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FACT CHECK: Hypertension ‘cure’ ad used face manipulation, AI-generated audio
Claim: Veteran journalist Jessica Soho reported about a cure for hypertension allegedly developed by Manila Doctors Hospital internist-cardiologist Dr. Anthony Leachon and cardiologists from Harvard...
View ArticleFaith 101: What is Christian nationalism?
This article was produced with assistance from Rai, the new Rappler AI chatbot that provides information based on Rappler articles. Information from Rai was vetted and contextualized by Rappler’s...
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Trump’s plans about immigration, from mass deportation to ending birthright...
MANILA, Philippines – President-elect Donald Trump undeniably tapped into a deep-seated fear among many Americans: the concern that immigrants — both legal and undocumented — were taking their jobs...
View Article[Rear View] Ain’t that America! Pero bakit masaya ang DDS sa panalo ni Trump?
Oh, but ain’t that America, for you and meAin’t that America, something to see, babyAin’t that America, home of the freeLittle pink houses for you and me— John Mellencamp, “Pink Houses” Habang...
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#FirstLook: Dance the night away with Best Buddies Philippines
When the music started at XYLO at The Palace on the night of October 19, something magical happened. For a few hours, the dance floor transformed into a place where everyone expressed themselves...
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Volunteers says Filipinos overstaying in UAE preyed upon by scammers
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Two Filipinos here who have volunteered helping overstaying kababayans with the ongoing government amnesty program, said unscrupulous individuals have allegedly been...
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FACT CHECK: PH Army job ads posted by unauthorized page
Claim: The Philippine Army is urgently hiring for 7,000 job vacancies. Interested applicants must fill out an online application form through a link provided in several social media posts. Rating:...
View ArticleLa Salle eyes perfect title romp in SSL preseason volleyball
MANILA, Philippines – It may still be the big guns coming through for La Salle in the clutch, but the Lady Spikers underscored their team effort to stay unbeaten in preseason volleyball action. “I...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] Beyond Donald and Kamala
As early as 1 pm Wednesday, November 6, the Rappler internal Telegram channel, as well as community US Vote 2024 chat channel, were already sensing a triumph by Donald Trump. If CNN had a Magic Wall,...
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Former Comelec chief gets mixed feelings as he joins BARMM filing line for bets
MANILA, Philippines – Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sheriff Abas stood on the other side of the filing process on Wednesday, November 6, trading his role of accepting certificates...
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MILF seeks to retain control of BARMM parliament; Murad among party nominees
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – It’s official. Interim Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim is seeking a seat in the predominantly Muslim...
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Tesla sets up shop in PH with cars priced at over P2 million
MANILA, Philippines – Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla is now in the Philippines, marking its fourth showroom in Southeast Asia and its 12th in the Asia Pacific. The official...
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Pinay stand-up comedian in Dubai calls out racist gig inquiries
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A Filipina stand-up comedian, who has been a staple of major comedy events in this city for years, has decried what she described as a couple of racist inquiries for gigs...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Filing period for certificates of candidacy for BARMM positions
Mindanao is divided into six administrative regions, including the predominantly Muslim Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The region has long struggled with underdevelopment,...
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LOOK: Tourists flock to Hello Kitty Exhibition in Tokyo National Museum
MANILA, Philippines – Locals and tourists visited one of the newest attractions in Tokyo, Japan — the Hello Kitty Exhibition, located in Tokyo National Museum, as part of Hello Kitty’s 50th...
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FACT CHECK: Image of devastation in Cagayan due to Typhoon Marce is fake
Claim: A photo shows scenes of devastation as Typhoon Marce (Yinxing) ravaged Cagayan province on Thursday, November 7. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple Facebook pages and users have...
View ArticleCIAC sets target for Clark Aviation Capital infrastructure upgrades
CLARK FREEPORT, Philippines – The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) announced on Thursday, November 7, that it will accelerate the implementation of infrastructure projects for the Clark...
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FACT CHECK: Wind speed not sole factor in determining degree of storm damage
Claim: Super Typhoon Rolly, which hit the Philippines in 2020, affected fewer people than Severe Tropical Storm Kristine despite having a lower wind speed. Rating: MISSING CONTEXT Why we fact-checked...
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FACT CHECK: Marcos skips APEC to prioritize domestic concerns
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is skipping the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Peru from November 9 to 16 because drug testing is needed to participate in the event. Rating:...
View ArticleCOP29: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news
Rappler is covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 happening in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Azerbaijan is set to oversee the annual negotiations among nearly...
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