MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill that seeks to provide safeguards for employees displaced by artificial intelligence (AI) amid reports of massive layoffs as companies adopt AI in their operations. While acknowledging that technological progress is inevitable, Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development, stressed

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issues a show cause order against a passenger bus driver and its operator following a fatal accident in Atimonan, Quezon, where a pedestrian was killed after being struck by the bus’s detached engine cover. —Photo from LTO MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause

LUCENA CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) turned over a community water depot to the local government of the island municipality of Alabat in Quezon province on Nov. 7, to help residents cope with water shortages caused by El Niño. The water depot has a storage capacity of 4,000 liters of

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

COTABATO CITY — Police killed the Bangsamoro region’s most wanted fugitive and his companion before dawn Sunday, Nov. 8, after they allegedly resisted arrest and engaged lawmen in a gunfight in Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur. Col. John Michael Mangahis, Maguindanao del Sur police director, identified the fatalities as Amar Sansawi Usman, also known as Akhie

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

COTABATO CITY — Three soldiers were wounded after responding to a rido, or clan, war in Picong, Lanao del Sur, on Saturday, Nov. 7, police said. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO-BAR), said the wounded soldiers were part of the government forces that responded to an

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police are investigating the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body in a vacant lot along a road in Barangay Sapul, Calapan City, early Saturday, Nov. 7. The Calapan City Police Station (CPS) said the body was discovered at 1:15 a.m. The victim was estimated to be between 20 and 30

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The municipal government of Sinait in Ilocos Sur distributed financial assistance to 1,593 tobacco farmers in recognition of their contribution to the agriculture sector and local economy. The two-day distribution, held at the Municipal Auditorium, was led by Mayor Glenn Guzman through the Municipal Agriculture Office. Guzman assured the farmers

LUCENA CITY — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel launched search and rescue operations for a 60-year-old fisherman who went missing in the waters off Polillo, Quezon, on Friday, Nov. 6. In a report, the PCG-Northern Quezon said the fisherman, a resident of Real town, left for a fishing trip aboard FBCA Triple J around noon

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

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Anti-narcotics agents arrested two suspected drug dealers and seized around 50 grams of suspected shabu worth P340,000 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, on Nov. 6. In a report released Saturday evening, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office 9 identified

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Cempaka may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by Sunday evening or early Monday morning, when it will be named Samuel, but it will not directly affect the country, according to the weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. Sunday weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services

Ismail says budget preparations are complete, and he will not allow dissolution.

COTABATO CITY — Police in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, arrested three men on Saturday afternoon for allegedly stealing a pistol from a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) member. Authorities also recovered other firearms from the suspects during the law enforcement operation in Barangay Pababag, Bongao. In a report to the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Thailand's Loi Krathong 2026, from November 15-29, features riverside ceremonies, illuminated sites, and regional traditions across six regions.

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur are among the provinces that have recovered from African swine fever (ASF), marking progress in efforts to revive the local hog industry. The provinces have moved all their ASF-affected areas from red (infected) zones to pink (buffer) or yellow (surveillance) zones, according to the Department

King Maha Vajiralongkorn recently staged a grand royal barge procession on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok to celebrate Queen Suthida's 48th birthday.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Police said two armed men shot a 39-year-old man several times in a mangrove area in Bataraza, Palawan, on Saturday night, Nov. 7, wounding him in both legs. The victim, identified only by the alias “James,” is a married resident of Barangay Tarusan. The attack occurred around 8 p.m., according

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

Discussions expected to begin after several state elections, says Khalid.

A real estate brokers group expressed its worries over reported condominium cancellations in Metro Manila amid concerns on financing options and an oversupply of units.

The US may have just experienced a 'blue tsunami'; Malaysia should not expect the same.

Malaysia's king said Saturday that the attorney general risked denying a royal order by delaying ex-prime minister Najib Razak's release from prison, adding there was no ambiguity to the pardon he was granted.

Senate Committee on Finance Vice Chairperson Senator Risa Hontiveros is expecting Vice President Sara Duterte to attend the Office of the Vice President"s (OVP) budget deliberations, similar to what other agency heads do, as a demonstration of proper conduct.