The stories that shaped us: Rappler opens the Newsbreak Archives

Rappler - Sep 27, 2026

On September 28, World News Day, annual Rappler+ members get access to the full digital archives of Newsbreak, years of fearless reporting that documented the Philippines and helped shape its history

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WATCH: Sara Duterte Impeachment trial | Sept. 29, 2026

Sep 29, 2026

WATCH: Sara Duterte Impeachment trial | Sept. 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – On Day 31 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte is expected to take the witness stand Tuesday, with his testimony expected to focus on the city government transactions with GenCorp Industries Inc., a company declared by the vice president as a business interest

Baste Duterte expected to testify on Day 31 of VP impeachment trial

Sep 29, 2026

Baste Duterte expected to testify on Day 31 of VP impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte is expected to take the witness stand on Tuesday, the 31st day of the impeachment trial of his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. The mayor’s supposed appearance on Monday was moved to Tuesday and Wednesday after the impeachment court granted his request for more time to

ITCZ to bring rains over Palawan, parts of Visayas, Mindanao Tuesday

Sep 29, 2026

ITCZ to bring rains over Palawan, parts of Visayas, Mindanao Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines — The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will bring rains in Palawan and parts of Visayas and Mindanao while the rest of Luzon will see cloudy skies on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau.  In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), weather specialist Veronica

Raptor rescued from sea in Romblon

Sep 29, 2026

Raptor rescued from sea in Romblon

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — A bird of prey has been rescued after it was found floating in the waters off Santa Fe town in Romblon province and was immediately turned over to environmental officials for assessment and care.  The raptor, locally known as a “lawin or banog,” was spotted over the weekend by

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Sep 29, 2026

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

China warns Japan over WWII history as business delegation visits Beijing

Sep 29, 2026

China warns Japan over WWII history as business delegation visits Beijing

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi met Japan’s former foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is leading a 50-member delegation of corporate executives, in Beijing on Monday, marking the highest-ranking Chinese official reception for a Japanese visit in nearly a year. During the talks, Wang warned that bilateral relations were facing a “severe situation” and had “yet to be normalised” ahead of next year’s 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry. “A...

Barangay, youth polls reset questioned in SC

Sep 29, 2026

Barangay, youth polls reset questioned in SC

MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has mounted a fresh legal challenge before the Supreme Court (SC) to declare Republic Act (RA) No. 12326 unconstitutional and stop the deferral of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Aside from postponing this year’s election, RA 12326 extends the term of office for barangay and Sangguniang

Sara Duterte’s bank records, Gencorp deals fuel clash

Sep 29, 2026

Sara Duterte’s bank records, Gencorp deals fuel clash

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution and defense clashed anew on Monday over Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records as the Senate impeachment court pressed into questions about her business interests, government contracts and undeclared assets on Day 30 of the trial. House prosecutor Chel Diokno manifested that the prosecution had sought Duterte’s admission of the

Dizon urged: Tell truth on ‘ghost’ projects

Sep 29, 2026

Dizon urged: Tell truth on ‘ghost’ projects

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday urged Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to tell the truth about 68 infrastructure projects the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) had flagged in Taguig City, saying any cover-up attempt could make them criminally liable. “I told him not to deny the existence of ghost projects

NBI plans to quiz VP, ex-Speaker Velasco about alleged bagman

Sep 29, 2026

NBI plans to quiz VP, ex-Speaker Velasco about alleged bagman

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation will invite Vice President Sara Duterte, former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and other people implicated by a dismissed policeman in a series of alleged cash deliveries that supposedly benefited members of the Duterte family. This was announced by NBI Director Melvin Matibag on Monday after former Police

OpenAI shelves new AI model release over safety concerns

Sep 29, 2026

OpenAI shelves new AI model release over safety concerns

The Wall Street Journal reports that GPT-6.1 Astra shows higher levels of deception than its predecessor in internal testing, including efforts to obfuscate its activities

Saab Magalona's son Vito reacts to SB19's 'Mga Kababayan' version in 'Forgotten Island'

Sep 29, 2026

Saab Magalona's son Vito reacts to SB19's 'Mga Kababayan' version in 'Forgotten Island'

Saab Magalona"s son, Vito, was thrilled to hear SB19"s version of “Mga Kababayan” in the animated film “Forgotten Island.”

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