[Tech Thoughts] The tightrope walk between online safety and draconian laws
Rapplerby Victor Barreiro Jr.·6 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Philippines' DICT is requesting Meta Platforms to integrate the national ID into the account verification process for its social media platforms to confirm users' age and...
Kremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys were useful; no sign of breakthrough
Rapplerby Reuters·6 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in over three hours of talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, discussing potential avenues for a settlement to the Ukraine war...
When the lost Mindoro bleeding-heart was finally photographed
Rapplerby Iya Gozum·6 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - A team set up nine camera traps in Mindoro to locate the critically endangered Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon.
Influencer boom at US Open tests boundaries of tennis etiquette
Rapplerby Reuters·6 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The US Open has seen a significant presence of influencers and content creators, with around 100 granted credentials, including 20 focused on food and beverage coverage.
Alex Eala’s finest US Open run ends as skid vs friend Iva Jovic continues
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino·6 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Alex Eala lost to American world No. 14 Iva Jovic in the third round of the US Open, marking her third defeat against Jovic in their WTA Tour meetings.
[Two Pronged] Seasonal Affective Disorder hits, but my therapist's dead. What now?
Rapplerby Margarita Holmes, Jeremy Baer·6 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The letter from Ana discusses her long-term struggle with depression and bipolar disorder, highlighting the impact of her late psychiatrist on her mental health. - Dr.
No cars, no condos: CHED sets limits on student-athlete perks
Rapplerby Jasmine W. Payo, Philip Matel·6 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The CHED's Memorandum Order No. 13 aims to protect student-athletes' rights and welfare, regulating benefits and prohibiting commercialization in collegiate sports.
FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte not in handcuffs for grave threats arrest; circulating photo is altered
Rapplerby Rappler.com·5 Sept 2026
Claim: Vice President Sara Duterte was seen wearing handcuffs before posting bail as the Quezon City Regional Trial Court ordered her arrest on three counts of grave threat on September 4.
Your cat can now fly with you on Philippine Airlines domestic flights
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·5 Sept 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Airlines (PAL) passengers can now bring their cats along for domestic trips, with the flag carrier expanding its FurPAL in-cabin pet program to include both small...
How ‘Filipiñana's’ slow burn exposes the Philippines' class divide
Rapplerby Jelou Galang·5 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Filipinos face a complex relationship with extreme heat, which has significant social and economic impacts, as highlighted in the film 'Filipiñana'.
Gamified abuse: How a PH forum rewards submissions of non-consensual intimate content
Rapplerby Gelo Gonzales, Lance Ariel Bustos·5 Sept 2026
Content Warning The following story contains descriptions and discussions of sexual violence, image-based abuse, and the non-consensual sharing and explicit sexualization of women.
Sara Duterte posts bail for grave threats case
Rapplerby Gelo Gonzales, Jairo Bolledo·5 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail of P120,000 for each of the three counts of grave threats against her related to alleged assassination threats against President Ferdinand...
Resil B. Mojares, National Artist for Literature, dies at 83
Rapplerby Juno Reyes·5 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Resil B. Mojares, a renowned writer and National Artist for Literature, passed away on September 5, just a day after celebrating his 83rd birthday.
The week in photos: August 29 to September 4, 2026
Rapplerby Rappler.com·5 Sept 2026
MANILA, Philippines — On September 2, US actor, filmmaker and political activist George Clooney warned that advances in artificial intelligence were making it increasingly difficult to distinguish...
Lea Salonga dedicates Hollywood Walk of Fame star to village that shaped her
Rapplerby Juno Reyes·5 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Lea Salonga became the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, acknowledging the support of her family and mentors throughout her career.
Eat, shower, nap: NAIA T3 adds more perks for OFWs in its lounge
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·5 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - A new OFW Transit Lounge at NAIA Terminal 3 will offer free amenities like sleeping quarters, showers, and massage chairs for overseas Filipino workers.
What CHED’s student-athletes protection memo means after Ateneo tragedy
Rapplerby Jasmine W. Payo, Philip Matel·5 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The tragic deaths of Ateneo basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili highlighted deficiencies in the university's athletic policies. - CHED's CMO No.
[Vantage Point] Why gov’t should slow down on the BI-Securiport P192-billion revenue deal
Rapplerby Val A. Villanueva·5 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Bureau of Immigration plans to implement a 20-year border-security deal funded by a $4 fee on international travelers, projected to generate P192 billion, despite existing...
Philippines' defense dep't hits China's ‘state-sponsored propaganda’ claiming Batanes
Rapplerby Bea Cupin·4 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Philippines' Department of National Defense condemned claims by a Chinese publication that Batanes is part of China, asserting that such narratives are false and a violation of...
How Filipinas’ intimate moments end up on a 430,000-member forum
Rapplerby Gelo Gonzales, Lance Ariel Bustos·4 Sept 2026
Content Warning The following story contains descriptions and discussions of sexual violence, image-based abuse, and the non-consensual sharing and explicit sexualization of women.
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