For the first time, the "College of Champions" sports sector will be unified under its newly established union, the COC Sports Federation. In a resolution aimed at strengthening student-athlete support, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Communication Student Council (PUP COC SC) formally created the federation on May 21. Ahead of the upcoming University Intramurals this June, the council said it seeks to provide long-overdue administrative systems and g

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) integrated into various aspects of our society, the use of generative AI for health and wellness assistance, particularly for mental health needs, continues to gain popularity. Many people are drawn to these technologies because they provide immediate responses, accessibility, and a sense of privacy that traditional support systems may not always offer. On September 30, Rappler PH organized a live community chat room where exper

From the gentle hands that wake us early in the morning to the voices fighting for equality today—this is the story of the women who refused to let us settle for less. It’s still dark outside—too early and too cold for 5:00 a.m. Instead of an alarm ringing, I wake to a gentle hand nudging me. I mumble, asking for five more minutes, but the smell of freshly cooked breakfast drifts through the air, making my stomach rumble. With disheveled hair and heavy eyes, I finally drag