
Rappler27m ago
COA denies supplier’s claim for 601 undelivered vehicles to Batangas provincial gov’t
COA says the contract was awarded in February 2021, 'well into the aftermath of the pandemic,' and the supplier 'cannot claim that it was impossible to foresee the effects of the pandemic at that time'
Rappler3h ago
What’s next after House committee OKs VP Sara impeachment complaints?
The impeachment case is set to move to the House plenary, bringing Duterte to the brink of history as the only Philippine impeachable official to be indicted twice
Rappler12h ago
House panel: there is probable cause to impeach VP Sara | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Paolo Marcoleta, PH Peso
Rappler15h ago
Pressure on for locals as Syrian, Russian go 1-2 in Tour of Luzon opener
Syrian teenager Ibrahiem Alrefai gets the coveted yellow jersey to start the 2026 Tour of Luzon as foreigners dominate the challenging first stage
Rappler15h ago
‘Disappointed’ Marcos meets French, Czech envoys as PH tracks Zaldy Co down
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 'remains hopeful of future police, legal, and judicial cooperation' with Paris and Prague to bring Co 'to face justice,' says the Palace
Rappler16h ago
[Be The Good]: Rappler wins gold for audience engagement at Digital Media Awards Asia-Pacific
We won the gold prize under the Best in Audience Engagement category for our FloodControlPH crowdsourcing project
Rappler17h ago
Trump’s DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over ’86 47′ post
In US parlance, the number 86 can be used as a verb meaning to throw somebody out of a bar, while 47 could be seen as code for Donald Trump, the 47th president
Rappler18h ago
Probable cause to impeach VP Sara Duterte exists, says House panel
The committee vote sets the stage for plenary deliberations on the impeachment case against the Vice President, where a one-third vote results in her impeachment for a second time
Rappler19h ago
DA: Rice prices may jump to P62/kilo by September
An alternative the government is proposing is the use of biofertilizers developed at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, which are cheaper and more environment-friendly but cannot completely replace urea
Rappler19h ago
King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions
Charles makes references to Trump's criticism of NATO, highlights the importance of continued US help for Ukraine in its war with Russia, the dangers of isolationism, and even a call for the safeguarding of nature
Rappler20h ago
Air travel fuel surcharge lowered for early May but remains high
Despite the lower surcharge level, it remains high compared with the surcharge rate from January to March
Rappler23h ago
Elon Musk says OpenAI was his idea, before executives looted it
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Greg Brockman, saying they betrayed him and the public by abandoning OpenAI's mission and transforming the nonprofit into a profit-seeking juggernaut
Rappler1d ago
Rappler’s flood control crowdsourcing wins at Digital Media Awards Asia
FloodControlPH wins the gold prize in the 'Best in Audience Engagement' category in the prestigious regional journalism awards
Rappler1d ago
PH rule on foreign divorce discriminatory, ‘borders on racism’ — expert
The Family Code recognizes a Filipino's divorce with a foreign spouse obtained in another country
Rappler1d ago
BIR launches audit probe into Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio’s tax records
The development comes days after House lawmakers deferred opening the couple's tax records amid legal questions
Rappler1d ago
RESULTS: April 2026 Technical Evaluation for Upgrading as Professional Electrical Engineers
PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 75 passed the technical evaluation
Rappler1d ago
How the Visayas regional economies fared in 2025
Central Visayas’ economy grew by only 3.7% in 2025 as it ‘took a beating’ from destructive earthquakes and typhoons, low tourist arrivals, and higher US tariffs on the region’s exports
Rappler1d ago
Lack of signatures? Lacson to bring flood control report straight to Senate floor
The Senate blue ribbon panel chair will not wait in vain for more colleagues to sign the report
Rappler1d ago
Zaldy Co seeking political asylum in France – Malacañang
'The DFA has received highly reliable information that Zaldy Co has a pending application for political asylum in France,' says Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro
Rappler1d ago
Microsoft, OpenAI change terms of deal so startup can court Amazon, others
The loosened ties between Microsoft and OpenAI are a sweeping change to one of the AI era's most consequential alliances. It is arguably advantageous for both companies.
Rappler1h ago
[OPINION] The leader we need
In the end, the question is not who will save the Philippines. That question is itself the problem.
Rappler3h ago
Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade, urges Tehran to reach a deal
While Washington and Tehran trade public threats, mediator Pakistan tries to avoid escalation as the two sides continue to exchange messages on a potential deal
Rappler13h ago
18-year-old trackster and Palaro record holder dies
Mark Dave Nicolas' death comes just less than a year since his record-breaking feat in the 2025 Palarong Pambansa, which his home province Ilocos Norte hosted
Rappler15h ago
What the Labor Education Act means for students
College and tech-voc students will be taught labor rights and other work-related matters to prepare them for life in the workforce
Rappler16h ago
Rappler opens new AI masterclass for executives as demand for responsible AI grows
Professionals from various sectors gain hands-on guidance in using generative AI responsibly while safeguarding critical thinking and human-centered decision-making during the RappLearn workshop on February 28, 2026, at the Rappler newsroom
Rappler17h ago
Who are the judges in Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC trial?
These ICC judges handled the Central African Republic and Mali cases, and even the Palestine situation
Rappler17h ago
PhilHealth to expand maternity benefits starting April 30
Here's how much PhilHealth will now cover for pregnant women
Rappler18h ago
AFP, US military practice defending Philippine airspace
In Zambales, Philippine and American soldiers practice what they would do if enemy forces enter the Philippine airspace
Rappler19h ago
Sci-tech coalition opposes Pax Silica over ‘resource plunder,’ env’t harms
The 'Scientists and Technologists Oppose the US War' coalition warns Pax Silica can lead to 'resource plunder' and lead to harms to local populations in mining sites
Rappler20h ago
At impeachment hearing, Paolo Marcoleta can’t even get his movie references right
The congressman wants to quote John Lloyd Cruz in the film 'One More Chance,' but instead uses an iconic line of Piolo Pascual in another film
Rappler21h ago
House justice panel decides against opening Sara Duterte’s tax records
Most lawmakers opt to be cautious amid legal issues that may arise if they were to open the BIR's box
Rappler1d ago
Trump unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran ‘figuring out its leadership’
Iran’s most recent offer to resolve the two-month war sets aside discussion of its nuclear program until the conflict is concluded and shipping disputes are resolved
Rappler1d ago
Rappler’s flood control crowdsourcing wins at Digital Media Awards Asia-Pacific
FloodControlPH wins the gold prize in the 'Best in Audience Engagement' category in the prestigious regional journalism awards
Rappler1d ago
Zaldy Co seeks political asylum in France | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Zaldy Co, Harry Roque, Taylor Swift
Rappler1d ago
RESULTS: April 2026 Registered Electrical Engineers and Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination
PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 3,769 out of 6,556 passed the Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination and 493 out of 882 passed the Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination
Rappler1d ago
IN PHOTOS: Philippine, US forces hold counter-landing drill in Palawan
'The activity demonstrated strong coordination and interoperability among participating forces in a complex littoral environment,' says the AFP
Rappler1d ago
Australia to charge big tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
A proposed News Bargaining Incentive would tax Meta, Alphabet's Google, and TiKTok 2.25% on their local revenues unless they struck agreements with local media
Rappler1d ago
FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Sara Duterte impeachment after House hearings
The 1987 Constitution vests impeachment powers solely in Congress, with the Supreme Court limited to reviewing only cases of grave abuse of discretion
Rappler1d ago
Beyond Zero: How Toyota is finding different ways toward a lower-emission future
Integrating sustainable solutions beyond the car
Rappler1d ago
From US to Toboso: The bloody journey of Fil-Am activist Lyle Prijoles
Lyle Prijoles, a Filipino-American born and raised in San Diego, California, was among 19 people killed in the disputed April 19 gunbattle in Toboso, Negros Occidental
Rappler3h ago
UN says Iran has executed 21, arrested over 4,000 since war started
'I am appalled that – on top of the already severe impacts of the conflict – the rights of the Iranian people continue to be stripped from them by the authorities, in harsh and brutal ways,' says UN human rights chief Volker Turk
Rappler3h ago
Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade, urges Tehran to reach a deal
(1st UPDATE) While Washington and Tehran trade public threats, mediator Pakistan tries to avoid escalation as the two sides continue to exchange messages on a potential deal
Rappler14h ago
Senate grills DICT over eGov outage, finds funding and capacity issues
The eGov outage is traced to user surge and under-resourced backend, with DICT citing unreleased 2025 funds
Rappler15h ago
What does ‘forthwith’ mean in impeachment? SC defines in new ruling.
The Supreme Court says the term 'forthwith' in the 1987 Constitution means 'within a reasonable time, which may be longer or shorter depending on the circumstances of each case'
Rappler16h ago
Rappler opens new AI masterclass for executives as demand for responsible AI grows
Participants will not only be taught technical skills, but will also gain knowledge and perspective needed to navigate AI thoughtfully, responsibly, and effectively in real-world settings
Rappler17h ago
Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges
The preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act, which requires Big Tech to do more to tackle illegal and harmful content on their platforms, come after a two-year investigation by the European Commission
Rappler17h ago
Rappler Recap: Sara Duterte impeachment case now awaits plenary debates
What happened at the final hearing of the House justice committee on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte and what's next?
Rappler19h ago
DA: Rice prices may jump to P62/kilo by September
An alternative the government is proposing is the use of biofertilizers developed at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, which are cheaper and more environment-friendly but cannot completely replace urea
Rappler19h ago
White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic’s risk flag for new AI models – report
A draft executive action under consideration could provide the Trump administration with a pathway to deescalate its dispute with Anthropic
Rappler20h ago
Air travel fuel surcharge lowered for early May but remains high
Despite the lower surcharge level, it remains high compared with the surcharge rate from January to March
Rappler22h ago
ASEAN lawmakers urge PH accountability after Toboso killings
'As the 2026 ASEAN Chair, the Philippines must lead by example – not by silencing those who speak truth to power but by protecting them,' says the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights
Rappler1d ago
UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say
The exit would complicate OPEC+'s efforts to balance the market through adjustments to supply because the group would have control over less of global production, sources say
Rappler1d ago
Rappler’s flood control crowdsourcing wins at Digital Media Awards Asia-Pacific
FloodControlPH wins the gold prize in the 'Best in Audience Engagement' category in the prestigious regional journalism awards
Rappler1d ago
UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers’ group
UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei says the decision was taken after a careful look at the regional power's energy strategies
Rappler1d ago
Philippine peso sinks to new record-low of P61 vs US dollar
The depreciation of the peso may be seen as a win for dollar earners, but it also makes imports such as oil and food more expensive since these are often paid for in US dollars
Rappler1d ago
Cignal becomes latest team to take leave of absence from PVL
Cignal announces that it is taking a leave of absence from the PVL just less than a week after the Super Spikers fell short of a breakthrough league championship
Rappler1d ago
Rappler Recap: US Marines shoot drones, fire missile in Balikatan 2026 drill
The Integrated Air and Missile Defense Demonstration is one of many major activities under Balikatan 2026, the largest and most complex iteration of the bilateral war games to date
Rappler1d ago
Wait, could this be a climate conference that actually works?
As the Iran war highlights fossil fuel risks, a coalition of the willing pursues a global phaseout
Rappler1d ago
Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon – report
The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google's AI for 'any lawful government purpose,' putting it alongside OpenAI and xAI, which also have deals to supply AI models for classified use
Rappler1d ago
From US to Toboso: The bloody journey of Fil-Am activist Lyle Prijoles
Lyle Prijoles, a Filipino-American born and raised in San Diego, California, was among 19 people killed in the disputed April 19 gunbattle in Toboso, Negros Occidental