Flood video on social media is AI-generated fake
A video falsely claiming to show a family caught in floods caused by Tropical Storm Crising has been circulating on social media.
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Rappler is a prominent Philippine news website known for its investigative journalism and live coverage of significant events such as the State of the Nation Address and election results. The platform also engages users through interactive features like real-time dashboards and community discussions, fostering informed civic participation among Filipinos.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
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DOJ: Bones found in Taal Lake may aid missing sabungeros case
A recent Facebook post claiming that the remains of missing sabungeros were found in Taal Lake has been rated false by Rappler; however, authorities confirmed on Thursday that a white sack containing what appears to be burned human bones was recovered during retrieval operations.
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Retired Col Royina Garma remains detained in US for over 6 months
Royina Garma, a retired police colonel and whistleblower from the Philippine drug war, remains detained at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center more than six months after seeking asylum in the US on November 7, 2024.
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Iloilo broadcaster sentenced up to 2 years for cyber libel
A broadcaster in Iloilo City named Salvador 'Jun' Capulot Jr., was sentenced to up to two years imprisonment on Thursday, May 14, for three counts of cyber libel.
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Comelec Media Server glitch fixed, election results stand
A discrepancy in the vote count for Laoag, reported by Rappler's senior reporter Bea Cupin, prompted an investigation into data from the Comelec Media Server.
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Leni Robredo wins Naga City mayoral race with 91% of votes
Former Vice President Leni Robredo was proclaimed Tuesday as the winner of the Naga City mayoral race by the City Board of Canvassers with over 84,000 votes or nearly 91% of the total votes cast.
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Comelec starts election servers, Rappler in reception mode
The Commission on Elections' information technology department initiated election servers at 3 pm on Monday, May 12, to prepare for receiving results from polling centers across the country.
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Santos-Recto dismisses dynasty criticisms, campaigns with sons
Vilma Santos-Recto, a former governor of Batangas and current gubernatorial candidate, dismissed criticisms about political dynasties as she campaigned alongside her sons Luis Manzano (vice gubernatorial) and Ryan Christian Recto (Congressional district 6).
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Rappler launches #PHVote site with live updates, voter guides
Rappler is providing comprehensive coverage of the 2025 national and local elections, offering candidate profiles, voter guides, explainers, videos, and live election results.
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Rappler launches #AmBAGNatin Challenge for midterm elections
The 2025 Philippine midterm elections are approaching, with Rappler encouraging citizens to participate in the #AmBAGNatin Challenge.
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