Valid visas, baseless claims: The aggressive deportation of Filipino seafarers
Hundreds of seafarers — mostly Filipinos — were detained at US ports and shackled for deportation following interrogations 'full of torment and terror’
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Top stories
[Two Pronged] Our undergraduate interns are a nightmare
'This year, I decided to expand our internship program to include AB (undergraduate) seniors in our internship. It is a nightmare and we will never do it again.'
‘3-in-1 teachers’: 2-day wellness break not enough to unplug
Even a government-mandated wellness break does little to stop teachers working around the clock — a seemingly endless cycle of grading, lesson planning, and caring for their families
Why devotees keep returning to Laguna’s centuries-old Turumba
For centuries, devotees have returned to Pakil, Laguna for the Turumba, carrying prayers, promises, and personal struggles to the Birhen ng Hapis — among them, mothers who see themselves in the Virgin's sorrow
Nation
ITCZ affects parts of Philippines; Typhoon Queenie exits PAR
The Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Lanao del Sur, and Basilan have scattered rain and thunderstorms due to the intertropical convergence zone
DFA: Yes, PH delegation joined walkout during Netanyahu’s UN speech
DFA spokesperson Analyn Ratonel says the Philippines takes part in a 'call for all parties to desist from unilateral actions that erode the conditions of peace and undermine the visibility of a future Palestine state'
Rappler Recap: Mary Jane Veloso, home at last
Before going back to her hometown, Mary Jane Veloso first attends Mass and talks to the media, reflecting on her 16-year ordeal in detention and how she coped
Regions
LIST: October 2026 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns
Here are the October 2026 special non-working days in various localities, as proclaimed by the President
When the lepa lights up, Tawi-Tawi tells its story
At the Philippines’ southern edge, a festival of boats, dance, music, and light offers a glimpse of a maritime culture deeply rooted in community
World
At UN, Russia and Germany’s top diplomats hold first talks since 2022
A source claims German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul used the talks to urge Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to do 'everything possible to reach an agreement on grain exports via the Black Sea'
Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan
'Only a negotiated solution can get them out of this deadlock,' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says
Technology
[Tech Thoughts] How bad actors weaponize copyright to silence journalism online
Bad actors use legitimate takedown mechanisms to remove journalistic content they don't want online
Sports
Redemption as John Cabang Tolentino hurdles to Asian Games bronze
Denied a spot on the podium in the 2023 edition where he placed fourth, John Cabang Tolentino bounces back with a season-best performance as he claims the men's 110m hurdles bronze in the Asian Games
Bagunas rues Alas’ lack of support in Asian Games; PNVF apologizes
Bryan Bagunas reveals Alas Pilipinas players have not received their allowances since July, forcing some to miss practices during their Asian Games buildup due to financial constraints
Sibol nails maiden Asian Games esports medal with Pokemon Unite bronze
The Sibol Pokemon Unite team of Lance David, Ducke Harnold Leoncio, Lawrence Anthony Gatmaitan, Kim Rey Salazar, Robert Jon Mempin, and Michael Vaughn Ocio earn the Philippines' first-ever esports medal in the Asian…
Asian Games organizer says sorry for logistical headaches
The unexpected surge of late entries has strained accommodation and transport networks in the Asian Games, prompting complaints from athletes and team officials over cramped rooms, small beds, and travel delays
Stephen Curry, Warriors agree on 2-year extension – report
Stephen Curry reportedly takes a deal $20 million below the max to give the Warriors more salary-cap flexibility next offseason
Entertainment
‘An Sayaw nin mga Salampati’ and Bicol’s unwavering fight for human rights
Weaving Bicol folk dance and music, the film 'An Sayaw nin mga Salampati’ shows the enduring hope of the families of the desaparecidos
How Edjop’s death turned into a story of redemption
One of the most powerful stories about Edjop happened shortly after he was killed – when his death triggered the defiant rage that enabled another activist to survive
Opinion
[Inside the Newsroom] Rappler was built for stories like Mary Jane Veloso’s
Our work will only make a difference if we don’t treat stories as one-offs that we abandon once a new viral obsession grips the country
[Tambay] Eggie Apostol, Recah Trinidad: Pagpupugay sa mga alamat ng peryodismo
Tulad na nasabi sa mga Greek epic, pumanaw na ang dalawang alamat ng Philippine journalism, pero magpakailanman babanggitin ang kanilang pangalan
Football’s enduring controversies show why journalism matters
Journalists will keep probing the secrecy around FIFA's affairs. It is the public's right to know how, and in whose interest, football’s future is being designed and where the game's US$ billions in revenue are ending…
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