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Business

QC Has a New Seafood Hotspot—But It’s the “Dampa” Twist That’s Getting Everyone Curious

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The familiar Filipino dampa experience is getting a modern makeover in Quezon City as Seafood 8 by Olio’s opens at Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City, bringing fresh seafood, customizable cooking styles and globally inspired sauces into a contemporary restaurant setting. The bistro-style seafood concept officially opened on August 8, 2026, according to reports from The Manila Times and other coverage of the launch. Its arrival gives diners a mall-based alternative to the

August 23, 2026

Philippines

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QUEZON PROVINCE — More students in Quezon could soon have access to public higher and specialized science education as the provincial government pushes plans for a new Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) campus in Sariaya and a Philippine Science High School (Pisay) campus in Lopez. The proposed education projects are part of the province’s broader efforts to bring quality and affordable education closer to students, particularly those who may face financial or geographical barriers

August 23, 2026

Politics

Israel Is Expanding Its Military Presence in Syria—But the Bigger Threat May Be What Comes Next

Israel’s military footprint inside Syria is becoming increasingly difficult to describe as a short-term security measure. Since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024, Israeli forces have expanded operations in southern Syria, including deployments around the United Nations-monitored buffer zone near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. What began as an Israeli effort to prevent potential threats from reaching its northern border has increasingly developed into a broader m

August 23, 2026

Philippines

POLICE OFFICER LOSES LEFT HAND IN CAMARINES SUR BOLO ATTACK — WHAT HAPPENED WHEN HE TRIED TO STOP THE RAMPAGING MAN?

SAN JOSE, CAMARINES SUR — A police response to a report of a man allegedly running amok turned into a violent confrontation on Saturday, August 22, after a police officer was seriously injured by a bolo attack in Barangay Calalahan. The 42-year-old officer, identified in a separate report as Police Staff Sergeant Noli Miraña, suffered the loss of his left hand and sustained injuries to his face while responding to the incident, according to reports from ABS-CBN News and Balita. Authorities sai

August 23, 2026

Philippines

PNP Cracks Down on Electricity Theft—But Why Are So Few Suspects Being Convicted?

MANILA, Philippines — As Filipinos continue to grapple with expensive electricity bills, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying its crackdown on electricity theft and power pilferage—but a troubling enforcement gap has put the spotlight on whether those arrested are actually being held accountable. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police are strengthening efforts against individuals involved in stealing electricity, tampering with power meters and pilfering electrica

August 23, 2026

Business

BANGLADESH RUNNING OUT OF GAS? LNG Disruptions Trigger Power Cuts, Factory Shutdowns and Fuel Queues — What Happens If Supplies Fall Again?

BANGLADESH — A worsening natural-gas shortage is putting pressure on almost every part of Bangladesh’s economy—from factories and fertiliser production to electricity generation, transport and household kitchens—as the country struggles to secure enough fuel to meet demand. The crisis has been building for years, but recent disruptions to imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies have exposed just how vulnerable Bangladesh’s energy system has become. A CNA report based on AFP reporting fou

August 23, 2026

Philippines

PH-Japan Defense Pact Takes Effect: What Manila and Tokyo Can Now Do Together Could Change the Region

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan have taken another major step in strengthening their defense partnership as a landmark military logistics agreement officially entered into force on August 22, 2026, creating a framework for the reciprocal provision of supplies and services between their armed forces. The Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) is designed to make it easier for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) to provide logis

August 23, 2026

Asia

Iran Could Soon Make Talking to Foreign Media a Crime—Here’s What the New Bill Would Punish

TEHRAN — Ordinary interactions between Iranians and foreign media organizations, universities, embassies and other institutions could soon face criminal penalties under a sweeping bill advancing through Iran's parliament. The proposed legislation is being presented by Iranian authorities as a measure to combat foreign intelligence infiltration. But press-freedom and rights groups warn that its broad provisions could significantly restrict journalism, academic cooperation, access to information

August 23, 2026

Lifestyle

86-Year-Old Philippine Immigration Law Called Outdated—Here’s What BI Wants Changed

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s immigration system could be heading for a major overhaul after Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado renewed calls to replace the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, saying the 86-year-old law can no longer fully address the realities of modern border security. Viado said the law, also known as Commonwealth Act No. 613, was created in an era vastly different from today and needs to be replaced with a framework that gives immigration autho

August 23, 2026

Business

7-ELEVEN SINGAPORE’S SURPRISE WELLNESS MOVE: 60+ STORES NOW HAVE “TAKE FIVE” SPOTS — BUT THERE’S A BIGGER REASON BEHIND IT

SINGAPORE — A quick stop at 7-Eleven could now mean more than grabbing a drink or a snack. 7-Eleven Singapore has launched Take Five Spot, a new initiative that turns dine-in areas at more than 60 outlets across the island into designated spaces where customers can pause, practise simple breathing exercises and access mental-wellbeing resources. The initiative was launched on Aug. 23, 2026, with the company positioning it as an effort to make short moments of self-care easier to fit into every

August 23, 2026