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The Yulo Brothers Are Going All-In for Asian Games Gold—But Japan Holds One Major Test

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and younger brother Karl Eldrew Yulo are set to undergo a training camp in Japan before heading directly to Nagoya for the 2026 Asian Games, according to Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) president Cynthia Carrion. Carrion told The Philippine Star that the brothers will train at Tokushukai and are expected to leave for Japan roughly two weeks before the Asian Games. From there, they will proceed directly to the competition in Nagoya. The

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Could Stretch Into Late Hours as Senate Majority Backs Afternoon Hearings

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could enter a new phase in September, with a majority of senator-judges reportedly favoring afternoon hearings to give the Senate more time for legislative work while allowing the proceedings to continue into the evening. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Saturday that the prevailing sentiment among the Senate majority is to move the impeachment proceedings to the afternoon, with hearings potentially starting at 2:30 p.m.

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Philippines Says Poverty Fell to a Historic 9.7%—But Another Survey Shows 49% of Families Still Feel Poor. Here’s Why

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has officially pushed poverty below 10 percent for the first time, marking what the government calls a historic breakthrough in its fight against deprivation. But behind the record-low number is a much more complicated question: Does the official poverty line accurately reflect what Filipino families actually need to survive—and live decently—amid rising everyday expenses? New data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that poverty incidence amon

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Lacson Warns of Possible Perjury Fallout as Guteza Recants—Now the Spotlight Turns to Marcoleta and Defensor

MANILA, Philippines — A political controversy surrounding the Senate’s flood-control investigation has taken a dramatic turn after retired Marine Orly Guteza withdrew his earlier testimony and accused Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former lawmaker Mike Defensor of pressuring and allegedly coaching him to make claims against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The development prompted Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson to push for tougher penalties against people who induce or for

August 22, 2026

Philippines

P85 Wage Hike Still Frozen: DOLE Chief Now Demands Answers From Court and Petitioners

MANILA, Philippines — Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino is calling for greater public accountability in the continuing legal battle over Metro Manila’s P85 daily minimum wage increase, saying both the companies that challenged the wage order and the court that halted its implementation should explain their positions to Filipino workers. In an interview with Super Radyo dzBB on Saturday, August 22, Tolentino questioned why public attention has largely focused on the Department of Labor and Emplo

August 22, 2026

Philippines

PUP Students Finally Returned to Campus After Weeks of Weather Disruptions—But 3,000 of Them Had a Bigger Fight Waiting on the First Day

MANILA, Philippines — Students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) finally returned to face-to-face classes on Saturday, August 22, following a string of weather-related disruptions that repeatedly forced the university to suspend classes or move instruction online. But what was supposed to be a straightforward return to classrooms quickly became something much bigger. As students streamed back into PUP’s Sta. Mesa campus, thousands also joined the university’s annual “First

August 22, 2026

Philippines

17-Year-Old Arrested After ₱10,000 Iloilo Restaurant Robbery—But Three Alleged Accomplices Vanished

ILOILO CITY — A 17-year-old boy was arrested after a seafood restaurant was reportedly burglarized in Barangay Sto. Niño Sur in the Arevalo district of Iloilo City early Friday morning, August 21, with police recovering the full ₱10,000 allegedly taken from the establishment. According to a report by Panay News, the minor—identified only by the alias “Boyboy” because of his age—was reportedly spotted near the shoreline shortly after the robbery. He is described as a resident of Tanza Esperanza

August 22, 2026

Philippines

1,000 Bataan Farmers Just Got a New Trading Post—But the Biggest Change Could Be Who They No Longer Need to Sell To

SAMAL, Bataan — A newly opened agricultural trading post in Bataan could significantly change how hundreds of local farmers sell their harvests, cutting travel costs and reducing their dependence on middlemen. The Department of Agriculture inaugurated the Samal Trading Post in Barangay Gugo, Samal, Bataan, on August 18, 2026, creating a dedicated farm-to-consumer marketplace expected to directly benefit around 20 farmers’ cooperatives and associations representing roughly 1,000 farmers and live

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Pototan’s No. 5 Most Wanted Was Finally Caught — But Police Had to Track Her Down in Another Iloilo Town

ILOILO — A 31-year-old woman listed as Pototan, Iloilo’s No. 5 most wanted person was arrested in neighboring Barotac Nuevo, marking another successful manhunt operation by police in Iloilo. The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Pototan Municipal Police Station (MPS), according to the report published by Panay News. The woman had been placed on the municipality’s most-wanted list before police tracked her down in Barotac Nuevo. The development highlights the continuing efforts of pol

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Iloilo School Threat Traced to Bullied Student—But What Happened Before the Message Was Sent?

ILOILO, Philippines — A school security scare in Iloilo that forced students out of classrooms has taken a troubling turn after police traced the reported threat to a student who was allegedly being bullied. The incident happened at Tigbauan National High School on Thursday, August 20, when face-to-face classes were suspended after a teacher received a message warning of a possible shooting at the school. Students were sent home shortly after 7 a.m. and were shifted to alternative delivery of

August 22, 2026