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Philippines

Paulit-Ulit ang Landslide, Paulit-Ulit ang Gastos: Tunnel na ba ang Sagot ng Pilipinas sa Mga Kalsadang Sinisira ng Kalamidad?

MANILA, Philippines — Dahil sa patuloy na pinsalang dulot ng malalakas na ulan, pagbaha at pagguho ng lupa sa mga bulubunduking lugar, pinag-aaralan ngayon ng pamahalaan ang paggamit ng tunneling technology bilang alternatibo sa tradisyunal na paggawa at paulit-ulit na pagkukumpuni ng mga kalsada. Iminungkahi ni Presidential Adviser for Cordillera Affairs Assistant Secretary Antonio Tabora na seryosong ikonsidera ng gobyerno ang pagtatayo ng mga tunnel, partikular sa mga mountain road na paulit

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Alex Eala Cracked the WTA Top 20 and Won Her First Tour Title—But Her Coach Says the Scariest Part Is Nobody Knows Her Ceiling Yet

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala has spent much of her young career breaking barriers for Philippine tennis. But after a spectacular 2026 season pushed her into the world’s Top 20 and delivered her first WTA Tour-level singles crown, even longtime coach Joan Bosch is no longer willing to put a limit on what could come next. For Bosch, Eala becoming an elite player was never the surprising part. The surprise was how quickly she got there. Bosch recalled seeing Eala when she was only around 14 o

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

GMMTV STARS HAVE ARRIVED IN MANILA — BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY FINALLY FACE STAR MAGIC ON THE COURT?

MANILA, Philippines — The much-anticipated Philippine–Thailand celebrity showdown is officially getting closer as stars from GMMTV have arrived in Manila ahead of the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 on Sunday, August 23. The arrival of the Thai actors on Saturday, August 22, adds another layer of excitement to an event that is shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment-sports crossovers of the year. The GMMTV stars are in the Philippines to represent Team GMMTV Thailand, which will face

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Comelec Says BARMM Elections 95% Ready Despite Rising Security Concerns

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) says preparations for the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are now 95% complete, despite security incidents that have raised concerns ahead of the Sept. 14 polls. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said the recent attack on the convoy of BARMM Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua will not derail the poll body's preparations. According to the Comelec, election activitie

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Kerwin Espinosa Turns Over Loose Firearms—But One Major Detail Has Yet to Be Revealed

ALBUERA, LEYTE — Albuera Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa has surrendered his loose firearms to local police authorities, saying he voluntarily complied with the directive as part of his commitment to obey the law. Bombo Radyo reported on August 22 that Espinosa turned over the unlicensed firearms following a police call for the surrender of loose firearms. The mayor said he complied without hesitation to demonstrate that he is now a law-abiding citizen. Espinosa, however, clarified that he would

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Gilas Boys Rally From 14 Down, But Japan Had the Final Answer—What Happens Next?

Gilas Pilipinas Youth refused to go quietly, but Japan had just enough answers down the stretch. The Philippines absorbed an 80–75 defeat to Japan on Saturday in the classification round of the 2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, leaving the young Nationals with one final game to determine their finishing position in the tournament. The defeat was particularly painful because Gilas had mounted a serious fourth-quarter comeback after falling behind by

August 22, 2026

Sport

China Says It Wants Asian Games Gold, Not Revenge on Gilas—But One September Game Could Reopen the Wound

China insists it is chasing something bigger than revenge when it arrives at the 2026 Asian Games. But the draw has made sure the painful memory it wants to move beyond will be standing directly in its path. The Chinese men’s basketball team has been grouped with defending champion Gilas Pilipinas, Bahrain and Kazakhstan in Group C of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, setting up a highly anticipated rematch between two teams forever linked by one of the most dramatic games in recent

August 22, 2026

Singapore

Keisuke Honda Is Coming to Singapore — But His FC Jurong Mission Goes Far Beyond a Comeback

SINGAPORE — Keisuke Honda is not returning to competitive football simply to add another chapter to an already remarkable career. The former Japan international and AC Milan midfielder has arrived at FC Jurong with a much bigger target: helping the club become the No. 1 team in the Singapore Premier League (SPL). Honda, who turns 40 this year, was officially unveiled by FC Jurong on Aug. 22 ahead of the 2026-27 SPL season. More than 400 fans reportedly gathered at Jurong East Stadium for the h

August 22, 2026

Philippines

From ₱1.73B to ₱1.79B in Days: Agriculture Losses Keep Rising After Luis, Maymay, Neneng and Habagat — What Comes Next?

MANILA, Philippines — The combined impact of Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng, together with the enhanced southwest monsoon or Habagat, has pushed agricultural damage and losses in the Philippines to approximately ₱1.79 billion, according to the latest assessment from the Department of Agriculture (DA). The latest figure, reported by the DA on August 22, represents an increase from the ₱1.73-billion estimate recorded as of August 20, underscoring the continuing toll of prolonged rains,

August 22, 2026

Business

Hagonoy Fishers Returned to Sea After Days of Heavy Rain—But the Bigger Threat to Their Livelihood Hasn’t Gone Away

HAGONOY, Bulacan — After days of heavy rain disrupted daily life across flood-prone areas of Bulacan, small-scale fishers in Hagonoy were once again seen unloading fresh catch at the Hagonoy Public Market on Saturday, August 22 — a modest sign of normalcy returning to one of the province’s most fisheries-dependent communities. Photos published by the Daily Tribune showed local fishermen busy moving their catch after generally fairer weather allowed fishing activities to resume. But behind that

August 22, 2026