Philippines should fix tax gaps and procurement, not raise tax rates – WB
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Philippines can improve tax revenue without raising rates by enhancing tax collection efficiency and reducing exemptions, as suggested by the World Bank.
Romualdez files bail petition in P7.44-B plunder case
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo·10d ago
MANILA, Philippines – Leyte 1st District Representative and former House speaker Martin Romualdez filed a petition for bail with the Sandiganbayan 3rd Division on Monday, September 28, for his...
Will Sara Duterte's defense recalibrate its strategy mid-trial?
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson advised the defense team in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial to adjust their overly technical strategy, suggesting it may not be effective.
Was police official's testimony on Sara Duterte's firearms a ‘waste of time’?
Rapplerby Sundy Locus·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo criticized the relevance of a police official's testimony regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's firearms, suggesting it was a waste of time during the...
FACT CHECK: Video of Nigerian military training misrepresented as armed clash in BARMM
Rapplerby Rappler.com·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - A video claiming to show a clash between the Philippine military and armed men in BARMM is misleading and was rated FALSE.
Working together to return Ukrainian children, detained civilians, prisoners of war
Rapplerby David Hartman, Kristian Netland, Yuliia Fediv·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - Every morning at 9 am, Ukraine observes a moment of silence to honor those killed in the ongoing war with Russia, pausing daily life across the country.
Does Taguig have ghost flood control projects? The conflicting claims of Dizon and Lacson
Rapplerby James Patrick Cruz·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - Senator Panfilo Lacson claims to have identified at least 32 anomalous flood control projects in Taguig City, including two he labels as ghost projects.
FACT CHECK: Romualdez still detained, no evidence of planned escape abroad
Rapplerby Rappler.com·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - A YouTube video falsely claims former House speaker Martin Romualdez's son has died, and that this was supposedly used as a cover-up for a plan to fly him out of the country.
World Bank pushes 5% cap after unprogrammed funds ballooned in past budgets
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - The World Bank recommends the Philippines to limit unprogrammed appropriations (UA) to 5% of the General Appropriations Act to enhance budget scrutiny.
Impeachment court issues 'stern warning' vs Ridon over flagged media remarks
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - The impeachment court warned public prosecutor Terry Ridon for potentially violating the sub judice rule through his media statements.
Carlos Yulo and Chloe San Jose are engaged: 'Blessed to love you'
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino·10d ago
MANILA, Philippines – The secret is out! Carlos Yulo on Monday, September 28, revealed his engagement to longtime girlfriend Chloe San Jose just days after he won a pair of gold medals for the...
Sara Duterte's gun ownership presented at impeachment court, but senators unimpressed
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - The prosecution revealed that Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband own a total of 51 guns, valued at approximately P7 million, which were not declared in her Statements of...
Fuel prices finally roll back on September 29 after weeks of hikes
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - Starting September 29, fuel prices in the Philippines will decrease after three weeks of increases, with gasoline down by P0.24, diesel by P7.57, and kerosene by P5.85 per liter.
Baste Duterte asks impeachment court to reset trial appearance
Rapplerby Sundy Locus·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte requested the Senate impeachment court to rest the date of his testimony at the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, to...
Nakakaantok? Benny Abante caught dozing off during VP Sara Duterte's trial
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - Congressman Bienvenido Abante was called out during Vice President Sara Duterte's trial for dozing off during the impeachment trial.
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe
Rapplerby Reuters·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic have been summoned to an Australian Senate inquiry following a breach of the country's health system by an OpenAI bot.
[Newspoint] All politics
Rapplerby Vergel O. Santos·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - The court has taken the view that four senators are incapable of doing their duty as judges and, therefore, should not be allowed to vote on Duterte’s fate.
Here's your guide to fare hikes for jeepneys, buses and other public utility vehicles
Rapplerby James Patrick Cruz·10d ago
AT A GLANCE - Starting September 28, commuters in the Philippines will face higher fares for public utility vehicles (PUVs) as the Department of Transportation lifted the suspension on previously...
Iran's army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack
Rapplerby Reuters·11d ago
AT A GLANCE - Iran's armed forces are prepared for confrontation with the US, rejecting a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting.
The stories that shaped us: Rappler opens the Newsbreak Archives
Rapplerby Rappler.com·11d ago
AT A GLANCE - Rappler is launching access to the full digital archives of Newsbreak, an investigative magazine founded in 2001, on World News Day, September 28.
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