COA flags ghost, incomplete school projects in Davao del Norte
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring·14d ago
MANILA, Philippines – Around P83.26 million worth of school infrastructure projects in Davao del Norte were flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA) as ghost or non-existent, as well as “abandoned...
After Gabby sold to Ramon Ang, Piki Lopez is securing the family’s crown jewels
Rapplerby Lala Rimando·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Eugenio 'Gabby' Lopez III sold his stake in the family's holding company to Ramon S.
Carlo Paalam saves PH's boxing campaign in Asian Games, earns sure medal
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino·14d ago
MANILA, Philippines – Carlo Paalam prevented what would have been a dubious first for Philippine boxing in the Asian Games.
Mary Jane Veloso's journey home is a story of grit
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Mary Jane Veloso was granted an absolute pardon by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after 16 years of imprisonment.
Philippines should fix tax gaps and procurement, not raise tax rates – WB
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Philippines can improve tax revenue without raising rates by enhancing tax collection efficiency and reducing exemptions, as suggested by the World Bank.
Romualdez files bail petition in P7.44-B plunder case
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo·14d ago
MANILA, Philippines – Leyte 1st District Representative and former House speaker Martin Romualdez filed a petition for bail with the Sandiganbayan 3rd Division on Monday, September 28, for his...
Will Sara Duterte's defense recalibrate its strategy mid-trial?
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson advised the defense team in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial to adjust their overly technical strategy, suggesting it may not be effective.
Was police official's testimony on Sara Duterte's firearms a ‘waste of time’?
Rapplerby Sundy Locus·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo criticized the relevance of a police official's testimony regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's firearms, suggesting it was a waste of time during the...
FACT CHECK: Video of Nigerian military training misrepresented as armed clash in BARMM
Rapplerby Rappler.com·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - A video claiming to show a clash between the Philippine military and armed men in BARMM is misleading and was rated FALSE.
Working together to return Ukrainian children, detained civilians, prisoners of war
Rapplerby David Hartman, Kristian Netland, Yuliia Fediv·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Every morning at 9 am, Ukraine observes a moment of silence to honor those killed in the ongoing war with Russia, pausing daily life across the country.
Does Taguig have ghost flood control projects? The conflicting claims of Dizon and Lacson
Rapplerby James Patrick Cruz·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Senator Panfilo Lacson claims to have identified at least 32 anomalous flood control projects in Taguig City, including two he labels as ghost projects.
FACT CHECK: Romualdez still detained, no evidence of planned escape abroad
Rapplerby Rappler.com·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - A YouTube video falsely claims former House speaker Martin Romualdez's son has died, and that this was supposedly used as a cover-up for a plan to fly him out of the country.
World Bank pushes 5% cap after unprogrammed funds ballooned in past budgets
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - The World Bank recommends the Philippines to limit unprogrammed appropriations (UA) to 5% of the General Appropriations Act to enhance budget scrutiny.
Impeachment court issues 'stern warning' vs Ridon over flagged media remarks
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - The impeachment court warned public prosecutor Terry Ridon for potentially violating the sub judice rule through his media statements.
Carlos Yulo and Chloe San Jose are engaged: 'Blessed to love you'
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino·14d ago
MANILA, Philippines – The secret is out! Carlos Yulo on Monday, September 28, revealed his engagement to longtime girlfriend Chloe San Jose just days after he won a pair of gold medals for the...
Sara Duterte's gun ownership presented at impeachment court, but senators unimpressed
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - The prosecution revealed that Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband own a total of 51 guns, valued at approximately P7 million, which were not declared in her Statements of...
Fuel prices finally roll back on September 29 after weeks of hikes
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Starting September 29, fuel prices in the Philippines will decrease after three weeks of increases, with gasoline down by P0.24, diesel by P7.57, and kerosene by P5.85 per liter.
Baste Duterte asks impeachment court to reset trial appearance
Rapplerby Sundy Locus·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte requested the Senate impeachment court to rest the date of his testimony at the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, to...
Nakakaantok? Benny Abante caught dozing off during VP Sara Duterte's trial
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Congressman Bienvenido Abante was called out during Vice President Sara Duterte's trial for dozing off during the impeachment trial.
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe
Rapplerby Reuters·14d ago
AT A GLANCE - The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic have been summoned to an Australian Senate inquiry following a breach of the country's health system by an OpenAI bot.
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