PH, EU on ‘clear path’ to free trade agreement. How close is a deal, really?
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·20d ago
MANILA, Philippines – A “substantial agreement,” a “clear path” toward conclusion, and from the European Commission president herself: “We just agreed on a EU-Philippines free trade deal!” After...
FACT CHECK: Bill postponing 2026 barangay, SK polls not yet a law as of September 22
Rapplerby Rappler.com·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - The claim that the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) have been postponed and that the filing of candidacy has been canceled is false.
DepEd told to speed up hiring of thousands of teachers
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Department of Education is under pressure to accelerate the hiring process for over 20,000 unfilled teaching positions.
FACT CHECK: Gerville Luistro did not say she’s ready to replace Sara Duterte as VP
Rapplerby Rappler.com·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro did not make a statement about replacing Vice President Sara Duterte amid her impeachment case, despite a viral post claiming...
UN panel: OpenAI's Hugging Face hack is an 'early warning' for loss of human control
Rapplerby Victor Barreiro Jr.·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI warns that hacking incidents involving agentic AI, like the OpenAI-Hugging Face hack, indicate potential future risks of AI...
Amid rising school violence, citizens pitch solutions to keep children safe
Rapplerby Lyndee Buenagua·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - Citizens are seeking practical ways to contribute to child safety in schools, emphasizing community-led actions and collaboration across sectors.
CICC gives Discord, Reddit 24-hour ultimatum to establish PH presence
Rapplerby Victor Barreiro Jr.·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has given Discord and Reddit a 24-hour ultimatum to establish a local presence in the Philippines following a school...
Baste Duterte 'confession' on Gencorp deals could be 'smoking gun' – prosecution
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - The prosecution said that Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte's acknowledgment of Gencorp's contracts with his city government strengthens its case in the impeachment trial of his...
[Vantage Point] How the Philippines lost its salt
Rapplerby Val A. Villanueva·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - The author reminisces about the once-thriving salt industry in Manila Bay during the late 1960s to mid-1970s, highlighting its significance in local culture and economy.
Bree Jonson’s death: 5 years, 2 autopsies, still no final NBI report
Rapplerby Dominique Astucia·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - Breanna Patricia 'Bree' Jonson was found dead in a resort room in La Union in September 2021, leading to a high-profile investigation involving her boyfriend Julian Ongpin, who was...
Wanted: UN secretary-general as ‘mediator-in-chief’
Rapplerby Marites Dañguilan Vitug·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - The upcoming selection of a new UN secretary-general follows the legacy of U Thant, who was the first Asian and non-white to hold the position, known for his diplomatic efforts during...
Trump approval falls to record low as high costs bite, poll finds
Rapplerby Reuters·20d ago
AT A GLANCE - US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 32%, the lowest of his career, largely due to dissatisfaction among Republicans regarding his handling of inflation and the...
Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible
Rapplerby Reuters·21d ago
AT A GLANCE - Diesel prices have surged to record highs in Europe and the US due to supply disruptions from conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, with European futures more than doubling since early 2026.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico suing Trump over White House ban
Rapplerby Reuters·21d ago
AT A GLANCE - CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing President Trump and his administration for banning them from the White House, claiming it violates their First Amendment rights.
Senate approves school safety bill after fatal shootings
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring·21d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Senate approved Senate Bill No. 2426 to establish a comprehensive school safety framework following recent school shootings.
Gaza students return to in-person schooling for first time in 3 years
Rapplerby Reuters·21d ago
AT A GLANCE - Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza returned to in-person schooling for the first time in nearly three years, despite many schools being damaged or in makeshift conditions.
54 years after Martial Law, groups say ‘Never Again’ is a fight for the present
Rapplerby Rappler.com·21d ago
AT A GLANCE - Progressive groups in the Philippines commemorate the abuses of Martial Law, emphasizing the importance of remembering the victims and lessons from that era.
Fuel prices rise again with big hike on September 22
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·21d ago
AT A GLANCE - Fuel prices in the Philippines will increase starting September 22, with gasoline rising by P4.88, diesel by P8.82, and kerosene by P6.47 per liter.
NBI probes Davao contractor linked to Dutertes; issues subpoena to DPWH
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo·21d ago
AT A GLANCE - The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating Genesis88 Construction Inc., linked to the Duterte family, regarding P1.9 billion in flood control projects.
[OPINION] Nepal landslides and recalling past Philippines events
Rapplerby Mario Aurelio·21d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Nepal landslides on August 26, 2026, were initially misreported as flash floods, but were actually caused by debris flows from a glacier collapse, resulting in over 1,400 deaths...
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