Dela Rosa’s arrest? NBI hopes by year-end
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How communities in Cebu marked Tino’s first anniversary
Through the Padayon Cebu chatroom on Muni, Cebuanos revisit the devastation of Typhoon Tino, share updates on affected communities, and call for lasting solutions a year after
SM City Masinag’s rainwater treatment facility reinforces water sustainability
The retail giant expands its rainwater treatment facilities across Luzon to reduce strain on local water supplies.
Pilipinas, tayo naman: On Youth, Elections, and the Work of Bringing Hope Back
There is something stirring about watching young people take up space in the political conversations of other countries.
FACT CHECK: No court order for GMA Network’s shutdown over libel complaint
A complaint filed with prosecutors was falsely presented as a court ruling ordering the network’s closure
FACT CHECK: Toby Tiangco did not say Marcos will be impeached in 2027
The lawmaker's remark about a possible complaint was taken out of context and sensationalized
Nation
Marcos picks Rodil Zalameda as new chief justice | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Chief justice, Sara Duterte trial, Martin Romualdez
From prosecutor to top magistrate: Who is new Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda?
Zalameda is the country's 28th chief justice and will serve for seven years, or until his retirement in 2033
Rappler Talk: Understanding a ‘Wolf World’ with Marc Saxer
Marc Saxer talks to Rappler's Bea Cupin about the profound transformation in the global order. Watch it here at 5 pm, Thursday, November 5.
Romualdez is jailed, but can he keep staff in his cell?
'Actually I approved it because we cannot supply 24/7 [staff] who will assist [Romualdez]…His mental state is not yet stable,' says the jail warden
Marcos picks Rodil Zalameda as new chief justice
Zalameda penned the ruling that acquitted former first lady Imelda Marcos of seven counts of graft
Who are Sara Duterte’s initial witnesses in impeachment trial?
The defense's initial witnesses include a representative of GenCorp and Metro City Chow Foods, companies linked to the Vice President
Defense challenges admissibility of evidence vs Sara Duterte
The defense says the documents were either irrelevant or not included in the original impeachment complaint against the Vice President
Canada’s Mark Carney to attend ASEAN Summit in Manila
Manila is the second leg in the Canadian leader's four-country sojourn across Europe and Asia
El Niño now very strong, impacts to be felt until 2027
PAGASA projections show the very strong El Niño or so-called Super El Niño may cause drought in virtually the entire country by March 2027
Why Ralph Sarmiento refused to testify at Sara Duterte’s trial
The defense team had wanted the constitutional expert and former law dean to be their first witness in the Vice President's impeachment trial
Sara impeachment foes in Congress get scraps in proposed 2027 budget
Tweny-eight of the 36 district lawmakers who are poised to get the smallest public works budgets for 2027 either objected to the impeachment of the Vice President or abstained from the vote
Regions
Who are the Cabinet members of BARMM chief Macacua’s admin?
The newly constituted Cabinet brings a mix of veteran lawmakers, technocrats, and legal professionals to lead the region's ministries and offices
Rizal farmer loses home to floods, raises questions about quarrying, waste management
This farmer in Rodriguez, Rizal, lost her home and crops to floodwater, mud, and waste in 2024. She still raises concerns about quarry traffic, children’s safety, and waste management.
Business
Who’s next for Maharlika Fund after Joel Consing?
'Whatever we have achieved can only grow from here,' says Maharlika Investment Corporation's top boss, Joel Consing, who's set to step down on November 23
[Ask the Tax Whiz] P7.2-trillion budget: The Senate’s defining test
What is to be done now that the P7.2 trillion national budget is with the Senate?
[Good Business] Sari-sari stores: Kapwa at play amid economic crises
Sari-sari stores are far from a perfect model but it is a lifeboat that the country relies on amid rising oil prices and political instability
Inflation surges to 7.8% in October 2026 as fuel, fare prices climb
This marks the second consecutive month of accelerating inflation, as pressure piles onto already-stretched consumer wallets
World
How Democrats expanded the map and won rural America
The victories followed a years-long Democratic effort to compete more aggressively in rural communities, where the party had steadily ceded ground to Republicans
Technology
Tencent rolls out AI model trained with limited cybersecurity data amid hacking fears
Tencent said it restricted the Hy4 AI model's cybersecurity training to defensive uses, such as identifying software flaws and helping fix them
Sports
Alex Eala edges Czech foe in thriller, nabs Hong Kong Open quarterfinal spot
World No. 17 Alex Eala completes a second-set comeback against steely Czech teen challenger Tereza Valentova to reach the 2026 Hong Kong Open quarterfinals
Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement
'If I ever made you happy, if one of my goals ever made you hug someone, forget a worry or feel proud of our country, then it was all worth it,' says Ronaldo
World No. 1 pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters sets December Manila showcase
For the second time in three months, world No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters returns to Manila for another exhibition showcase, this time at the famed Araneta Coliseum
Entertainment
Rappler Live Jam: Esremborak
Don't miss the band behind the hit song 'Mahal Magmahal' perform on Rappler Live Jam!
Opinion
[Rappler Investigates] Who’s taking care of our dead?
How could the living get through their own painful experience of saying their final goodbyes if embalmers weren’t there to help preserve the memory of their loved ones?
[Edgewise] US midterms: After the blue tsunami, what is to be done?
End the Iran war, abolish Trump’s tariffs, and stop ICE abuses — among others
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