[Rappler’s Best] Mary Jane Veloso and Duterte’s snub 

Rappler - Sep 28, 2026

The third president (of the Philippines and Indonesia) to see through the Mary Jane case is Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prabowo Subianto — the irony of ironies

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Builder in court after smashing roof tiles following pay row

Sep 28, 2026

Builder in court after smashing roof tiles following pay row

In today’s podcast, a builder has appeared in court after causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to a property he was working on.

LTFRB: Fare rollback possible if fuel prices drop, stabilize

Sep 28, 2026

LTFRB: Fare rollback possible if fuel prices drop, stabilize

A rollback in public utility vehicle (PUV) fares is possible if fuel prices drop or stabilize in the coming months and a petition is filed, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Acting Chairman Greg Pua Jr. said Monday.

Save 20% on tickets when you follow in the footsteps of legends at Wembley

Sep 28, 2026

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Go behind the scenes on a Wembley Stadium Tour and explore the UK's largest sports and music venue.

Peso slides, stocks fall as Trump rejects Middle East peace deal

Sep 28, 2026

Peso slides, stocks fall as Trump rejects Middle East peace deal

Philippine financial markets opened the week on a weak note, dragged down by rising global crude oil prices as the conflict in the Middle East remains unresolved.

Manibela kicks off 3-day transport strike vs fuel price hike

Sep 28, 2026

Manibela kicks off 3-day transport strike vs fuel price hike

MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Manibela on Monday started its three-day transport strike in protest of the soaring fuel prices. READ: Transport strikes a go as fare hikes take effect Jeepney operators and drivers, along with some who joined the protest, assembled at the University Avenue around 6 a.m. and went straight to Philcoa in

DOJ, NBI, BOC sign MOA to combat economic sabotage in agriculture sector

Sep 28, 2026

DOJ, NBI, BOC sign MOA to combat economic sabotage in agriculture sector

The Department of Justice (DOJ), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) against economic sabotage.

Care home worker pocketed £3K refund meant for dead client’s relatives

Sep 28, 2026

Care home worker pocketed £3K refund meant for dead client’s relatives

A care home worker who stole more than £3,200 from a dead resident to pay off her credit card bill has been sentenced.

PH gets shot at sepak takraw gold, adds bronze to Asian Games haul

Sep 28, 2026

PH gets shot at sepak takraw gold, adds bronze to Asian Games haul

Jean Marie Sucalit, Abegail Sinogbuhan, and Nelly Jay Salon guarantee the Philippines its best-ever sepak takraw finish in the Asian Games as they advance to the women's double final

How Mary Jane Veloso’s case exposes gaps in Filipino migrant protection

Sep 28, 2026

How Mary Jane Veloso’s case exposes gaps in Filipino migrant protection

Migrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that still confront many vulnerable Philippine workers overseas. After coming harrowingly close to being executed years ago in Indonesia, Veloso walked free on Friday night from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City, grateful for the absolute pardon granted by Philippine President...

Magical nights at the pub - see the Harry Potter films while tucking into delicious food

Sep 28, 2026

Magical nights at the pub - see the Harry Potter films while tucking into delicious food

Harry Potter fans can enjoy a movie on the big screen and a lovely meal at the award-winning Cow Shed at the Ship Inn.

SC adopts term 'victim-survivor' in sexual violence cases

Sep 28, 2026

SC adopts term 'victim-survivor' in sexual violence cases

The Supreme Court (SC) has adopted the term “victim-survivor” when referring to individuals who have experienced sexual violence, as it affirmed the conviction of a man for raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter.

‘You will be greatly missed big man’: Tributes for biker who died in A2 crash

Sep 28, 2026

‘You will be greatly missed big man’: Tributes for biker who died in A2 crash

Dozens of flowers and a handful of cards have been left along the roadside where a motorcyclist died in a crash.

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