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Philippines

They Walked Into the Flood When Others Needed Saving—Why Filipinos Are Being Hailed as Today’s Heroes

MANILA, Philippines — They may not wear capes or have monuments built in their honor. But as floodwaters rose and communities faced danger in recent weeks, countless Filipinos stepped forward—rescuing strangers, transporting the sick, delivering aid and refusing to leave others behind. This National Heroes’ Day, lawmakers paid tribute not only to the heroes immortalized in Philippine history, but also to the ordinary Filipinos who continue to show extraordinary courage when disaster strikes. S

August 31, 2026

Entertainment

‘Princess Hours’ Actor Lee Yong-joo Dies Suddenly at 44 — But His Final Advice to a ‘Blue Tower’ Co-Star Is Breaking Fans’ Hearts

South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo, remembered by K-drama fans for Princess Hours and by Korean audiences for his scene-stealing performance in the military comedy Blue Tower, has died at the age of 44. Lee died suddenly on August 29, 2026, according to multiple South Korean media reports. CNA Lifestyle, citing The Chosun Daily, reported that the actor suffered cardiac arrest, while some Korean reports translated into English have described the event as a heart attack. No publicly released medical

August 31, 2026

Entertainment

Olivia Rodrigo’s First Daisy Chain Fields Raised $20 Million for Women — But Her Final Words Hint This Was Only the Beginning

IRVINE, California — Olivia Rodrigo’s first-ever Daisy Chain Fields festival was designed to prove that a music event could be more than a collection of superstar performances. By the end of the night, it had generated US$20 million for organizations supporting women and girls, drawn an estimated 45,000 people to Great Park in Irvine, California, and positioned the 23-year-old singer as not just the festival’s headliner but the architect of what could become a major new annual event. Rodrigo r

August 31, 2026

Philippines

Marcos Tells Filipinos: Don’t Just Remember Our Heroes—Become the Citizens the Philippines Needs

MANILA, Philippines — On National Heroes’ Day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to do more than remember the sacrifices of the country's heroes, urging them instead to embody their courage, serve others, and help build the nation future generations will inherit with pride. In his National Heroes’ Day message on Monday, August 31, 2026, Marcos said Filipinos have a continuing responsibility to carry forward the country that generations before them fought and sacrificed to build

August 31, 2026