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What is the proposed National Cybersecurity Council?
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (475+ words) The NCC is being legislated through multiple concurrent measures in the 20th Congress, including Senate Bills (SB) 1492, 1891, 1946, and 2085, as well as House Bills (HB) 7927, 8071, 8096, and 8482, and 12 other similar HBs." Here's what's being proposed: The push for a centralized authority comes amid…...
Xi, Putin to meet in Beijing for tea diplomacy after Trump visit
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (688+ words) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi walk past guards of honour during a welcoming ceremony at an airport in Beijing, China, May 19, 2026. BEIJING, China " China and Russia's leaders are set to meet for a summit in…...
How Robinsons Land builds credibility through consistency
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (238+ words) Editor's note: This press release is sponsored by Robinsons Land Corporation and was handled by Brand Rap, the sales and marketing arm of Rappler. No member of the news and editorial team participated in the publishing of this piece. Property…...
[Edgewise] As Trump approval plummets, GOP moves to rig midterm elections
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (762+ words) US President Donald Trump's free-falling approval ratings have brightened the Democratic Party's chances of gaining House and Senate majorities in November. So what are Trump and the GOP doing about it?" Rigging the midterms in their favor, that's what " in…...
Ex-party-list rep Oducado says resignation due to health reasons, not impeachment
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (353+ words) RESIGNED. Former 1 Tahanan party-list representative Nat Oducado speaks with the media on May 19, 2026. MANILA, Philippines " Resigned congressman Nat Oducado said on Tuesday, May 19, that he resigned due to health reasons, and not because of his vote to impeach Vice President…...
Rappler's policy on generative AI
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (156+ words) As an independent newsroom committed to a culture of innovation and experimentation, Rappler integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize operations while ensuring that technology does not supersede the editorial judgment of its editors and staff. Our framework prioritizes safety, transparency,…...
How Congress is looking to regulate deepfakes
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1052+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Deepfakes or synthetic media generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to mimic a person's appearance, voice, or actions have evolved from a technical curiosity into a potent tool for disinformation, fraud, and harassment." Deepfakes can also…...
Marcos' Japan state visit: Focus on security, energy cooperation
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (488+ words) BILATERAL MEETING. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. MANILA, Philippines " When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. arrives in Japan for a rare state visit,…...
COA rules against insurance firms on P1. 5-billion claim vs Pag-IBIG Fund
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (440+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Commission on Audit (COA) has ruled against a group of private insurance companies on a petition that the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG Fund should remit P1. 503 billion in insurance premiums connected to a 1985 deal that…...
FACT CHECK: No paid protesters in May 13 rally vs VP Sara, Dela Rosa " ex-DOF official
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (479+ words) Claim: Former finance undersecretary Cielo Magno and political vlogger Lovely Granada pocketed funds that were meant to be paid out to the minors who joined the May 13 rally against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and Vice President Sara Duterte. In…...