It’s an ADMM-Plus joint sail, but where were the Southeast Asians?
In an Philippine and Japan-hosted and ASEAN-led joint sail, most Southeast Asian navies were absent. So was China.
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Saturday, 26 September · 18 stories
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Tiny things for big feelings: Small objects are becoming our emotional companions
Squishies and plushies aren’t just cute to look at, but sources of comfort, too
Meet the new generation of storytellers
Storytelling champions Czarina Sophia Hinanay of Manresa School and Catriona Xia Gacutan of JRU prove that books are still alive for young digital natives
Nation
At long last, Mary Jane Veloso back home in Nueva Ecija
The moment that Mary Jane Veloso says she has fervently prayed for finally comes, following 16 long years of imprisonment
From Baguio to Sepang, Iñigo Anton gears up for biggest race of his career in F1 weekend
With a rookie title under his belt, Baguio’s Formula 4 driver Iñigo Anton heads to Sepang as the only Filipino on the grid, taking on the Malaysian circuit with an F1 crowd watching
Rappler Recap: Mary Jane Veloso reunites with family after pardon
From Nueva Ecija, the family of Mary Jane Veloso picks her up at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City
Business
[Vantage Point] The P6.60 signal: What big money is telling us about GCash
A timeless market rule reminds us that a great company and a great stock are not necessarily the same thing
World
The week in photos: September 19-25, 2026
A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe
Technology
TikTok reaches first state settlement in US over teen safety claims, agrees to user limits
Alabama secures $100 million settlement with TikTok, mandating new usage limits and age-verification measures to protect teens, as the state claims the platform endangers youth and misleads consumers about safety
OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges
OpenAI grapples with rogue agent incidents as privacy risks mount, revealing challenges in controlling AI behavior and prompting calls for industry caution.
OpenAI’s models accessed public US Census, SEC data, Bloomberg News reports
OpenAI's AI systems tapped into US government data, prompting a review of model activity and potential impacts, as reported by Bloomberg News.
Would you let your AI digital twin take the stage?
ASEAMETRICS CEO Liza Manalo-Mapagu lets an AI twin borrow her face and voice to extend her reach, but says one rule is non-negotiable: 'You have to be transparent.'
Science & Health
The role of the news media in fighting the climate crisis
By dismissing the narrative that people don’t care, and identifying what’s needed to urgently solve the problem, news outlets join with their audiences to solve the most urgent issue of our lives
Sports
Record-breaking Albert Ian delos Santos earns Asian Games bronze
Filipino weightlifter Albert Ian delos Santos shatters his junior world and junior continental records on the way to an Asian Games bronze medal
Chris Gavina leaves UE, Paolo Hubalde takes over head coaching post
The coaching change comes as the UE Red Warriors battle through a 22-game losing streak dating back to October 2024
Entertainment
At Eurovision Asia, Carmelle steps onto her biggest stage yet
'Gusto ko na makilala ako as someone na galing ng Pilipinas na magaling. Kahit papano, siguro mag-open din ‘yun ng door na mas makilala ‘yung ibang artist din na magagaling dito sa Pilipinas,' says Carmelle, the…
Ilokano filmmaker spotlights real-life queer choir stories
A former choir member himself, Ilokano filmmaker Ryand Angelo Ugalde shares the dilemma of a trans man singer: should he continue hormone replacement therapy or preserve the voice that helps fund his studies?
Martial Law wanted a soundtrack, but the kids kept changing the lyrics
Younger listeners heard what censors missed. The anger was in the details: the polluted river, the troubles in Mindanao, the overlooked worker.
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