South Korea says DeepSeek transferred user data, prompts without consent
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s data protection authority said on Thursday, April 24, that Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek transferred user information and prompts without...
View Article[OPINION] The environmental legacy of Pope Francis in the Philippines
The passing of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, marks the end of arguably the most progressive reign in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. For the past 12 years, he launched a shift in how...
View Article[Rappler Investigates] Pope Francis and clergy sexual abuse
It’s been three days since 88-year-old Pope Francis died on April 21, and those whose lives he touched continue to be amazed by his simplicity, humility, and fervent desire to bring change to a...
View ArticleCardinal David, Christian Monsod ask SC to block big fisher from fishing in...
MANILA, Philippines – 1987 Constitution framer Christian Monsod, Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, and nongovernment organization Environmental Legal Assistance Center asked the Supreme Court on...
View Article[FMA] 2025 Digital Rights Electoral Agenda
On April 23, the Foundation for Media Alternatives launched the 10-Point Digital Rights Electoral Agenda, bringing together digital rights experts, journalists, and human rights advocates whose...
View ArticleHajji Alejandro’s greatest hits: Remembering the OPM icon’s musical legacy
In the early ‘70s, Hajji Alejandro would start his music career as a member of the Circus Band, after being recruited by one of its members, Basil Valdez. Along with Basil, Hajji would later pursue a...
View ArticleRappler Talk: Archbishop Socrates Villegas on Pope Francis and the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, left a nation that grieves “like orphans.” This is how Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas described the impact of...
View ArticleRobredo endorses Alyansa candidates Pacquiao, Abalos
MANILA, Philippines – Former vice president Leni Robredo, now running for mayor of Naga City, has endorsed the Senate bids of former senator Manny Pacquiao and former Interior secretary Benhur Abalos....
View Article100 days of DOGE: Lots of chaos, not so much efficiency
WASHINGTON, USA – At the Social Security Administration, lawyers, statisticians and other high-ranking agency officials are being sent from the Baltimore headquarters to regional offices to replace...
View ArticleWMPBL turns pro after Aguilas outlast UST for inaugural season crown
MANILA, Philippines – The Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League is set to turn professional after the Pilipinas Aguilas captured the inaugural crown by overcoming the UST Growling Tigresses on...
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