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The Armani fashion house named Prada veteran Dario Vitale as the new creative director of its Emporio Armani line

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Indonesia's capital Jakarta has emerged as one of Southeast Asia's leading intelligent urban centers, ranking second in the region in an assessment of cities using AI and digital technology to enhance urban life.

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. on Thursday ruled out the possibility of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) escaping through drones, amid viral posts that a South Korean national planned to escape through such a method.

“Edjop” takes a non-linear approach as it tells the story of Edgar Jopson’s granddaughter, Joyette Jopson—a triathlete who is running away from her father’s legacy.

Sanofi and Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) have signed a joint declaration on next-generation vaccine manufacturing in Vietnam, with three vaccines initially selected for assessment as potential candidates for local production.

The video shows a commotion between police and members of the Iglesia ni Cristo during a June 2026 protest in support of Senator Rodante Marcoleta

North-south Commuter Railway full operation timeline revised to 2033

The Philippines is seeking to host the planned ASEAN Center of Excellence for Creative Industries (ACE-CI), with the country targeting its launch by 2028.

Loke reminds them that they took their oaths in front of the state ruler.

Contingency plans being weighed for budget airline's operations.

Kyle Dominic Lim, better known as Kadiliman, is a DJ, model, and event organizer—you wouldn’t expect that he was in HR before all of it.

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is seeking a P233.85-billion budget for 2027, nearly four times its P64.37-billion allocation for this year, drawing questions from senators.

‘We’ll rebid in a few weeks. New rules, new bidding,’ Energy Secretary Sharon Garin tells Rappler as Semirara’s contract nears its July 2027 expiry

The DICT says Meta Platforms 'continues to fall short of its responsibility and commitment to youth safety,' and authorities will take steps to remedy that in the Philippines

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“Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical” follows Annie, a fashion designer at House of Pasion who’s desperate to be part of the elite circle at Coco Banana.

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is almost 60 percent complete, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday at the groundbreaking for the subway’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 station in Pasay City. Work on the Naia Terminal 3 station, which will be located beneath the open parking area, is

Ahead of its planned rollout, the Philippines’ P60-billion incentive scheme for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers is facing pushback from a leading industry group, which questioned why the program is focused on four-wheeled vehicles and excluded motorcycles and tricycles. Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (Evap) president Willy Tee Ten said he was puzzled as to

Marcos wants anti-political dynasty bill passed during his term

MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. on Wednesday ordered the filing of criminal, administrative and civil cases against two former Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) superintendents and five other personnel over alleged irregularities in the handling of funds for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). In a statement, Catapang

MANILA, Philippines — PhilReca party-list Rep. Presley de Jesus on Wednesday objected to what he described as the “very low” proposed allocation in next year’s budget for the training and care of Narcotic Detection Dogs or K9s under the care of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). According to De Jesus, the role played by

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is expanding its benefit packages to cover inpatient admissions of less than 24 hours beginning on Sept. 18, provided they meet the prescribed qualifications and requirements. In line with Republic Act No. 11223 (Universal Health Care Act) and PhilHealth Circular No. 2026-0013 dated Sept. 11, members

UPDATED 2.34PM | Exco instructed state secretary to proceed, Ismail says.

MANILA, Philippines — A ranking position in Malacañang awaits a vlogger who had switched sides from being a Duterte defender to a Marcos supporter, who once poked fun at Sen. Leila de Lima following her arrest, and who had been convicted of violating the Data Privacy Act. In an appointment letter dated Sept. 1, President

Marcoleta solicited campaign donation from co-accused in plunder raps --witness

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for stricter regulations and sanctions against those who use slash and burn methods to clear land, as the country struggles to contain wildfires that have been raging for weeks. Indonesia is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, with “super El Nino” weather parching ‌the country’s forests and fields. The islands of Borneo and Sumatra have been the worst hit, with the hazardous haze causing a spike in respiratory illnesses. Transboundary...

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has directed Congress to finally ban political dynasties, describing its refusal to perform its constitutional duty for the last 39 years as a “grave abuse of discretion” and “manifest injustice.” The high court did not set a timeframe for the enactment of a game-changing law in the country’s political

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday that it is duty-bound to act on complaints filed with the agency, following Senator Robin Padilla"s remarks that he felt “discriminated” against over his obstruction of justice case.

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez appeared before the Sandiganbayan via videoconference and pleaded not guilty to charges of plunder at his arraignment on Wednesday. During the proceedings, the court also asked him to explain in 10 days why he should not be placed under preventive suspension as a Leyte congressman, in compliance with

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, has been summoned by the Senate impeachment court as a witness sought by the prosecution in the case over her alleged unexplained wealth. The court’s presiding officer, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, issued a subpoena on Wednesday for the younger Duterte to

MANILA, Philippines — Three of four retired Supreme Court justices told the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday that the two-thirds vote required to convict an impeached official should not necessarily be fixed at 16, while retired Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna maintained that the Constitution requires the full membership of the Senate to be used in

Aging gracefully can be much simpler: noticing what your body needs now, taking care of it, and continuing to make room for what makes you feel good.

The Villafuertes have figured in well-publicized teleserye-like dramas: from family feuds, celebrity marriages, social media tit for tat, to political wranglings, reinvention, and shifting political alliances

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it may seek international cooperation to locate a co-accused of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez outside the country.

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Heavy rains triggered lahar flows along the slopes of Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday, prompting 167 residents in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental to preemptively flee their homes, an Office of Civil Defense (OCD) official said Wednesday. The OCD had asked the Negros Occidental provincial government to assist with a

CABARROGUIS, QUIRINO, Philippines — Quirino Gov. Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua passed away on Tuesday evening, ending a quarter-century career in public service marked by youth leadership, legislative reforms and local governance advocacy. He was 48. His family appealed for prayers and support as they mourned his death and prepare to bring his remains home to

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN, Philippines — One week after the fire that engulfed MV June Aster in the waters off Coron, Palawan, families of the victims remain anxiously waiting for answers as authorities continue to search for 12 missing people and investigate the cause of the deadly blaze. The death of a survivor on Tuesday afternoon

The Westin Wellness Weekend is back with local brands and partners that center on health-conscious living, sustainable products, and mindful experiences.

Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to former PAOCC officials Winnie Quidato and Winston Casio about their book, The Rogue Compound: POGOs, Human Trafficking, and the Fight to Reclaim the Philippines