Alex Eala to face Janice Tjen in PH Arena homecoming
Staging the tennis exhibition at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena gives tens of thousands of Filipinos the chance to…
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BARMM polls: 7 bets battle for 2 special territory seats
The candidates include former BARMM interim chief minister Al Haj Murad's son Mansor and BTA member Butch Malang in the…
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King Harald V, Norway’s reform-minded head of state, dies at 89
A great-great-grandchild of Britain's Queen Victoria, Harald acceded to the throne in 1991 and slowly introduced modern…
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FACT CHECK: Impostor Facebook group shares fake DSWD cash aid offers
The social welfare department has repeatedly warned the public about fake cash aid offers; the misleading posts also…
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Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students
The August 24 memo resulted in some schools, including the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of…
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FACT CHECK: Misamis Oriental family deaths in 2021 due to COVID-19, not vaccines
A viral Facebook reel recycles a report from a 2021 incident involving four family members in Misamis Oriental; the…
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Court rejects Tarlac lawmaker Rivera’s bid to consolidate 9 graft cases
'Instead of expediting the proceedings, consolidation will merely cause delay,' the anti-graft court says
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Psychologists want us to rethink what we ask about school violence
Rather than neatly condense all the violence and trace it to one root cause, psychologists choose to ask the difficult…
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P1-billion fund revitalizes Project Noah. But they need more help reaching LGUs.
'We can mainstream the science, the knowledge into the plans of the community,' says disaster risk management expert…
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Moderate to intense rain in parts of Luzon due to southwest monsoon
The low pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility is last located 720 kilometers east of Itbayat,…
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Qatar steps in to mediate as Trump says US not talking to Iran
Iran's leadership expresss distrust toward the US and outlines conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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Hindi Ito Marites: Provisional [mis]understanding on the West Philippine Sea
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug tackles how a supposed 'provisional understanding' on Ayungin Shoal becomes a…
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Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst
Aerial footage shows a barrier lake accumulating water, and forecasts of additional rainfall are expected to worsen the…
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Gilas Pilipinas lineup vs Jordan, Iran set; RJ Abarrientos cut
As Gilas Pilipinas remains without injured naturalized player Justin Brownlee, head coach Tim Cone trusts the rest to…
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Romualdez’ district No. 1 recipient of DPWH funds | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Martin Romualdez, Philippine Senate, School shooting
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[Walang Pasok] Class suspensions, Friday, August 28, 2026
Here is a list of areas where classes are suspended for Friday, August 28, 2026, due to the effects of the southwest…
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‘This might upset a few people because it might be interpreted as an infringement of rights,’ says Interior Secretary…
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PH embassy: Consult lawyers as US reviews asylum seekers who entered on short-term visas
'Filipino nationals who have concerns regarding their current immigration status are strongly encouraged to consult a…
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Rappler Live Jam: NEXTONE
Four-piece band NEXTONE makes its Live Jam debut fresh off the release of its latest single 'Nagkulang'
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Senate eyes concurrent budget, plenary sessions amid VP trial
Pressed for time, the Senate is eyeing to allow concurrent budget deliberations and plenary sessions to avoid budget…
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With the new Movers Program, local storytellers and civic leaders will have more opportunities to hone their leadership…
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Southwest monsoon affecting Luzon, Western Visayas; LPA inside PAR may strengthen
(1st UPDATE) PAGASA says the low pressure area has a 'medium' chance of developing into a tropical depression, but it…
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[Rappler Investigates] Eyes on 2028
Clearly, early satisfaction and trust ratings show a consistent front-runner in the person of the Vice President, but…
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Trump administration issues pause on immigrant visa appointments for applicants worldwide
Trump's immigration crackdown has been widely condemned by human rights groups as being discriminatory and in violation…
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LIST: What’s changing for Facebook, Instagram in the wake of US settlement
Here are list of changes Meta is planning to institute for Facebook and Instagram in the United States as part of a…
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MGB: No Chinese firms dredging in Zambales for island building in West PH Sea
Dredged materials from Zambales go to the Bulacan airport and Manila Bay reclamation, says the regional director of…
Read at source →Filipino among missing in Nepal after deadly flash floods
(1st UPDATE) Based on a list provided by the Nepal Tourism Board, one of those missing in the aftermath of the…
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Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm
Governments around the world are trying to curb children's access to harmful online content, including a world-first…
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4 senators stop receiving salaries amid absences
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian says he does not know when Legarda will return to the Senate but hints that she is…
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In musical ‘Liyab,’ Filipino heroes set love and language on fire
Here’s a review of Teatro Kaugnay’s inaugural production promoting national pride
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Bangko Sentral raises key rate to 5% as inflation risks remain
The central bank flags persistently high oil prices, a looming El Niño, and potential wage increases as key inflation…
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Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts
A Gulf neighbor of Iran and a US ally, Qatar has served as a back-channel negotiator for the warring parties and played…
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FACT CHECK: UPLIFT aid is for eligible beneficiaries, not all Filipinos with valid IDs
The government determines eligible beneficiaries through validated databases; one cannot simply register or share…
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[Tech Thoughts] Meta’s settlement with US states, and the hope for change in social media
Meta's US settlement feels like a PR win for its team, even as critics like ex-Meta executive Arturo Bejar slam the…
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Beyond income, 12.8% of Filipinos are poor across multiple dimensions in 2024
The new measure adds another wrinkle to the poverty debate by measuring deprivation not just through income, but also…
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BARMM parties face off in debate ahead of polls
The candidates will discuss key issues, including economic development, peace and security, and good governance to help…
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