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Lifestyle

Knee Pain Isn’t Always “Just Aging”: The Warning Signs, Treatments and Simple Changes Experts Say You Shouldn’t Ignore

Knee pain is easy to dismiss—especially when it starts gradually. A little stiffness after waking up, discomfort while climbing stairs or an occasional ache after exercise can seem like a normal part of getting older. But experts say knee pain can have many different causes, and the right treatment depends heavily on what is actually happening inside the joint. A recent CNA Lifestyle report, based on an article originally published by The New York Times, notes that the knees are the second-mos

August 23, 2026

Philippines

63-Year-Old Farmer Found Dead in Bukidnon Cornfield After Guarding His Crop Overnight — Then Police Learned What Happened That Night

KIBAWE, BUKIDNON — What was supposed to be a night spent protecting a family’s corn harvest ended in tragedy after a 63-year-old farmer was found dead inside a cornfield in Kibawe, Bukidnon, with what authorities believe was a gunshot wound. The farmer was discovered at around 8 a.m. on August 21 in Purok 7, Nabunturan, Barangay Pinamula, Kibawe, according to a report from Bombo Radyo Malaybalay citing the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office and the Kibawe Municipal Police Station. Police said t

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Bukidnon School Threat Sparks Class Suspension—Then Police Trace the Posts to a 15-Year-Old

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A wave of concern over alleged online threats targeting schools has prompted Valencia City officials to suspend face-to-face classes, while police have taken a 15-year-old boy into custody in connection with the social media posts. The city government announced the suspension as a precaution after threatening messages circulated online warning of supposed gun and grenade attacks at schools in Valencia City and nearby areas. Mayor Amie Galario issued Executive Order No

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Bam Aquino Presses House to Pass Budget Transparency Bill—After 7 Months, What’s Holding It Back?

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bam Aquino is once again urging the House of Representatives to act on a proposed budget transparency law that would give Filipinos a digital way to track how government funds are allocated and spent. Aquino renewed his call for the passage of the Citizen Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability (CADENA) Act, or Senate Bill No. 1506, as severe flooding has again affected communities across the country. The senator said greater transparency is

August 23, 2026

Philippines

P125 Million, Four Bags and One Order: The Testimony That Could Change Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial

MANILA, Philippines — A former Office of the Vice President (OVP) official's testimony has emerged as one of the most closely watched pieces of evidence in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, after she told the Senate impeachment court that Duterte personally instructed her to turn over P125 million in confidential funds to a security official. House prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has described the testimony of former OVP special disbursing officer Gina

August 23, 2026

Entertainment

Hollywood Has Agents. Philippine Showbiz Has Managers—And Erik Matti Is Finally Exposing What Happens Behind the Glamour

MANILA, Philippines — Behind every celebrity headline, major project, career move or showbiz crisis is a group of people working quietly to keep everything from falling apart. That rarely seen world takes center stage in “Call My Manager,” Erik Matti’s Philippine adaptation of the hit French series Call My Agent!—a comedy-drama that turns the spotlight away from celebrities and toward the talent managers expected to handle their careers, egos, personal problems and professional emergencies. Th

August 23, 2026

Asia

TOKYO SHAKEN: 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Disrupts Trains and Injures Dozens — But Japan’s Warning About the Next Few Days Is Raising Concern

TOKYO — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, August 23, sending strong tremors through Tokyo and surrounding parts of the Kanto region, disrupting railway operations and prompting authorities to warn residents to remain alert for possible additional earthquakes. The earthquake struck at around 2 a.m. local time, with its epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of roughly 68–70 kilometers, according to Japan's weather agency. The shaking reached lower 5 on Ja

August 23, 2026

Philippines

NGCP Pays 19 Mandaue Families as Power Project Moves Forward — Then Another 40 Homes Become the Next Flashpoint

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Nineteen homeowners in Barangay Tabok have received ₱31,000 each in disturbance fees from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) as construction moves forward on a major transmission project designed to strengthen electricity supply to Mactan Island. The payments were released on Thursday, August 20, as NGCP began clearing properties affected by the Cebu-Lapu-Lapu 230-kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Project. Aside from the disturbance fees, the affected hom

August 23, 2026

Philippines

She Just Made Manila Proud: Chi Atienza Lands Among the Philippines’ Top Vice Mayors — But What Comes Next Could Be Bigger

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Vice Mayor Angela Lei “Chi” Atienza has received national recognition after being named the 3rd Outstanding Vice Mayor in the Philippines at the Gawad Pilipino Awards, adding another accolade to her first year in office. The recognition was presented during an awarding ceremony at the AFP Commissioned Officers Club House in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, where local government officials and lawmakers were honored for their work in public service, governance and commun

August 23, 2026

Entertainment

Roblox Ban? Filipino Game Developers Push Back—But the Child-Safety Questions Are Getting Harder to Ignore

MANILA, Philippines — Calls to ban Roblox in the Philippines are facing strong resistance from local game developers, who argue that shutting down the entire platform could punish millions of legitimate users without addressing the specific online threats authorities are trying to stop. The Filipino Roblox Developers Association (FRDA) on Saturday urged the government to pursue a more targeted approach, saying authorities should identify and act against specific features, communities, communica

August 23, 2026