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Entertainment

Morgan Rogers Makes Instant Chelsea Impact — But His Debut Goal May Be Just the Beginning

Morgan Rogers has already given Chelsea fans a glimpse of what could be coming — and the big-money signing insists he is nowhere near his best yet. The England forward marked his competitive Chelsea debut with a goal as the Blues opened the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Signed from Aston Villa for a reported £117 million, a British-record transfer fee, Rogers needed just one competitive appearance to make his presence felt. But after

August 25, 2026

Philippines

DOJ Still Reviewing U.S. Extradition Request for Apollo Quiboloy — What Happens Next Could Be Crucial

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Department of Justice is still reviewing the United States government's formal request to extradite detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, with officials saying the process must be completed carefully before the case can move to the courts. The latest development confirms that the extradition request is not yet a final decision to send Quiboloy to the United States. Instead, the DOJ is examining the documents and determining whether

August 25, 2026

Philippines

3 Kabataan Tinangka Umangkin ng Holdaper sa Bacolod—Pero Isang Pagkakamali ang Biglang Nagpabago sa Lahat

BACOLOR CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — Isang tangkang panghoholdap sa tatlong kabataan sa Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City, ang napurnada matapos madapa ang lalaking humabol sa mga biktima, ayon sa ulat ng GMA News. Naganap ang insidente noong Sabado, Agosto 22, 2026, at nakuhanan ng CCTV ang mga pangyayari. Makikita sa footage na naglalakad ang tatlong kabataan nang biglang huminto ang isang tricycle malapit sa kanila. Maya-maya, bumaba ang lalaking pasahero at mabilis na sinubukang hilahin ang i

August 25, 2026

Business

BANK ERROR, BANK’S LOSS? Supreme Court Says BDO Cannot Recover ₱76,000 After Its Own Mistake

MANILA, Philippines — A bank cannot simply demand that a depositor return money withdrawn from an account when the bank’s own gross negligence caused the funds to become available in the first place, the Supreme Court has ruled. The decision, involving BDO Unibank and depositor Cristina Barcellano, puts a sharp focus on the unusually high standard of care required from Philippine banks—and on who should bear the consequences when a financial institution fails to follow its own safeguards. The

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Sara Duterte’s Former Security Chief Says He’s Ready to Testify — And His Answers Could Reshape the Impeachment Trial

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial could be heading toward one of its most closely watched moments yet after former vice presidential security chief Col. Raymund Dante Lachica said he is prepared to testify before the Senate impeachment court if he is formally and lawfully summoned. Lachica, whose name has repeatedly surfaced in testimony involving the Office of the Vice President’s controversial confidential funds, said Tuesday that he has never refused to fa

August 25, 2026

Singapore

Amos Yee Faces New Singapore Charges Over Alleged Racially Divisive Posts and Comments About Children

SINGAPORE — Former teenage blogger Amos Yee is facing another legal battle in Singapore, this time over online posts that authorities allege promoted racial disharmony and made indecent statements concerning children. Singapore Police said Yee, now 27, is due to be charged on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, following several reports made between April and July about content he allegedly published online. Police described the material as “alarming and racially divisive.” The latest case adds another

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Psychiatrists Warn Active-Shooter Drills Could Traumatize Students as DepEd Postpones Nationwide Exercise

MANILA, Philippines — A nationwide school safety exercise designed to prepare Filipino students and school personnel for active attacks is facing growing scrutiny from mental health and medical experts, who warn that highly realistic simulations could cause psychological distress without clear evidence that they actually reduce casualties. The Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA) and the Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (PSCAP) have called on the Department of Educatio

August 25, 2026

Politics

Japan’s Bond Market Just Pulled In a Record $1.5 Billion—But Investors May Be Betting on Something Much Bigger

Japanese government bonds were once synonymous with ultra-low yields. Now, investors are pouring record amounts of money into Japanese bond exchange-traded funds as rising yields make the country’s debt increasingly attractive. Japanese bond ETFs have attracted a record US$1.5 billion in net inflows so far in 2026, according to Morningstar data reported by Reuters on August 25. The surge comes as Japanese government bond yields have climbed to levels not seen in decades. The shift marks a stri

August 25, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Parenthood Push Faces a Tougher Battle at the Workplace: Indranee Rajah Says Mindsets Must Change

Singapore’s push to make marriage and parenthood more achievable is entering a more difficult phase — one that cannot be solved by government benefits and leave policies alone. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah has warned that changing workplace culture and societal attitudes may be among the hardest parts of Singapore’s broader effort to support families, as the country confronts record-low fertility and growing pressure on working parents. The issue has gained renewed ur

August 25, 2026

Philippines

QC Lawmaker Pushes National Parent Council as Philippines Confronts Renewed Campus Violence Concerns

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — As concern over school safety intensifies following a series of deadly incidents involving students, Quezon City 5th District Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas is pushing legislation that would give parents a more formal role in preventing violence and protecting young people inside schools. Vargas has filed House Bill No. 5682, or the proposed National Parent Council Act, which seeks to establish a nationwide parent-teacher advisory structure under the Department of Educat

August 25, 2026