Tatay Elmer honored with final caravan
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New York Public Radio, Rappler co-present ‘Democracy Dialogues’ on October 15, US time
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa joins WNYC’s Brian Lehrer in New York for a live conversation on defending and rebuilding democracy in the age of artificial intelligence
How did Escudero rule so fast on prosecution’s surprise move?
As presiding officer of the impeachment court, Chiz Escudero anticipated and prepared for different scenarios in the course of the trial
Sara Duterte amid trial: ‘I will not resign. I will never resign.’
'Whether or not I become the next president of our country remains to be seen,' says Duterte
Nation
Sara Duterte: I will never resign | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Chiz Escudero, Rodrigo Duterte
FAST FACTS: What changed in final version of the under-18 social media ban bill?
The Senate-approved bill expands the proposed social media ban to online gaming services, requires government-issued IDs for age verification, and targets addictive platform features
You can’t add senior discount on top of other deals – SC
'When goods or services are offered at promotional prices, senior citizens may choose either the promotional discount or the 20% senior citizen discount, whichever gives them greater savings,' the High Court says
In the Public Square: Cardinal Chito Tagle, Dean of Cardinals
What does Tagle's elevation to such a post mean? Is it only ceremonial, or is it in fact an important development?
JV Ejercito flags ‘major changes’ in House-approved 2027 budget bill
'The cuts to preventive health programs are substantial, while medical assistance has increased,' says Senate finance committee chairperson JV Ejercito
Dropping 3 impeachment articles vs Sara, who benefits?
The faster we get to a vote, the sooner everyone who wants to imagine a 2028 playing field without Sara Duterte can start planning for it
After prosecution’s bombshells, what does Sara’s defense have?
A lawyer tells Rappler what the defense 'bombshells' might be, when the impeachment trial resumes on November 9
[In This Economy] Will Sara Duterte be good for business and the economy?
Until now, Sara Duterte has said little about her specific plans or vision for the country, as well as economic reforms and policies she might put in place in case she wins
Legarda extends medical leave until October 13
Senator Loren Legarda left the country with her son, Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste, on August 2
Social media bans are no cure-all, but governments may still find them necessary
Experts warn that social media bans may offer short-term safety but push young people to circumvent restrictions, making radicalization harder to detect
TIMELINE: Changes in AFP’s structure since revised modernization law
Here’s a breakdown of major changes in the military’s organization and structure since the Revised AFP Modernization Act was signed in 2012
In Philippines’ external defense push, resilience boils down to logistics
As the Revised AFP Modernization Act approaches the end of its 15-year horizon, what upgrades are in store for the Philippine military?
[OPINION] How the Philippine Left lost its way
To again become a real force in the country’s politics, the revolutionary left must reckon with rather than avoid its past
Regions
115 families still living in tents in Negros Occidental nearly a year after Tino
The local government is straining its finances to assist displaced families while awaiting national funding for recovery
Business
‘Napatawad ko na’: Scam victims move on and leave fraud cases hanging
A scam case needs a victim, so what happens when the victim decides to put the whole ordeal behind them?
World
FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI engineer over covert recording device, DOJ says
OpenAI discovers the recording device plugged into a USB port on the back of a television in an executive conference room at one of its San Francisco buildings on September 30
Judge extends White House access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico amid legal fight
US District Judge Timothy Kelly issues a written decision that elaborates on his September 24 emergency order that reinstated access for the journalists
Investigators hunt French supermarket fridge hackers, no claim of responsibility
The absence of a claim of responsibility by hacktivists or a ransom demand by cybercriminals puzzles French investigators
Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say
Tehran is moving toward a closure of the strait to vessels violating its restrictions, with one official adding, 'It will be complete closure soon'
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung
Medical experts emphasize the need for more information regarding the tumor's size and potential spread to lymph nodes to assess the prognosis and treatment options
Pope Leo had peaceful night in hospital after lung cancer surgery
(1st UPDATE) The doctors say in a joint statement that the entire lower lobe of the right lung was removed in an effort to eliminate all cancerous tissue
Entertainment
Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, UK prosecutors say
Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault relating to six women from 1999 to 2009
Opinion
[Be The Good] Help youth leaders, students attend Social Good Summit 2026
More than an event, it's a resounding declaration for the need to put humans at the center of any technology, most especially generative AI
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