Author: WWC NEWSDESK

Philippines

Visayas Power Crisis Deepens: Cebu Faces More Rotational Brownouts as Grid Falls Into Red Alert

CEBU, Philippines — Cebu is once again facing the threat of rotational brownouts as the Visayas power grid remains under severe strain, with several major generating units still offline and electricity imports from Mindanao limited. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid under yellow alert from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, followed by a nine-hour red alert from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Another yellow alert was scheduled from 10 p.m. to 11 p

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Sassa Gurl Turns Producer for ‘Multwoh’ — But This Love Story Takes a Haunting Turn

Sassa Gurl is taking on a bigger role behind the camera as producer and lead star of “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo),” a queer horror-comedy that puts love, loss and unfinished feelings at the center of its story. Directed and written by Rodina Singh, “Multwoh” follows a college queer who dies unexpectedly in a dormitory and returns as a ghost. But instead of coming back for revenge, the spirit has unfinished romantic business: finally finding the courage to tell someone, “I love you.” The fil

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Vice Ganda’s ‘Gandang Gabi Vice’ Is Finally Back After 6 Years — But One Major Detail Is Still Under Wraps

MANILA, Philippines — The long “commercial break” is finally ending. Vice Ganda has officially unveiled the new poster for “Gandang Gabi Vice” (GGV), pushing anticipation for the iconic late-night comedy talk show into high gear just days before its television comeback on September 13, 2026. The poster was revealed during the September 3 episode of “It’s Showtime,” but Vice dropped an even bigger update: production is no longer merely in the planning stage. The comedian-host confirmed that th

September 3, 2026

China

Jing Boran’s C-Drama Comeback Is Taking Over Netflix — 6 Must-Watch Titles From His Hit Romance to His Darkest Thriller

Jing Boran is having a major international moment. The Chinese actor is drawing a new wave of global attention after his latest workplace romance, The Early Spring, surged onto Netflix’s global charts just days after its August 26 premiere. Netflix reported that The Early Spring ranked No. 2 on its Global Non-English TV List for the week of Aug. 24–30, recording 2.4 million views and 21.5 million hours watched. The series also entered the weekly Top 10 in 22 markets and topped the TV charts in

September 3, 2026

Philippines

Sandiganbayan Orders Release of Ex-DPWH Chief Manuel Bonoan After Dropping Him From Flood Control Cases

MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan has been ordered released by the Sandiganbayan, two days after the anti-graft court removed him as a co-accused in graft and plunder cases tied to alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division issued the release order on Thursday, Sept. 3, following its earlier 2-1 decision to grant the Office of the Ombudsman’s request to discharge Bonoan from the cas

September 3, 2026

Business

France Reverses Course on Tesla’s Self-Driving Tech — Two Cars Hit the Roads, but the Real Test Is Still Ahead

France is taking a major new step toward Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology after previously resisting its deployment, with two Tesla vehicles now being made available for road testing as European regulators weigh the system’s wider approval. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot announced the development on September 2 following a video meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. According to the minister, French authorities have been working with Tesla for several months on technical changes tha

September 3, 2026

Business

Japan’s Yen Is Suddenly Surging — So Why Is Tokyo’s FX Chief Still Not Reassured

TOKYO — Japan’s yen has staged one of its sharpest rallies in weeks, speculation over another Bank of Japan interest-rate hike is exploding, and fears of fresh currency intervention are back on traders’ screens. But Japan’s top currency official is not celebrating. Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s vice finance minister for international affairs and the country’s chief foreign-exchange diplomat, said Thursday, September 3, that authorities remain on “heightened alert” over moves in the currency market.

September 3, 2026

Singapore

Woman Loses S$108,500 Prudential Claim After Brain Aneurysm Surgery — The Clause That Decided Everything

SINGAPORE — A 45-year-old woman who survived a ruptured brain aneurysm has lost her legal battle against Prudential Assurance Company Singapore after the insurer refused to pay a S$108,500 critical illness claim over the type of surgery she underwent. The case has drawn attention to a question many insurance policyholders may never consider until it is too late: Can an insurer reject a serious medical claim because the treatment performed does not match the specific procedure written into an ol

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto Face Their Toughest JoshLia Challenge Yet — And It’s Not Just About Their Chemistry

Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto are once again bringing their much-loved JoshLia chemistry to the big screen, but their latest reunion is proving to be more challenging than simply stepping back in front of the cameras together. The former couple is set to star in “Always Yours, Never Mine,” an upcoming romance-drama from ABS-CBN Studios and Star Cinema. The film is directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, with a story by Olivia Lamasan, Trishtan Perez, and Vanessa Valdez. It is scheduled to open in

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Gerald Anderson Takes Viewers Into The West Philippine Sea — The Stories He Heard Changed His View Of Heroism

Gerald Anderson is stepping beyond the world of acting to bring viewers closer to the Filipino families, fisherfolk and coastal communities whose lives are directly shaped by the realities of the West Philippine Sea. The actor leads “Pusong Bayani,” a four-part online reality series that moves away from the usual political headlines surrounding the disputed waters and instead focuses on the people living and working in communities connected to the sea. The project was highlighted by ABS-CBN on

September 3, 2026