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Philippines

1 Filipino Among Hundreds Missing After Nepal Flash Floods—What Happened in the Himalayan Disaster?

KATHMANDU — A Filipino has been reported missing following the devastating flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal near the border with China’s Tibet region, as rescue teams continue searching for hundreds of people still unaccounted for. The Nepal Tourism Board-Trade reported in its Situation Update-3 on Thursday that one Filipino was among 644 people initially listed as missing or out of contact after the disaster. GMA News first reported the information on August 27. The figure, howe

August 27, 2026

Business

Lidl Owner’s €5.6 Billion AI Bet: Why Germany’s Next Data Centre Could Be Much Bigger Than It Looks

The company behind Lidl and Kaufland is making a multibillion-euro bet on artificial intelligence, cloud computing and Europe’s digital independence — and its ambitions could eventually grow far beyond the project announced today. Germany's Schwarz Group, best known as the retail powerhouse behind discount supermarket giant Lidl and Kaufland, is stepping deeper into the technology race with plans to invest up to €5.6 billion (about US$6 billion) in a major data centre in northern Germany by 203

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Facebook Ban in the Philippines? Palace Says Not for Now—But the Issue Is Far From Over

MANILA, Philippines — A nationwide Facebook ban is not currently on the Philippine government’s immediate agenda, Malacañang clarified Thursday, even as authorities continue pressing Meta to address harmful content, fake accounts, misinformation and online threats involving young Filipinos. The clarification comes just days after Palace officials said the administration was open to studying restrictions on social media platforms that fail to protect users or respond adequately to government con

August 27, 2026

Singapore

He Pushed the Man Who Attacked His Father — Then the 78-Year-Old Died Days Later

SINGAPORE — A split-second decision to defend his father has resulted in a nine-month jail sentence for a 37-year-old man after the elderly man he pushed fell, hit his head and later died. Jimmy Yar Hock Long was sentenced on Thursday (Aug 27) after pleading guilty to voluntarily causing hurt that resulted in grievous hurt. The case has drawn attention because the fatal confrontation began after Yar's 70-year-old father was allegedly struck on the head with an umbrella by the 78-year-old victim

August 27, 2026

Philippines

9 Filipino Seafarers Deported From US After Cruise Ship Arrests: What Happened in San Diego?

Nine Filipino seafarers arrested by U.S. authorities have been deported to the Philippines, raising fresh questions about the treatment of Filipino cruise-ship workers caught up in a wider U.S. enforcement operation. According to GMA News, the nine Filipinos were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and sent back to the Philippines shortly afterward. Philippine Labor Attaché Saul de Vries said Philippine officials were unable to meet the seafarers before their deportation becaus

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Akyat-Bahay sa Binondo, Nauwi sa Barilan: 1 Suspek Patay, Kasabwat Arestado

Isang lalaki ang nasawi matapos umanong magpaputok ng baril sa mga pulis habang tumatakas, habang ang isa pa niyang kasama ay naaresto, ayon sa ulat ng GMA News. Nagsimula ang insidente nang makatanggap ang Manila Police District (MPD) Station 11 ng sumbong mula sa isang concerned citizen tungkol sa dalawang lalaking kahina-hinalang pumapasok sa isang abandonadong gusali sa Binondo. Ayon sa GMA News, pinaniniwalaang target umano ng mga suspek ang isang delivery courier establishment at isang k

August 27, 2026

Asia

Japan to Investigate Animal Cafes as Hygiene and Welfare Concerns Grow

Japan is preparing to investigate the country's popular animal cafes amid mounting concerns over animal welfare, hygiene and the treatment of exotic wildlife—raising fresh questions about what happens behind the cute, camera-ready encounters. TOKYO — From cuddling miniature pigs to posing with owls, hedgehogs and capybaras, Japan's animal cafes have become a major attraction for tourists and locals alike. But authorities are now taking a closer look at the booming industry after growing concern

August 27, 2026

Business

Deutsche Bank Pushes Ahead With Major Tech Overhaul After Postbank Setbacks

FRANKFURT — Deutsche Bank is stepping up its effort to modernise its retail banking technology, marking a key milestone in a multi-year overhaul aimed at replacing decades of complex legacy systems — and preventing a repeat of the costly technology failures that frustrated customers in the past. Germany's largest lender said it has selected a new core banking platform as part of plans to dramatically simplify its technology infrastructure, reducing the number of core systems used in its retail

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Fifth Solomon Finally Explains Why He Called Himself Bisexual on PBB—And What He Really Meant

Years after making headlines for coming out on national television, Fifth Solomon is setting the record straight about what he meant when he identified as bisexual inside the Pinoy Big Brother house. The actor-director recently revisited his emotional coming-out experience during an episode of “Your Honor,” the online talk show hosted by his sister Chariz Solomon and Mikoy Morales. Fifth revealed that saying he was bisexual at the time was not entirely accurate. “At that time, parang nag-come

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

From a Childhood in Poverty to a College Graduate: Kara David Celebrates Ekang’s Inspiring Journey

A story that began nearly two decades ago has reached a remarkable milestone. GMA journalist and documentarist Kara David recently celebrated the college graduation of Ekang, the child whose difficult childhood was chronicled in her 2007 I-Witness documentary, “Sa Mata ni Ekang.” In a social media post, David shared photos marking Ekang’s graduation and expressed her pride in the young woman’s achievement. Ekang, whose name is Lilian, has now earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administra

August 27, 2026