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Philippines

Bagong-Silang na Sanggol, Tinangay sa Ospital sa Pampanga—Babaeng Suspek Nasakote, Sanggol Nasagip

MABALACAT CITY, PAMPANGA — Isang bagong-silang na sanggol ang umano’y tinangay mula sa isang ospital sa Mabalacat City, Pampanga, habang natutulog ang mga magulang nito—ngunit mabilis na nasagip ng mga awtoridad ang bata at naaresto ang babaeng itinuturong suspek. Ayon sa ulat ng GMA News noong Agosto 26, sinabi ng Mabalacat City Police na nangyari ang insidente makalipas ang 1 a.m., nang kunin umano ng babae ang sanggol habang natutulog ang mga magulang. Sanggol isinilid umano sa eco-bag Ba

August 26, 2026

Philippines

BFP Personnel Arrested in Pampanga Over Alleged ₱500,000 ‘Slot-for-Sale’ Scheme

PAMPANGA, Philippines — A Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel was arrested in San Fernando City, Pampanga, after allegedly offering an applicant a guaranteed position in the agency in exchange for hundreds of thousands of pesos, authorities said. The arrest followed an entrapment operation conducted by the Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and BFP personnel on August 24, 2026, at a parking area of a food establishment in Barangay Maimpis. Ac

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Bam Aquino Draws Line Between Ninoy’s Alias and Sara Duterte’s Confidential-Fund Records

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Bam Aquino on Wednesday drew a sharp distinction between his late uncle, former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., using an alias during his return to the Philippines and the controversial aliases appearing in acknowledgment receipts tied to Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds. During the ongoing impeachment trial of Duterte, Senator-judge Robin Padilla raised Ninoy’s use of the name “Marcial Bonifacio” while discussing whether aliases could leg

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Escudero Tightens Sub Judice Rule in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial, Warns Parties Over Public Statements

MANILA, Philippines — Senate impeachment court Presiding Officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero has drawn a firmer line against public commentary on the merits of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case, reminding everyone covered by the court’s rules that the proceedings must be fought inside the courtroom—not in the court of public opinion. On Wednesday, August 26, during the 19th day of Duterte’s impeachment trial, Escudero ordered senator-judges, prosecutors, Duterte herself, their respecti

August 26, 2026

Philippines

DepEd Secures All 105 Textbook Titles for 2026—but Nationwide Delivery Still Awaits

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has reached a major milestone in its long-running effort to address textbook shortages, announcing that it has completed procurement of all 105 textbook titles targeted for public elementary and secondary schools in 2026. The achievement marks a dramatic turnaround from years of delays in acquiring learning resources. According to DepEd, the 105 titles represent nearly four times the number of textbook titles procured during the previous

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Greenland Is Melting—And the Philippines Could Feel the Consequences Sooner Than You Think

What happens in the Arctic doesn't stay in the Arctic—and as Greenland's ice disappears, the warning signs could eventually reach coastlines thousands of kilometers away. Greenland may seem like a world away from the Philippines. But scientists are warning that the dramatic changes unfolding across the Arctic's vast frozen landscape could carry consequences far beyond the North Pole—including for some of the world's most vulnerable coastal communities. As Greenland's ice sheet continues to los

August 26, 2026

Business

Mediacorp Wins Singapore Environmental Achievement Award 2026—But Its Biggest Climate Impact Could Be What Millions Watch

SINGAPORE — Mediacorp has been recognised for its environmental leadership at the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards (SEAA) 2026, but the national media network says its greatest potential to drive change may extend far beyond reducing emissions from its own operations. The company received the Singapore Environmental Achievement Award for Leadership and Advocacy on Wednesday, August 26, joining a group of organisations recognised for their contributions to environmental sustainability

August 26, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Scam Cases Fall in 2026—But S$410 Million Lost Shows the Threat Is Far From Over

Singapore’s war against scammers may finally be showing results—but the numbers reveal a more troubling reality: criminals are still finding new ways to steal millions, and ordinary victims remain their biggest target. Singapore recorded a significant decline in both scam cases and financial losses in the first half of 2026, extending a downward trend that began last year. But despite the encouraging figures, more than S$410 million was still lost in just six months—proof that the scam epidemic

August 26, 2026

Politics

Switzerland Is About to Make a Historic Choice on Neutrality—And NATO Could Be Caught in the Middle

ZURICH — Switzerland is heading toward a potentially consequential referendum that could fundamentally tighten how the country interprets its centuries-old policy of neutrality, with the proposed constitutional changes potentially restricting cooperation with NATO and limiting Switzerland's ability to impose economic sanctions on countries involved in wars. Swiss voters will decide on September 27, 2026, whether to approve the so-called Neutrality Initiative, which seeks to write a stricter def

August 26, 2026

Philippines

“3 A.M. sa Caloocan: CCTV Nakakuha sa Lalaking Kumalas ng Water Meter—Pero Sino ang ‘Totong’?”

CALOOCAN CITY, Philippines — A man was caught on CCTV allegedly stealing a water meter from a residential property in Barangay 15, Caloocan City, in the early hours of Tuesday, August 25. According to a report by GMA News aired on Unang Balita on August 26, the suspect stopped near a gate along J. Rodríguez Avenue at around 3 a.m. He was seen examining several water meters before allegedly removing one and fleeing the area on a bicycle. The homeowner discovered that the water meter was missing

August 26, 2026