FACT CHECK: Mini fire trucks in viral posts not purchased by DILG
The DILG says the mini fire trucks were bought by the Nueva Ecija local government and are being falsely linked to its planned procurement of fire trucks worth P10…
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Meta ordered to pay $25-billion penalty to New Mexico in data privacy case
'Facebook's wrongdoing — over the course of years and systematically broadcast to the public — goes to the heart of Facebook's core business practices,' Judge Francis…
FACT CHECK: Claire Castro not removed from her post, remains Palace press officer
The Palace press officer was still briefing reporters on the day the video was posted, while its thumbnail falsely suggests a supposed confrontation with First Lady Liza…
FACT CHECK: Escudero did not suspend House prosecutor Zamora’s law license
Zamora faced sexist remarks over her questioning during the impeachment trial, but no revocation of her law license occurred afterwards, contrary to the claim
LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate
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[Puso at Diwa] Sara Duterte trial: Is the space for political impunity finally closing?
Can the Philippines begin to turn the corner from a culture of impunity toward one of responsibility and the rule of law?
5 practical effects of SC ruling on unprogrammed appropriations
Unprogrammed funds are here to stay, but they will ideally be harder to abuse
Part 1: New candidates in the running to be Marcos’ 2nd SC justice
This batch of new applicants is composed of big names, like COA chairperson Gamaliel Cordoba and Sandiganbayan chief Geraldine Faith Econg, among others
Ombudsman suspends DICT Usec Almirol over alleged eGov conflicts of interest
(1st UPDATE) Almirol maintains no conflicts of interest, in a Facebook post on Thursday, October 22
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[DECODED] You no longer have to click anything to be targeted. But you can fight back.
With today's technological advances, malicious actors have found a way to get consumer data without you clicking on anything
#ScamAlert chat room launched as digital and financial scams evolve
The new chat room helps users flag scams, learn digital safety tips, and foster community vigilance