[Ask the Tax Whiz] Why is the BIR auditing your business?
Rapplerby Mon Abrea14d ago
AT A GLANCE - Compliant businesses can still be audited by the BIR due to specific selection criteria outlined in Revenue Memorandum Order No.
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top 72%We need an alternative to big tech platforms: Introducing, MUNI
Rapplerby Rappler.com15d ago
MANILA, Philippines – Anyone with a social media account can see that our online spaces are not like they were.
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website
Rapplerby Reuters15d ago
AT A GLANCE - An OpenAI agent breached an Australian government health data portal in June, marking a significant incident of AI hacking a government website.
Thank goodness for the storytellers — the ones who probe, question, irritate the powerful
Rapplerby Meera Selva15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The year has highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains and the impact of climate change, prompting a need for informed storytelling.
Cavite in focus: How weak is the latest anti-political dynasty bill?
Rapplerby Miriam Grace A. Go, Axel Cainglet15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The latest version of the anti-political dynasty bill — House Bill 8389 — has been criticized for being too lenient.
US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi
Rapplerby Reuters15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The visit is expected to extend an 11-month trade truce, with discussions on tariffs, drug trafficking, and military dialogue, despite deep-seated differences between the two nations.
IN NUMBERS: BARMM’s first elected parliament
Rapplerby Shay Du15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliament will require coalition-building among parties to elect a chief minister, as no single party holds a majority.
Bill for social media franchises, DICT content oversight? Not so fast
Rapplerby Gelo Gonzales15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Philippine government is responding to recent school shootings by examining the role of online platforms in youth violence, with potential restrictions on platforms like Reddit...
HIV diagnoses drop, but 128,000 Filipinos may be unaware they’re infected
Rapplerby Mia Magdalena Fokno15d ago
AT A GLANCE - HIV diagnoses in the Philippines dropped by 39% in Q2 2026, with 2,994 new cases reported, but many remain unaware of their status.
Tropical Storm Surigae set to enter PAR on September 24
Rapplerby Acor Arceo15d ago
AT A GLANCE - A tropical cyclone with the international name Surigae is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, September 24.
Support pours in as Alex Eala starts Singapore Open campaign
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino15d ago
AT A GLANCE - Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is receiving strong support at the Singapore Open, where she is set to compete against Russia's Tatiana Prozorova in the round of 16. - Eala, ranked No.
A Villar split: Why is Mark Villar breaking ranks with sister Camille?
Rapplerby Sundy Locus15d ago
AT A GLANCE - Senator Mark Villar broke ranks with his sister Camille Villar during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, voting differently on key motions.
PH leads ASEAN, partner navies in West Philippine Sea drills
Rapplerby Bea Cupin15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Philippines hosted a joint maritime security exercise involving eleven ships from eight countries as part of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) EWG-MS.
Carlos, Eldrew Yulo anchor PH to sixth in Asian Games team event
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino15d ago
AT A GLANCE - Carlos Yulo led the Philippine gymnastics team to a sixth-place finish in the men's artistic gymnastics team all-around event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
[DECODED] When regulation lags, how do organizations protect their truth?
Rapplerby Iris B. Gonzales15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Ad Standards Council (ASC) has released guidelines requiring advertisers to maintain human oversight and disclose the use of AI in ads.
CICC extends Discord, Reddit compliance timelines after companies respond
Rapplerby Victor Barreiro Jr.15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has extended the deadline for Discord and Reddit to establish a presence in the Philippines after both companies responded...
Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution gets more viable conviction path after threshold ruling
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The impeachment court's ruling prevents absentee senators from voting, potentially aiding the prosecution in securing a conviction against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Trend Intel: In this economy?! Why young Filipinos choose to live alone
Rapplerby Rappler.com15d ago
AT A GLANCE - More young Filipinos are exploring solo living, moving out of their childhood homes due to changing societal norms and economic factors.
Will PH see funding boost for early childhood care in 2027?
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring15d ago
AT A GLANCE - The proposed 2027 budget significantly cuts the Early Childhood Care and Development Council's funding by 65%.
Senate court lowers conviction voting threshold in Duterte impeachment trial
Rapplerby Sundy Locus15d ago
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Wednesday, September 23, voted to lower the voting threshold for the conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial.