Meralco: Some system loss unavoidable, urges careful EPIRA reform
'System loss is not unique to any distribution utility but is a common operational aspect of the delivery of…
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How Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino 2026 celebrates OPM’s past, present, future
Free performances and events await fans for this year's Filipino music celebration
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Johnson & Johnson announces $5.5-billion settlement of talc lawsuits
The deal must be accepted by 95% of the ovarian cancer claimants in state or federal court before it becomes final
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Taiwan is on the frontlines in battle for democracy
The Philippines has a lot to learn from Taiwan as we both are targets of China’s political and information warfare
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Skipping SONA
What happens when a generation skips the conversations that shape its future?
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Houthis pushing to model Iran’s Hormuz control in Red Sea – Yemeni foreign chief
The Red Sea has become a new front in the Iran war, with the Houthis taking an escalatory approach against Saudi Arabia…
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US, Tehran having ‘good talks’ as drones hit Iran’s neighbors – Trump
Iran's foreign ministry says messages are still being passed between the sides through mediators and Iran has not…
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EXPLAINER: What is system loss, and how does it affect your power bill?
System loss, which accounts for about 5% of a Meralco bill, includes electricity lost to illegal connections and…
Read at source →Rappler Recap: From Pax Silica to corruption, SONA protesters demand action
Among protesters' top concerns are the United States-led Pax Silica initiative and corruption within the Marcos…
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Marcos’ SONA: Romualdez to be charged for flood control corruption | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.…
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Why not nuclear? Marcos pushes for controversial energy source in SONA 2026
'Titiyakin din nating maipaliwanag nang mabuti sa publiko ang magandang dulot sa atin ng enerhiyang nukleyar,'…
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FULL TEXT: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s SONA 2026
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his fifth State of the Nation Address, announces that his cousin and former House…
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Marcos touts AI upskilling, calls for online protections vs. violence, ‘fake news’
Marcos says the Philippines must prepare for an AI-driven future while protecting children from online harms
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SONA 2026: Marcos wants solid waste law updated to allow waste-to-energy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directs Congress to align the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act with 'modern waste…
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Marcos pushes tax cuts, lower power bills as inflation strains economy
In his fifth SONA, the President seeks quick, consumer-facing wins by pushing to raise the annual personal income tax…
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Marcos hopes Alex Eala frenzy gets more Filipinos into sports
After hailing tennis star Alex Eala in his SONA, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants other sports like football to…
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Despite criticisms, Marcos touts Pax Silica initiative in latest SONA
The President says a few lines acknowledging the potential — but not the criticisms — of the future Pax Silica…
Read at source →Rappler Recap: Marcos hits all the right populist notes in 5th SONA
Rappler's Bea Cupin walks you through Marcos' longest and most populist SONA to date
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Emotional Chezka Centeno wins 8-ball world title for late mother: ‘Ma, I did it!’
Chezka Centeno finds a measure of comfort less than three months after the death of her mother by capturing her third…
Read at source →‘Sa manlulupig, hindi tayo pasisiil’: Marcos sounds alarm on ‘common threat’ in SONA
'We are Filipinos, and we do not yield,' President Marcos says in his 5th SONA, as he spoke of an unnamed 'common…
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What if the home you’ve been looking for isn’t in the city?
ARTHALAND’s “Escape the City” rethinks modern living, where nature becomes the place we finally feel at home
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How SB19 has promoted Filipino culture over the years
(1st UPDATE) SB19 has just been named the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassador, but this is not the first time the…
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‘Hindi ako pangulo ng aking pamilya’: Marcos says cousin Romualdez set to be charged
(1st UPDATE) The Office of the Ombudsman previously named former House speaker Martin Romualdez as the 'central figure'…
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A Marcos praising a Diokno: Sandro lauds Chel’s performance at impeach trial
Sandro Marcos' public kudos of Chel Diokno is interesting, given their families' history
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Ilonggo lawmaker, others tied to infra corruption barred from leaving the country
The Office of the Ombudsman says that while Jojo Ang was sitting in Congress, he held a stake in a construction firm…
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Rappler Recap: What are the Senate’s priorities under Gatchalian?
Gatchalian says the Senate will focus on reviving economic growth and delivering immediate relief to Filipino families…
Read at source →Rappler Recap: As Congress resumes session, can it improve Marcos’ dismal legislative output?
Rappler's Dwight de Leon gives a rundown of the resumption of legislative work in the House of Representatives
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Disasters, rising inflation, school shootings: Regional issues for SONA 2026
There’s a plethora of regional issues, from disaster recovery to school violence, that need to be addressed in Marcos’…
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Blast at DOJ, suspected bomb near Senate gate mar Marcos’ SONA day
The DOJ incident happened past midnight while the suspected improvised explosive device was discovered near the Senate…
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FACT CHECK: Claire Castro quote on Ivana Alawi helping slain driver’s family is fake
The post circulating online was made by stitching together photos of actress Ivana Alawi with a fake quote attributed…
Read at source →Gatchalian sets Senate priority agenda: Laws to ramp up economy, ease cost of living
'No vision of national progress can take hold while families struggle to meet their basic needs,' says Senate President…
Read at source →SPECIAL COVERAGE: Marcos’ 5th State of the Nation Address | SONA 2026
Tune in starting 3 pm on Monday, July 27, for insights, context, fact checks, and updates from Rappler's SONA panel
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[OPINION] In the trial vs Sara Duterte, public tolerance has its limits
Rules that constrain politicians seem to no longer matter — if the prize is access to more polarized votes. The Senate…
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FACT CHECK: No nationwide class suspension declared for Marcos’ 5th SONA
Classes have been suspended only in some areas; the Quezon City and Manila LGUs announced localized class suspensions
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[EDITORIAL] Ang patlang sa retoriko at realidad ni Pangulong Marcos
Ang hanap ng tao’y konting dagdag na panggastos sa bulsa, hustisyang ramdam sa mga korte, at lider na maaasahang…
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