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The head of the OECD's Nuclear Energy Agency casts doubt on the Philippines' 2032 nuclear target, saying that getting its first reactor operating will likely take longer than six years
With the youngest Ang’s appointment, there are now four Ang family members on Ginebra's nine-member board
Gina Paumba didn’t just lose her house in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino, she lost 7 years of happy memories and what would have been her grandchildren's inheritance
AI is reshaping our lives more than we realize, from how much time we spend online, to how safe our children are, to how we vote
While Democrats were widely predicted to take the House and had a reasonable chance to win the Senate, no one could have predicted at the beginning of 2026 such a huge 'blue wave' washing over the US by November
'There is a policy gap as regards the possible sanction on a member of the Senate with prolonged unauthorized absence rendering them unable to participate in major legislative functions,' the senator says in his proposed resolution
Singapore Airlines joins Cathay Pacific Airways, Japan Airlines, South Korea's Asiana Airlines, and others that have reported customer data was compromised in the Amadeus breach
The SC en banc rules that the petition has become moot since there's already a plunder case against Romualdez pending before the Sandiganbayan
US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Philippines this month gives President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a good occasion to explain what we’re negotiating for on Pax Silica
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to participate in the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. President Marcos had said he wants President Xi Jinping to visit the Philippines, if the South China Sea code of conduct talks concluded.
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(1st UPDATE) US President Donald Trump asked voters to pretend he was on the ballot. They did, and Republicans paid the price on Tuesday, November 3.
(3rd UPDATE) The Democratic wave underscores voters' deep frustration with Trump's stewardship of the economy and his decision to launch a war against Iran in February, which drove up gas prices sharply
Rizal farmers Felicitas Tamayo and Ricardo del Rosario are trying to find funding to replant crops swept away by recent floods
While Apple is a reputable company, the scale of the procurement makes public monitoring and transparency all the more critical
The increase comes after the lower chamber revised the President's proposal contained in the 2027 National Expenditure Program
A day after climbing to a career-high world No. 17 ranking, Alex Eala holds off replacement foe Emerson Jones of Australia to kick off her Hong Kong Open campaign
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Senator Ping Lacson says the
Ressa's new book, 'The Fight Back: A Citizen's Guide to Standing Up to Dictators,' lays out practical strategies for citizens to resist authoritarianism and reclaim control over the technologies shaping their lives
'We don't need more negotiations. What we need is for governments to start taking action,' says COP30 president Correa do Lago, who led last November's UN climate summit in Belem
Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate
PwC takes over the telco giant’s audits after SGV earlier identified a material weakness in financial reporting controls and withdrew its 2024 and 2025 audit opinions
'We issued an advisory last week which reminded the defense that it should provide the Court with a list of its witnesses at least five days before their intended date of presentation,' says Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr.
Petitioners invoke universal jurisdiction, a legal concept under which countries are obliged to prosecute grave crimes in the world due to the belief that all nations have equal duties to mankind
Blanket orders no more? President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order No. 130 provides an updated framework for declaring #WalangPasok.
PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 3,988 out of 10,746 passed the Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination
Caguioa is known for his disciplined, rule-based approach to law, emphasizing statutory discipline and procedural fidelity, while Leonen advocates for a transformative legal philosophy that prioritizes human dignity and social justice
VistaREIT's delayed financial statements reveal a massive property valuation loss and nearly P2 billion in rental receivables from other Villar companies
Before I even understood what a disability was, I understood what it felt like to be watched. Growing up with
Apple describes the Department of Education’s purchase as its ‘biggest education deal ever for Mac’
The lawmaker has categorically denied the claims made against him on social media
In terms of total contract value, Mimaropa topped the list with P65.708 billion in projects awarded to bidders with questionable net financial contracting capacity computations
By arming Camarines Norte residents with climate literacy, they learn to defend their rights and help shape decisions as big solar and wind projects boom across the province
The incident may have compromised the personal information of patients and employees, but did not affect hospital operations
Houthi attacks on the kingdom escalate as the powerful militia advances towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping chokepoint that lies on the opposite side of the Arabian Peninsula from the Strait of Hormuz
(1st UPDATE) 'Move It views rider allocation as a dynamic measure of live, on-demand supply. The gig economy is built on flexibility, with riders going online and offline throughout the day based on their own schedules,' the company says
Go’s tenure will be judged on whether the bank’s high-margin expansion delivered lasting enterprise value or merely postponed a reckoning with bad debt
All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 US Senate seats will be contested on November 3. Democrats are widely favored to retake the House but face a greater challenge in the Senate.
The decision represents another defeat for Trump as his fellow Republicans fight to retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterms. California is the most populous US state and a Democratic stronghold.
Today’s headlines: Rodrigo Duterte, Animal welfare, 2026 ASEAN Summit
Duterte skips his last status conference after waiving his right to appear. He will, howver, have to personally appear every day once his trial starts on November 30.
Part 2: Trainers say a decade of reforms professionalized the embalming industry, but regulation, data, and pay have not kept pace
Hong Kong can be a model. Singapore and South Korea might bring in long-term capital, drive regional economic growth, and spark broader national governance reforms in the Philippines
The US midterm elections are happening on November 3, and the results will determine control of Congress as President Donald Trump enters the last two years of his term
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says the basis of the talks is a seven-step plan Iran drew up in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade on Iran
Senator Ping Lacson says no one will be spared in their bid to 'cleanse' the proposed 2027 budget
Hacktivist activity related to the Million Mask March of a given year tends to fluctuate depending on issues brought up or simmering in the interim
The Moro National Liberation Front quickly distances itself from the fugitive senator, after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Dela Rosa is being protected by an 'armed group' in Mindanao
(1st UPDATE) This guide to the UN climate summit's terms and acronyms will help you understand the negotiations shaping the world's efforts to address the climate crisis
To ease traffic congestion during the ASEAN Summit, Malacañang declared November 16 to November 18 as special non-working days in Metro Manila
Tinalikuran ni Bato ang electoral mandate niya. Ang pinakamalaking ambag niya sa Senado ngayon ay ang kanyang absence.
The hike in gasoline prices comes after two consecutive weeks of rollbacks
Part 1: Embalmers preserve bodies of the departed for their loved ones to view them one last time
‘We hope that Joaquin stays to be that young guy who just enjoys basketball and doesn't care what the ramifications are of what he does,’ says La Salle coach Topex Robinson of Tovera, the standout rookie who delivered another heroic performance for the defending UAAP champions
Too bad. If there hadn't been that 'gentleman's agreement' with Alan Peter Cayetano.
The conference comes weeks before the opening of Duterte's trial scheduled on November 30
There are five nominees. Who are they and what are their qualifications?
In Sagada, lighting fires on graves serves as an act of remembrance meant to warm and guide the spirits of departed loved ones
The Binance theft, which analysts say could be the biggest financial robbery ever, adds to a string of recent crypto thefts
In 2025, the House secured a billion pesos for the chamber's water and electricity expenses, even though it historically spent only a small fraction of that amount annually. Where did the money go?
The Civil Aeronautics Board advises the public 'to closely monitor the status of their flights, including any official government and airline advisories for travel updates and coordinate directly with their airlines for any alternative options'
Juico held various leadership positions in Philippine sports, notably heading the country’s sports program in the late ’90s
White House counsel Will Scharf and his team are looking at 'what [Donald] Trump can legally do on his own, where he could push the limits of his authority and how to defend those decisions in court,' an official says
The movie about the Philippines' broken health system and bureaucracy may become the country's top grossing indie social realist film
Top Democratic lawmakers says Russia was waging the same kind of online misinformation campaign that the intelligence community had tracked in US elections in 2016, 2020, and 2024
We are living in a world where technology is no longer optional. It has invaded our homes and each of our personal spaces.
Israel's election leaves no clear path to forming a government, with Benjamin Netanyahu facing an opposition majority. Here are four possible scenarios that could determine the country's political future.
Mayor Mariano Buyagawan Jr. says police received information that former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag was posing as a poultry worker in Lamut, Ifugao
A large portrait of 61-year-old Generoso ‘Papay’ Sumulong now hangs at Museo Cainta, honoring the town’s sepoy heritage. But his story raises questions about how a community recognizes the people who keep its traditions alive.
Tagged as a huge underdog, Ifugao boxer Carl Jammes Martin captures the WBC Silver featherweight crown with a split-decision win over Mexican David Picasso
Defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro faces a pair of federal money-laundering probes in Brazil
Animal rescue groups are helping pet owners file complaints against a Bacoor crematorium following allegations that it dumped their pets' remains in Bulacan
Social entrepreneur Runa Khan receives the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award for her work in providing health care, education, and climate solutions to remote island communities in Bangladesh
A cross-dressing husband — who may be the subject of an earlier Two Pronged column — responds to 'half-truths' raised in that earlier column
For Filipino chefs Kevin Uy and Gabriel Ong, returning home isn't just a culinary homecoming — it’s a humbling, emotional rediscovery of the country they thought they knew
While the Philippines remains heavily reliant on rice despite being a major importer, recognizing and investing in alternative root crops like ube and taro can enhance food security and agricultural diversity
For Cordillerans returning from overseas, a four-day journey becomes a chance to rediscover their roots, meeting the people who keep the region’s culture, farms, and communities alive
Super rookie Joaquin Tovera shines with a heroic performance as La Salle trumps rival Ateneo in overtime to stay undefeated in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament second round
Some 150 gatherings are planned across France, the interior ministry says
While treatments for late-stage breast cancer have reached the Philippines, medical professionals point out that making them available is vastly different from making them affordable and accessible
Here’s a guide to identify whether the post you’re seeing on social media is a phishing site or scam
Democrats are now competitive in states Donald Trump won handily in 2024, even as Republicans seek to capture Democratic-held seats of their own
'Everyone knows their responsibilities. Everyone has the passion. Everyone knows what we want to put onto the table. Sharing this collective culture and sharing it to the world that comes and dines with us is probably the answer that has helped keep us consistent,' he says
Underneath these basketball courts in Quezon City are water detention basins, which can address flooding and water supply problems
Assistance Association for Political Prisoners co-founder Bo Kyi receives the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work documenting political arrests and detention, and providing assistance to their families
Solar financing options have come a long way in the past year. Here’s a look at the current possibilities — and constraints — for ordinary Filipino households that want to go solar.
There is no ruling or order from the Supreme Court ordering the removal of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who, as a sitting president, is immune from suit
History suggests Democrats will gain seats but Republicans have kickstarted a national redistricting battle that could make Democrats' path to a majority slightly more difficult
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On a regular day, Ge Timbreza of Spin The Reel Music Trade lets his turntable play music for hours on end as he serves customers looking for their own CD, cassette, or vinyl to take home
Rival crypto exchanges move quickly to shore up their own systems and to reassure customers their tokens were safe
‘This is my commitment to you, and an amanah I intend to honor,’ Bangsamoro chief minister Abdulraof Macacua tells Ahod Ebrahim in front of members of parliament on October 30
A former theater stand-in, Filipino-Iranian actress Nour Hooshmand wants to ‘pave a new path’ for herself, opting for purposeful roles, no matter the screen time
Rather than keeping art inside galleries, the festival takes it to where people already live, work, and gather.
In Isla Verde, Batangas, a community of local candymakers safeguards a handed-down Batangueño recipe
Maya cannot simply copy GCash’s playbook; it must prove how it can generate superior returns from a tighter base.
Today's headlines: BARMM, Mayon Volcano, Patrick Stewart
'The newspaper no longer exists. The Russian authorities and the Russian security services have forced our editorial team to cease its operations,' says the publication. Its final issue will be published on November 9.
The government proposes to make bid-rigging in building renovation a criminal offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a HK$10 million fine. Laws against triads will also be tightened.