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Philippines

Filipino Green Card Holder Deported, Filipina Nurse Detained by ICE—What’s Happening to Pinoys in America?

Two separate cases involving Filipinos have drawn fresh attention to the increasingly কঠোর immigration enforcement climate in the United States—a longtime green card holder was deported after a final removal order, while a 22-year-old Filipina nurse with valid work authorization remains in immigration custody as her family seeks answers. The cases have sparked concern among Filipino communities in the US, particularly as immigration enforcement policies increasingly affect people with different

August 29, 2026

Sport

Angel Reese Was Facing an Automatic WNBA Suspension — Then the League Made a Stunning Call Hours Later

ATLANTA — Angel Reese was headed toward an automatic one-game suspension. Then, within hours, the WNBA reversed the call. The Atlanta Dream star will be available for a crucial showdown with the league-leading Minnesota Lynx after the WNBA rescinded what initially had been ruled Reese’s eighth technical foul of the 2026 season following Atlanta’s 101-83 loss to the Portland Fire on Friday, Aug. 28. The reversal leaves Reese with seven technical fouls, one below the threshold that triggers an a

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Pokémon Mania Is Exploding Worldwide — And the Craze May Be Bigger Than Ever

SAN FRANCISCO — Three decades after Pikachu and the Pokémon universe first captured the imagination of millions, the global phenomenon is proving that it still has plenty of power left. Pokémon fever is sweeping across generations once again, with an estimated 50,000 fans from around the world converging in San Francisco for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and the inaugural Pokémon XP fan experience — one of the biggest celebrations of the franchise in recent memory. The three-day event a

August 29, 2026

Business

Meralco Crews on Alert as Heavy Rains Threaten New Power Outages—Will Your Area Be Next?

MANILA, Philippines — With heavy rains continuing to threaten parts of Luzon, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has placed its crews on alert as severe weather raises the risk of power interruptions in areas across its franchise territory. The move comes as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to bring rains to large parts of the country. PAGASA said monsoon rains are expected over several areas in Luzon, while Metro Manila and nearby provinces, including Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Freddy Ibrahim Thrives in Front of 12,294 Gilas Fans — But One Final Play Erased His 22-Point Masterclass

MANILA, Philippines — Freddy Ibrahim walked into a packed Mall of Asia Arena surrounded by thousands of Gilas Pilipinas supporters, heard the noise directed at Jordan and responded in perhaps the most dangerous way possible: by playing better. The Jordan guard erupted for 22 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals, repeatedly punishing the Philippines from the perimeter in a dramatic FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers battle that eventually ended with Gilas escaping, 82

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Claudine Barretto Calls Kitty Duterte Her ‘Baby Sister’—Then Their Davao Dinner Sets Social Media Abuzz

Actress Claudine Barretto gave fans a glimpse of her close bond with Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, affectionately referring to the youngest daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte as her “pretty little baby sister” after they shared dinner in Davao City. In a social media post featuring moments from their gathering, Barretto shared photos and a short video with Duterte and several companions. One image showed the actress warmly embracing Kitty, while her caption made their apparent friendship

August 29, 2026

Politics

Bloomberg Won’t Appeal Shanmugam-Tan See Leng Defamation Ruling — Leaving High Court Findings Unchallenged

SINGAPORE — Bloomberg and one of its journalists will not appeal a landmark Singapore High Court ruling that found they defamed two senior Cabinet ministers, bringing one of the city-state’s most closely watched media-law battles to a potentially decisive end. The appeal deadline has expired without Bloomberg or reporter Low De Wei filing an appeal against the judgment in favour of Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam and Minister for Trade and Industry (E

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Barbers Warns Against ‘Double Standard’ in Sara Duterte Trial — But the Real Test Is Whether Senator-Judges Will Police Their Own

MANILA, Philippines — The battle over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is no longer confined to the evidence being presented inside the Senate. A new dispute is emerging over what the people involved in the historic proceedings can say outside the impeachment courtroom — and whether the same restrictions will actually be enforced against everyone. House impeachment team adviser and spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers warned Saturday that there should be no double standard in enforci

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Woman Rescued in Calaparan, Arevalo After Residents Spot Her in Distress

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Quick action by barangay personnel and concerned residents helped rescue a woman who was found in distress near the shoreline of Barangay Calaparan in Arevalo, Iloilo City, on Friday. According to Bombo Radyo Iloilo, the woman had reportedly gone repeatedly into a deeper section of the water before barangay tanods and residents intervened and brought her to safety. Barangay Kagawad Jerry Beduyas told the station that the woman appeared to have consumed alcohol and wa

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Hundreds Seek Shelter in Parañaque Evacuation Centers as Habagat Triggers Flooding Across Metro Manila

PARAÑAQUE CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of residents sought safety in evacuation centers in Parañaque as persistent rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, triggered flooding and heightened concerns across Metro Manila on Saturday, August 29. The evacuation came as heavy rains continued to affect the National Capital Region, with authorities monitoring flood-prone communities and urging residents to remain alert as weather conditions remained dangerous. Flooding was reported in seve

August 29, 2026