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rappler.comPhilippine peso sinks to record low P64.17 vs $1 | The wRapToday’s headlines: Philippine economy, BARMM, Manny Villar

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rappler.comSulu gets over 3,000 new teaching positions amid shift to DepEd controlThe Department of Education says it is ‘fast-tracking the deployment and appointment protocols to guarantee that salaries, benefits, and operational support continue without interruption’

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rappler.comWith El Niño, 2026-2027 northeast monsoon may not be as coldThe intensifying El Niño is expected to lead to less pronounced cold surges during the period of the northeast monsoon

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rappler.com[OPINION] Twilight time for the CPP-NPA’s forever warThe communist party could take the cue from the its counterparts in Nepal, who signed a peace agreement with the Nepalese government in 2006 and became the ruling party through democratic elections in 2008–2009 and has been in the ruling coalition several times since then

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rappler.comWho is Retrina Fuentes, the judge behind arrest orders vs Duterte critics?Fuentes once served as executive judge of the Davao City Regional Trial Court

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rappler.comMake LGU funds ‘results-based’ amid pork barrel concerns — World Bank“We believe that LGSF can support genuine regional development so long as obviously it’s effectively utilized,” World Bank lead urban specialist Makiko Watanabe says

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rappler.comNews Reflection: El Niño wisdom from Marcos and DuterteHe says be ready with pails; she says better accept what's up ahead

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rappler.comUndas 2026: Cemetery schedules and road advisories in Metro ManilaHere are the things you should know when visiting your departed loved ones in Metro Manila during the 2026 'Undas'

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rappler.comSerbia’s student movement toppled a political giant. Can it now govern the country?Tens of thousands of people take to the streets across the country to celebrate after Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat late on October 25 in a historic poll that capped two years of peaceful anti-government protests

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rappler.com[In This Economy] Pagsadsad ng piso: Ano ang puwedeng gawin?Sa ngayon, makatutulong ang pagplano ng bayarin at pag-iwas sa padalos-dalos na financial decisions. Pero may pananagutan din ang gobyerno na gawing mas matatag ang ekonomiya.

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rappler.comSandro Marcos’ district gets P4.38-B more funds for public works | The wRapToday’s headlines: Sandro Marcos, DPWH, Alex Eala

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rappler.comLemFi launches ‘Ambition has no passport,’ its biggest product expansion yetAn expanded platform for people living and moving across borders? Meet LemFi's newest milestone

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rappler.comMolbog leader raises fears, concerns over Balabac EDCA siteMolbog people, still awaiting certifications of their claim to ancestral lands, protest the developments on Balabac Island

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rappler.com3 Negros groups unite vs ‘World Bank-DOTr scheme’ on transport modernizationGerry Llena, LTFRB regional director for Negros Island, tells Rappler the allegation that three traditional jeepneys will be junked in exchange for one modernized unit is 'just a myth’

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rappler.com[Ask the Tax Whiz] BIR backs down on QR badges. Will it dare audit the powerful?Listening to taxpayers is good governance. But reversing a requirement five days before its deadline raises a bigger question.

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rappler.comFilipino-Canadian voice actor Eric Bauza dies at 46Bauza was best known for voicing iconic 'Looney Tunes' characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck

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rappler.comAlex Eala back on track after defeating Mika Stojsavljevic in Toray Pan Pacific OpenAfter defeating the British teen in straight sets, Eala will face World No. 38 Talia Gibson of Australia in the round-of-16 match

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rappler.com[Rappler’s Best] Yes, Marcos still shuffling his CabinetGhosts from the past continue to haunt

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rappler.comBIR suspends controversial QR badge requirementThe BIR stops the mandatory online display of registration badges, which had an original deadline of October 31, following complaints over data privacy and additional red tape

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rappler.comRESULTS: October 2026 Metallurgical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure ExaminationPRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 36 out of 42 passed the Metallurgical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination

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rappler.comHow to track insertions in House-approved 2027 budgetWith this tracker, the public can determine which districts got the biggest budget insertions and the biggest budget cuts, says People's Budget Coalition co-convenor Ken Abante

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rappler.com4 ways US foreign policy could change if Democrats win in NovemberHere are some ways a Democratic Congress could hem in Trump's foreign policy

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rappler.comTeodoro warns PMA of ‘weaponization of information’ as warfare moves beyond battlefieldThe Philippine defense chief says technological advances, geopolitical developments, disruptions to supply chains, and other changes can emerge quickly and carry consequences for the security of states and individuals

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rappler.comDisenchanted Netanyahu supporters are prize of Israel election campaignSome 13% of Israeli voters have yet to decide how they will vote, according to data collected by the Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research at the Israel Democracy Institute

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rappler.comBrazil heads to polls in runoff between leftist Lula and Bolsonaro Jr.Polls show the candidates are practically tied going into the runoff, as Lula has closed the gap in the final days

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rappler.comWhat schools will do amid intense heat during El NiñoHow prepared is the Department of Education for the potential effects of El Niño?

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rappler.comMalversation, graft charges filed vs 2 ex-DPWH execs over GenSan right-of-way scamThe Office of the Ombudsman files charges against former DPWH Region 12 regional director Subair Saro Diron, former assistant regional director Laureano Suan Jr., and several other DPWH personnel and private individuals

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rappler.comBefore the Philippines even had a name, it had gold“When you look at this gold jewelry, you realize that once upon a time we had a golden age. It gives you a sense of what was pre-colonial culture,” historian Ambeth Ocampo tells Rappler

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rappler.comObama unloads on Trump while stumping for Democrats ahead of midtermsObama frames the November 3 vote as a 'circuit breaker' to 'at least rein in some of the foolishness' of Trump's presidency

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rappler.comHow Manny Pacquiao impacted UFC’s Aaron Pico‘His fights were never boring,’ says mixed martial artist Aaron Pico of Manny Pacquiao. ‘That’s what I’m trying to do, too, here in the UFC.’

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rappler.com[Two Pronged] My love and sex life are complicated, and I want a committed relationshipOur letter sender is wondering about desire, life direction, and relationships as she finds someone she's compatible with sexually, but who can't stay in the Philippines and may not be able to commit to her

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rappler.comWhere Philippine ducks gather, Apayao’s wild riches come into viewThe findings will be used to guide habitat protection and wildlife monitoring while supporting responsible birdwatching and nature-based tourism

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rappler.com[Tambay] Ginoong Amba, dati na po kaming takotSabi ng ambassador ng Tsina, pasalamat daw ang Pilipinas at may kapit-bansa itong tulad ng Tsina na hindi gumagamit ng dahas. Teka, teka, hindi gumagamit ng dahas?

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rappler.comPerfect passing rate: Batangas State U’s pioneer doctors ready for rural serviceBatangas State University’s pioneer medical graduates — who all passed the licensure exam — hope to bring healthcare to the country’s most underserved communities

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rappler.comWhere are the Philippines’ regular cultural shows?Unlike Bali's famed Kecak dance or Hanoi's iconic water puppet theater, the cultural performances in the Philippines can be hard for tourists to find

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rappler.comCarlos Yulo misses out on World Championship floor exercise medalCarlos Yulo finishes eighth and last in the floor exercise final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, ending his bid to recapture the title he first won in 2019

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rappler.comTyphoon Rosal exits PAR; ITCZ bringing scattered rainAs of Saturday afternoon, October 24, no new low pressure areas or potential tropical cyclones are being monitored inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility

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rappler.comPhilip Lustre Jr. arrest a ‘sad day for journalism in the Philippines’ – lawyerThe Presidential Task Force on Media Security also says 'laws protecting reputation must never be used to harass journalists, suppress legitimate criticism, or obstruct the public’s access to information'

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rappler.comUkraine says Starlink and Starshield operating at 400 kilometers per hour after week of throttling'Monitoring systems had previously recorded disruptions to the Starlink/Starshield service. The speed metrics have now returned to normal,' the ministry says

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rappler.comThis Bicolano theater group brings grassroots stories — and disaster relief — to communitiesVeteran actor Julie DM Vega of Albay theater group Sining Banwa says it’s time for local governments to invest in their artists and help ‘bring art directly to the masses’

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rappler.comVeteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. arrested for alleged cyber libel(1st UPDATE) The warrant of arrest is issued by Branch 10 of the Davao City Regional Trial Court, Meanwhile, Lustre says he does not know who the complainant is.

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rappler.comWhy sports insider Brian Windhorst’s career begins and ends with writing‘No one story is worth damaging a relationship that maybe involves 5, 10, 15 years of building,’ says American sports media personality Brian Windhorst, who visited Manila for the NBA on Disney+’s launch

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rappler.comMoonshot curbs hacking ability in new Kimi model as fears grow over AI-powered cyberattacksMoonshot says it removed cyber-related data from the training corpus and reinforcement-learning environments used to develop the model, while retaining general coding skills

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rappler.comWhat community means for a wine shop along Maginhawa StreetThrough the Maginhawa Food Community, Rose Abes has found support among fellow entrepreneurs navigating the fulfillment and challenges of running their own establishments

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rappler.comThe week in photos: October 17-23, 2026A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe

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rappler.comDILG, PNP to Bato: 1 week to surrender | The wRapToday’s headlines: Bato dela Rosa, Paolo Duterte, Alex Eala

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rappler.comDILG says Bato has 1 week to surrender, offers P50-M reward for arrestSenator Dela Rosa, who has a pending ICC warrant, has been in hiding since May

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rappler.comA shared sense of purpose: 5 career lessons from a Pru Life UK leaderWhat principles helped Haidee Plopenio, Head of Business Continuity Management, power through her journey with the company?

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rappler.comQUIZ: Would you survive a Filipino horror movie?Everyone has a role in a horror movie. The question is: will you make it to the end?

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rappler.comRain eases in Batanes as Typhoon Rosal starts moving awayThere may still be scattered rain and thunderstorms due to Typhoon Rosal (Champi), but PAGASA's forecast on Friday afternoon, October 23, shows weather conditions are gradually improving