Rappler Talk: Mary Jane Veloso, a free woman
EXCLUSIVE: Rappler speaks to former overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso as she is finally granted freedom after 16 years
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Jericho Francisco finds joy beyond skateboarding medals at Asian Games
For Filipino skateboarder Jericho Francisco, simply enjoying the experience and competing without pressure is enough, even after finishing fourth in the men’s park final at the 2026 Asian Games
Mary Jane Veloso walks free after pardon | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Mary Jane Veloso, West Ph Sea, Carlos Yulo
DPWH projects flagged by Gatchalian in 2027 proposed budget
Senator Win Gatchalian spots projects without station limits or bridge IDs, duplicated projects, and projects without coordinates in the proposed 2027 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways
Eldrew Yulo continues to prove boundless potential with Asian Games bronze
After his older brother Carlos captured back-to-back golds in floor exercise and vault, Eldrew Yulo also shines in his first Asian Games stint as he bags the bronze in horizontal bar
Mary Jane Veloso finally free after 16 years
Veloso, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2010 for drug trafficking, is given absolute pardon by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Gilas Women fall short of Asian Games 3×3 gold vs hot-shooting Japan
Kacey dela Rosa puts Gilas Women on her back, but Japan proves too much to handle, pulling away for the convincing win behind its hot shooting to deal the Philippines its only loss in the Asian Games
Marcos suspends excise taxes on LPG, kerosene anew
The tax relief does not extend to gasoline and diesel, as Finance Secretary Frederick Go says this would 'not be progressive' because higher-income consumers who use more of the two fuels would capture more of the…
Is Vince Dizon still in — or out — as DPWH chief?
'Overdue na po kayo ng ilang araw,' Senator Imee Marcos tells DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon
Carlos Yulo falls short of parallel bars medal, concludes stellar Asian Games
Carlos Yulo narrowly misses out on a parallel bars bronze that would have been the cherry on top of his superb Asian Games run that saw him win back-to-back gold medals in floor exercise and vault
TIMELINE: Mary Jane Veloso’s case and road to freedom
The pardon granted to Mary Jane Veloso marks the end of a nearly two-decade ordeal that has spanned three presidents and years on death row
Meet the new cornerstone investors lining up for GCash’s record IPO
From the world's biggest asset manager to the World Bank's private sector investment arm, GCash has already secured about P36.5 billion in cornerstone commitments ahead of its October 6-12 IPO offer period
Here’s PhilHealth timeline for expected benefit expansion until 2028
PhilHealth is seeking from lawmakers an additional P170 billion for 2027 to fully implement its benefit expansion, as well as cover projected insurance claims of indirect contributors
Carlos Yulo redeems self, vaults to another Asian Games gold
After barely qualifying for the finals, Carlos Yulo captures a second artistic gymnastics gold medal for the Philippines in the 2026 Asian Games as he rules the men’s vault
Barangay, SK elections postponed to November 2028
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs Republic Act No. 12326, which sets the term of barangay and SK officials to five years
#SaveMaryJane: A cause worth fighting for during the glorious days of social media
(1st UPDATE) In 2015, citizens all over the world campaigned to stop the execution of Mary Jane Veloso — a time when social media was a force for social good
China ‘hinders’ PH resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal
The PCG says a Chinese naval warship issued a radio challenge, warning it would take 'compulsory measures' to prevent the mission, while Chinese coast guard and maritime militia vessels were in the vicinity of Ayungin…
FACT CHECK: No basis to claim that Villar siblings, Padilla face arrest to force VP Sara’s ouster
Graft complaints against the Villars exist, but these are related to a water utility deal, not to Duterte's impeachment. Padilla, meanwhile, faces an obstruction of justice complaint over Dela Rosa’s escape.
PAL to launch nonstop Manila flights to Delhi, Mumbai in December 2026
Delhi is India’s capital and a gateway to northern India, while Mumbai is the country’s financial and commercial center
Why Sara Duterte ally is taking impeachment vote threshold fight to SC
'The Senate possesses the power to try and decide. It does not possess the power to determine its own constitutional voting threshold,' says lawyer and former executive secretary Vic Rodriguez
Gilas Women earn shot at Asian Games 3×3 gold; Gilas Men drop to bronze match
Gilas Women stay unbeaten after a low-scoring win over Thailand in the semifinals and assure the Philippines its first-ever 3x3 basketball medal in the Asian Games
‘Filipiñana’ team appeals for support as lead star Jorrybell Agoto battles cancer
Just over a week after Filipiñana’ earned the Philippines’ Oscar nod, lead actress Jorrybell Agoto is now in critical care following lung surgery
Pope Leo heads to France with AI, apologies for clergy abuse on agenda
Pope Leo is likely to draw large crowds on the September 25 to 28 visit, which includes stops in Paris, at the famed Catholic shrine in Lourdes, and in a city on the German border central to the founding of the EU
COA sounds alarm as pests feast on stash of disaster supplies in warehouses
Inadequate management and monitoring result in welfare goods being disposed of or left unused, with some items nearing expiration and unfit for distribution
LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate
We must make truth matter again
Misinformation has ceased to be a system malfunction and has become part of its very logic
Legendary hoops icon Bob Pettit, first NBA MVP, dies at 93
Bob Pettit, the first MVP in the 1955-1956 NBA season, was one of the game's biggest stars in an era before the league was regularly on television
Iran’s president: It’s up to US to choose if it wants to end war
Russian and Iranian foreign ministers agree that only a diplomatic settlement could end tension in the Middle East sparked by the US-Israeli war against Iran
At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out
The walkout underscores the competing pressures facing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is battling mounting criticism abroad over the Gaza war while campaigning for reelection at home
The risks in Marcos’ 2027 P7.2-trillion ‘people-centered’ spending bet
With over a third of the budget pre-committed to debt burden and mandatory local government allotments, execution is everything
Business
AI might run your first job interview as Jobstreet launches new hiring tools
‘AI is there to support, but the decision is always on the employer and on the candidate. What AI will do is give you recommendations,’ Jobstreet managing director Dannah Majarocon tells Rappler
World
Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
The Houthis launch strikes on the Saudi-backed government in Yemen and repeatedly fire into Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil flows from the world’s largest energy exporter, as part of a wider Middle East war
White House reinstates access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico following judge’s order
Although other presidential administrations have battled with the press, Donald Trump's campaign against the media has been unprecedented
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