UN panel: OpenAI's Hugging Face hack is an 'early warning' for loss of human control
Rapplerby Victor Barreiro Jr.·16d ago
AT A GLANCE - The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI warns that hacking incidents involving agentic AI, like the OpenAI-Hugging Face hack, indicate potential future risks of AI...
Amid rising school violence, citizens pitch solutions to keep children safe
Rapplerby Lyndee Buenagua·16d ago
AT A GLANCE - Citizens are seeking practical ways to contribute to child safety in schools, emphasizing community-led actions and collaboration across sectors.
CICC gives Discord, Reddit 24-hour ultimatum to establish PH presence
Rapplerby Victor Barreiro Jr.·16d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has given Discord and Reddit a 24-hour ultimatum to establish a local presence in the Philippines following a school...
Baste Duterte 'confession' on Gencorp deals could be 'smoking gun' – prosecution
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - The prosecution said that Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte's acknowledgment of Gencorp's contracts with his city government strengthens its case in the impeachment trial of his...
[Vantage Point] How the Philippines lost its salt
Rapplerby Val A. Villanueva·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - The author reminisces about the once-thriving salt industry in Manila Bay during the late 1960s to mid-1970s, highlighting its significance in local culture and economy.
Bree Jonson’s death: 5 years, 2 autopsies, still no final NBI report
Rapplerby Dominique Astucia·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - Breanna Patricia 'Bree' Jonson was found dead in a resort room in La Union in September 2021, leading to a high-profile investigation involving her boyfriend Julian Ongpin, who was...
Wanted: UN secretary-general as ‘mediator-in-chief’
Rapplerby Marites Dañguilan Vitug·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - The upcoming selection of a new UN secretary-general follows the legacy of U Thant, who was the first Asian and non-white to hold the position, known for his diplomatic efforts during...
Trump approval falls to record low as high costs bite, poll finds
Rapplerby Reuters·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 32%, the lowest of his career, largely due to dissatisfaction among Republicans regarding his handling of inflation and the...
Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible
Rapplerby Reuters·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - Diesel prices have surged to record highs in Europe and the US due to supply disruptions from conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, with European futures more than doubling since early 2026.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico suing Trump over White House ban
Rapplerby Reuters·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing President Trump and his administration for banning them from the White House, claiming it violates their First Amendment rights.
Senate approves school safety bill after fatal shootings
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Senate approved Senate Bill No. 2426 to establish a comprehensive school safety framework following recent school shootings.
Gaza students return to in-person schooling for first time in 3 years
Rapplerby Reuters·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza returned to in-person schooling for the first time in nearly three years, despite many schools being damaged or in makeshift conditions.
54 years after Martial Law, groups say ‘Never Again’ is a fight for the present
Rapplerby Rappler.com·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - Progressive groups in the Philippines commemorate the abuses of Martial Law, emphasizing the importance of remembering the victims and lessons from that era.
Fuel prices rise again with big hike on September 22
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - Fuel prices in the Philippines will increase starting September 22, with gasoline rising by P4.88, diesel by P8.82, and kerosene by P6.47 per liter.
NBI probes Davao contractor linked to Dutertes; issues subpoena to DPWH
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating Genesis88 Construction Inc., linked to the Duterte family, regarding P1.9 billion in flood control projects.
[OPINION] Nepal landslides and recalling past Philippines events
Rapplerby Mario Aurelio·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Nepal landslides on August 26, 2026, were initially misreported as flash floods, but were actually caused by debris flows from a glacier collapse, resulting in over 1,400 deaths...
[OPINION] 'Difficult: The Life and Times of Etta Rosales' — a big lesson in perspective
Rapplerby Earl G. Parreño·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - Difficult: The Life and Times of Etta Rosales, written by Carmela Abao, explores Etta's life and activism, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding historical events.
Who is Jaime T. Cruz, Sara Duterte’s business partner?
Rapplerby James Patrick Cruz·17d ago
The business ties between Vice President Sara Duterte and businessman Jaime T. Cruz came under scrutiny during the Senate impeachment trial on Monday, September 21.
RappLearn’s masterclass: Professionals learn basics of vertical videos
Rapplerby Joan Alindogan·17d ago
MANILA, Philippines – How do you make people stop scrolling when the message you need to share is competing with thousands of other videos for their attention?
Mitsubishi to raise Ayala stake to 15% in P44.5-billion deal
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·17d ago
AT A GLANCE - Mitsubishi Corporation is increasing its stake in Ayala Corporation through a P44.5-billion transaction, raising its economic ownership from 4.7% to 15%.
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