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Social Good Summit 2026 is WE, THE HUMANS.
This year, we bring together curious minds to learn from people closest to change, and build the skills to navigate the AI age.
📍 November 21 | Shangri-La The Fort, Manila
Speakers, masterclasses, and ticket details coming soon.
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‘Star Trek’ and X-Men’ star Patrick Stewart dies at 86
British actor Patrick Stewart passes away at the age of 86. He achieved global stardom as the erudite Captain Jean-Luc Picard in TV’s Star Trek: The Next Generation and the telepathic Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men movies.
Full story: rappler.com/people/obituary/…
Today's headlines: BARMM, Mayon Volcano, Patrick Stewart #ThewRap rappler.com/video/daily-wrap…
Cybersecurity firm reports 68 GB of data from PH gov’t agency found publicly online
Cybersecurity firm Hunt.io reports Wednesday, October 28, it found online 68 gigabytes of data potentially stolen from databases of a Philippine government agency.
Full story: rappler.com/technology/phili…
Mayon Volcano raised to Alert Level 3 after eruption
Mayon Volcano in Albay had what’s called a ‘moderately explosive’ eruption at 11:53 am Friday, October 30. State volcanologists then raised its status from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 3.
Full story: rappler.com/philippines/luzo…
House insertions for farm-to-market roads came from DA list – spox
The Department of Agriculture defends House lawmakers’ insertions for farm-to-market roads, denying an NGO’s claims they were made up. DA spokesman Arnel de Mesa says the items came from a validated master list put together by the agency itself.
Full story: rappler.com/philippines/hous…
It’s Macacua: BARMM Parliament picks region’s first elected chief minister
Abdulraof Macacua is elected chief minister of the Bangsamoro region, as he secures a majority vote during the BARMM Parliament’s inaugural session on Friday, October 30.
Full story: rappler.com/philippines/mind…
[The wRap] Macacua is BARMM Parliament’s first elected chief minister teapawt.net/i/broadcasts/1RJjpbgMq…
'The newspaper no longer exists. The Russian authorities and the Russian security services have forced our editorial team to cease its operations,' says the publication. Its final issue will be published on November 9. rappler.com/world/europe/rus…
WATCH: Macacua urges cooperation in BARMM Parliament despite political differences youtube.com/watch?v=349cBA66…
Once touted as Maharlika's maiden investment, the deal was supposed to give the government board seats at the country’s power grid operator. Instead, it marks another setback in MIC's sluggish investment rollout.
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The government proposes to make bid-rigging in building renovation a criminal offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a HK$10 million fine. Laws against triads will also be tightened. rappler.com/world/asia-pacif…
'I didn't believe that I would be able to pull that win off because she played insane,' Russian Diana Shnaider says of Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala rappler.com/people/athletes/…
The Villars aren’t saying much about the possible mall sale, but their long-delayed financials hint at billions in debt repayments that could be pushing them to part with some of their prized possessions
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SSS chief Victor Limlingan notes the vital role of freelancers and virtual assistants in the country’s digital economy rappler.com/bulletin-board/s…
2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Tommy Koh spent his lifetime shaping the youth, upholding peaceful coexistence, and preserving Singapore’s heritage
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Plenty is at stake in this midterm election as Democrats try to win majority control of the US Congress rappler.com/world/us-canada/…
WATCH: Champion surfers share impressions of Siargao culture, expectations for Philippines Pro youtube.com/watch?v=ZnajeFth…
Are you ready for 108 pickleball courts, 176 bowling lanes, and more? 🤩
Meet SM Active, SM Supermalls' new brand that aims to make active living more accessible, inclusive, and apparent in communities. An evolved version of the SM Active Hub, this freshly launched initiative welcomes both sports enthusiasts and athletes to enjoy facilities and other sports and wellness offerings.
Read more below.
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