New name, old problems? Bulacan water woes continue despite PrimeWater rebrand
Rapplerby Sundy Locus·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Hiraya Water Corp., formerly PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation, continues to face significant water service issues, affecting over 47,000 households in San Jose del Monte City.
COA seeks to revise 11-year-old rules on auditing intelligence, confidential funds
Rapplerby James Patrick Cruz·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Commission on Audit (COA) is seeking to revise Joint Circular No. 2015-001, which governs the auditing of intelligence and confidential funds, in light of issues raised during the...
IN NUMBERS: First BARMM parliamentary elections
Rapplerby Ava Dumaup, Shay Du·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is set to hold its first parliamentary elections on September 14, with over 600 candidates competing for 80 seats after...
Ombudsman files cases vs ex-BFP chief over P485-M ambulance project
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Office of the Ombudsman filed corruption cases against former Bureau of Fire Protection chief Jesus Fernandez for alleged irregularities in a P485.6-million ambulance procurement.
[ROUNDTABLE] Energy for Progress: Strengthening the vital links of our energy system
Rapplerby Jelou Galang·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Industry leaders discussed the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, focusing on generation, transmission, and distribution to improve electricity access and safety.
Clooney tells Venice festival that AI threatens film and journalism
Rapplerby Reuters·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - George Clooney expressed concerns about the challenges posed by artificial intelligence in distinguishing truth from fiction, particularly due to deepfake technology and AI-generated...
[READOUT] How malls are still growing despite a cautious Filipino consumer
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Despite a sluggish economy with low growth and high inflation, major mall operators in the Philippines are experiencing revenue growth and increased foot traffic.
What Stories Will Our Children Grow Up With?
Rapplerby Lizzy Capellan·3 Sept 2026
What do children remember from the stories they watch? Sometimes, it is a character who made them laugh. A song they could sing by heart. A lesson they carried long after the episode ended.
Gilas ready for Asian Games defense with 11 players if Brownlee stays sidelined
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone confirmed that the team may only field 11 players in the Asian Games due to the uncertain availability of naturalized player Justin Brownlee, who...
When you see the Ynares name, you know you’re in Rizal
Rapplerby Iya Gozum·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Ynares clan has been a dominant political family in Rizal province since its establishment in 1901, with multiple family members holding key positions, including governorship and...
35 flood control cases now pending in courts – Ombudsman
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Office of the Ombudsman reported that 35 cases related to the flood control scandal are pending in courts, with 31 in the Sandiganbayan and 4 in regional courts.
UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year
Rapplerby Reuters·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Approximately 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries experienced sexual exploitation or abuse online in a year, primarily on social media platforms.
Better public transportation? These bus, train projects may have no funding in 2027
Rapplerby James Patrick Cruz·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Department of Transportation (DOTr) proposed a P300.96-billion budget for 2027, significantly higher than the previous year's budget, but only 30 out of 179 proposed projects...
NBA fines Clippers $30M, strips 5 1st-rounders in Kawhi Leonard probe
Rapplerby Reuters·3 Sept 2026
The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and stripped away five first-round draft picks to punish the franchise for violating salary cap circumvention rules involving star forward Kawhi...
AllHome president, independent director at 2 Villar firms quit
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Maribel Sibayan resigned as president of AllHome and Susana So stepped down as an independent director from AllHome and AllDay Marts amid ongoing trading suspensions for several...
FACT CHECK: Ortonio’s ‘earpiece’ in VP trial photos is actually a piercing
Rapplerby Rappler.com·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Lemuel Ortonio, assistant chief of staff at the OVP, was falsely claimed to be wearing a two-way radio device during his Senate impeachment testimony.
US government backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case
Rapplerby Reuters·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Trump administration has filed a brief in support of OpenAI regarding its use of copyrighted material for training AI models, arguing that such training constitutes fair use.
Tropical Storm Pilandok exits PAR; parts of Luzon still face monsoon rain
Rapplerby Acor Arceo·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Tropical Storm Pilandok (Krovanh) left the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, September 3.
SM's Gen Z council decrees: More pickleball, running hubs, and an Aura library
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - SM Supermalls is implementing upgrades based on insights from a Gen Z Council, focusing on sports and leisure activities like pickleball and running to attract younger consumers.
BARMM polls: Maguindanao del Norte a key regional battleground
Rapplerby John Sitchon·3 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Abdulraof 'Sammy Gambar' Macacua is running for election in the 3rd parliamentary district of Maguindanao del Norte, which will determine his future as the leader of the Bangsamoro...
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