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Entertainment

GOBENA SMASHES SYDNEY MARATHON RECORD AS JEPCHIRCHIR DOMINATES — BUT THE FINAL TIMES TELL AN EVEN BIGGER STORY

SYDNEY — Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena and Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir delivered standout performances at the 2026 Sydney Marathon, with Gobena rewriting the men’s course record while Jepchirchir powered to victory in the women’s race. Gobena crossed the finish line at the Sydney Opera House in 2:04:42, becoming the first man to break the 2:06 barrier on the Sydney course and improving dramatically on his runner-up finish from last year. His victory also marked his first World Marathon Major title.

August 30, 2026

Politics

ASEAN PUSHES CLEAN ENERGY AND DIGITALIZATION TO ATTRACT MORE INVESTMENTS — BUT THE BIGGEST TEST IS CONNECTIVITY

MANILA, Philippines — ASEAN is stepping up efforts to make clean energy, digitalization and regional connectivity central to its next phase of economic growth, as Southeast Asian countries compete for investments in emerging industries and seek to build a more resilient regional economy. The push comes as ASEAN positions itself not simply as a collection of individual markets, but as a more integrated investment destination where energy, digital infrastructure, technology and cross-border conne

August 30, 2026

Philippines

NON-MORO IPs MAKE HISTORY: 2 REPRESENTATIVES CHOSEN FOR BARMM PARLIAMENT—BUT THEIR SELECTION PROCESS IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER

COTABATO CITY — Two representatives of the Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIPs) have already been selected for the incoming Bangsamoro Parliament, making them among the first members of the region’s regular legislature to be determined ahead of the September 14 parliamentary elections. The representatives are Jo Genna M. Jover of the Teduray tribe, who will occupy the female NMIP slot, and Timuay Leticio L. Datuwata of the Lambangian tribe, who will occupy the male slot. Their selection took pl

August 30, 2026

Asia

NEPAL RESUMES FLOOD RESCUE AS NEARLY 3,000 REMAIN MISSING — BUT THE BIGGER FIGHT MAY JUST BE BEGINNING

KATHMANDU — Nepal has resumed search-and-rescue operations following a catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacier collapse along the Nepal-China border, as authorities race to locate nearly 3,000 people still reported missing and confront a reconstruction bill that could reach $5 billion. The disaster struck on August 26 after a massive collapse of ice and rock unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris through Himalayan river valleys, devastating communities and critical infrastructure i

August 30, 2026

Philippines

BAGONG SILANGAN FLOODED AS MARIKINA RIVER SURGES — BUT THE WATER LEVEL’S NEXT MOVE COULD DETERMINE WHAT HAPPENS TO RESIDENTS

QUEZON CITY — Floodwaters inundated parts of Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City as heavy rains from the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, pushed the Marikina River to critical levels late Saturday night. The situation prompted authorities to raise the third alarm on the Marikina River, with the water level reaching 18.4 meters at around 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, according to the latest reports from GMA News and local authorities. Under Marikina City's warning system, the third alarm

August 30, 2026

Business

NORWAY MOURNS KING HARALD V: THOUSANDS FLOOD ROYAL PALACE AS A NEW KING TAKES THE THRONE—WHAT COMES NEXT?

OSLO, Norway — Norway has entered a new chapter following the death of King Harald V, as thousands of mourners gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo to pay tribute to the monarch who reigned for more than three decades. King Harald V died on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 89. His death immediately triggered a royal succession, with his 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, becoming King Haakon VIII. The transition happened automatically under Norway's constitutional system, meaning

August 30, 2026

Philippines

BAHAY GUMUHO SA LUBAO: Ilog Unti-Unting Kumakain sa Pampang—At Hindi Ito ang Unang Bahay na Tinangay

LUBAO, PAMPANGA — Tuluyang gumuho ang isang bahay sa Barangay Santo Cristo, Lubao, Pampanga, matapos unti-unting eroded ng rumaragasang tubig ang gilid ng ilog sa gitna ng patuloy na masamang panahon. Ayon sa ulat ng GMA News noong Agosto 30, gumuho ang bahay pasado alas-6 ng gabi. Mabuti na lamang at walang tao sa loob ng bahay nang tuluyan itong bumigay. Ngunit hindi ito isolated incident. Iniulat ng GMA na ito na ang pang-anim na bahay na natangay o nawasak sa lugar dahil sa malakas na ago

August 30, 2026

Philippines

32 DEAD, 8 MILLION AFFECTED BY HABAGAT AND STORMS — BUT THE DAMAGE COULD STILL RISE

MANILA, Philippines — The combined effects of the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng have left at least 32 people dead and around 8 million others affected across the Philippines, according to the latest situation report from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). The figures highlight the growing scale of the weather crisis, with flooding, landslides, rockslides, drowning incidents and electrocution reported in several provinces and cities. According to the

August 30, 2026

Philippines

Second Bridge Collapses in Tarlac City as Habagat Rains Rage — 4 People Missing After Vehicle Falls Into River

TARLAC CITY — Disaster struck Tarlac City for the second time in less than 24 hours after the Agana Bridge in Barangay Tibag collapsed Saturday night, as relentless Southwest Monsoon or Habagat rains sent powerful currents surging through the Tarlac River. The Agana Bridge gave way at around 8:32 p.m. on August 29, according to the Tarlac City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. The collapse became even more alarming when a gray Toyota Avanza carrying five people plunged into the Ta

August 30, 2026

Philippines

Ombudsman Remulla Questions Bail Granted to Graft Convicts: “Why Are So Few in Jail?”

MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has questioned why relatively few people convicted of graft by Philippine courts end up serving time in jail, raising concerns over the continued granting of bail while criminal convictions remain under appeal. Speaking on his weekly radio program on Saturday, August 29, Remulla said many individuals are convicted by the Sandiganbayan and other trial courts but remain out of detention. “Many are being sentenced. Many are sentenced

August 30, 2026