Brazil 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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Malversation, graft charges filed vs 2 ex-DPWH execs over GenSan right-of-way scam
The Office of the Ombudsman files charges against former DPWH Region 12 regional director Subair Saro Diron, former assistant regional director Laureano Suan Jr., and…
Obama unloads on Trump while stumping for Democrats ahead of midterms
Obama frames the November 3 vote as a 'circuit breaker' to 'at least rein in some of the foolishness' of Trump's presidency
Philip Lustre Jr.’s arrest a ‘warning’ for journalists – lawyer
(1st UPDATE) The Presidential Task Force on Media Security also says 'laws protecting reputation must never be used to harass journalists, suppress legitimate criticism…
Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. arrested for alleged cyber libel
(3rd UPDATE) The warrant of arrest was issued by Branch 10 of the Davao City Regional Trial Court. Lustre has been released after posting bail.
Paolo Duterte files cyber libel complaint vs GMA Network over Gracioso report
The complaint comes weeks after Vice President Sara Duterte jokingly said in a press conference that she would file a libel suit against GMA Network over the Gracioso…
Red flags in 2027 agri budget: Coordinates at sea, ‘overpriced’ infra projects
Coordinates for farm-to-market roads allegedly point to the Celebes Sea or waters near Brunei
Stewardship not leadership: Chief justice aspirant Caguioa’s plans for the judiciary
'The law doesn't mean anything if it does not impact a life positively,' Supreme Court Associate Justice Benjamin Caguioa says in his Judicial and Bar Council interview
Part 2: Old-timer bets in the running to be Marcos’ 2nd SC justice
These bets are part of the list of candidates who vied for the justice post in 2025 that ultimately went to Associate Justice Raul Villanueva
‘Justice is hope’: Here are Leonen’s 9 promises as aspiring chief justice
'Whoever is appointed, this reality remains: our people still suffer.... On our watch, we cannot fail them. I will not fail them,' says Senior Associate Justice Marvic…
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[Rappler Investigates] High standards for the High Court
At a time when standards for choices of elective officials seem to be on the decline, many still look to the SC as a stronghold of justice and fairness to which high…
Benitez-Bais spat puts Bacolod’s stalled P765-M project, flood contractor in focus
Representative Albee Benitez apologizes to Bacolod residents and Councilor Homer Bais for making a scene at a public dinner, but scrutiny continues over the unfinished…