Rappler's latest stories on PH
The dream and life a boy left behind
Help finds its way to the family of Ricky Benig, 19, whose death spotlighted how students at the fringes of society struggle with the requirements of distance learning
[OPINION] The Air Defense Identification Zone – China’s next South China Sea aggression?
'[China's] seizing control of the South China Sea is but the maritime step in a much larger strategic goal: dominating Asia by 2050'
[OPINION] U.S. Independence Day: Foundational freedoms for the future
'Friends help each other in times of need, or as I’ve heard here, the weight becomes lighter when we help each other – Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kapag nagtutulungan'
Sunsparks sweeps Aether Main to rule MPL PH Champion Invitational
Sunsparks proves it remains the team to beat in the Mobile Legends scene by making quick work of Aether Main
After backlash, Briones orders review of distance learning requirements for private schools
This comes after private schools raised concerns over the 'non-negotiable' requirements that, according to them, were finalized without any public consultation
DepEd: 40% of public school teachers trained for distance learning
A Department of Education official tells a Senate panel that so far, 300,000 of the country's 800,000 public school teachers have been trained for distance learning, with just two months left before the opening of classes
Lawmaker dares Briones to 'demonstrate' distance learning in poor areas
'DepEd policies for their back-to-school program [are] anti-poor. The education department assumes that all students are capable of teaching themselves at home,' says ACT Teachers Representative France Castro
Private schools to DepEd: Review 'non-negotiable' distance learning requirements
'Where will the private schools get the financial wherewithal to fund the 'non-negotiable' minimum requirements?' asks the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations
CHED: News reports on face-to-face classes in July not true
Chairman Prospero de Vera III, however, says CHED is 'crafting guidelines for possible limited face-to-face classes in low risk MGCQ areas' as part of flexible learning approach
Bayanihan Musikahan shifts gears to give livelihood to urban poor communities
Through the Mask4AllPH project of Bayanihan Musikahan, communities are empowered to establish and manage their own production hubs of face masks to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for their residents
[OPINION] Understanding the power of privilege
'Come July 1, 2020, voter registration will finally resume. That opens up another avenue where we could put our privilege to good use.'
COVID-19 task force adviser says he was eased out over critical tweet
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque supposedly 'did not like' Dr Tony Leachon's social media criticisms about the government's coronavirus response
Bong Go's Balik Probinsya trips suspended
The senator's pet project hits a roadblock as the government decides to prioritize the return of stranded OFWs, students, tourists, and workers
[ANALYSIS] West Philippine Sea strategy in total disarray
Certainly, the Filipino people do not deserve this. This only means that we have a long struggle ahead of us.
Where the Philippines goes, America follows
We have thousands of George Floyds. But they’re abused not because of the color of their skin as much as because of where and how they live.
Philippines suspends VFA termination for now
(UPDATED) The United States welcomes the suspension, which will last for an initial period of 6 months
Sunsparks crushes Onic PH to clinch MPL PH title anew
In a finals rematch of last season, Sunsparks reasserts its mastery over Onic PH to become the first team to win back-to-back MPL PH crowns
Volleyball stars serve up help for match-day workers
Charo Soriano, Alyssa Valdez, and Aby Maraño lead a fundraising variety show to help volleyball personnel amid the sports shutdown
Filipino scientists abroad join PH frontliners vs coronavirus
Several Filipino scientists formerly based abroad lend their expertise as the Philippines seeks a better understanding of the coronavirus pandemic
Volunteer group raises funds to cover shortage of PPE in Leyte
Through the civic engagement group Tabang PH, a fundraising initiative was organized to produce alternative personal protective equipment for frontliners and other vulnerable groups
Early easing of ECQ in Metro could result in 1,700 deaths by June – study
Researchers say data show ECQ had 'gains' that must be sustained until mass testing and contact tracing are scaled up
[OPINION | Newspoint] POGOs, a social virus
'As everything Chinese, POGOs, along with their breeder, should have been held off at the first instance — held off, pandemic or no pandemic, at a social distance of no less than the entire breadth of the West Philippine Sea'
#MassTestingNow: Online petition calls for urgent action on PH coronavirus outbreak
Among the demands listed in the petition is the distribution of essentials and vitamins to barangays and the conversion of public spaces into temporary quarantine and health centers
Japan’s MOS Burger to open first PH branch in Robinsons Galleria
Better save the date – and those appetites!
Trump 'fine' with end of Visiting Forces Agreement
'If they would like to do that, that's fine, we'll save a lot of money,' Trump tells reporters at the White House, touting his 'very good relationship' with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Philippines sends VFA notice of termination to U.S.
(3rd UPDATE) 'The Executive Secretary sent the message to Secretary Teddyboy Locsin and the latter signed the notice of termination as sent to the US government today,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
Senate panel to review VFA, other Philippine defense pacts
'Number 1, ano ang benefits na nakuha ng Pilipinas dito? What is the national interest at stake in these agreements?' says Senator Aquilino Pimentel III on some questions to be taken up at the planned hearing
JoyRide PH needs 3,500 more to reach 10,000 biker limit
(UPDATED) The new motorcycle taxi provider already has 6,500 bikers onboard and ready to hit the roads
[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Christmas Special 2019
The artists of O/C Records come a-caroling
Año says China-funded Safe Philippines project will be 'all-Filipino'
The national government will handle all the data gathered by the surveillance system project, says Interior Secretary Eduardo Año
IN PHOTOS: Lee Seung-gi finally meets PH Airens in Manila fan meet
'The first memory is really just the perfect memory. I'm so happy that I was able to make it with my Filipino fans,' Lee Seung-gi says during the Manila stop of his Asia fan meeting tour
[OPINION] Thanks for all the (inedible) fish
'Right now it feels like someone declared open house for strangers to make this country their home – without ground rules,' asserts Chinese-Filipino Anna Gamboa
Globe Telecom's 0917 Lifestyle, Saga Events bring back StyleFestPH
Get a chance to be one of the young designer-entrepreneurs who will take part in the Designer Mentorship Program
First impressions, prices: Hong Kong's Elephant Grounds in Metro Manila
BGC's Elephant Grounds cafe is what brunch dreams are made of!
Allow China to fish in PH waters? Panelo cites UNCLOS but forgets Constitution
While an international agreement cites instances when a country can allow another to fish in its waters, the Philippine Constitution forbids it
Another petition vs Duterte Youth's Cardema filed with Comelec
Millennials PH asks the Commission on Elections to cancel Duterte Youth chairman Ronald Cardema's bid for a party-list seat, citing his 'attempt to mislead, misinform, or hide the fact that he is ineligible'
YouthWorks PH bridges youth skills from school to work
'The project is all about enhancing the skills of the youth to be employed,' says Philippine Business for Education Chair Ramon del Rosario
Pinoys tweet, search about migrating as election results come in
Search and tweets on migrating are both up, as soon as partial and unofficial election results were released on May 13
Youthworks PH now accepting techvoc trainees from CDO
PRESS RELEASE: Following Cagayan de Oro, YouthWorks PH will also hold a series of recruitment activities in Metro Manila, Cebu, Zamboanga, Iloilo, General Santos, and Davao
MMDA, Sesame Street partner for educational campaign for kids
Children in Metro Manila may now learn about road safety, waste management, and public safety in a fun manner with Sesame Street characters
Robredo on taho incident: 'Pambabastos sa bansa natin'
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo questions the 'special treatment' given to China by the Philippine government
Lorenzana to review Mutual Defense Treaty: 'Is it still relevant to our security?'
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says the objective of the review of the treaty is to either 'maintain it, strengthen it, or scrap it'
#TheLeaderIWant: Gary Alejano on taking his fight to the Senate
If elected senator, how will the former Marine captain prove that he can be the soldier of every Filipino?
PH, Russia finalize military cooperation activities for 2019
The 2019 activities include cooperation and security consultations between Philippine and Russian defense officials, and reciprocal visits of delegations and observers for military training activities
IN PHOTOS: This VR gaming spot makes the trek to the Marikina-Pasig boundary worth it
Get ready for a different kind of gaming experience
[OPINION] Who will feed the farmers?
'This is not the first massacre of farmers in Philippine history. Filipino farmers have long fought for genuine agrarian reforms... They ask for land, not bullets.'
'RH Bill Story' launch: Fight for reproductive rights continues
Marilen Dañguilan, a medical doctor trained in policymaking, launches her book 'The RH Bill Story: Contentions and Compromises'
Election fever heats up as filing of candidacies begins
'We don’t want to turn it into a circus of supporters,' the Commission on Elections says of the filing of certificates of candidacy from October 11 to 17
More than 2.5M register as new voters, exceeding Comelec target
All in all, the Comelec expects the number of registered voters to total approximately 60 to 61 million
China should be 'Big Uncle' to ASEAN, says Arroyo
'In my humble view, the ideal approach is for China to think of itself as the Big Uncle to many nephews in the family,' says Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
