FALSE: China delivered vaccines by military plane only to the Philippines
At a glance: Claim: As of Sunday, February 28, the Philippines is the only country that China delivered COVID-19 vaccines to via military plane. Rating: FALSEThe facts: China delivered COVID-19...
View ArticleWhat’s new in Philippine travel restrictions after a year in lockdown
A year after a pandemic lockdown was first declared in the Philippines, many are itching to travel, whether to get a break from life at home or to reconnect with loved ones. In the year that has...
View Article[PODCAST] Hear, Hear: So what if UP produces communists?
Welcome to Hear, Hear, Rappler’s first longread podcast featuring the best investigative and opinion pieces from its archives. No bells or whistles here; Hear, Hear offers the full, uninterrupted...
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FAST FACTS: Who is Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario Lopez?
Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario Villamor Lopez took center stage on Tuesday, March 2, as he grilled petitioners during the 4th day of oral arguments on the anti-terror law. The long-time member...
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Captain Ri’s surprise ‘appearance’ at the Supreme Court
Day 4 of the Supreme Court’s anti-terror law oral arguments was not without its light moments when Justice Amy Lazaro Javier made mention of Captain Ri, a reference to the character played by Korean...
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FALSE: Comelec spokesman James Jimenez supports ‘Run Sara Run’ campaign
At a glance: Claim: Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez supports the “Run Sara Run” campaign.Rating: FALSEThe facts: Jimenez only said that the “Run Sara Run” campaign does...
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FALSE: Photo of Robredo receiving COVID-19 vaccine in Marikina
At a glance Claim: Vice President Leni Robredo received a COVID-19 vaccine while wearing a long-sleeved blouse.Rating: FALSEThe facts: The woman in the now-viral photo was not Robredo. It was Dr....
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Illegal vaccinations cast shadow over Duterte’s immunization drive
As the government finally kicked off its official COVID-19 vaccination drive, a controversy that President Rodrigo Duterte would rather be swept under the rug continues to bug Malacañang. Questions...
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FALSE: Gov’t to give P10,000 pandemic aid to every Filipino
At a glance: Claim: The Philippine government is giving a P10,000-financial aid to every Filipino affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Rating: FALSEThe facts: The government has not announced such a...
View Article[PODCAST] Ano ang maitutulong ng drug war report ng Department of Justice?
Subscribe to Newsbreak: Beyond the Stories podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Anchor. Inilabas ni Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra ang initial findings ng isang inter-agency panel tungkol...
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FALSE: Kris Aquino says she will run for president if a Marcos runs
At a glance: Claim: Kris Aquino said that if a Marcos runs for the presidency, then she will also “have to” join the presidential race. Rating: FALSEThe facts: There are no official reports,...
View Article[PODCAST] Law of Duterte Land: Investigating Duterte’s drug war using hard data
President Rodrigo Duterte’s centerpiece anti-drug campaign is poorly documented. That much is clear in the many investigations done by groups, whether from the media, academe, or law circles. But from...
View ArticleInvestigating Duterte’s drug war using data: It’s ‘state-sponsored murder’
Investigating President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war using data is a tall challenge for any group, and it seems even more so for a government agency, for the simple reason that data is deficient. But...
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ISIS-slain OFWs: Their daughters just wanted them to be together
On March 6, 2015, Islamic State (ISIS) extremists kidnapped 4 Filipino workers in an oil field in southern Libya and later executed them. The execution of Gregorio Titan, Donato Santiago, Roldan...
View Article[PODCAST] KRIMINAL: The PNP and PDEA’s trust problem
For the first time in history, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) figured in a misencounter. The shootout was fatal. Four people were killed,...
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The day the coronavirus vaccine came
This is all too much, she thought – the flashing cameras, the rush of reporters, the ceremonial shot, and even the health secretary holding the injection to her arm. All Dr Eileen Aniceto signed up...
View Article[WATCH] In contested cybercrime laws, activists and women are in danger
In February 2021, prominent women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was released from prison after nearly 3 years. She campaigned for the right of women to drive in Saudi Arabia, and to abolish...
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Leaders lost: The 9 activists killed by Duterte gov’t on ‘Bloody Sunday’
The March 7 “Bloody Sunday” was a big day of loss for activists in the Philippines. Within hours, the police and military served a total of 24 search warrants in the Calabarzon region, leading to 9...
View Article[WATCH] ’Yung Totoo?: Mga kasinungalingan tungkol sa prangkisa ng ABS-CBN
Muling binanatan kamakailan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang ABS-CBN, at sinabing hindi niya aaprubahan ang anumang prangkisang ibibigay ng Kongreso sa network. Nang mga nakaraang mga buwan, lalo...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: How to address problem of search warrants vs activists
The Supreme Court is in the middle of intensifying public pressure for action to curb abuses by state agents, particularly the practice among judges who issue search warrants against activists that...
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