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Philippines

200 Cordillera Elders Sat Down to End Decades of Tribal Conflict—But One Ancient Tradition May Decide Whether Peace Lasts

BONTOC, Mountain Province — Around 200 tribal elders, peace advocates, government representatives and community leaders from Mountain Province and Kalinga have gathered in a major effort to stop recurring inter-tribal conflicts that have cost lives, disrupted livelihoods and left communities living under the threat of retaliation. The two-day gathering held in Bontoc on August 20 and 21 brought together delegates from municipalities across Mountain Province and Kalinga, including Tabuk City, un

August 22, 2026

Philippines

4 Sugatan sa Gabi-Gabing Karambola sa Mandaluyong—Ano ang Nauwi sa Banggaan ng 3 Sasakyan sa Shaw Boulevard?

MANDALUYONG CITY — Four people were injured after an AUV, a sedan and a motorcycle taxi were involved in a collision along Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City late Friday night, August 21. The crash happened past 11 p.m., according to reports. The incident involved three vehicles, including a motorcycle taxi carrying a passenger. Initial reports identified the vehicles involved as an AUV, a sedan and a motorcycle taxi. Four people sustained injuries in the collision, including the motorcycle ta

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Jennica Garcia Says Some Actors Come to Set Unprepared—But What She Said About TikTok Made Her Message Hit Harder

MANILA, Philippines — Jennica Garcia has sparked a wider conversation about work ethic in Philippine show business after speaking candidly about one thing she finds difficult to understand on set: actors who say they are serious about their craft but appear to come to work without fully preparing for their scenes. During an appearance on “Think Talk Tea,” Garcia said actors carry a major responsibility because they are often among the more highly compensated members of a production. For her, th

August 22, 2026

Philippines

PH-Japan Defense Pact Takes Effect—But What It Really Allows Could Change Military Cooperation in the Region

MANILA — A new defense logistics agreement between the Philippines and Japan has officially taken effect, giving their armed forces a formal framework to provide supplies and services to one another as the two countries deepen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) entered into force on August 22, 2026, following the exchange of diplomatic notes by Manila and Tokyo on July 23, according to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreemen

August 22, 2026

Asia

Father Leaves 7-Year-Old Son Alone on Mount Fuji to Keep Climbing—But What Police Found Next Sparked a Warning

A family trip to Mount Fuji has triggered a child-safety debate in Japan after a father reportedly left his exhausted 7-year-old son alone at the mountain’s sixth station while continuing toward the summit with his older son. The incident happened on Aug. 20, 2026, along the Fujinomiya Trail, one of the routes leading to the summit of Japan’s highest mountain. According to Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi, the boy had been climbing with his father and his middle-school-aged brother when he compla

August 22, 2026

Uncategorized

Catriona Gray Won’t Attend Miss Universe India 2026—But the Unexplained “Conditions” Behind the Cancellation Are Raising Questions

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray will no longer appear at the Miss Universe India 2026 grand coronation night, disappointing fans who had been expecting the Filipina beauty queen to make what she said would have been her first visit to India. Gray’s management agency, Cornerstone Entertainment, confirmed the cancellation in a statement dated Friday, August 21, saying the former Miss Universe had been invited to participate in the highly anticipated national pageant but cou

August 22, 2026

Philippines

₱476K Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized in Dumangas—But Police May Have Just Uncovered a Bigger Drug Network

DUMANGAS, ILOILO — A police buy-bust operation in Barangay Rosario, Dumangas, Iloilo led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man identified by authorities only as alias “Janjan,” after officers allegedly recovered around 70 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of ₱476,000. The operation was conducted at about 7:45 p.m. on August 19, 2026, according to the initial report by Panay News. Police said the suspect was classified as a high-value individual (HVI) in the illegal dru

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Fire Breaks Out in Bugasong’s Uplands: 425 Sq. Meters Burned as Crews Race to Contain the Blaze

A grassfire scorched an estimated 425 square meters of mountainous terrain in Barangay Lacayon, Bugasong, Antique, late Thursday, August 20, 2026, according to a report by Panay News. The fire broke out in an upland portion of the barangay, where dry grass and vegetation provided fuel for the flames. Firefighters responded to the incident and worked for more than an hour before the blaze was brought under control, according to information attributed to FO2 Margallo. No report reviewed for this

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Southeast Asia Took Center Stage in Manila—But What Happened Next Had Everyone Talking

MANILA, Philippines — Southeast Asia came alive in Manila as the SULONG SEAPop Music and Culture Caravan brought together artists, performers, creatives and audiences from across the region in a vibrant celebration of music, culture and shared identity. Held on July 18 at SM City Manila, the event formed part of the Philippines’ activities as ASEAN Chair in 2026, giving the public a chance to experience the region’s diverse traditions through live performances, cultural showcases, workshops and

August 22, 2026

Philippines

7.4 Million Filipinos Hit by Habagat, Luis and Maymay—But the Worst May Not Be Over

MANILA, Philippines — The combined effects of the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay have now affected an estimated 7.4 million people, or about 2.1 million families, across several parts of the Philippines, according to the latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The figure, recorded as of 6 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026, represents a sharp increase from the number of people previously reported affected by the we

August 22, 2026