When the Press Was Silenced, Who Kept the Stories Alive?

Rappler - Sep 21, 2026

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P1.1-M worth of ‘shabu’ seized in Iloilo City buy-bust

Sep 21, 2026

ILOILO CITY — Police arrested three suspected drug dealers and seized about 165 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P1.12 million in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sto. Niño Norte, Arevalo, here early Sunday. Police identified the suspects by their aliases as “Romer,” 30, and “Jessie,” 35, both classified as high-value individuals, and “Ruping,”

Peso weakens to P62.78:$1

Sep 21, 2026

The Philippine peso depreciated against the US dollar for the second straight trading day on Monday, as the greenback was buoyed by hawkish statements of US Federal Reserve officials.

Should you worry about the Philippines’ P21-trillion debt burden in 2027?

Sep 21, 2026

Economists tell Rappler that while the Philippines' debt burden remains manageable for now, its growing size and cost mean keeping it sustainable will depend on the economy growing faster than debt despite a weak outlook

2 minors, 18-year-old nabbed for online threats in South Cotabato

Sep 21, 2026

KORONADAL CITY — Three people, including two 16-year-olds, were arrested in separate operations in South Cotabato province over social media posts and videos that allegedly threatened or frightened residents, particularly students and parents, Gov. Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. said Monday. In a post on his official social media page Monday morning, Tamayo said the two

Kids' repeated online exposure to school violence magnifies fear, confusion --NCMH

Sep 21, 2026

Authorities warned the public about the risks associated with young people repeatedly viewing violent online content about school shootings.

Public vigilance urged vs digital fraud amid GCash IPO

Sep 21, 2026

Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center Executive Director Atty. Renato “Aboy” Paraiso has urged the public to be vigilant against scammers amid the planned maiden listing of fintech giant Mynt Inc., the parent company of GCash, on the local bourse

Toby Tiangco's attempt to reopen plenary debate on House budget denied

Sep 21, 2026

An attempt by Navotas City Representative Toby Tiangco on Monday to reopen the plenary debate on the budget of the House of Representatives was denied.

DSWD releases P410.3M to RSSI-hit sugarcane farmers in Negros

Sep 21, 2026

BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) has distributed P410.28 million in Emergency Cash Transfers (ECT) to 39,847 sugarcane farmers affected by red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI), Regional Director Arwin Razo said Sunday. Razo said more payouts would continue through the end of the year as the agency awaits

BCDA eyes Q1 2027 for bidding on remaining Market! Market! land

Sep 21, 2026

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is expected to finalize the terms for the bidding of the remaining four hectares of the Market! Market! property by the first quarter of 2027, a top official said Monday.

Gasoline pump prices up by over P4/liter Tuesday; diesel by P7.80

Sep 21, 2026

Motorists will again have to pay more for petroleum products this week, as oil firms announced another round of price increases, marking the third consecutive week of major upward adjustments.

DOH debunks myths, shares facts about suicide

Sep 21, 2026

The Philippines observes Suicide Prevention Month every September to raise awareness about suicide prevention and help break the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.

Cops locate 3 persons in viral gun video threat in Sultan Kudarat

Sep 21, 2026

COTABATO CITY— Police have located three persons seen in a viral video showing them handling an alleged firearm, but they note that the footage was recorded more than two months before it circulated on social media. The video was recorded on July 11, 2026, during a birthday gathering in Barangay Villamor, Esperanza, Brig. Gen. Alan

When the Press Was Silenced, Who Kept the Stories Alive?

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Public vigilance urged vs digital fraud amid GCash IPO

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DSWD releases P410.3M to RSSI-hit sugarcane farmers in Negros

BCDA eyes Q1 2027 for bidding on remaining Market! Market! land

Gasoline pump prices up by over P4/liter Tuesday; diesel by P7.80

DOH debunks myths, shares facts about suicide

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