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Singapore

Singapore Couple Found Living Separately Among 11 Arrested in ICA Marriage-of-Convenience Probe

SINGAPORE — A Singaporean man and his alleged foreign spouse were among 11 people arrested over the past two weeks in connection with suspected marriage-of-convenience offences, after Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) investigations found the couple were allegedly living separately despite declarations stating otherwise. The arrests highlight Singapore's continued crackdown on marriages suspected of being used to obtain immigration privileges—and come amid renewed scrutiny of false de

August 29, 2026

Philippines

AFP Raises Alarm Over Raided Steel Plant, Cites Possible Entry Point for Undocumented Chinese Nationals

MANILA, Philippines — A steel plant in Misamis Oriental that was raided by Philippine authorities earlier this year may have been used as a possible entry point for undocumented Chinese nationals, according to an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official, raising fresh questions about immigration enforcement and national security in the strategically sensitive area. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Rear Admiral Roy Trinidad, said authorities are looking into the possibility th

August 29, 2026

Thailand

Thailand Political Forum Warns of ‘Takeover’ as Senate Collusion Allegations Deepen

BANGKOK, Thailand — A growing political storm over alleged collusion in Thailand's Senate election has triggered fresh warnings about the concentration of power, with opposition figures and political commentators raising concerns about what they describe as a possible attempt to reshape the country's political institutions. At a recent political forum, concerns were raised that the controversy surrounding the Senate could represent more than an ordinary election dispute. Critics argue that if p

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Capiz Moves to Give PDEA a Permanent Home—What Could It Mean for the Province’s Drug War?

ROXAS CITY, Capiz — The Capiz provincial government is moving to strengthen its partnership with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as Governor Fredenil H. Castro and agency officials discuss plans to identify a site for a permanent PDEA provincial office—a development that could further boost coordination in the province’s continuing campaign against illegal drugs. The meeting was held on August 28, 2026, at the Office of the Governor at the Capiz Provincial Capitol, where officials

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Capiz Builds New Water Lifelines in Its Barangays—But Why Is Constant Monitoring So Crucial?

CAPIZ, Philippines — Small water impounding systems may not be as large as major dams, but for communities facing changing weather conditions and growing pressure on water resources, they can play an important role in capturing and conserving water. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Capiz has intensified its field monitoring and inspection of Small Water Impounding Systems (SWIS) constructed in several barangays across the province, as authorities work to ensure that

August 29, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Marriage-and-Parenthood Reset Is Coming — But What Will Change After Sunday’s National Day Rally?

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s struggle to get more people to marry and have children is moving into a new phase, with marriage, parenthood and the rising pressures of family life expected to take centre stage at Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s 2026 National Day Rally on Aug. 23. But this year’s discussion is shaping up to be about more than simply encouraging Singaporeans to have more babies. Instead, analysts expect the Government to address a much broader question: How can Singapore make marriage a

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Sara Duterte Impeachment Enters Information War as Prosecutors Warn of Fake News, AFP Flags Foreign Influence Threat

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is no longer unfolding only inside the Senate chamber. As prosecutors prepare to deepen their case over the alleged misuse of confidential funds, another battle is intensifying outside the courtroom: the fight over what Filipinos believe about the proceedings. House impeachment team adviser and spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers on Saturday, August 29, warned the public against fake news and misleading narratives surroundin

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Gus Abelgas’ ‘SOCO’ Returns With New Episodes on September 12 as ABS-CBN’s True-Crime Revival Continues

MANILA, Philippines — One of Philippine television’s best-known investigative crime programs is gearing up for another round of real-life cases, as ABS-CBN News confirmed that new episodes of “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives” will begin airing on September 12, 2026. ABS-CBN announced the September return on Saturday, August 29, giving followers of the long-running investigative docudrama another date to mark after the program successfully reestablished itself across streaming, digital, and

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Habagat Pounds Luzon: Floods, Evacuations, La Mesa Dam Overflow and Tarlac Bridge Collapse as Heavy Rains Persist

MANILA, Philippines — Relentless rains from the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat, battered large portions of Luzon on Saturday, August 29, triggering floods, evacuations, landslides, impassable highways and the collapse of part of a major bridge — while weather officials warned that another round of heavy rainfall could continue through the long weekend. From Pangasinan and Central Luzon to Metro Manila, communities already saturated by days of rain were again confronted by rising ri

August 29, 2026

Philippines

PRO-6 Takes 16 Loose Guns, 3 Explosives Off Western Visayas Streets in 24 Hours; 4 Arrested

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — A sweeping 24-hour campaign against undocumented firearms across Western Visayas resulted in 16 loose firearms and three explosive devices being taken out of circulation, while four people were arrested as police intensified a regional crackdown on weapons that could potentially be used in violent crimes. The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) recorded the haul during 17 operations conducted across Western Visayas from 6 a.m. on August 25 until 5:59 a.m. on August 26, 2

August 29, 2026