Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Rapplerby Reuters25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Dolly Parton, who began writing songs at a young age, became a beloved country music icon known for her heartfelt lyrics and charismatic performances.
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top 88%Eala, Auger-Aliassime pairing ends swiftly in US Open loss to husband-wife foes
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime faced a quick exit from the US Open mixed doubles after losing to Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina.
Bill postponing barangay and SK polls, fixing officials' term reaches Senate plenary
Rapplerby Sundy Locus25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - A bill to fix the term of office for barangay officials and Sangguniang Kabataan members to five years has been introduced in the Philippine Senate.
Did Sara Duterte sanction 'abono' policy in her offices?
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Office of the Vice President assistant chief of staff Lemuel Ortonio revealed during the impeachment trial that he spent P150,000 of his own money for agency operations.
A peek at NAIA T3’s swanky First Meridian — and the coming lounge shake-up
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - First Meridian is a new premium lounge at NAIA Terminal 3, offering extensive amenities such as a golf simulator, private dining rooms, and a variety of food options, including a...
Why did DOJ's confidential funds balloon by nearly tenfold in 2025?
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Department of Justice (DOJ) experienced a significant increase in confidential funds, rising nearly tenfold from 2024 to 2025, prompting questions from lawmakers about the reasons...
Sara Duterte trial: What is prosecutor Divinagracia holding while examining witness?
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Private prosecutor Mae Divinagracia interrogates a hostile witness at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking her debut in court.
Ex-DepEd SDO Fajarda's appearance at impeachment trial moved to September 7
Rapplerby Sundy Locus25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The impeachment court will issue a subpoena for Edward Fajarda to testify at Vice President Sara Duterte's trial after he completes a two-week medical rest due to a stroke.
Southwest monsoon bringing rain to parts of Luzon
Rapplerby Jee Y. Geronimo25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The southwest monsoon is currently affecting Luzon, bringing occasional rain and thunderstorms to various areas, including Metro Manila and Zambales.
IN PHOTOS: Coconut Palace reopens to the public
Rapplerby Rappler.com25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Coconut Palace, also known as Tahanang Pilipino, underwent restoration work in preparation for the upcoming ASEAN Summit.
Raymund Lachica as defense witness? No plans yet, says Sara Duterte's team
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Colonel Raymund Dante Lachica, a former security officer of the Office of the Vice President, was frequently mentioned during impeachment hearings regarding allegations of misuse of...
DND wants P324.6-billion budget for 2027
Rapplerby Rappler.com25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Department of National Defense (DND) is proposing a budget of P324.6 billion for 2027, which is 6.13% higher than the 2026 budget but significantly lower than their initial...
The Dutertes' 40-year reign: Forged from strongman and victim
Rapplerby Raizza P. Bello25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Duterte family has maintained political power in Davao City for 38 years. - The family has cultivated a strong support base, leveraging narratives of strongman leadership and...
Sara Duterte trial: OVP confidential funds request came before written plan
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Vice President Sara Duterte requested P125 million in confidential funds in 2022 before her office had a written plan, raising concerns from the prosecution.
[DECODED] Child safety isn’t a parenting problem. It’s a platform failure.
Rapplerby Don Kevin Hapal25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The author, a lifelong gamer, struggles to keep up with modern gaming platforms like Roblox, which has evolved significantly and is often more familiar to children than their parents.
Climate resilience should be part of ASEAN security agenda – DENR
Rapplerby Iya Gozum25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Philippines, as ASEAN chair, is urged to prioritize climate resilience in regional security discussions due to shared concerns over food, water, and economic stability exacerbated by...
FACT CHECK: Old Sarah Discaya ‘confession’ deepfake used in posts amid recent floods
Rapplerby Rappler.com25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Sarah Discaya, a detained businesswoman, did not admit to stealing public funds with politicians; the claim is false.
FACT CHECK: Cayetano siblings did not flee PH; post uses old airport photo
Rapplerby Rappler.com25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The claim that Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano have fled the country to avoid charges is false.
DOJ to file criminal case vs aunt of minor in Tacloban shooting
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - A non-commissioned police officer, Police Staff Sergeant Arla Ray Paciencia, has been indicted after her gun was used by her minor nephew in a school shooting in Tacloban City that...
DOF seeks lower P32-billion budget for 2027 despite lofty revenue goals
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu25 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Marcos administration proposes a P32-billion budget for the Department of Finance in 2027, with the Bureau of Internal Revenue receiving nearly 63% of the total.