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Entertainment

Carlos Alcaraz Opens Up About ‘Intrusive Thoughts’ During Injury Layoff—Can He Still Defend His US Open Crown?

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz is finally back on the court, but the Spanish tennis superstar has revealed that his nearly five-month injury layoff tested more than just his body. Ahead of his highly anticipated US Open title defense, Alcaraz opened up about the uncertainty and “intrusive thoughts” that haunted him as he recovered from a right wrist injury that forced him to miss some of tennis' biggest events. The 23-year-old, a seven-time Grand Slam champion and the youngest man to complete a car

August 29, 2026

Politics

Indonesia Wildfires Choke Southeast Asia as Haze Hits Millions — and El Niño Could Make It Worse

PALANGKARAYA, Indonesia — Indonesia is throwing aircraft, cloud-seeding operations, water bombs and thousands of firefighters into an escalating battle against forest and peatland fires that have already exposed millions of people to choking smoke — but regional weather conditions suggest the crisis could still intensify. More than five million people on Sumatra and Borneo have been directly exposed to hazardous haze, while about 13,500 people were treated for respiratory infections during July

August 29, 2026

Philippines

“Two Years Underwater”: Lyn Ching’s Emotional Report Exposes the Harsh Reality in Hagonoy—Will Help Finally Come?

HAGONOY, BULACAN — What began as another live morning report turned into an emotional moment for Kapuso host Lyn Ching, who openly expressed her frustration over the devastating and prolonged flooding affecting residents of Hagonoy, Bulacan. During a live report for Unang Hirit, Ching delivered her report while wearing a raincoat and life jacket and riding through flooded communities by boat. But beyond the images of rising water was a painful reality she said residents have been forced to endu

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Filipino Doctor Still Missing After Nepal-Tibet Flood — His Last Known Location Was at the Border Complex Hit by the Disaster

MANILA, Philippines — The search for Filipino physician Dr. Juan Carlos Manalo has taken on greater urgency as the scale of the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flood continues to grow, with hundreds confirmed dead and thousands still unaccounted for across the Himalayan border region. Manalo, 30, a general physician from Tarlac City, has not been heard from by his family since Aug. 25 — just one day before a massive torrent of water, ice, mud and rock tore through communities and infrastructure along

August 29, 2026

Politics

Trump and Xi Say US-China Ties Have Entered ‘Strategic Stability’ — But Taiwan, Chips and Iran Could Break the Calm

WASHINGTON/BEIJING — Three months after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping emerged from their closely watched Beijing meetings promising a more stable relationship between the world’s two biggest powers, the temperature between Washington and Beijing appears to have fallen. But beneath the smiles, state dinners and diplomatic language, the United States and China are still competing fiercely over trade, artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors, Taiwan, rare earth minerals and global influence.

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Ryssi Avila Went Live to Chase Her Dreams—What Happened Next Changed Her Life as a Mom and Performer

MANILA, Philippines — For singer and content creator Ryssi Avila, going live online became more than just another way to connect with fans—it opened a new chapter in her journey as a performer, a breadwinner, and a mother. Known to many Filipinos as the runner-up of “Idol Philippines” Season 2, Ryssi has continued to build her career beyond the traditional stage. Through livestreaming, she found a platform where music, authenticity, and real-time interaction with supporters could come together—

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Michael V. Tells PLM Graduates to Embrace AI—But Never Lose What Makes Them Human

MANILA, Philippines — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the way people work, learn and live, comedian and television icon Michael V. delivered a timely reminder to the next generation: technology may be powerful, but it can never live a person's life for them. Returning to his alma mater, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), Michael V.—whose real name is Beethoven Bunagan—served as a commencement speaker during the university's 58th Commencement Exercises on August 28, addr

August 29, 2026

Philippines

₱735.56B in the 2027 Budget Flagged as High-Risk — But the Bigger Test Begins When Congress Starts Changing It

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly ₱736 billion in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s proposed ₱7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 has been placed under heightened scrutiny by a coalition of civil society organizations, which says the allocations could be vulnerable to political intervention, congressional insertions and patronage as the country moves closer to the 2028 elections. But the headline number needs an important qualification: the ₱735.56 billion has not been officially declared anomalous

August 29, 2026

Sport

Carlos Alcaraz Returns After Months Away—But Can the US Open Champion Still Be Himself?

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz is back—and he is returning on one of tennis’ biggest stages with little room for a gentle warm-up. The defending US Open champion will make his highly anticipated singles comeback after being sidelined for more than four months by a right-wrist injury, insisting that despite the long absence and the pressure of defending a Grand Slam title, his goal is simple: play his game and be himself. Alcaraz has not played a singles match since April, when a wrist problem inter

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Shuvee Etrata, Sofia Pablo and More Stars Bring Love Stories to TV—But What Tales Will They Tell?

MANILA, Philippines — Some of the Philippines' most talked-about young stars are set to bring stories of romance, heartbreak and hope to a whole new audience. Shuvee Etrata, Ashley Sarmiento, Sofia Pablo, Anthony Constantino, Rave Victoria, and Iñigo Jose are among the celebrities announced as upcoming guest stars on the television adaptation of “Barangay Love Stories,” GMA News reported on Friday, August 29. GMA Public Affairs announced the lineup through social media, confirming that the sta

August 29, 2026