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Philippines

Lacson Uncovers 4 Questionable Land Titles in Taguig—But What Investigators Found Next Raises More Questions

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has flagged four parcels of allegedly illegally reclaimed land in Taguig City whose land titles he said were fraudulently issued, as the investigation into alleged irregularities involving infrastructure projects and reclamation activities in the city continues to widen. In a statement posted on Saturday, August 29, Lacson said the documents involving the four properties would be turned over to the Office of the Ombudsman’s fact-finding team f

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Comelec Extends Dasmariñas Special Election Voting Until 5 PM Amid Heavy Rains

DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended voting hours for the special election in Cavite’s 4th Legislative District until 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, threatened to keep voters away from polling centers. The extension was approved through a unanimous decision of the Comelec en banc, according to Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia. Regular voting had originally been scheduled to end at 3 p.m. The move

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Paulit-ulit na Medical Leave ni Loren Legarda, Pinagdudahan ng Ombudsman Habang Nasa Ibang Bansa

MANILA, Philippines — Lalong umiinit ang mga tanong sa patuloy na pagliban ni Sen. Loren Legarda matapos kuwestiyunin ng Office of the Ombudsman ang sunod-sunod na pagpapalawig ng kanyang medical leave habang siya ay nasa ibang bansa at habang nagpapatuloy ang preliminary investigation sa mga reklamong iniuugnay sa kanya at sa kanyang anak na si Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste. Sa pahayag ni Assistant Ombudsman at tagapagsalita ng tanggapan na si Atty. Mico Clavano, sinabi niyang hindi maiwasang

August 29, 2026

Singapore

China’s 4.3-Million-Car Door Recall Has Reached Singapore’s Radar — Now LTA Is Checking What’s on Local Roads

SINGAPORE — A massive vehicle safety recall involving about 4.3 million cars in China has now drawn the attention of Singapore regulators, with the Land Transport Authority assessing whether vehicles already on local roads could be affected by concerns surrounding electronic doors and emergency mechanical releases. For Singapore motorists, however, there is an important distinction: no recall linked to the Chinese campaign has been announced in Singapore as of August 29, 2026. LTA said it has

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Bonggang Birthday, Tumataginting na Intriga: Kaninong Pretty Actress ang Tseke Raw na Tumalbog?

MANILA, Philippines — Isang bonggang birthday celebration ang umano’y nauwi sa matinding usap-usapan matapos lumabas ang alegasyon na ang tsekeng ipinambayad umano ng isang kilalang “pretty actress” sa venue ng kanyang engrandeng handaan ay tumalbog. Ngunit bago maging mabilis ang paghusga ng publiko, isang mahalagang detalye ang dapat tandaan: wala pang kumpirmasyon kung ano talaga ang naging dahilan ng umano’y problema sa tseke—at hindi rin pinangalanan ang aktres sa orihinal na ulat. Sa bli

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Gabriela Wants PNP’s VAWC ‘Settlement’ Policy Changed — Remulla’s Response Could Reshape How Police Handle Abuse Cases

MANILA, Philippines — A policy allowing reconciliation efforts in cases involving violence against women and their children has come under scrutiny in Congress, after Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago challenged the Department of the Interior and Local Government and Philippine National Police over whether alleged abuse involving police personnel should ever be treated as a dispute that can be settled privately. The issue surfaced during the House Committee on Appropriations’ August 27 he

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

King Harald V Dies at 89 After 35 Years on the Throne — What Happens Next Could Reshape Norway’s Monarchy

OSLO, Norway — Thousands of Norwegians filled the grounds outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers, flags and handwritten messages as the country began mourning King Harald V, whose death at the age of 89 ended a 35-year reign and immediately opened a new chapter for one of Europe’s most closely watched monarchies. Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet at 6:35 a.m. on Friday, August 28, according to Norway’s Royal Court. He had been hospitalized since August 17 and h

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Metro Manila Flood Alert: Major Roads Submerged as Heavy Habagat Rains Pound NCR

MANILA, Philippines — Several major roads across Metro Manila were flooded on Saturday, August 29, as persistent heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continued to batter the National Capital Region. What began as scattered flooding in several cities during the morning developed into a wider flood situation by early afternoon, with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reporting that some roads had become impassable to certain vehicles — and in a few areas, to

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

“Clean Money Girls” to Cryptic Posts: Is Heart Evangelista’s Silent Showbiz Rift Getting Deeper?

MANILA, Philippines — What started as a casual conversation between two popular content creators has exploded into one of Philippine showbiz's most talked-about online controversies, dragging Heart Evangelista, Mimiyuuuh, Esnyr Ranollo, Raymond Gutierrez and even the country's wider political discourse into the conversation. At the center of it all are two words that have taken on a life of their own on social media: “clean money.” But amid viral posts, unfollows, blind items and cryptic messa

August 29, 2026

Philippines

DSWD Goes on Red Alert as Habagat Rains Drag On — But the Biggest Test May Still Be Ahead

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development has shifted to red alert as relentless southwest monsoon rains continue to threaten communities across Luzon and parts of the Visayas, putting disaster-response teams and millions of emergency food packs on standby for another possible wave of flooding and evacuations. The heightened alert comes as the Philippines continues to deal with the cumulative impact of weeks of severe weather, with millions of people already affecte

August 29, 2026