Rappler's latest stories on summer in the Philippines
PAGASA declares start of dry season in Philippines
(UPDATED) Expect hotter days ahead as the Philippines' dry season begins

PAGASA declares start of dry season
The state weather bureau advises everyone to 'take precautionary measures to minimize heat stress' and also 'optimize the daily use of water'

June 21 will have longest daytime, shortest night of 2018
This is due to the summer solstice, or when the sun is 'directly over the Tropic of Cancer'

PAGASA declares start of summer
The weather in the Philippines will generally be 'warmer and drier,' but isolated rains are still expected

Meet the #SharePH travel ambassadors
All winners will also receive a plaque of recognition and will be given front row seats at the annual Social Good Summit among other prizes

#SharePH Summer 2017 contest: What's your local travel adventure?
UPDATED REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 7 Join the SharePH Summer 2017 contest and tell us about your exciting trip through blogs photos and videos

Summer officially begins in the Philippines
PAGASA says day to day weather will gradually become warmer and drier but there will still be isolated rainshowers

Surprises that make summer in PH unique
On your next trip make sure to leave room for unexpected discoveries – they’ll make your experience more interesting

Duterte vs De Lima, PH economy, Olympics | 6PM wRap
Watch the 6PM wRap with Maria Ressa

PH taekwondo Olympian Kirstie Alora faces 2008 gold medalist in first round
The 26 year old Kirstie Alora is hoping to deliver a medal for the Philippines in the women’s 67 kg weight class

PH Olympic contingent arrives in Rio
The PH athletes arrive following a 25 hour trip with leaking pipes low water pressure and undersized beds as concerns in Athletes Village

POC president Cojuangco: We have a fighting chance in Rio
I am genuinely excited about this Olympics says Cojuangco

How to keep kids energized this summer
Don t let health risks get in the way of a joyful summer

Beat the heat: How to protect yourself with fruits this summer
Fresh fruits can help you stay healthy in spite of the intense summer heat

PETA to offer summer theater programs
The Philippine Educational Theater Association PETA continues to raise the value of theater and education through its annual summer program using its Integrated Theater Arts approach PETA’s approach includes the five different art disciplines in theater creative drama visual arts creative writing music and sounds and dance
Prints de-light
Colorful prints and light fabrics lift up a summer that s too hot for comfort
Share your 'stoke' with us
Rappler begins a series on surfing and other fun stories to share about our islands