[Tech Thoughts] Building safe online spaces requires whole-of-society approach

Rappler - Oct 4, 2026

The Safe Online Spaces forum tackles different aspects of online safety, from legal and technological issues to community and family-related efforts, to foster safe spaces for children

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MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Saturday said former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV should submit evidence to law enforcement authorities to back his allegations that Chinese funds went to an organization linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her family. “The allegations of [former] Senator Trillanes, if substantiated, raise serious implications

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MANILA, Philippines — At least 500 employees of GMA Network are entitled to P240.6 million in total hazard pay for rendering work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Court of Appeals (CA) ruled in a decision dated Sept. 16. The appellate court ruled that the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) did not commit grave abuse of

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MANILA, Philippines — Mary Jane Veloso wants to use her newfound freedom to venture into farming in her hometown in Nueva Ecija to give her family a better life. “My real priority is simply to lift my family out of poverty,” Veloso said in a press conference at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Oct.

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Ramaswamy was addressing crowds in Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday ahead of an appearance by Donald Trump when he spotted the youngster and invited him on stage.

PH-Singapore internet link restored after cable problem

Oct 4, 2026

PH-Singapore internet link restored after cable problem

MANILA, Philippines — The segment of the Philippine-Singapore cable that went down on Oct. 2 was restored beginning that evening, bringing the internet service back to normal. InfiniVAN Inc., a Japanese-Filipino telecommunications and information and communications technology solutions provider, said in an advisory that the C2C Submarine Cable (Philippine-Singapore) segment has been fully restored. Several

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SC: Marriage void due to false claims of cohabitation

Oct 4, 2026

SC: Marriage void due to false claims of cohabitation

MANILA, Philippines — Falsifying proof of cohabitation may be a ground for the nullification of an unlicensed marriage, according to the Supreme Court. Ruling on a case concerning a couple in Antique, the high tribunal said the couple’s marriage was void from the beginning because their affidavit of cohabitation was falsely executed. “As the records

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MANILA, Philippines — For Gregg Yan, a 43-year-old communications consultant and founder of environmental nonprofit Best Alternatives, one does not need to have formal training as a scientist to be able to write academic articles about animal conservation. His experience traveling the world and being exposed to the wonders of wildlife is what informs his

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