EMB: Haze may affect parts of Philippines until September 3
Rapplerby Iya Gozum1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Haze from Indonesia is expected to affect parts of the Philippines until September 3, due to ongoing fires and prevailing winds.
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top 14%BARMM polls: Who are the bets for Lanao del Sur’s 9 seats?
Rapplerby John Sitchon1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Thirty-three candidates are competing for parliamentary seats in Lanao del Sur's nine districts within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, with campaigning allowed...
What to expect in DepEd’s updated nationwide active shooter drill
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Public and private schools in the Philippines will participate in a nationwide active shooter drill on September 3, which was postponed from August 25 due to concerns about...
Leandro Leviste sells another P3 billion in SPNEC shares as solar controversies mount
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste has sold P3 billion worth of shares in SP New Energy Corporation, reducing his stake to 11.51% amid legal and political pressures.
How the Romualdezes held their political grip on Leyte for generations
Rapplerby Jennifer Pading1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - During his fifth SONA, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the imminent filing of charges against his cousin, former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez - The Romualdez...
'Cookie-cutter' no more? SM Nuvali to open November 27 with 1-hectare indoor garden
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - SM Supermalls is set to open its flagship mall in Nuvali, Laguna, on November 27, featuring a one-hectare indoor garden and marking the company's 91st mall in the Philippines.
'Nabudol ang AFP': Prosecution accuses Sara Duterte-led DepEd of misrepresentation
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial presented evidence that the Department of Education (DepEd) allegedly misused military certifications to justify a...
US Settlement requires Meta to check young users' ages. How will that work?
Rapplerby Reuters1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Meta has agreed to improve age verification for users on its platforms as part of an $18-billion legal settlement aimed at reducing children's access to social media.
[ANALYSIS] What does 'at least nearly proficient' mean in Philippine education?
Rapplerby Karol Mark Yee1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The proposed 2027 national budget for education includes a target of 'at least nearly proficient' for Filipino learners, raising questions about the adequacy of this benchmark.
Nepal rescuers reach remote areas, electricity restored nearly a week after devastating floods
Rapplerby Reuters1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Nepali rescuers are working to rescue nearly 300 trapped workers and have restored power and communication lines in some areas after devastating floods caused by a glacier collapse...
Sony, Warner Music sue Anthropic over songs used in AI training
Rapplerby Reuters1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Sony Music and Warner Music have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic for allegedly misusing copyrighted song compositions to train its Claude AI models.
[Vantage Point] What’s left for the Philippines’ Left?
Rapplerby Val A. Villanueva1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has seen a significant decline in its influence and military capability, with only a small number of armed members remaining compared to...
Marcos wants P4.58-B confidential funds for 2027 — almost half of proposed OP budget
Rapplerby Bea Cupin1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Malacañang is requesting a budget of over P10.158 billion for 2027, significantly lower than the 2026 budget due to the previous year's ASEAN chairmanship expenses being allocated...
Archaeological dig challenges story of 1903 battle in Lanao del Sur
Rapplerby Mike Baños1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - An archaeological excavation in Lanao del Sur challenges the historical account of the Battle of Kota Kalawi, suggesting it may be a 'historical hoax' fabricated by American forces.
Alex Eala battles untested American qualifier to begin US Open
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Alex Eala, seeded 17th and ranked 18th, faces American qualifier Mary Stoiana in the first round of the US Open, marking a shift from her previous struggles in qualifying rounds.
Fuel prices roll back after 2 weeks of hikes
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Starting September 1, fuel prices in the Philippines were rolled back after two weeks of increases, with gasoline down by 0.32 per liter, diesel by P3.83, and kerosene by P3.84.
Southwest monsoon still affecting Luzon, Western Visayas
Rapplerby Jee Y. Geronimo1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Monsoon rain is easing in parts of Luzon, but moderate to heavy rain is still expected in several provinces in the next two days.
[Rear View] Is stupid the new Dutertismo?
Rapplerby Joey Salgado1 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo criticized Gina Acosta for blindly handing over confidential funds to Vice President Sara Duterte's security chief, highlighting a lack of accountability in...
No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina
Rapplerby Reuters31 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2023, after a successful career that included a World Cup victory and two Copa America titles.
Colonel Raymund Lachica: The 'missing link,' and the trial's wildcard
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon31 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Colonel Raymund Lachica, a key figure in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, is accused of mismanaging confidential funds, but his potential testimony remains...