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Philippines

98 LAWMAKERS NEVER MISSED A PLENARY SESSION—BUT THE HOUSE’S NEW RECOGNITION PLAN RAISES A BIGGER QUESTION

MANILA, Philippines — Ninety-eight members of the House of Representatives are set to receive formal recognition after recording perfect attendance in all 39 plenary sessions during the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress. The recognition is being pushed through House Resolution No. 1394, which seeks to commend lawmakers who attended every plenary session held during the first regular session, which ran from July 2025 to June 2026. House Ethics and Privileges Committee Chairman JC Abalo

August 30, 2026

Philippines

₱332.5-B DILG Budget Unveiled for 2027: Faster Emergency Response, Smarter Police Tech—But Will It Really Make the Philippines Safer?

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is seeking a ₱332.50-billion budget for 2027, with public safety, crime prevention, emergency response and disaster resilience at the center of its spending priorities. The proposed allocation was reviewed by the House Committee on Appropriations as lawmakers examined how the department plans to strengthen security and improve government response to emergencies nationwide. The proposed 2027 budget is 7.10% higher

August 30, 2026

Philippines

Laguna de Bay Breaches Critical Level as Relentless Habagat Rains Raise Flood Fears

LAGUNA, Philippines — Laguna de Bay has crossed its critical high-water mark as persistent heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat, and a low-pressure area continue to threaten communities along the country’s largest lake. The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) reported that the lake’s water level reached 12.58 meters at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, exceeding its critical high-water mark of 12.50 meters. Authorities are now urging residents in lakeshore a

August 30, 2026

Philippines

HABAGAT FORCES PRE-EMPTIVE EVACUATION IN AGNO, PANGASINAN — 25 RESIDENTS MOVED TO SAFETY AS FLOOD THREAT RISES

AGNO, PANGASINAN — Authorities carried out a pre-emptive evacuation in parts of Agno, Pangasinan as persistent rains from the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continued to raise concerns over flooding and other weather-related hazards. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted the evacuation operation on August 29, moving nine families or 25 individuals from vulnerable areas to safer locations, according to a report by Bombo Radyo. Among those evacuated were residents of Purok Pag-asa in Barang

August 30, 2026

Singapore

CHANGI AIRPORT ACCIDENT: Limousine Taxi Crashes Into Auxiliary Police Outrider — What Happened Next?

SINGAPORE — A 46-year-old auxiliary police officer was taken to hospital after a limousine taxi collided with his motorcycle along Airport Boulevard near Changi Airport on Friday night (Aug. 28). The accident happened at about 10.40pm, as the road was heading towards Changi Airport Terminal 1, according to a report by AsiaOne citing the Singapore Police Force. The auxiliary police officer, who was working as an outrider, was found injured following the collision. Police said he was conscious w

August 30, 2026

Entertainment

KAILA ESTRADA POSTS PHOTOS WITH DANIEL PADILLA FROM JAPAN—IS THIS THE “HARD LAUNCH” FANS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR?

MANILA, Philippines — The romance speculation surrounding Kaila Estrada and Daniel Padilla has once again taken social media by storm after Kaila gave fans a closer look at their recent Japan trip. Kaila recently posted an Instagram carousel featuring moments from her trip to Japan, including several photos with Daniel and their circle of friends. The snaps showed the two spending time together in different settings, including a restaurant, aboard a train and during a picnic at a park. The pos

August 30, 2026

Asia

NIGER MUTINY ERUPTS IN CAPITAL: Dozens of Soldiers Killed or Arrested—But the Fight May Not Be Over

NIAMEY, Niger — Niger’s military government is facing one of its most serious internal challenges since taking power in 2023 after a group of soldiers launched an apparent mutiny in the capital, Niamey, triggering hours of gunfire and explosions around key military and government sites. According to Niger’s state broadcaster RTN, dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after security forces moved against the mutineers. The broadcaster also aired footage showing dozens of mostly young soldier

August 30, 2026

Politics

Thailand’s 229-Person Senate Election Case Reaches Critical Stage as Pressure Mounts on Election Commission

BANGKOK — Pressure is intensifying on Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) as political groups, reserve senators, civic activists and opposition figures demand action over allegations of collusion in the 2024 Senate election. The controversy centres on a long-running case involving 229 people, including 138 sitting senators and 91 politicians, party figures and associates, who were previously accused of involvement in an alleged scheme to manipulate the Senate selection process. The case has no

August 30, 2026

Philippines

No Number Coding on Monday—But Here’s What Metro Manila Motorists Should Know Before Heading Out

METRO MANILA, Philippines — Motorists can take a break from Metro Manila's number coding restrictions on Monday, August 31, 2026, as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspends the implementation of the Expanded Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program in observance of National Heroes Day. National Heroes Day, celebrated every last Monday of August, falls on August 31 this year and is listed as a regular holiday in the Philippines. The suspension means vehicles covered by t

August 30, 2026

Philippines

Marikina River Reaches 3rd Alarm, Forcing Residents to Flee—But What Happened Next Will Bring Relief

MARIKINA CITY, Philippines — Residents in flood-prone communities in Marikina and Quezon City were forced to evacuate after the Marikina River reached the third and highest alarm level amid relentless rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, authorities and news reports said Sunday, August 30. The river breached the critical 18-meter threshold late Saturday night, triggering the third alarm and mandatory evacuation measures for residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas. GMA News re

August 30, 2026