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Philippines

DSWD Has Readied 3.8 Million Food Packs for Saudel—But the Bigger Threat Could Hit Even Without a Landfall

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development has placed its disaster response machinery on heightened alert as Typhoon Saudel moves closer to the Philippine Area of Responsibility, with authorities warning that the storm could trigger another round of heavy monsoon rains even if it never makes landfall in the country. DSWD Quick Response Teams at both the central and regional levels have been placed on standby, while millions of family food packs and hundreds of millio

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Ati Families Are Being Taught Their Rights—But What Those Laws Could Help Them Fight Goes Far Beyond the Classroom

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — For members of an Ati community, knowledge may prove to be one of the strongest forms of protection. An initiative aimed at increasing awareness of Indigenous Peoples’ rights and children’s rights is helping Ati families better understand the laws, protections and government mechanisms available to them—an important step for communities that have historically faced discrimination, limited access to services and struggles over recognition of their rights. The effort g

August 22, 2026

Philippines

FROM CYBERCRIME TO MUAY THAI: Filipino Cybercop Wins 2 Medals in Thailand—But Here’s What Makes His Victory Remarkable

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine National Police officer known for fighting cybercrime has shown he can also hold his own in the ring, winning two medals at an international Muay Thai competition in Thailand, according to a report published by Manila Standard on Aug. 22, 2026. The achievement adds an unusual dimension to the work of a police officer whose professional duties center on law enforcement and cybercrime prevention. While the officer works in the digital arena as a so-called “cybe

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Iloilo Wants Jeepneys Running Until 9 P.M.—But the Viral Overloading Incident Revealed Why Commuters Were Risking Their Lives Just to Get Home

ILOILO, Philippines — The frightening sight of passengers riding on the roof and clinging to the sides of an overloaded jeepney may have gone viral for all the wrong reasons. But for Iloilo officials, the incident exposed something much deeper than one reckless trip: hundreds of commuters may simply be running out of safe rides home at night. Now, the Iloilo Provincial Government, transport operators, and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 6 are moving to ke

August 22, 2026

Philippines

PNP Is Tightening Gun Rules After Another School Shooting—But the Bigger Question Is How Government Firearms Keep Reaching Minors

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is tightening firearm-accountability measures for its personnel as a second deadly school shooting in less than two months intensifies scrutiny over a disturbing question: How are weapons assigned to government personnel ending up within reach of children? PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered police commanders nationwide to reinforce rules on the storage and handling of firearms, particularly when officers are off duty and ke

August 22, 2026

Business

ILOILO VENDOR ARRESTED AFTER MARKET CLASH: What Really Happened During the Clearing Operation?

ILOILO CITY — A dispute over market regulations has escalated into a legal battle after the Iloilo City Government’s Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO) filed a case against an ambulant vendor following an altercation during a market-clearing operation. The LEEO said it filed the case before the City Prosecutor’s Office on August 19, one day after the confrontation near a market area at around 5 p.m. on August 18. According to the LEEO, the vendor had previously been warned against selling

August 22, 2026

Philippines

PASAY FIRE TURNS TRAGIC: 3-YEAR-OLD AMONG 4 KILLED — THEN FIREFIGHTERS MADE A GRIM DISCOVERY

PASAY CITY, Philippines — A residential fire in Pasay City turned deadly Friday afternoon after four people, including a 3-year-old child, were trapped inside a burning home, authorities said. The blaze broke out at around 1 p.m. on August 21 along Tengco Street in Barangay 107 and rapidly spread to nearby houses, including parts of neighboring Barangay 106. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) raised the incident to the second alarm as firefighters battled the flames. The fire was declared unde

August 22, 2026

Philippines

NLEX Created a Rescue Team for Stray Animals—But What Happens After They’re Pulled From the Expressway Is the Bigger Story

MARILAO, Bulacan — A stray dog or cat wandering onto an expressway may look like an animal-welfare problem. On a road where vehicles are traveling at highway speeds, however, it can quickly become a life-or-death road safety emergency. That is the problem NLEX Corporation and the Marilao local government are now trying to tackle through an expanded “I Care for Strays” initiative that combines trained animal rescuers, a designated shelter, veterinary care and measures designed to keep animals fr

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Athena Imperial’s Complaint vs Nico Waje Dismissed — But the Case May Not Be Over Yet

MANILA, Philippines — The complaint filed by GMA News reporter Athena Imperial against her former colleague Nico Waje has been recommended for dismissal by the Quezon City Office of the City Prosecutor, marking a major development in the legal dispute that began earlier this year. The complaints involved alleged acts of lasciviousness under Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code and an alleged violation of Section 16(c), Article IV of Republic Act No. 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act. A copy of th

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Tigbauan Students Were Warned of a Possible School Attack—But Police Are Now Hunting for Who Started the Rumor

ILOILO, Philippines — A wave of alarming rumors about an alleged shooting, death threat and stabbing at Tigbauan National High School has triggered concern among students and parents, but police say their investigation has so far found no evidence that an actual attack was planned or carried out. Instead, authorities are now trying to answer another troubling question: Who started the rumors — and were they inspired by the recent string of school threats and violent incidents that have shaken c

August 22, 2026