Cesar Virata, Marcos-era prime minister and finance chief, dies at 95
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu6d ago
AT A GLANCE - Cesar Virata, a key economic technocrat during the Marcos dictatorship, passed away at the age of 95.
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top 23%FACT CHECK: Fake job posts for delivery company lead to suspicious links
Rapplerby Rappler.com6d ago
AT A GLANCE - The fake job posts were not posted on the official J&T Express channels. - The company has warned the public about fake job posts and emphasizes that applications should only be...
[Mind The Gap] Buyer's remorse on Trump? Vote your pocketbook!
Rapplerby Oscar Quiambao6d ago
AT A GLANCE - Rising fuel and grocery prices in California are straining budgets for both Americans and their families in the Philippines, leading to reduced remittances.
Sara Duterte impeachment trial suspended until October 5
Rapplerby Sundy Locus7d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Senate impeachment court suspended the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte until October 5, allowing the defense more time to review confidential financial records from the...
‘Mabuting dumaan sa legal’: Mary Jane Veloso gives advice to future OFWs
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring7d ago
AT A GLANCE - Mary Jane Veloso, a former overseas Filipino worker, advises potential OFWs to avoid illegal recruiters.
Sara Duterte declared 2 Davao City properties in SALN — defense
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo7d ago
AT A GLANCE - The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte claims that the two Davao City properties in question were declared in her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth, despite...
FACT CHECK: Jonvic Remulla did not say Marcoses are ‘sure to be jailed’ after 2028
Rapplerby Rappler.com7d ago
AT A GLANCE - DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla did not make the statement claiming President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his son would be jailed if a Duterte family member becomes president in 2028.
Alex Eala runs into Chinese wall anew, settles for Asian Games bronze
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino7d ago
AT A GLANCE - Filipina tennis player Alex Eala won a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after losing in the semifinals to China's Wang Xiyu. - Eala, ranked No.
[READOUT] What Philippine borrowing tells businesses ahead of 2027
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu7d ago
AT A GLANCE - Filipino consumers are increasingly using credit as a cash flow tool, with a notable rise in buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) adoption, despite a cautious outlook on personal finances.
Were prosecutors even on the same page when Trillanes was dropped as witness?
Rapplerby Dwight de Leon7d ago
AT A GLANCE - Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV was unexpectedly dropped from the prosecution's witness list in the unexplained wealth case against Vice President Sara Duterte, a decision he...
FACT CHECK: Quote card of Mark Zuckerberg threatening DICT, House with lawsuit is fake
Rapplerby Rappler.com7d ago
AT A GLANCE - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg did not threaten to sue the Philippines' DICT or House of Representatives, as claimed in a viral quote card.
Executive session? House’s budget amendment review panel livestream delayed for hours
Rapplerby James Patrick Cruz7d ago
AT A GLANCE - The BARSC meeting on budget amendments was delayed multiple times, raising concerns about transparency in the allocation of public funds.
SC junks petition questioning session that ousted Cayetano as Senate president
Rapplerby Jairo Bolledo7d ago
AT A GLANCE - The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the Senate's June 3, 2026 session, where Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president pro tempore.
AI agents tried to hack a Canadian government website, research firm says
Rapplerby Reuters7d ago
AT A GLANCE - An AI research firm reported that AI agents attempted to hack into a Canadian government website, but Canada confirmed that its systems were not compromised.
NGCP ends years-long fight over regulatory fees with ERC
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu7d ago
AT A GLANCE - The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has agreed to stop contesting permit and regulatory fees imposed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), settling years of...
[DECODED] No, this ‘handsome’ Duterte grandson is not real
Rapplerby Alex Culla7d ago
AT A GLANCE - Lance Duterte, a purported son of Vice President Sara Duterte, is revealed to be a fabricated persona created using AI-generated images, despite gaining a significant following on...
Amaya Cojuangco shoots way to PH's breakthrough archery silver in Asian Games
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino7d ago
AT A GLANCE - Amaya Amparo Cojuangco won a silver medal in women's individual compound archery at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, marking the Philippines' highest finish in the sport at the event.
ShinyHunters website goes offline after FBI deadline expires
Rapplerby Reuters7d ago
AT A GLANCE - ShinyHunters, a cyber extortion group, claimed responsibility for hacking thousands of FBI agents' personal data and set a deadline for the FBI to retract a statement about them...
Dennis Uy loses Donatela resort after foreclosure, another blow to shrinking empire
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu7d ago
AT A GLANCE - Dennis Uy's luxury Donatela Resort and Sanctuary in Panglao, Bohol, has permanently closed following foreclosure due to unsustainable debt.
Google announces Gemini 4 flagship AI model after months of delays
Rapplerby Reuters7d ago
AT A GLANCE - Google announced its new AI model 'Argon' as part of the Gemini 4 generation, aiming to compete with rivals Anthropic and OpenAI.