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Entertainment

Julie Anne San Jose Shows Up for Yeng Constantino’s Sold-Out ‘Biyaheng Bente’ — Then Their Backstage Moment Steals the Spotlight

MANILA, Philippines — Julie Anne San Jose kept her word and showed up for fellow OPM star Yeng Constantino during the first night of the latter’s milestone “Biyaheng Bente” 20th anniversary concert, but it was a warm moment away from the stage that gave fans another glimpse of the friendship forming between the future The Voice Kids Philippines coaches. Julie Anne attended Yeng’s concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, August 28, sharing clips from the show through her Instagram Storie

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Michael Poa to Testify on DepEd’s ₱112.5-M Confidential Funds as Prosecutors Zero In on Military Certifications

MANILA, Philippines — Michael Poa, once one of Vice President Sara Duterte’s most senior officials at the Department of Education and now a member of her impeachment defense team, is preparing to move from the lawyers’ table to the witness stand—putting him at the center of one of the most closely watched questions surrounding DepEd’s confidential funds. The House prosecution panel says Poa still has significant questions to answer about how ₱112.5 million in DepEd confidential funds was handle

August 29, 2026

Philippines

PAGASA Tracks 2 LPAs Outside PAR; One Now Has High Chance of Becoming Tropical Depression as Habagat Pounds Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — Two low-pressure areas are being closely monitored by PAGASA, with one weather disturbance now having a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, as the southwest monsoon or Habagat continues to dump heavy rain across large parts of Luzon. The situation developed rapidly on Saturday, August 29, 2026. An earlier PAGASA update cited by Bombo Radyo Roxas said one LPA was still inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, or PAR, and had

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

ESPN Brings NFL-Style RedZone to 2026 US Open, Betting Fast-Paced Coverage Can Transform How Fans Watch Tennis

NEW YORK — Tennis fans who have ever struggled to choose between several compelling US Open matches may soon have a radically different way to watch the tournament. ESPN is launching “RedZone at the US Open” on Sunday, August 30, borrowing the rapid-fire “whip-around” concept made famous by NFL RedZone and applying it to one of the busiest events in world tennis. Instead of staying with a single match from beginning to end, the new streaming broadcast will jump between matches across the US Op

August 29, 2026

Business

China Sends Record 244 Government Ships Around Taiwan as Undersea Mapping Raises New Security Fears

TAIPEI — China dramatically increased its government-vessel presence around Taiwan in July, setting a new monthly record and adding to concerns that Beijing is steadily expanding its ability to operate around the self-governed island without triggering an outright military confrontation. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration recorded 244 Chinese coast guard, scientific research and other government vessels around Taiwan's main island in July 2026, according to figures reported by AFP and the Taip

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Marco Bezzecchi Became the First Rider Ever Under 1:45 at Aragon — But Marc Marquez Is Starting Right Beside Him

ARAGON, Spain — Marco Bezzecchi did more than take pole position at MotorLand Aragon. He broke through a barrier no MotoGP rider had ever crossed at the Spanish circuit — and did it while staring down two of the most dangerous riders on the grid. The Aprilia Racing rider produced a sensational 1 minute, 44.962 seconds in qualifying Saturday, becoming the first MotoGP rider to lap MotorLand Aragon in under 1:45 and securing pole for the 2026 Aragon Grand Prix. His performance denied reigning wor

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

One Screen, 16 Courts, Zero Time to Waste: The US Open’s RedZone Gamble Is About to Begin

NEW YORK — Tennis fans are about to experience the US Open in a completely different way. In a bold attempt to bring the fast-paced excitement of NFL RedZone to tennis, ESPN is launching “RedZone at the US Open,” a new whip-around streaming broadcast designed to take viewers from court to court and from crucial point to crucial point across the season’s final Grand Slam. The innovative coverage is set to debut on Sunday, August 30, and will run through September 4, giving fans a front-row seat

August 29, 2026

Politics

Taiwan Wins International Praise for Anti-Corruption System — But Experts Flag 78 Areas That Still Need Fixing

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has won strong international praise for building what experts described as a mature and innovative anti-corruption system, but the assessment came with a significant warning: the island still faces serious transparency and accountability gaps involving political donations, lobbying, government procurement, corporate records and even national defense. A five-member international review committee examining Taiwan’s third national report under the United Nations Convention

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Zambales Eyes New Road to Save Lahar-Stricken Sta. Fe — But the Biggest Obstacle Isn’t the Destroyed Bridge

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Nearly three weeks after powerful lahar-filled floodwaters destroyed a crucial bridge and cut off part of Barangay Sta. Fe, local officials are considering a new road that could permanently change how residents enter and leave the disaster-prone community. San Marcelino Mayor Elvis Soria said officials are studying a possible road linking Barangay Sta. Fe in San Marcelino to Barangay Omaya in neighboring San Narciso, creating an alternative to the vulnerable route acro

August 29, 2026

Thailand

Bangkok’s 577CLUB Was Raided and Faced Closure Last Year — So How Was It Still Operating When Officials Returned?

BANGKOK — A Huai Khwang nightclub that authorities say was already raided a year ago has been hit again in a dramatic early-morning operation, with officials uncovering suspected narcotics, unauthorized foreign workers and fresh questions over whether the business was being operated through Thai nominees for foreign interests. The raid is now widening beyond the club itself. Bangkok police have ordered an investigation into the local police station’s handling of the establishment, while Interio

August 29, 2026