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Singapore

You Drop Your Old Clothes Into Singapore’s Yellow Bins—But Where Do They Really Go Next?

That old shirt, pair of jeans or bag you no longer wear may not be headed straight to a recycling machine—or even directly to a new wardrobe. In Singapore, unwanted textiles placed in Cloop’s yellow recycling bins are collected and sent to Malaysia, where thousands of tonnes of clothing are sorted, assessed and channelled into different destinations depending on their condition, material and demand. And the scale of the operation is growing rapidly. According to a 27 August 2026 report by Cha

August 27, 2026

Asia

AP Reporter Spends the Night Locked Inside Jerusalem’s Holiest Church—What Happened Behind the Locked Doors

JERUSALEM — The massive doors of one of Christianity’s holiest sites were shut, the bolts secured from the outside—and for several hours, an Associated Press reporter found herself spending the night inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre alongside clergy and pilgrims. But this was no accidental lock-in. The overnight stay is part of a little-known practice at Jerusalem’s ancient basilica, where registered pilgrims can remain inside after the church closes to the public. From roughly 9 p.m. u

August 27, 2026

Singapore

231 Suspects, $6.35 Million Lost: Singapore’s Latest Scam Crackdown Exposes a Dangerous Money-Mule Network

Singapore police have launched a major crackdown on suspected scammers and money mules after 231 people were placed under investigation in connection with more than 900 scam cases that reportedly caused victims to lose over S$6.35 million. The two-week islandwide enforcement operation was conducted from Jan. 30 to Feb. 12, 2026, by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and all seven Police Land Divisions, according to the Singapore Police Force. The 231 individuals comprise 165 men a

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Archie Alemania Breaks Silence on Separation From Gee Canlas, Opens Up About Marital Struggles

MANILA, Philippines — Actor and comedian Archie Alemania has spoken publicly about the marital problems that he says contributed to his separation from actress Gee Canlas, offering his side months after Canlas confirmed that she was the one who left their marriage. In a recent interview with Ogie Diaz, Alemania described years of conflict in their relationship, including disagreements over their roles as husband and wife, household decisions, and how they handled confrontations. Alemania said

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Business Group Demands Zero Tolerance for Corruption in 2027 Philippine Budget

MANILA, Philippines — A leading business organization is calling for zero tolerance for corruption, hidden insertions and questionable spending as Congress scrutinizes the proposed ₱7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, warning that every peso lost to corruption could mean fewer resources for essential public services. The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) urged the government to institutionalize end-to-end transparency in the budget process, saying the public should be able to t

August 27, 2026

Business

PAL Is Adding Daily Manila–Melbourne Flights This November—Here’s What Changes for Filipino Travelers

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is ramping up its Australia operations, announcing that flights between Manila and Melbourne will become daily starting November 19, 2026, giving travelers more options ahead of the busy year-end holiday season. The flag carrier currently operates five flights per week on the Manila–Melbourne route. The increase to seven weekly flights represents a significant boost in service and is expected to provide additional capacity for both passengers and cargo. New daily fli

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Marcos Admin’s ₱1.47-Trillion Infrastructure Push for 2027 Comes With a Catch

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is proposing ₱1.47 trillion for infrastructure spending in 2027, a major increase that the government says is aimed at reviving economic activity, creating jobs and improving connectivity across the country. The proposed amount is part of the ₱7.2-trillion 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) and represents about 4.4% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). It is also ₱178 billion, or 13.8%, higher than the ₱1.29 trillion infrastructure

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Pag-IBIG Housing Assets Cross ₱1 Trillion as Home Financing Surges — What It Means for Filipino Borrowers

MANILA, Philippines — Pag-IBIG Fund has crossed a major milestone in its housing portfolio, with its gross housing-related assets reaching ₱1.01 trillion as of July 31, 2026, as demand for home financing continues to grow among Filipino borrowers and housing developers. The figure marks a significant expansion of the state-run fund’s role in helping Filipinos buy, build and improve their homes while providing financing support to institutions involved in housing development. According to Pag-I

August 27, 2026

Business

PCA Sets 25.3 Million Coconut Trees for 2026 as Philippines Races Toward 100 Million by 2028

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is targeting the planting of 25.3 million coconut trees in 2026 as the government accelerates a nationwide campaign to reach 100 million coconut trees by 2028. PCA Administrator and CEO Dexter Buted confirmed the 25.3-million target in an interview with reporters on August 26, saying the agency's planting program remains on track toward the government's long-term goal. The campaign is part of the government's broader effort to rehabi

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Philippine Senate Pushes Minimum Age of 16 for Social Media Use Under New Child Online Safety Bill

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino children under the age of 16 could soon face new restrictions on creating and maintaining social media accounts as the Philippine Senate moves forward with a proposed law aimed at strengthening protections against online harm. The Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media has endorsed Senate Bill No. 2424, also known as the proposed Child Online Safety and Protection Act, for deliberation by the full Senate. The measure, sponsored by Senator Robin Padi

August 27, 2026