rappler.comadded August 2026
Rapplerby Rappler.com10h ago
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: The Philippine Statistics Authority says the country’s poverty rate dropped to 9.7% in 2025, with 6.5 million...
Rapplerby Reuters11h ago
AT A GLANCE - Iran has warned that its response to new US threats will be devastating, as the US prepares to impose tough financial sanctions aimed at toppling the Iranian leadership.
Rapplerby Acor Arceo12h ago
AT A GLANCE - Saudel intensified into a severe tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday, August 21.
Rapplerby Rappler.com14h ago
AT A GLANCE - A claim circulating on social media falsely stated that all Filipinos can receive a sack of rice and P5,000 in cash assistance through the UPLIFT program.
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino14h ago
MANILA, Philippines – Rising star Chog Moral played the game of his life, but Gilas Boys still fell short in taking down powerhouse China, suffering a 117-103 loss in the quarterfinals of the FIBA...
Rapplerby Rappler.com15h ago
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is holding its first parliamentary elections on September 14, 2026, after being postponed at least four times: first in May...
Rapplerby John Nery15h ago
AT A GLANCE - In 2026, Israel is described as an apartheid state committing genocide in Palestine, with a significant number of journalists killed in Gaza, surpassing historical conflicts.
Rapplerby Marites Dañguilan Vitug, Rappler.com15h ago
MANILA, Philippines – Relations between the Philippines and China remain strained as disputes increasingly extend beyond the West Philippine Sea.
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu15h ago
AT A GLANCE - The Department of Energy in the Philippines has introduced new rules to simplify the installation of solar panels for personal use, reducing paperwork and eliminating pre-installation...
Rapplerby Rappler.com17h ago
AT A GLANCE - The Department of Education (DepEd) has not announced the abolition of Grades 11 and 12, and the claim circulating on social media is false.
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