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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
60
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
6
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 6 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
C
Landmark Structure
Action
3 landmarks
REVIEW
3 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
Heading Hierarchy
56 headings
REVIEW
56 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H3 ICC denies Duterte appeal, clears way for possible trial
  • H3 Martin Romualdez barred from leaving PH over alleged corruption
  • H3 Who is Jose Raulito Paras, a key figure in Romualdez-linked dealings?
  • H3 Rappler Recap: What the impeachment hearing revealed about Sara Duterte’s wealth
  • H3 PAGASA: El Niño has 79% chance of emerging within months
  • H4 LATEST VIDEOS
  • H3 ICC upholds jurisdiction over Duterte case | The wRap
  • H3 Kaufman on ICC jurisdiction decision: Not surprised, focusing on road ahead
  • H3 Rappler Recap: Duterte loses appeal as ICC chamber upholds jurisdiction
  • H3 Rappler Recap: What the impeachment hearing revealed about Sara Duterte’s wealth
  • H3 LIVE: ICC decides on jurisdiction in Duterte case
  • H3 Day 3 of Sara Duterte impeachment hearing focuses on alleged unexplained wealth
  • H3 Duterte at The Hague: ICC ruling could send him home – or not
  • H3 Romualdez pins budget corruption on executive branch | The wRap
  • H3 SC holds 2nd oral arguments on national budget, unprogrammed funds
  • H3 Ceasefire at risk as US seizes Iranian cargo ship | The wRap
  • H4 Latest News
  • H3 LIVE UPDATES: ICC ruling on jurisdiction in Duterte’s drug war
  • H3 ICC upholds jurisdiction over Duterte case | The wRap
  • H3 Feeling at home, Alex Eala aces opening test in Madrid Open
  • H3 UPCAT 2026: Over 18,000 passers, more than half from public schools
  • H3 Kaufman on ICC jurisdiction decision: Not surprised, focusing on road ahead
  • H3 Rappler Recap: Duterte loses appeal as ICC chamber upholds jurisdiction
  • H3 FACT CHECK: No Supreme Court order on mandatory drug test for Marcos
  • H3 LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the Philippines
  • H3 [DECODED] How the internet decided the President was dying
  • H3 Economists push for lower tariffs for out-quota corn imports to cushion price increases
  • H4 Latest from movements
  • H3 FACT CHECK: No Supreme Court order on mandatory drug test for Marcos
  • H3 Rappler Recap: What happened to ex-DPWH usec Cathy Cabral?
  • H3 As fuel prices rise, some motorists opt for active, public transport
  • H4 US-Israel war on Iran
  • H3 ICC upholds jurisdiction over Duterte case | The wRap
  • H3 LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the Philippines
  • H3 Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt
  • H4 Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
  • H3 FACT CHECK: No Supreme Court order on mandatory drug test for Marcos
  • H3 [DECODED] How the internet decided the President was dying
  • H3 SolGen distances Marcos from release of unprogrammed funds, points to DBM chief
  • H3 FACT CHECK: Marcos remains president; Sara Duterte stays as VP
  • H4 artificial intelligence
  • H3 What is Pax Silica? What are its goals, and what concerns does it raise?
  • H3 Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data
  • H3 Anthropic’s Mythos model accessed by unauthorized users, Bloomberg News reports
  • H3 Amazon to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic as part of $100-billion cloud deal
  • H4 Duterte at the ICC
  • H3 ICC upholds jurisdiction over Duterte case | The wRap
  • H3 Kaufman on ICC jurisdiction decision: Not surprised, focusing on road ahead
  • H3 Rappler Recap: Duterte loses appeal as ICC chamber upholds jurisdiction
  • H3 ICC denies Duterte appeal, clears way for possible trial
  • H4 #BrandRap
  • H3 Getting into Pickleball? Here’s what to use on court
  • H3 From fit checks to courtside: What to wear to play pickleball?
  • H3 How these pickleball players scored friendships in the court
  • H3 Jollibee hits sustainability milestone with PH’s first LEED-certified store
  • H2 (empty)

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

Learn more ▾

The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found - RAPPLER ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
4 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
4 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 86/100 — 4 failing, 19 passed
REVIEW
86

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Focusable descendents within an `[aria-hidden="true"]` element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. Learn how `aria-hidden` affects focusable elements.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
RAPPLER CLOSE MENU LATEST NEWS VIDEO COMMUNITIES PHILIPPINES INVESTIGATIVE INSI… header.site-header > div.masthead > div.masthead__nav > div#burger-nav-overlay

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
SUPPORT div.masthead__secondary > ul > li > a.masthead__secondary-donate

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
header.site-header > div.masthead > div.masthead__search > a.search header.site-header > div.masthead > div.masthead__search > a.search

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html.has-js html.has-js

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○`[role]` values are valid
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 47 images OK
PASS
All 47 images OK
Info::
47 image(s) with good alt text
47 images 47 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
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h3 ICC upholds jurisdic…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Kaufman on ICC juris…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Rappler Recap: Duter…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Rappler Recap: What …21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 LIVE: ICC decides on…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Day 3 of Sara Dutert…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Duterte at The Hague…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Romualdez pins budge…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 SC holds 2nd oral ar…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
h3 Ceasefire at risk as…21.00:13.0:1
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Pass
title RAPPLER | Philippine…21.00:14.5:1
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Pass
span Open navigation21.00:14.5:1
#000000
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Pass
span RAPPLER19.51:14.5:1
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Pass
span Close menu19.51:14.5:1
#000000
#F5F6FF
Pass
a Latest news19.51:14.5:1
#000000
#F5F6FF
Pass
a Video19.51:14.5:1
#000000
#F5F6FF
Pass
a Communities19.51:14.5:1
#000000
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Pass
a Philippines19.51:14.5:1
#000000
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Pass
a Investigative19.51:14.5:1
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Pass
a Inside Track19.51:14.5:1
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Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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