FACT CHECK: No, Malabon congressman Oreta did not wish for Sara Duterte's death
Rapplerby Rappler.com·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Malabon City Representative Antolin "Lenlen" Oreta III did not wish death upon Vice President Sara Duterte; the quote attributed to him is false.
Macron urges EU ban on social media for under-15s in letter to Von der Leyen
Rapplerby Reuters·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a European Union-wide ban on social media for children under 15 after France's national legislation was struck down.
FACT CHECK: No nationwide Facebook ban set to take effect on September 10
Rapplerby Rappler.com·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - A claim about a nationwide Facebook ban in the Philippines starting September 10 has been rated as false.
Impeachment court asked to revisit voting threshold
Rapplerby Sundy Locus·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Senator Erwin Tulfo requested clarification on the voting threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial due to the absence of several senator-judges.
Centuries in the making: Singsons' unrivaled power in Ilocos Sur
Rapplerby Lourence Angelo Marcellana·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Singson clan has maintained a strong political presence in Ilocos Sur for centuries, evolving from a merchant family during the Spanish colonial period to a dominant political...
FACT CHECK: Post offering cash, livelihood aid under Bong Go’s name is fake
Rapplerby Rappler.com·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - A Facebook post falsely claims that people can receive P29,000 in livelihood assistance from Senator Bong Go by registering online.
Teodoro hits China at Seoul forum: ‘Maging disente naman kayo’
Rapplerby Bea Cupin·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. criticized China for disrespecting international law during the Seoul Defense Dialogue, particularly regarding the 2016 Arbitral Award affirming...
FACT CHECK: Ara Mina quote card criticizing Dutertes is fabricated
Rapplerby Rappler.com·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Actress Ara Mina did not make the statement criticizing the Duterte family; the claim is fabricated.
ABS-CBN gets first P2 billion of P6-billion lifeline
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - ABS-CBN Corporation has secured P2 billion from investors as part of a P6-billion rescue package, with significant contributions from I&C Holdings Corp.
Negros Trade Fair marks 40 years of championing MSMEs with SM Supermalls
Rapplerby BrandRap Team·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The 40th Negros Trade Fair, BÚTLAK, was launched at SM Aura, showcasing the culture, craftsmanship, and culinary delights of Negros Island.
Why a Siargao flight can cost more than Davao – or even a trip abroad
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Airfare to popular Philippine destinations like Siargao is often more expensive than international flights due to limited airport capacity and the use of smaller aircraft.
Billions for school infrastructure went to contractors tied to flood control scam
Rapplerby Christian Chua, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Mabuhay City Elementary School in Cavite is overcrowded, serving 1,500 students in a single three-story building, while another unfinished building remains idle due to funding issues...
[Vantage Point] PNB Holdings is going public without asking for public money
Rapplerby Val A. Villanueva·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC) will start trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange without an IPO, listing by way of introduction, which allows existing shares to be traded without...
Unemployment jumps to over 4-year high of 6% in July 2026 as youth struggle
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The unemployment rate in the Philippines rose to 6% in July 2026, the highest in over four years.
Malaysia's 'alliance allergy' and its eyes on Balabac
Rapplerby Marites Dañguilan Vitug·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Malaysia is part of the Five Power Defense Arrangements and has the US as its biggest defense partner, indicating a complex security landscape.
[Ask the Tax Whiz] Should billionaires pay more?
Rapplerby Mon Abrea·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The proposal for a wealth tax in the Philippines aims to impose annual rates on net taxable assets above certain thresholds, but effective tax administration is crucial for its...
Iran warns US energy assets in Gulf are vulnerable after latest clashes
Rapplerby Reuters·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Iran has threatened retaliation against US attacks on its assets, warning that energy infrastructure in the Gulf is vulnerable.
Medicine shortages, missed targets delay tuberculosis healthcare delivery
Rapplerby Eirene Manatlao·8 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Philippines has faced ongoing tuberculosis challenges, ranking third globally in TB burden as of 2024, with procurement failures leading to medicine shortages affecting around...
Sara Duterte trial: Confi fund admission may violate anti-alias law
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·7 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Vice President Sara Duterte's camp claims that recipients of her office's confidential funds used aliases, raising questions about potential violations of the anti-alias law.
BARMM polls: Over half of Tawi-Tawi bets have ties to political families
Rapplerby John Sitchon·7 Sept 2026
AT A GLANCE - Political dynasties in Tawi-Tawi are aiming to influence the parliamentary elections for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, with many candidates having ties to local...
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