“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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