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US Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, introduces eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, November 9, setting off a two-day clock for a potential House vote
The legal burden of proof heavily rests entirely on Chief Justice Zalameda to demonstrate independence through every decision, vote, and dissent
Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo reminds Adalin he could be cited in contempt for lying under oath
Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin has initially said Mans Carpio's Davao property matched the 'residential lot' declared in Vice President Sara Duterte's 2024 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth
Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte trial, Leni Robredo, COP31
House appropriations panel senior vice chairperson Albert Garcia says multi-purpose buildings can be used for Zumba, basketball games, and even as evacuation centers
The suspension of Ateneo head coach Louie Alas comes at a critical juncture as the fifth-running Blue Eagles chase a UAAP Final Four spot
'We are currently at a point where the section of the Russian constitution that guarantees political and civil rights has effectively ceased to function,' says Novaya Gazeta co-founder Dmitry Muratov, a co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Filipina tennis superstar Alex Eala trades places with Japan's Naomi Osaka as the new world No. 15 after a solid runner-up finish in her season-ending 2026 Hong Kong Open run
The Senate resolution notes that despite over 100 cities and towns declaring a state of calamity as of October 2026, only one in five farmers has received aid
Get to know the new Supreme Court chief justice more in this report by Rappler’s Jairo Bolledo
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The false claim stems from a text card shown in a reaction reel, which cites no credible source
More than 200 MacBook Neo laptops are turned over to 10 public schools in Dagupan City on Monday, November 9
'The ASEAN Summit and Related Summits could not have come at a more unique moment for the world'
The 10th Infantry Division has warned the public on AI-generated disinformation and manipulated content, emphasizing that official statements are communicated only through authorized channels
The pink movement needs to accept that the ground shifted in 2016, a shift affirmed in 2019 and 2022. It cannot wait for history to repeat itself, and should not plan for it.
For Joshua Villalobos, COP31 would be a success if it means more money flowing into the communities he works with, particularly for projects that provide renewable energy
The comments at the start of the two-week UN conference are an appeal to governments to focus on climate, even as other international crises from war to soaring inflation and the uncertainty of AI compete for their attention
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel officially announces a 60-day ban on pork imports after signing the order on Sunday, November 8
(1st UPDATE) Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo reiterates her April statement that she will only seek reelection as mayor in 2028
Religious and civil society groups want a probe into a P1.7 billion loan during the term of ex-mayor Evelio 'Bing' Leonardia and two deals worth a combined P6.2 billion under former mayor Alfredo 'Albee' Benitez
Motorists will get some relief after months of expensive fuel, as global oil prices fall on hopes of easing Middle East tensions
Pragmatism over ideology, grassroots organizing, at economic and food stability ang nagpapanalo ng eleksiyon.
Typhoon Samuel (Cempaka) will only stay briefly inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility
Libel has now re-emerged as an issue with the arrest last month of Philip Lustre Jr., columnist and author. The harassment doubtless bears the Duterte mark.
(1st UPDATE) The latest GDP figure is even lower than the revised 2.4% growth recorded in Q2 2026, and also below the revised 4% posted in Q3 2025
A healthy ocean — which is finally getting its moment at this year's United Nations climate talks — is considered 'nature's greatest climate regulator' and an integral key to reducing emissions.
Rappler brings live updates, analysis, and commentary from reporters and experts as the historic impeachment trial unfolds
The impeachment trial was paused to give way for the Senate committee hearings on the proposed 2027 budget
Investigations will focus on Elon Musk’s involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency's firing of federal workers in 2025, and Stephen Miller’s role in US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown
Leverage PhilHealth credits to align private sector capabilities with public health needs. That can make community resilience against Super El Niño commercially viable and sustainable.
‘Transparency must support diplomacy rather than displace, constrain or collide with it,’ says the DFA, exposing what many observers and analysts have long pointed out — incongruence between the DFA and the country’s maritime frontline agencies
Jensen Huang admits in a message to employees that he had been unfaithful to his wife and took 'full responsibility' for his actions
‘Hindi naman ako nangarap na yayaman ako…. Basta makakain lang tatlong beses sa isang araw,’ says one street food vendor
From a little-known island to a global stage, Cloud 9’s world-class waves capture the charm of Filipino culture and talent
Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate
Alex Eala absorbs a stunning shutout loss against American underdog Claire Liu at the Hong Kong Open finale, bringing a heartbreaking end to her 2026 season
Tesla will add an extra production shift to try to complete outstanding Cybertruck orders before dismantling the line next year for a planned expansion of Cybercab production
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s new executive order seems to be an EO that Malacañang itself badly needs, after a string of blanket class suspensions
Prosecutors allege that Santiago Peña used his position as president to influence decisions by government agencies and state-owned entities to keep large amounts of public money deposited with a digital lender he has ties to
Pedro Taduran, the pride of Libon, Albay, still stands as the Philippines' sole world boxing champion after a decisive win over Brandon Moreno of Spain
UFC CEO Dana White says he will be traveling to Washington DC to meet with US President Donald Trump but gave no further details
For Ibagiw 2026, chef Stanley Suva and artist Amparo Moldero-Magallanes bring together food, memory, and Cordillera creativity in a collaboration that gives familiar ingredients and old materials new life
Time and time again, music is what Bic has fallen back on for the past three decades — so much so that if it were to be taken away from her for whatever reason, she wouldn’t quite know what to do
Filipino tennis veteran Niño Alcantara reflects on two decades of sacrifice, a historic junior Grand Slam triumph, and the life-changing perspective of fatherhood
Through local folklore and the story of a century-old narra tree, the award-winning Bohol film asks how much of the environment humanity is willing to lose in the name of change
'Is it normal — as my husband says and that I should just accept — that he watches pornography all the time?'
These small businesses give back to the communities they serve
Elias Gish, a 6-foot-7 teenager from the Gilas Pilipinas Youth program, steadily stakes his claim for a future takeover of the contending FEU Tamaraws with his no-nonsense, defense-oriented play
From sachet mosaics to furniture made from salvaged materials, Baguio artists give waste a second life while making creativity pay
Even after devastating calamities and severe sickness, devotees keep their faith in Ina, seeing her as their ultimate safe haven and hope
For the eighth straight UAAP season, the UP Fighting Maroons stay firmly in title contention after surviving a testy encounter with Katipunan rival Ateneo
Filipina tennis superstar and world No. 17 Alex Eala keeps up her torrid surge through the 2026 Hong Kong Open, this time surviving Greek veteran Maria Sakkari in the semis to arrange a final match against Claire Liu
Pax Silica decisions ‘will be made in full consultation’ with the Philippines, says US Ambassador Lee Lipton ahead of the ASEAN Summit in Manila
‘I won't let this title be taken away because I am the only world champion of the Philippines now,’ says Pedro Taduran, the pride of Libon, Albay who looks to defend his IBF minimumweight crown
Gloc-9 drops 11 of his most impactful songs in his first vinyl release, sharing some advice for young artists on mastering their craft
From overseeing a bank merger to scrapping transfer fees and bringing banking into neighborhood stores, it's been a busy five years for Limcaoco
A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe
The Court faulted Congress for raising the President's proposed budget, and with the decision not yet final, no formal probe has been opened
Just weeks after a historic election triumph, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will head to the Philippines to join global leaders at the 49th ASEAN Summit
Choco Mucho star Eya Laure keeps a long-term outlook as the Flying Titans fall prey to a pair of huge collapses to kickstart their 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference title push
The lifestyle of a hacker or elite technology worker for North Korea is grueling. PSCORE executive director Nam Bada says, 'There is always pressure to keep earning money.'
Acquitted after five years in prison, activist Amanda Echanis shows that the human rights message of the award-winning documentary ‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’ doesn't stop when the film ends
Authorities in the Philippines, where Thomas Markle — the estranged father of Britain's Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle — had previously lived, began investigating him last month over allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images
The history of the delicacy traces back to 1947, when Paterno Noceda introduced Jacobina at his small bakery in Mendez, Cavite
The factory may have been operating illegally, according to local authorities. Neighbors thought the place was a piggery.
A policy framework earns its worth only when physical power flows reliably across the wire
A journey into Nagtipunan, Quirino shows how the Bugkalot people left their fierce headhunting past behind to become a community centered around faith and bayanihan
'It was a roller coaster for sure and an incredible battle,' says Alex Eala after winning a quarterfinal heart-stopper to march to the last four in Hong Kong
Jolie will visit Manila alongside Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh, whom she had worked with in 2017 for the film 'First They Killed My Father'
Today’s headlines: Bato dela Rosa, Sara Duterte trial, Alex Eala
As rooftop solar begins to catch on in the Philippines, Pakistan shows why the country must make sure the boom reaches more Filipinos without leaving the power grid struggling to keep up
The same law also schedules the next barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections for November 2028
The National Council on Disability Affairs targets to register all 2.9 million persons with disabilities under the unified ID system by December 2027, before phasing out the old cards possibly by 2030
Beyond the nuclear question, critics warn that a Pax Silica deal should be studied well to prevent any exploitative arrangements reminiscent of the Philippines’ colonial past
Rappler reporter Patrick Cruz sits down with People's Budget Coalition co-convenor Ken Abante to unpack their findings on the proposed 2027 national budget, from more than P1 trillion in potential red flags to congressional budget insertions.
Rappler takes an inside look into the speakership of Bojie Dy, and paints a picture of a man who holds the country's fourth top job yet contends with the limits of his power
There is no vacancy in the presidency, nor is there any ruling or order from the Supreme Court that impeaches President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., allowing Vice President Sara Duterte to replace him
While the P96-per-day threshold comes from actual statistical data, there are no reports that show Marcos saying it
The National Privacy Commission is coordinating with various agencies to verify the alleged incidents and determine if personal data were compromised before requiring data breach notifications
The defense earlier challenged the admissibility of the prosecution's documentary evidence
The size of the stockpile of H200 chips, which has not previously been reported, reflects Beijing's reluctance to increase reliance on US technology
It’s a celebration of creativity — and wit
Satoshi Yagisawa has a way of capturing the intimacy of the mundane
Nearly 37,000 security flaws in software or computer systems were reported in the third quarter of 2026, tripling from a year earlier, according to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, an international registry of disclosed security flaws
He will be approaching 40 when he leaves jail, a long way off from his days as a one-year-old toddler in 1997, when Britain handed his city back to China with a promise of extensive autonomy and freedom of speech and assembly
FBI Cyber Branch Operations Director Brett Leatherman says the government is 'seeing these systems targeted across critical infrastructure sectors globally'
Part of the increase in unemployment is due to job creation lagging behind a growing pool of workers
The Philippines does not need another political savior. It needs an integrity dividend.
This newly proven playbook for market absorption could serve heavily as market strategies for upcoming mega-public offerings
The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa remains in effect. Nor has the Philippine Supreme Court dismissed proceedings against him.
Here’s a proposal: A Government Development Project Continuity Act and a Philippine Economic Development Board
World No. 17 Alex Eala completes a second-set comeback against steely Czech teen challenger Tereza Valentova to reach the 2026 Hong Kong Open quarterfinals
NBI Director Melvin Matibag says there is a 'big chance' Dela Rosa will be apprehended
Today’s headlines: Chief justice, Sara Duterte trial, Martin Romualdez
'If I ever made you happy, if one of my goals ever made you hug someone, forget a worry or feel proud of our country, then it was all worth it,' says Ronaldo
For the second time in three months, world No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters returns to Manila for another exhibition showcase, this time at the famed Araneta Coliseum
Through the Padayon Cebu chatroom on Muni, Cebuanos revisit the devastation of Typhoon Tino, share updates on affected communities, and call for lasting solutions a year after
The newly constituted Cabinet brings a mix of veteran lawmakers, technocrats, and legal professionals to lead the region's ministries and offices