Who’s coddling Bato dela Rosa? Not us, says MNLF
The Moro National Liberation Front quickly distances itself from the fugitive senator, after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Dela Rosa is being protected by an 'armed group' in Mindanao
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ICC holds 5th status conference on Rodrigo Duterte’s case | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Rodrigo Duterte, Animal welfare, 2026 ASEAN Summit
ICC wraps up pre-trial hearings as Duterte’s November 30 case nears
Duterte skips his last status conference after waiving his right to appear. He will, howver, have to personally appear every day once his trial starts on November 30.
Filipino embalmers – last caretakers of the dead, seldom cared for
Part 2: Trainers say a decade of reforms professionalized the embalming industry, but regulation, data, and pay have not kept pace
Senate majority united in stripping 2027 budget bill of ‘corruption-prone items’ – Lacson
Senator Ping Lacson says no one will be spared in their bid to 'cleanse' the proposed 2027 budget
2026 ASEAN Summit: Road closures, alternative routes in Metro Manila
To ease traffic congestion during the ASEAN Summit, Malacañang declared November 16 to November 18 as special non-working days in Metro Manila
Inside the world of Filipino embalmers
Part 1: Embalmers preserve bodies of the departed for their loved ones to view them one last time
LIVESTREAM: ICC’s 5th status conference on Rodrigo Duterte’s case
The conference comes weeks before the opening of Duterte's trial scheduled on November 30
Who will be the next chief justice?
There are five nominees. Who are they and what are their qualifications?
House spends P100M a year on utilities. Why ask for P1B?
In 2025, the House secured a billion pesos for the chamber's water and electricity expenses, even though it historically spent only a small fraction of that amount annually. Where did the money go?
LIST: Flights canceled, rescheduled due to ASEAN November 2026 summit
The Civil Aeronautics Board advises the public 'to closely monitor the status of their flights, including any official government and airline advisories for travel updates and coordinate directly with their airlines for…
Regions
In Mountain Province, a solemn path of smoke and fire honors the dead
In Sagada, lighting fires on graves serves as an act of remembrance meant to warm and guide the spirits of departed loved ones
Business
Gasoline prices get big hike on November 3, diesel and kerosene roll back
The hike in gasoline prices comes after two consecutive weeks of rollbacks
Binance sees outflows stabilising as exchange returns online after $6.3-billion heist
The Binance theft, which analysts say could be the biggest financial robbery ever, adds to a string of recent crypto thefts
World
Iranians have left Doha talks, draft proposal for US deal being circulated, official says
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says the basis of the talks is a seven-step plan Iran drew up in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade on Iran
Can’t keep up with COP lingo? This list has got you covered
(1st UPDATE) This guide to the UN climate summit's terms and acronyms will help you understand the negotiations shaping the world's efforts to address the climate crisis
Technology
What does the Million Mask March mean for the Philippines?
Hacktivist activity related to the Million Mask March of a given year tends to fluctuate depending on issues brought up or simmering in the interim
Sports
How a vampire drawing helped La Salle’s Joaquin Tovera vanquish rival Ateneo
‘We hope that Joaquin stays to be that young guy who just enjoys basketball and doesn't care what the ramifications are of what he does,’ says La Salle coach Topex Robinson of Tovera, the standout rookie who delivered…
Opinion
[Rappler’s Best] America, your turn
The US midterm elections are happening on November 3, and the results will determine control of Congress as President Donald Trump enters the last two years of his term
[New Rx] What if the Philippines leased an island for 100 years?
Hong Kong can be a model. Singapore and South Korea might bring in long-term capital, drive regional economic growth, and spark broader national governance reforms in the Philippines
[EDITORIAL] Missing pa rin si Bato — institutional cowardice o selective justice?
Tinalikuran ni Bato ang electoral mandate niya. Ang pinakamalaking ambag niya sa Senado ngayon ay ang kanyang absence.
News Reflection: Jonvic Remulla dropped the ball on Bato
Too bad. If there hadn't been that 'gentleman's agreement' with Alan Peter Cayetano.
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