“Filipiñana” is the Philippines’ official entry to the 99th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category, the Film Academy of the Philippines announced on Sunday, September 13.
Directed by Rafael Manuel, “Filipiñana” tells the story through the eyes of 17-year-old Isabel, who works as a tee-girl at an exclusive golf club in the Philippines, where she develops a fascination with its president, Dr. Palanca. | Video by Angel Camille Dio
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Joaquin Tovera, a rookie out of Chino Hills High School, the same program that produced NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, delivers in his UAAP debut, helping La Salle escape NU, 89-87, in its Season 89 men's basketball opener on Sunday, September 13.
Tovera finishes with 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field in just 14 minutes off the bench for the defending champions.
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The 89th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) opened on Saturday, September 12, with a star-studded kickoff show led by rapper Gloc-9 and host-actress Vice Ganda.
This season’s host is Far Eastern University, where both headliners are alumni.
Check out some of the show’s highlights in this Rappler #FanCam.
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FEU rookie Cabs Cabonilas overcomes a rusty start to end up with an 11-point, 12-rebound double-double in a 56-53 loss to the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, September 13.
Cabonilas, who led the FEU Baby Tamaraws to the Season 88 19U crown, is slowly transitioning into a swingman role from a stretch four. | Video by Philip Matel/Rappler
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Which cozy Kapitolyo place should we hit up next? #RapplerFieldGuide
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FEU head coach Sean Chambers admits pressure gets the better of the Tamaraws as they blow a 13-point lead in a 56-53 loss to the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the first game of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, September 13.
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Trevor Ariza, who won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers, arrives at the Araneta Coliseum to do color commentary in the game between the NU Bulldogs and defending champion La Salle Green Archers on opening day of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, September 13.
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Police Captain Wallen Arancillo, spokesperson for the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group, says there are efforts to raise awareness of nihilistic violent extremism or NVE, so that communities are able to spot the warning signs and would know what to do.
More than 40 minors have been rescued in NVE-linked cases since January 2026, according to the PNP.
Arancillo was among the panelists of “Civic Circles: How can we keep our children and schools safe?”, an event organized by Rappler’s civic engagement arm MovePH in Pasig City on September 10, 2026.
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Political parties United Bangsamoro Justice Party and Bangsamoro Federalist Party both held grand rallies in Cotabato City on Saturday, September 12 — the last day of the campaign season before the September 14 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary elections.
Rappler’s Iya Gozum and John Sitchon give a recap of both events.
As a major public figure who always has to navigate being under the spotlight, Vice Ganda advises student-athletes and the youth to spend less time on social media.
“Kung gaano kalaki ‘yung pagconsume mo sa social media, hindi mo nararamdaman na gano’n ka rin cinoconsume at nauubos ka rin,” she says at a press conference on Saturday, September 12.
The “Unkabogable Star,” who is an alum of the Far Eastern University, headlined the UAAP Season 89 opening ceremony alongside rapper Gloc-9. | via Juno Reyes/Rappler
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Days after he was served an arrest warrant at a private hospital, former House speaker Martin Romualdez transfers to UP Philippine General Hospital in Manila, as ordered by the Sandiganbayan.
Rappler’s Jelo Mantaring reports what happened on Saturday, September 12, and what will be expected in Romualdez’s plunder case before the anti-graft court next week.
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BARMM interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua arrives at Central Pilot Elementary School on Saturday, September 12, for the grand rally of the Bangsamoro Federalist Party. | via Iya Gozum/Rappler
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Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
- Sandiganbayan orders Romualdez's transfer to PGH for independent tests
- Sara Duterte's arraignment for grave threats case deferred
- 5 paralegals arrested, 27 hurt in protest vs Pax Silica
- COA finds irregularities in TUPAD payouts in 2025
- Philippines tells China: Leave Panganiban, Zamora reefs in West PH Sea
Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
- Sandiganbayan orders Romualdez's transfer to PGH for independent tests
- Sara Duterte's arraignment for grave threats case deferred
- 5 paralegals arrested, 27 hurt in protest vs Pax Silica
- COA finds irregularities in TUPAD payouts in 2025
- Philippines tells China: Leave Panganiban, Zamora reefs in West PH Sea
The Philippines tells China, leave the militarized reefs in the West Philippine Sea. This, days after Chinese forces at Panganiban and Zamora Reefs fired flares at an unarmed Philippine Coast Guard aircraft en route to Pag-asa Island.
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/tells-china-leave-panganiban-zamora-reef-west-sea/
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Authorities arrested five paralegals at an anti-Pax Silica protest. The paralegals were part of a group that held a rally outside a hotel where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met investors for the Luzon development project.
Full story:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/paralegals-arrested-pax-silica-protest/
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