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Juan Ponce Enrile cleared in all pork barrel cases
MANILA, Philippines – The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan acquitted Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile of graft on Friday, October 24, clearing him in all of his pork barrel scam cases....
View Article[In This Economy] How safe are government pensions under Marcos’ watch?
Last week, I wrote about how the banking system has been compromised with the P107-billion cash sweep of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation. I also talked about the poor performance of the...
View ArticleLIST: November 2025 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns
MANILA, Philippines – This is a compilation of special non-working days in various localities in the Philippines for November 2025, as proclaimed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. November 4 – Quezon...
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[OPINION] NGCP’s vulnerability: The national security risk they don’t want us...
Imagine we have to pay the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines or NGCP for projects proposed but we don’t get a rebate of payments for projects not completed. We are also expected to be...
View ArticleSamuel Martires secretly reversed dismissal of Joel Villanueva | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Martires reversed Ombudsman’s dismissal of Joel Villanueva in secret Former Ombudsman Samuel Martires appears to...
View ArticleICC upholds jurisdiction over Rodrigo Duterte’s case
ISTANBUL, Turkey – The International Criminal Court (ICC) upheld its jurisdiction over the crimes against humanity case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, clearing another hurdle to...
View ArticleWhy the joint prayer of Pope Leo and King Charles symbolizes reconciliation
LONDON, United Kingdom – The sight of King Charles praying with Pope Leo at the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel signaled the latest step in a historic reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the...
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Tropical Depression Salome weakens into LPA; scattered rain still possible
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Salome weakened into a remnant low at 2 pm on Thursday, October 23, “due to the cold and dry air from the northeasterly windflow,” said the weather bureau....
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Sepak takraw duo finds success in teqball with Asian Youth Games bronze
SAKHIR, Bahrain – Never in the wildest dreams of Nicole Tabucol and Crystal Cariño that they would win a medal in a competition as big as the Asian Youth Games. After all, the pair from Pangasinan...
View ArticleRappler Live Jam: Ebe Dancel
MANILA, Philippines – Ebe Dancel takes his music back to Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, October 23! A household name in the Filipino music scene, Dancel has served as the frontman of iconic band...
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A failed scam attempt gave BPI a glimpse into how fraudsters take your money
What began as an attempt to defraud a manager of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) evolved into an opportunity for the country’s oldest bank to learn how scammers transfer funds from their...
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Salome weakens back into tropical depression
MANILA, Philippines – Salome was downgraded back to a tropical depression just a few hours after it intensified into a tropical storm on Thursday, October 23. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,...
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[Good Business] Beyond ‘pwede na’: How business can be a force for dignified...
In a country where over six million Filipinos still lack a place to call home, “affordable housing” often translates to rows of cramped, concrete boxes built on the fringes of society. But what if...
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Salome intensifies into tropical storm as it nears Batanes
MANILA, Philippines – Salome strengthened from a tropical depression into a tropical storm as it approached Batanes, the weather bureau said in its 2 am bulletin on Thursday, October 23. Salome’s...
View ArticleSpeaker Bojie Dy releases SALN | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Speaker Bojie Dy releases his SALN: P74-M net worth, 16 relatives in gov’t Speaker Bojie Dy publicizes his...
View ArticleHollis-Jefferson debut for Meralco ends in close loss to Japan’s Ryukyu
MANAMA, Bahrain – An all-around effort by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson went for naught as Meralco dropped its opening assignment in the East Asia Super League, absorbing an 81-72 road loss to the Ryukyu...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Ombudsman Boying Remulla on leading the corruption crackdown
MANILA, Philippines – After his stint as Department of Justice secretary, Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla is now leading the government’s crackdown on corruption as the new ombudsman. The Office of the...
View Article‘Kryptonite’ UP sweeps No. 1 NU in elims, ride 22-4 start for 5th win
MANILA, Philippines – The UP Fighting Maroons nailed a crucial bounce-back win to start the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball second round, taking down the NU Bulldogs in a statement 78-74 win after a...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Magnitude 6.9 Cebu earthquake
A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Bogo City, Cebu, at 9:59 pm on Tuesday, September 30. The tremor was felt in Cebu and nearby provinces, prompting evacuations, power outages, and class...
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8 must-see murals in BGC — and what they mean
MANILA, Philippines — It’s often hard to see beauty in a city with tangled power lines, flooded potholes, and cramped sidewalks. However, the daily struggle of leaving one’s home for school or work,...
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