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Philippines

Ligutan Defends Viral Post on ‘Misleading Questions’: ‘It’s Not Personal, It’s About the Law’

MANILA, Philippines — What began as a tense courtroom exchange has spilled into a wider debate over legal ethics, social media and the rules governing cross-examination in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Private prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan stood by his viral Facebook post about misleading questions on Wednesday, insisting that his message was never meant as a personal attack against any member of the defense team. “It’s not personal. It’s about the law,” Ligutan main

August 26, 2026

Business

Japan’s Oil Lifeline Is Under Pressure—Tokyo’s Next Move Could Reshape Asia’s Energy Security

Japan is preparing to strengthen its energy defenses after months of disruption exposed just how vulnerable one of the world's biggest economies remains to a crisis far beyond its shores. Tokyo is expected to unveil a sweeping energy-resilience plan aimed at reducing its dependence on crude oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz—a strategic chokepoint that has become a major concern following the Iran war and disruptions to Middle Eastern energy flows. The proposed measures include

August 26, 2026

Philippines

BOJ Chief Ueda Skips Jackson Hole as Markets Turn to G20—and a Crucial Japan Rate Decision

TOKYO — Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will skip this week's closely watched Jackson Hole economic symposium, shifting investors' attention toward the upcoming G20 gathering and the increasingly urgent question hanging over Japan's economy: Is another interest-rate hike coming sooner than expected? The Bank of Japan said Wednesday that board member Naoki Tamura will attend the U.S. Federal Reserve's annual meeting in Wyoming in Ueda's place because of scheduling conflicts. The unusual substi

August 26, 2026

Business

Chinese Humanoid Robot Runs 100 Meters in 8.86 Seconds—But Its Dramatic Finish Reveals How Far Robots Still Have to Go

BEIJING — A Chinese humanoid robot has stunned the world after sprinting 100 meters in just 8.86 seconds at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing—faster than the 9.58-second human world record famously held by Usain Bolt. But there was a dramatic catch. The robot, Tiangong Ultra, reportedly struggled to stop after crossing the finish line and crashed into the barrier, highlighting a crucial reality behind the jaw-dropping performance: today's humanoid robots may be getting incredibly

August 26, 2026

Business

Disney Adventure Finally Adds Langkawi Stop—And It Could Change the Way Asia Cruises

SINGAPORE — For months, the Disney Adventure offered something different from the traditional cruise holiday: guests boarded in Singapore, spent their entire voyage enjoying Disney magic at sea, and returned without ever stepping foot in another destination. Now, that is changing. Disney Cruise Line has announced that select four-night Disney Adventure sailings will begin calling at Langkawi, Malaysia, giving passengers the chance to combine the ship's blockbuster entertainment with an actual

August 26, 2026

Business

SoftBank Eyes Up to $20 Billion Bond Sale for OpenAI Financing as AI Spending Race Intensifies

TOKYO — SoftBank Group is reportedly considering a massive bond sale worth as much as $20 billion to help refinance borrowing tied to its investment in OpenAI, a move that could further raise the stakes in the global race to dominate artificial intelligence. According to a Bloomberg News report cited by Reuters and Channel News Asia, the Japanese technology investment giant is in discussions with investment banks about a potential $10 billion to $20 billion bond offering. However, the proposal

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Duterte Family Marks Grandma’s 100th Birthday in Rare Moment of Unity Amid a Turbulent Political Season

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Away from the noise of national politics, the Duterte family came together for a milestone that few families get to celebrate: the 100th birthday of their beloved matriarch, Purisima “Lola Puring” Abellana Zimmerman. Davao City First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, Vice President Sara Duterte and other members of the prominent political family joined the celebration for their grandmother, honoring a woman whose life spans a century of Philippine history. Reports

August 26, 2026

Philippines

P313K NAWALA SA PAARALAN: Isang Suspek Naaresto—Pero Sino ang Itinuturong Nagplano ng Nakawan?

QUEZON CITY — Umabot sa mahigit ₱313,000 ang halaga ng cash at mga kagamitan na iniulat na natangay matapos pasukin ng dalawang lalaki ang isang paaralan sa Barangay Sauyo, Quezon City. Isang 24-anyos na suspek ang naaresto, habang patuloy namang tinutugis ng pulisya ang kanyang umano’y kasabwat. Batay sa ulat ng GMA News, nakunan ng CCTV ang isang lalaki na umakyat sa railing sa loob ng school compound makalipas ang hatinggabi noong Sabado. Makikita rin siyang pumasok sa administrative office

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Elvin Ng Travels to Indonesia to Surprise Former Helper After 12 Years — Her Reaction Left Everyone in Tears

Singaporean actor Elvin Ng and his mother, Linda Chew, travelled to Indonesia for an emotional reunion with Jumiyati, affectionately known as Jumi — the former domestic helper who had been part of their family for six years. The reunion, featured in CNA’s On The Red Dot: Finding, came 12 years after Jumi returned to Indonesia in 2014. Ng and his mother travelled to Depok City to surprise her at her home, turning what began as a long-awaited reunion into an emotional reflection on family, loss a

August 26, 2026

Philippines

CHED Approves 4 HEIs to Offer Doctor of Medicine Programs, Expanding Opportunities for Aspiring Filipino Doctors

MANILA, Philippines — Aspiring doctors in the Philippines have more options as the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) approved four higher education institutions (HEIs) to offer Doctor of Medicine programs beginning Academic Year 2026–2027. The latest approvals cover Tarlac State University (TSU), North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU), Cavite State University (CvSU), and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun). According to CHED, TSU and NEMSU were granted Government Permits t

August 26, 2026