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Business

Water Suddenly Leaks Inside LRT-1 Train—Here’s What LRMC Says Happened

MANILA, Philippines — A video showing water leaking inside an LRT-1 train went viral online, prompting questions from commuters about what caused the unusual incident and whether it posed a safety concern. The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), which operates the Light Rail Transit Line 1, has since explained what happened and announced additional maintenance measures following the incident. According to LRMC, the water leak occurred inside one of its fourth-generation Light Rail Vehicles (

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Michael Poa Set to Take the Stand in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial: What His Testimony Could Reveal

MANILA, Philippines — A dramatic turn could be looming in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as one of her own defense lawyers, former Department of Education (DepEd) official Atty. Michael Wesley Poa, is expected to testify as a prosecution witness next week. The development comes as the Senate impeachment court moves deeper into allegations involving the handling of confidential funds during Duterte's tenure as Education secretary — placing a key figure who once worked close

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Mayon Volcano Erupts Again: Weak Ash Explosion Sends Plume 500 Meters Above Summit

ALBAY, Philippines — Mayon Volcano showed renewed signs of unrest Thursday morning after a weak ash explosion was recorded at its summit crater, sending a grayish plume about 500 meters above the crater before it drifted east-northeast. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the event occurred at around 9 a.m. on August 27, 2026, and was captured by monitoring cameras at the Calbayog Observation Station and the Mayon Volcano Observatory in Ligñon Hill. The lates

August 27, 2026

Singapore

Anyma Is Coming to Singapore for the First Time — And His F1 Weekend Show Could Be One of October’s Biggest EDM Nights

Singapore’s Formula 1 weekend is about to get even louder. Global electronic music sensation Anyma is set to perform his first-ever Singapore show on Oct 10, 2026, bringing his signature fusion of cinematic techno, futuristic visuals and immersive digital art to Marquee Singapore at Marina Bay Sands. The Italian-American DJ and producer, known offstage as Matteo Milleri, has become one of electronic music’s most talked-about live acts thanks to spectacular audiovisual productions that blur the

August 27, 2026

Philippines

PDEA Destroys ₱12.34 Billion Worth of Dangerous Drugs in Biggest Disposal Activity of 2026

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has destroyed more than 2.2 metric tons of dangerous drugs with an estimated street value of ₱12.34 billion, marking its biggest drug disposal activity so far this year. The destruction was carried out Thursday through thermal decomposition at the Integrated Waste Management Inc. facility in Trece Martires City, Cavite, according to PDEA. The agency reported that a total of 2,224,679.9705 grams of solid dangerous drugs and 106,386.0500 milliliters

August 27, 2026

Asia

Nepal Flash Floods: Glacial Collapse Leaves Hundreds Missing as Experts Warn of More Danger

A catastrophic flash flood that tore through Nepal’s mountainous border region with Tibet has killed at least 162 people in Nepal, with hundreds more still missing as rescue teams race against time to reach communities devastated by a massive surge of mud, rocks and water. The disaster struck on Wednesday, August 26, sending a powerful flood wave through parts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot and across the Nepal-China border into Tibet. Entire villages, roads, bridges and other infrastructure were swept

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Miley Cyrus Mourns ‘Aunt Dolly’ as America Lowers Its Flags for Country Music Legend

Global tributes continue to pour in for Dolly Parton as her extraordinary legacy in music, film and philanthropy brings together generations of fans and some of the world's biggest stars. The world is mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, but for Miley Cyrus, the grief is deeply personal. The Grammy-winning singer paid an emotional tribute to her godmother and lifelong mentor following Parton's death at the age of 80, describing the country music icon not just as a global superstar but as someone

August 27, 2026

Philippines

PRO-NIR Scores 96.03%, Wins Gold Eagle Award — But Police Say the Real Challenge Starts Now

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has earned a Gold Eagle Award after posting an impressive 96.03 percent rating under the Philippine National Police's Performance Governance System (PGS), marking a major milestone for the region's police force. But behind the high score and prestigious recognition comes an even bigger challenge: turning governance reforms and performance targets into better, faster and more accountable service for the public.

August 27, 2026

Philippines

BSKE 2026 Still On for November 2—But Congress May Change Everything Before Candidates File

MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON — With uncertainty still hanging over proposals to move the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), one thing remains clear for now: the November 2, 2026 elections are still on. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is continuing its preparations nationwide, including in Malaybalay City, because no new law has yet been enacted to postpone or reset the elections. COMELEC Malaybalay Election Officer Atty. Danilo Dividina said preparations remain in full swin

August 27, 2026

Philippines

FBI Nasawata ang China-Linked Hacking Network na Target ang NASA, Federal Reserve at Iba Pang Sensitibong Ahensiya sa US

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nasawata ng Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ang isang malawakang hacking operation na iniuugnay ng mga awtoridad sa China matapos nilang agawin ang online infrastructure na umano'y ginamit sa pag-target sa ilang sensitibong ahensiya ng gobyerno ng Estados Unidos at critical infrastructure. Ayon sa DOJ, ang grupong tinatawag na QTFY ay pinaniniwalaang gumagamit ng dalawang pangunahing hacking platform—QScan at QTRouter—upang magsagawa

August 27, 2026