Rappler's latest stories on Philippine Depositary Receipts
After junking franchise, House panel wants to probe ABS-CBN property, digital TV
The House committee on legislative franchises also recommends an inquiry on the sale of Philippine Depositary Receipts by all industries required to be 100% Filipino-owned, including media

ABS-CBN case: Testing the limits of corporate structuring practices
Calida says the government was 'hoodwinked' by ABS-CBN when it used the franchises of companies it later came to own
[ANALYSIS] Why Duterte’s attack on ABS-CBN reeks of double standards, desperation
Duterte and company know they have little time in power left. If they want to corner strategic portions of the country’s business landscape, now’s the time to act.


EXPLAINER: Is Calida's ABS-CBN PDR theory bad for business?
Calida asserts that the PDR scheme is prohibited by the Constitution and carries criminal liability for violators of foreign equity restrictions
Calida hits ABS-CBN over 'foreign ownership'
'Like Rappler, ABS-CBN had issued Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDR) through ABS-CBN Holdings Corporation to foreigners, in violation of the foreign ownership restriction on mass media in the Constitution,' says the solicitor general
EXPLAINER: 'Dealer in securities' ba ang Rappler? At iba pang mga tanong
Ano ang ibig sabihin ng 'dealer in securities' at bakit hindi kabilang dito ang Rappler?

DOJ on Rappler, Evasco on Aquino, Reuters team wins Pulitzer | Midday wRap
Watch Rappler's midday newscast with Marguerite de Leon

SEC 'internally studying' Omidyar's $1.5-M PDR donation to Rappler
The country's corporate regulator says any action on Omidyar's donation to Rappler 'must be coursed through the honorable court through an appropriate pleading or manifestation'

SC en banc on Sereno, Rappler on Roque, DOTr on MRT3 | Evening wRap
Watch Rappler’s evening newscast with Chay Hofileña

Rappler says Omidyar donation not admission of guilt
The news company maintains that the Philippine Depositary Receipts it issued to Omidyar Network did not violate the Constitution

Duterte on West Philippine Sea, Rappler on Omidyar PDRs, Hope Hicks resigns | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Mara Cepeda

Cha-Cha proposal, Omidyar donates PDRs, DOLE eyes Middle East deployment ban | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Marguerite de Leon

Leave Rappler unhindered, lawyer says after Omidyar donation
(UPDATED) 'While not legally necessary, the donation puts beyond doubt that Rappler is owned and controlled by Filipinos,' says Rappler lawyer Francis Lim

Omidyar Network donates PDRs to Rappler managers
(UPDATED) 'This donation completely eliminates the sole basis of the SEC ruling against Rappler Incorporated and Rappler Holdings Corporation,' says Omidyar Network

SEC Commissioner resignation, SC on anomalous PNP chopper deal, Cuba protest vs US | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Bea Cupin

Rappler Talk: Francis Lim on how SEC violated own rules in Rappler case
Rappler's lawyer also explains why he took the case and what surprised him most about the decision

USTAA defends Mocha Uson award, Malacanang on Robredo, Maria Ressa appears before NBI | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Marguerite de Leon

SEC order vs Rappler ‘bad for democracy’ – Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says the Securities and Exchange Commission should have given Rappler more time to address its alleged violations

SEC: No review of ABS-CBN, GMA PDRs after Rappler
After the SEC decided to revoke Rappler's license due to a 'repugnant' provision in its Philippine Depositary Receipts with Omidyar, many speculated that the regulator will go after the two broadcast giants next

Rappler Talk: Francis Lim on SEC decision vs Rappler
Rappler's legal counsel talks about what other ‘reasonable’ measures SEC could have taken

If there was a violation, Rappler not given time to cure it - lawyer
The harsh SEC ruling harms Rappler’s staff, stockholders, and readers, its lawyer Francis Lim argues

Rappler on NBI probe, Nene Pimentel on No-El, North and South Koreas in Winter Olympics | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Marguerite de Leon

Rappler vs SEC, Duterte on Prieto family, Bannon testimony | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Mara Cepeda

SEC decision to revoke Rappler's license 'too severe' – lawyer
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson Teresita Herbosa thinks otherwise, saying her office 'orders revocation of companies even for just failing to submit annual reportorial requirements'

SEC stands firm on decision to strip Rappler's license
This comes amid public outrage over the regulator's decision, with some condemning it and calling it an obvious attack on press freedom

Constitution amendments, Mayon Volcano, The Cranberries | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Acor Arceo

Be 'concerned’ over moves to muzzle 'watchdog' press – Robredo
'Kung wala ng bantay, ano ‘yong makakahadlang sa pang-aabuso ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno?' says Vice Presdent Leni Robredo on the SEC order against Rappler

SEC on Rappler, Mayon Volcano, Dolores of The Cranberries | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Margie de Leon

Duterte denies hand in SEC ruling vs Rappler
'The President found it unfair for Maria Ressa to claim violation of freedom of the press,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque

Rappler still free to continue operations – SEC
The Philippine corporate regulator says its decision to revoke Rappler Incorporated's license is not yet 'final and executory'

Duterte falsely claims CIA funds Rappler
Contrary to President Rodrigo Duterte's assertion, Rappler is 100% Filipino-owned, and the CIA is not one of its funders

Debunking lies about Rappler
We fact-check some of the lies and disinformation being spread about Rappler
