Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing 2 Filipino sailors
Rapplerby Reuters·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - An Iranian attack on a Saudi oil tanker, Sidr, resulted in the deaths of two Filipino seafarers, prompting Saudi Arabia to call for an end to escalations and respect for maritime...
US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East
Rapplerby Reuters·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The US and Iran engaged in significant military exchanges, with the US striking Iranian targets and Iran retaliating against US bases, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle...
[Ask the Tax Whiz] Clarifying some tax issues related to ONETT transactions
Rapplerby Mon Abrea·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - One-Time Transactions (ONETT) include the sale of real property, transfer of shares, donations, and estate property transfers, all requiring tax compliance and BIR documentation.
12 years after peace deal, violence still stalks Bangsamoro
Rapplerby Herbie Gomez·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Bangsamoro region in the Philippines continues to face persistent violence despite a peace agreement, with clan feuds and criminal networks thriving due to weak institutions.
Sheila Sison and her string of objections that rattled the prosecution
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo·2 Sept 2026
It took 21 trial days to have defense lead counsel Sheila Sison on the floor as the lawyer in charge of cross-examining a prosecution witness.
Pisay students develop management platform for school emergencies
Rapplerby Gelo Gonzales·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Three junior high school students from the Philippine Science High School-Caraga created an online platform called Ligtas Skwela to help schools track students during emergencies like...
Did hackers hit PH nuclear agency, shipping firm with alleged Navy ties?
Rapplerby Gelo Gonzales·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - A US cybersecurity firm, Hunt.io, reported a hack involving the theft of sensitive files from a Philippine nuclear research agency and a shipbuilding company linked to the Navy...
Cone, Gilas bank on speed as all-PBA crew out to defend Asian Games title
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Gilas Pilipinas aims to compensate for its lack of size in the Asian Games by focusing on a fast-paced game under head coach Tim Cone.
Tolosa turns up the heat in the courtroom, sparks hot exchanges
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·2 Sept 2026
Lawyer Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. is known by House reporters as the soft-spoken, mild-mannered legal spokesperson of the prosecution panel.
Senate impeachment court eyes adjustments in Sara Duterte trial schedule
Rapplerby Sundy Locus·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Senate impeachment court is looking iton adjusting the trial schedule for Vice President Sara Duterte to prioritize deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for...
Tropical Storm Pilandok may exit PAR on September 3
Rapplerby Jee Y. Geronimo·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Tropical Storm Pilandok is enhancing the southwest monsoon and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by early Thursday, September 3.
VAT on system loss may be removed by November – ERC
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Filipino consumers may see the 12% VAT on system loss charges removed from electricity bills by November at the earliest, but eliminating the system loss charge itself will take...
DOE: Only 0.3% collected from P24 billion in penalties vs Leviste's Solar Philippines
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Philippine government has collected only P80 million of the P24 billion in obligations and penalties from Solar Philippines, with ongoing legal actions to recover the remaining...
Poa prepared DepEd reply to COA but unaware security officer handled confi funds
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Former DepEd chief of staff Michael Poa confirmed that he was unaware of the transfer of confidential funds to Vice President Sara Duterte's security officer, Colonel Dennis Nolasco.
OVP under Sara Duterte seeks smaller budget for 2027, but keeps aid machines running
Rapplerby Herbie Gomez·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Office of the Vice President of the Philippines proposes a budget of over P785 million for 2027, focusing on direct aid programs for citizens, including food, transportation, and...
IN NUMBERS: What is the status of decades-long tuberculosis burden in PH?
Rapplerby Eirene Manatlao·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health issue in the Philippines, with the highest estimated incidence rate in Southeast Asia since 2013, leading to over 700,000 cases...
PH fintech players urge policymakers to adopt future-ready regulations at ASEAN Tech Summit
Rapplerby BrandRap Team·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Fintech executives at the ASEAN Tech Summit emphasized the need for balanced regulations that protect consumers while fostering innovation and financial inclusion in the digital...
Modernization program drives higher CSC budget for 2027
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Marcos administration plans to allocate P4.04 billion for the Civil Service Commission in 2027, which is lower than the CSC's original request of P4.81 billion.
Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood
Rapplerby Reuters·2 Sept 2026
KATHMANDU, Nepal – Hopes of finding more survivors among the thousands still missing in Nepal were fading, authorities said on Wednesday, September 2, a week after a glacier collapse in the...
Alex Eala swats aside American qualifier for rousing US Open start
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino·2 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Alex Eala had a strong start at the US Open, defeating American qualifier Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 in the first round.
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