Rappler's latest stories on Rappler year openers
Is the salary increase for teachers, gov't workers enough?
(UPDATED) With nearly a million teachers nationwide, a salary increase for them would already entail big sums of money, according to some government officials

Philippines 2019-2020: Hard Truths, Tough Calls
A review of 2019, an outlook of 2020: News, analyses, and in-depth reports

What to expect as gov't operates on a reenacted budget
(UPDATED) All new government projects will be delayed and expansion plans for some key services and programs will be affected until the 2019 budget is passed

Dennis Uy's growing empire (and debt)
Dennis Uy is on a buying spree for companies. But can he sustain it?

Will Facebook's 2019 continue the failings of 2018?
Zuckerberg's promise this year? To keep working on the unfinished business of 2018

Achieve your New Year resolutions with the help of these apps
Whether it's to improve your fitness, mental health, or crazy spending habits, we've got a list of apps to help you get your life together

Giving back: Holiday social initiatives fuel Movers’ 2019
'When one steps up to the challenge and others pledge their help, we can put smiles in the faces of the children,' says Mover Dandreb Arro


How to start achieving common New Year's resolutions
New year, new you? It’s time to do something about those resolutions.

The wRap 2018
A review of 2018, an outlook on 2019: News, analyses, and in-depth reports

EU drifts toward rocks on populist tide
'2019 will be a pivotal year with major challenges,' says Jonathan Faull, a former senior administrator at the European Commission

10 major world events coming up in 2019
From Brexit to Japanese Emperor Akihito's abdication, here are 10 major events taking place around the world in 2019

10 civic actions in 2017 that can move PH in 2018
MovePH, Rappler’s civic engagement arm, hopes that the social impact of these efforts it initiated or supported in 2017 will fuel sustained action that will transform courage into action in 2018

Beautiful and underrated: 8 PH destinations to visit in 2018
These aren't your usual tourist spots, but they're just as breathtaking

Spotify's top 10 workout songs in the Philippines
New year, new you – here's the soundtrack to your next workout!

Cosmic forecast: here's what’s written in our stars for 2018!
Is 2018 going to be a better year than 2017?

Entertainment newsmakers of 2017
John Lloyd and Ellen, Miss Universe, Anne Curtis' wedding, K-pop highs and lows, and sexual harassment allegations are among the top entertainment headlines for 2017

Remove hatred, spread love, says June Mar Fajardo as new year begins
The Kraken's advice is to leave hatred behind in 2017


Is it too late now to say sorry?
'The question remains: is it enough to say sorry, now that the physical and psychological damage has been done?'

And they all fall down
The Hollywood men accused in 2017 of sexual misconduct

That's so 2017: 7 trends we can't wait to leave behind this year
Letting go is hard, but sometimes holding on is harder

The year in pageants: The glitz and glam of the 2017 pageant queens
The Philippines is still a powerhouse in the world of pageantry

7 Pinoy New Year’s Eve superstitions
Want health, wealth and happiness into your life? Read on

Luxe buys for 2018's lucky colors
Just because you're done with holiday parties doesn't mean your wardrobe has to suffer for it

Content marketing in 2017: 5 trends that will change the PH landscape
Where will you get your next Big Idea? For 2017 we’ve identified key trends that will impact content marketing in the Philippines

5 sports scandals to watch in 2017
Corruption and doping – what sports scandals can we expect to follow in 2017?
