Rappler media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places Rappler as leaning left. We have seen it on 47 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Rappler biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Rappler as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Rappler left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Rappler as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is Rappler reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Rappler are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Rappler has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Rappler’s own report linked underneath.
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
Rappler reported it asEU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s (opens Rappler in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Rappler reported it asUS admission of orbital weapons seen as landmark moment in race with China, Russia (opens Rappler in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
Rappler reported it asUS admission of orbital weapons seen as landmark moment in race with China, Russia (opens Rappler in a new tab)
A former Google DeepMind employee has joined a growing chorus of AI researchers warning that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. Bilal Chughtai stated that time may be running out to avoid this outcome.
Rappler reported it asEx-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could 'kill all humans' (opens Rappler in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
Rappler reported it asTrump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry (opens Rappler in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
Rappler reported it asTrump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry (opens Rappler in a new tab)
A 27-year-old British researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and the AI industry, citing concerns over the rapid, irresponsible development of self-improving superintelligence. He fears this race poses a significant risk to humanity, with some reports suggesting an existential threat by the end of the decade.
Rappler reported it asQ&A: Could AI really kill off humanity within the decade? (opens Rappler in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon has resigned from AI company Anthropic, warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. His departure and warnings have been reported across several outlets, highlighting concerns about AI safety and the race for superintelligence.
Rappler reported it asQ&A: Could AI really kill off humanity within the decade? (opens Rappler in a new tab)
An Anthropic researcher has warned of a greater than 10% chance of AI causing human extinction in the next ten years. The warning follows a colleague's resignation over concerns about reckless AI development.
Rappler reported it asQ&A: Could AI really kill off humanity within the decade? (opens Rappler in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon, a researcher formerly with OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned, stating that leading AI developers are acting irresponsibly and "gambling with our lives." His departure has drawn comparisons to the Skynet scenario from the Terminator film.
Rappler reported it asQ&A: Could AI really kill off humanity within the decade? (opens Rappler in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
Rappler reported it asAmericans mark 25 years since September 11 attacks amid enduring grief, reflection (opens Rappler in a new tab)
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 13 new laws designed to shield minors from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots. The legislation includes penalties for companies found negligent and restrictions on addictive online content.
Rappler reported it asCalifornia enacts new curbs on social media for children (opens Rappler in a new tab)
Firefighters have entered a charred ferry in Philippine waters following a blaze that killed at least five people and left 84 missing. Rescuers are continuing their search for those unaccounted for after the vessel caught fire two nights prior.
Rappler reported it asFirefighters enter charred ferry as search continues for dozens missing in Palawan (opens Rappler in a new tab)
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown are set to be sentenced Friday. They face up to 10 years in prison for inciting subversion under the national security law, a case seen as a measure of freedoms in the city.
Rappler reported it asHong Kong court jails 2 Tiananmen vigil group leaders for 7 years (opens Rappler in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
Rappler reported it asTrump advisers warn Iran conflict may last through end of his term, WSJ reports (opens Rappler in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
Rappler reported it asWar expands as Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers (opens Rappler in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
Rappler reported it asWar expands as Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers (opens Rappler in a new tab)
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that American oil and gas companies in the region share the exposure of Iranian assets. The exchange follows US strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
Rappler reported it asIran warns US energy assets in Gulf are vulnerable after latest clashes (opens Rappler in a new tab)
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
Rappler reported it asKremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys were useful; no sign of breakthrough (opens Rappler in a new tab)
A UNICEF report estimates that 20 million children annually are victims of online sexual exploitation or abuse. The study, covering 21 countries, found that over one in five children aged 12-17 experienced such abuse, with social media platforms being the most common sites.
Rappler reported it asUNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year (opens Rappler in a new tab)
Who says so
One organisation has published a rating for this outlet. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
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How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
High factuality
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Who owns it
- Rappler Holdings CorporationIndependentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Official site
- rappler.com
- Seen publishing on
- rappler.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 47
- Reports listed
- 48
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 5 August 2026
47 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 1 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 16 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and Rappler ran the story anyway.
Across the 47 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Rappler: its report arrived a median of 35 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 8 September 2026.
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