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Entertainment

ALEX EALA, FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME BOW OUT EARLY AT US OPEN—BUT THE FILIPINA STAR’S BIGGER TEST IS STILL AHEAD

NEW YORK — Alex Eala’s first Grand Slam mixed-doubles campaign came to a quick end after the Filipina tennis star and Canadian partner Felix Auger-Aliassime were beaten by the husband-and-wife tandem of Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, 4-1, 4-1, in the opening round of the 2026 US Open mixed-doubles competition. The defeat came in just 39 minutes at Louis Armstrong Stadium, ending the highly anticipated Eala-Auger-Aliassime partnership before it could gain much momentum. The official US Open c

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Lachica Ready to Testify in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial—But Prosecutors Say They May Not Need Him

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel is not currently inclined to present former Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) chief Col. Raymund Dante Lachica as a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, with private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan saying his testimony could be redundant. Kapunan made the statement on Wednesday, August 26, a day after Lachica said he was prepared to appear before the Senate impeachment court and testify if he were lawfully i

August 26, 2026

Philippines

BACK-TO-BACK KILLINGS IN NEGROS: Two Men Gunned Down Hours Apart—Are the Cases Connected?

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Two men were killed in separate shooting incidents in Negros Occidental on Sunday, August 23, with the attacks occurring just hours apart in the municipalities of Calatrava and Manapla, police said. The two killings remain under separate investigations, and authorities have yet to establish whether the incidents were connected. No suspects have been arrested, while police continue efforts to determine the identities of the gunmen and the motives behind the attacks.

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Romualdez’s Leyte District Emerges as Top DPWH Fund Recipient, Records Show

MANILA, Philippines — The 1st District of Leyte emerged as the country’s biggest recipient of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) funding during the first three years of the Marcos administration, receiving about ₱57 billion in infrastructure funds from 2023 to 2025, according to budget records obtained and analyzed by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ). At the time, the district was represented by Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s co

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Proposed 5-Year Term for Barangay, SK Officials Gains House Backing—Here’s What Could Happen Next

MANILA, Philippines — Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials could soon be looking at a longer term in office after the House Committee on Local Government approved in principle measures seeking to set their terms at five years instead of the current four. The House panel approved the proposals on August 25, 2026, and agreed to consolidate several bills into a substitute measure. The proposal would also set the next regular Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) for the se

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Facebook Ban in the Philippines? DICT Says Blocking Meta Platform Is Only a ‘Last Resort’

MANILA, Philippines — A possible Facebook ban in the Philippines is being discussed by government officials, but the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) stressed Wednesday that blocking the platform would be considered only as a “last resort.” DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said the government would first exhaust other measures to push Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to comply with Philippine requests concerning harmful online content and the protection of Filipino users

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Escudero Draws the Line: Public Statements on Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Now Under Strict Rule

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court has drawn a firmer line on what participants in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial may say publicly, with Presiding Officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero ordering the strict enforcement of a rule barring public comments on the merits of the ongoing proceedings. The directive covers senator-judges, prosecutors, Duterte as the respondent, their respective lawyers, and witnesses involved in the impeachment trial. Escudero issued the order

August 26, 2026

Philippines

GMRC Under the Spotlight: Lawmaker Calls for Stronger Values Education as School Violence Raises Alarm

MANILA, Philippines — As bullying and violence continue to raise concerns inside Philippine schools, Parañaque Rep. Brian Yamsuan is calling for a stronger and more meaningful implementation of Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education—arguing that academic excellence alone is not enough to shape the country's future. Yamsuan urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and Congress to revisit and strengthen policies designed to build the moral foundation of Filipino students, str

August 26, 2026

Business

Philippines Wins Back-to-Back Credit Rating Affirmations—But Can Filipinos Feel the Economic Benefits?

The Philippines has received a fresh vote of confidence from two international credit rating agencies—but the bigger question for millions of Filipinos is whether that confidence will eventually translate into more jobs, lower borrowing costs, and better public services. In a back-to-back boost for the country, Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) affirmed the Philippines' A- investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook, followed days later by Moody's Ratings, which

August 26, 2026

Business

From Vacuum Cleaners to the World’s Fastest Car—Then Everything Changed: What Happened to Dreame’s EV Dream?

BEIJING — Just months after making headlines with bold promises to build one of the world's fastest electric cars, Chinese smart appliance maker Dreame Technology is reportedly winding down its ambitious automotive venture—raising fresh questions about the risks of jumping into China's fiercely competitive electric vehicle industry. According to recent reporting by Reuters and Chinese state media, Dreame's carmaking project, which had once assembled a workforce of nearly 1,000 people, has been

August 26, 2026