Rappler

Rappler

Rappler is an internationally acclaimed independent news network in the Philippines co founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa. Known for its fearless investigative reporting and commitment to truth it stands as one of the most credible and influential digital media outlets in Southeast Asia.

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Who is Bea Millan-Windorski, Miss Universe Philippines 2026?

Who is Bea Millan-Windorski, Miss Universe Philippines 2026?

Growing up in a family of immigrants, newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines Bea Millan-Windorski says it’s in this country where she ‘felt a sense of belonging

ASEAN newsrooms issue joint statement about AI impact on journalism

ASEAN newsrooms issue joint statement about AI impact on journalism

Read the full statement from more than a dozen Southeast Asian news outlets on how big tech and AI companies are making it difficult for news organizations to survive

Living with rare disease: How policy shifts, medical progress bring hope to patients

Living with rare disease: How policy shifts, medical progress bring hope to patients

Healthcare experts and patient advocates gather for a roundtable discussion on strengthening diagnosis, care, and support systems for people living with rare diseases

Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’

Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’

US President Donald Trump says he could not imagine Iran’s proposals being acceptable and that the country had not paid a sufficiently high price for its actions

Taiwan president defiant as Eswatini trip begins; China calls him a ‘rat’

Taiwan president defiant as Eswatini trip begins; China calls him a ‘rat’

China's Taiwan Affairs Office says President Lai Ching-te had 'skulked' his way to Eswatini

Meet the doctor who preserves PH’s greatest basketball collections

Meet the doctor who preserves PH’s greatest basketball collections

Michael Rico Mesina with PBA great Manny Victorino.

Heavy Mayon ashfall affects thousands in Albay

Heavy Mayon ashfall affects thousands in Albay

Local government units in Albay launch relief and recovery operations following Mayon’s recent heavy ashfall

LIST: May 2026 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns

LIST: May 2026 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns

Here are the May 2026 special non-working days in various localities, as proclaimed by the President

Top 5 News This Week: Bini at Billboard, Sara Duterte in trouble, Zaldy Co in… France?

Top 5 News This Week: Bini at Billboard, Sara Duterte in trouble, Zaldy Co in… France?

Also, the Balikatan war games are the biggest ever, and some concerning findings on the Navotas landfill fire

Barbierro, your friendly neighborhood queer barbershop

Barbierro, your friendly neighborhood queer barbershop

Barbierro Barbershop trims the gendered stylings of haircuts and expression