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Business

Dating Construction Worker na ₱150–₱₱200 Lang ang Kita, Ngayon 5-Digits Araw-Araw—Ano ang Nagpabago sa Buhay Niya?

Bulakan, Bulacan — Mula sa pagtatrabaho bilang construction worker na kumikita lamang ng humigit-kumulang ₱150 hanggang ₱200 kada araw, ngayon ay umaabot na sa five digits kada araw ang kinikita ni John Cea mula sa kaniyang patok na negosyo ng Chinese-style chao fan. Itinampok ang kuwento ni Cea sa isang episode ng Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, kung saan makikita ang mahahabang pila ng mga bumibili ng kaniyang chao fan sa Bulakan, Bulacan. Ang ordinaryong order ng kaniyang chao fan ay nagkakahalaga

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Tulfo Pushes Jail Time, Millions in Fines for Social Media Platforms Over Violent Content

MANILA, Philippines — Social media platforms could face millions of pesos in penalties—and potentially jail time for responsible officials—under a proposed measure being finalized by Senator Erwin Tulfo, following renewed outrage over the circulation of graphic and violent material involving children and victims of recent school shootings. Tulfo said he is working on legislation that would impose escalating penalties on social media companies that repeatedly fail to enforce their own community

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Springboks Under Pressure: Cobus Reinach Reveals What South Africa Must Fix Before All Blacks Rematch

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Springboks know exactly where their problems began. The question now is whether they can fix them before the All Blacks strike again. South African scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says the Springboks must find a way to handle New Zealand's relentless pressure at the breakdown and deliver quicker ball if they are to bounce back in Saturday's second Test in Cape Town. The warning comes after the All Blacks delivered a statement 33-16 victory at Ellis Park, taking the early

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Suspected Robbery Plot in Manila Ends in Deadly Police Shootout; 1 Accomplice Arrested

MANILA, Philippines — A suspected robbery operation in Binondo, Manila ended in a deadly encounter with police after one of two men allegedly opened fire at responding officers, authorities said Wednesday, August 26. The incident unfolded after police received a report from a concerned citizen about two men who had entered an abandoned panciteria along Muelle de Binondo Street in Barangay 287. According to the Manila Police District (MPD), the area was allegedly being targeted because of nearb

August 26, 2026

Business

Audemars Piguet Brings Rare Watches and 150 Years of Watchmaking History to Singapore — But There’s More to Hear Than See

SINGAPORE — Some of the world's most intricate mechanical watches are coming to Singapore, and visitors won't just be looking at them behind glass. Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet is bringing 150 years of watchmaking heritage to the National Museum of Singapore this September through “Audemars Piguet: Perspectives on Time,” a free immersive exhibition featuring rare historical timepieces, contemporary creations and live demonstrations of some of horology's most complex mechanisms. The

August 26, 2026

Business

Formaldehyde Cabbage Scare Sparks Alarm Across Asia—But South Korea’s Latest Tests Reveal a Crucial Twist

A food safety scare involving Chinese cabbage and the cancer-causing chemical formaldehyde has triggered alarm across Asia, prompting emergency inspections and renewed questions about the safety of imported food products. But as concern spread, South Korean authorities released a major update: eight recent shipments of Chinese cabbage tested since tighter inspections began showed no detectable formaldehyde. The results offer some reassurance—but officials are not declaring the case closed. So

August 26, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Man Jailed After Making More Than 1,000 Silent Calls to Police ‘For Fun’—But the Real Impact Was Far From Funny

SINGAPORE — What began as a bizarre prank turned into a criminal case after a 37-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 23 days in jail for making more than 1,000 silent calls to police stations, telling investigators he did it simply “for fun and enjoyment.” Foo Jia Hong pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to obstructing police officers by repeatedly calling the landline of the Yishun Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) and remaining silent. Three other charges involving calls to police cen

August 26, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Raises HDB Income Ceiling: More Families Can Now Qualify for BTO Homes — But What Happens Next?

Singapore is opening the door to subsidised public housing for more middle-income households after raising the income ceiling for eligible home buyers — a major policy shift that could increase competition for Build-to-Order (BTO) flats while giving more families access to government-backed housing support. Under the revised rules, the monthly household income ceiling for eligible families seeking to buy a new subsidised HDB flat, purchase a resale flat with the CPF Housing Grant, or take out a

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Public Infrastructure Still Failing PWDs? Dizon Admits ‘Terrible Compliance’ With Accessibility Law

MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon acknowledged a major accessibility problem facing persons with disabilities (PWDs), admitting that public infrastructure in the country still has “terrible compliance” with the Accessibility Law. Dizon made the statement during a House of Representatives budget hearing after Akbayan Representative Percy Cendaña asked how well public infrastructure complies with Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, or the Accessibility Law. “Terrible com

August 26, 2026

Philippines

MAYON SPEWS ASH AGAIN: 800-Meter Plume Rises From Crater—What PHIVOLCS Is Watching Next

ALBAY, Philippines — Mayon Volcano showed renewed activity Wednesday morning after an ash emission was recorded from its summit crater, sending a grayish plume about 800 meters above the crater and drifting toward the east-northeast, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The ash emission was recorded at around 8:30 a.m. on August 26, based on PHIVOLCS monitoring footage from the Mayon Volcano monitoring network. The plume was captured by the VMCB (Calba

August 26, 2026