simpler: noticing what your body needs now, taking care of it, and continuing to make room for what makes you feel good.
The Villafuertes have figured in well-publicized teleserye-like dramas: from family feuds, celebrity marriages, social media tit for tat, to political wranglings, reinvention, and shifting political alliances
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it may seek international cooperation to locate a co-accused of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez outside the country.
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Heavy rains triggered lahar flows along the slopes of Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday, prompting 167 residents in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental to preemptively flee their homes, an Office of Civil Defense (OCD) official said Wednesday. The OCD had asked the Negros Occidental provincial government to assist with a
CABARROGUIS, QUIRINO, Philippines — Quirino Gov. Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua passed away on Tuesday evening, ending a quarter-century career in public service marked by youth leadership, legislative reforms and local governance advocacy. He was 48. His family appealed for prayers and support as they mourned his death and prepare to bring his remains home to
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN, Philippines — One week after the fire that engulfed MV June Aster in the waters off Coron, Palawan, families of the victims remain anxiously waiting for answers as authorities continue to search for 12 missing people and investigate the cause of the deadly blaze. The death of a survivor on Tuesday afternoon
The Westin Wellness Weekend is back with local brands and partners that center on health-conscious living, sustainable products, and mindful experiences.
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to former PAOCC officials Winnie Quidato and Winston Casio about their book, The Rogue Compound: POGOs, Human Trafficking, and the Fight to Reclaim the Philippines
Former associate justice Azcuna says the Supreme Court may reverse the Senate's ruling on the conviction threshold, but retired chief justice Panganiban says the High Court should not intervene
They note the state exco's earlier backing of the state ruler and an interim court injunction to preserve status quo.
Electronic payment providers need to be more diligent in vetting companies that use their platforms to protect people from fraud, the Philippine central bank said. The requirement came after Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas found thousands of illegal businesses on the payment platforms, including many online casinos masquerading as more ordinary companies like beauty salons and bakeries. “We want to protect consumers from online fraud, illegal activities and also from money launderers,” Deputy...
Retired Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday said they will seek recourse from the High Court should Congress pass the controversial anti-political dynasty bill principally authored by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos.
Singapore has opened online bidding on hundreds of luxury handbags and jewelry pieces seized in its largest money laundering case, launching a series of 15 auctions that will run through May 2027.
The co-accused and personal assistant of Leyte Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romauldez in his plunder case has left the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Thursday.
Australia will stop foreign students from bringing their partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten rules for temporary migrants to switch visas, media reported on Thursday, ahead of a minister's speech on immigration changes.
Hyrox Beijing has refunded participants who competed on the same schedule as the athlete who defecated mid-competition on September 12.
Drums may seem familiar to people but carry a world of stories about culture, history, arts and crafts that are told to audiences at the One Drum, A Single Drumbeat, A Thousand Years of Civilisation programme in Hà Nội.
Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate
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