Fuel prices rise again on August 25
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu24 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Fuel prices in the Philippines are set to increase again starting August 25, following a volatile period in the fuel markets.
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top 36%FACT CHECK: Bianca Gonzalez quote criticizing the Dutertes is fake
Rapplerby Rappler.com24 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - TV host Bianca Gonzalez was falsely quoted criticizing the Duterte family and calling for their imprisonment, which she denied.
OVP's Acosta confirms no official receipts for medical expenses under confidential funds
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon24 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Gina Acosta, the special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President, confirmed that medical and supply expenses under a P125-million confidential fund in 2022 lacked...
DepEd postpones nationwide active shooter drill set for August 25
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring24 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Department of Education postponed a nationwide active shooter drill scheduled for August 25.
US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports
Rapplerby Reuters24 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The US is set to implement severe economic sanctions against Iran, described as 'the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled,' targeting Iran's trade partners.
Tens of thousands evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno
Rapplerby Reuters23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Tens of thousands of residents in Reno, Nevada, have been evacuated due to the Hawk Fire, with 42,000 displaced and an additional 45,000 on alert to evacuate.
For poet-singer Toni Panagu, art begins as ideas you gamble on
Rapplerby Juno Reyes23 Aug 2026
Multi-disciplinary creative Toni Panagu approaches art with a trusty guitar and a way with words that translates beautifully in rhythm and rhyme.
Saudel may enter PAR as super typhoon on August 24
Rapplerby Acor Arceo23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Saudel could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility as a super typhoon on Monday, August 24. - Saudel is likely to enhance the southwest monsoon.
[Inside the Newsroom] The least we can do covering school shootings
Rapplerby Miriam Grace A. Go23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The newsletter addresses the grief and trauma experienced by Filipino families due to a rise in school violence, highlighting recent shootings involving students.
Canada to retaliate for US tariffs, worsening ties after talks fail
Rapplerby Reuters23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods in response to President Trump's 50% levies on Canadian products.
Kim Custodio turns from jiu-jitsu late bloomer to 4-time world champion
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Kimberly Anne Custodio is a dedicated jiu-jitsu athlete who trains multiple times a day and has won the gold medal in her division at the World Championships for three consecutive...
The women of Cinemalaya
Rapplerby sca isidro23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Ruby Ruiz and Marietta 'Pokwang' Subong shared the Best Actress award, with both actresses reflecting on their roles and the challenges faced by their characters.
[Tech Thoughts] A Rappler conversation about creativity and AI assistance
Rapplerby Victor Barreiro Jr.23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Rappler Communities app's Everyday Tech channel discussed the intersection of creativity and AI, highlighting Apple's plan to label AI-generated music and the introduction of AI...
Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt's 100m world record
Rapplerby Reuters23 Aug 2026
BEIJING, China – A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds in a preliminary heat at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday, August 22, faster than the men’s world...
One week in Apayao forest reveals 15 reptile, amphibian species
Rapplerby Mia Magdalena Fokno23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - A survey in Calanasan identified at least 15 species of reptiles and amphibians, highlighting the need for further documentation of Apayao's wildlife.
Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions
Rapplerby Reuters23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Iran condemned upcoming US sanctions that threaten its economy and trading relations, particularly with China.
[The Wide Shot] Lonely youth at the Filipino dining table
Rapplerby Paterno R. Esmaquel II23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle highlights the impact of technology and video games on Filipino youth, emphasizing the need for genuine human connections at the dining table.
[Two Pronged] I'm prone to eating my feelings
Rapplerby Margarita Holmes, Jeremy Baer23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The letter sender reveals a struggle with emotional eating, where food is used as a coping mechanism for various emotions, leading to weight gain and dissatisfaction with self-image.
Encounters with Joy and sadness in 'Edjop' film release
Rapplerby Benjamin Pimentel23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The film 'Edjop' is set to release on September 16, highlighting the life of Edgar Jopson, but his partner Joy, who played a crucial role in his activism, is unable to fully...
A typewriter poet writes on the spot for strangers in Dumaguete
Rapplerby Jasper Dominic Miranda, Lysander Kendrick Tiu23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Jecho Adrian Ponce, a 23-year-old poet in Dumaguete City, creates custom poems on a typewriter for passersby, capturing their personal stories and emotions.