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BREAKINGMANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Rosal (Champi) is now less likely to bring significant rainfall to Batanes, the weather bureau said on Friday afternoon, October 23. But scattered rain and thunderstorms can still hit Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, the Cordillera…
MANILA, Philippines – For years, every calamity and crisis has been followed by a familiar consolation. Filipinos are resilient. Whatever happens, they find a way, pick themselves up, and keep going. “ Bagyo ka lang; Pinoy kami. ” (You’re just a storm; we’re Filipinos.) But many Filipinos are now…
BREAKINGMANILA, Philippines – Recalling the House-approved version of the 7.2-trillion proposed 2027 national budget, as pushed by some lawmakers, may result in a reenacted budget, senators said on Friday, October 23. Senate finance committee chairperson JV Ejercito warned of potential delays in the…
BREAKINGMANILA, Philippines – Filipino-born Wesley So recovered from a hard fall in the last round to clinch the 2026 US Chess Championship on Thursday, October 22 (Friday, October 23, Philippine time). Shrugging off a harrowing last round loss, the 33-year-old pride of Bacoor, Cavite, beat top seed…
BREAKINGMANILA, Philippines – The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) may be privatized by mid-2027, with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) set to bid out the train line under a P103.6-billion public-private partnership project this year. The decision to privatize the train line comes after President…
BREAKINGMANILA, Philippines – Media intelligence company Meltwater and creative agency We Are Social released the Digital 2027 report this October, providing data on worldwide digital trends. The more than 900-page report seeks to provide worldwide statistics on the various aspects of digital daily life,…
BREAKINGClaim: The Office of the President announced the official removal of Grades 11 and 12 from the country’s education system. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook user posted a supposed statement from the Office of the President, purportedly signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. It…
BREAKINGTOKYO, Japan – Japan said on Friday, October 23, it will set up a team to simulate cyberattacks using AI to identify weaknesses in technology systems as organizations scramble to curtail risks from flaws in the PHP programming language that underpins much of the internet. Government and company…
BREAKINGCEBU, Philippines – From writing stories that matter to building communities of action, you can be part of Cebu’s growing Movers network today by joining Rappler’s Movers Program . As a Mover, you will receive mentorship from Rappler and its partners, gain access to exclusive workshops, and…
BREAKINGCEBU, Philippines – Cebu’s intricate watershed systems are deeply connected to its flooding problems. Consequently, this affects Cebu’s liveability and how citizens can recover from weather-induced disasters. Rappler joins the Cebu Citizens Initiative on a hike along one of Cebu’s major waterways…