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U.S. Universities Turn to Taiwan as More Than 500 Students Explore AI, STEM Study Opportunities

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A major push to connect Taiwanese students with U.S. higher education took center stage in Taipei this weekend as the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and EducationUSA Taiwan hosted their first-ever AIT-organized education fair, bringing together representatives from 27 U.S. higher-education institutions. More than 500 Taiwanese students, parents and educators attended Saturday’s event, which placed a particular spotlight on artificial intelligence and STEM — science, technol

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Philippines

Metro Manila Opens 7,500 New Ride-Hailing Slots — But Gas Cars Are Shut Out of the Biggest Batch

MANILA — Thousands of new ride-hailing slots are coming to Luzon. But if you're hoping to enter the biggest market with a conventional gasoline-powered car, there is a problem. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved 8,750 additional Transport Network Vehicle Service slots covering Metro Manila, the Ilocos Region and the Bicol Region as the government tries to address growing demand for app-based transportation. Of that number, 7,500 slots are allocated to Metro

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Philippines

Court Stops SOCOTECO II–Ignite Vote as ‘Railroading’ Claims Grow — But a ₱10-Billion Power Deal Is Still on the Table

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — A proposed deal that could fundamentally reshape electricity distribution across General Santos City, Sarangani and parts of South Cotabato has entered a far more explosive phase. Former Bayan Muna lawmaker Carlos Isagani Zarate is backing a congressional investigation into the proposed joint venture between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative Inc. (SOCOTECO II) and Ignite Power and Energy Corp., accusing proponents of trying to rush a decision before membe

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Philippines

₱4 Billion in Workers’ Wages Withheld in NCR? The Shocking Labor Issue Behind Metro Manila’s Pay Crisis

MANILA, Philippines — Billions of pesos in workers’ wages have reportedly been withheld in the National Capital Region, putting renewed attention on labor rights and wage compliance at a time when Metro Manila workers are also facing an ongoing battle over the implementation of a historic minimum wage increase. According to the report by BusinessWorld, around ₱4 billion worth of wages in the NCR had been withheld, highlighting the continuing problem of wage-related violations affecting workers

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Philippines

A ₱6,500 DSWD Cash-Aid Offer Is Spreading Online — But What Scammers Want First Could Cost You Much More

MANILA, Philippines — A message arrives promising ₱6,500 in government cash assistance. All you supposedly have to do is provide your name, cellphone number, address or other personal details. For Filipinos struggling with food prices, medical bills or everyday expenses, the offer can sound believable. The Department of Social Welfare and Development says it isn't. The DSWD has renewed its warning against online scammers offering ₱6,500 in supposed financial assistance in exchange for person

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Philippines

Noblefranca Turns Back National Champion Villegas in Explosive Cebu Fighting Championship Comeback

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renan “Flash” Noblefranca reminded Cebu’s combat-sports scene why he remains one of its most respected strikers, defeating 2024 National Muay Thai gold medalist Jhan Villegas in the main event of the Cebu Fighting Championship’s “Kumbati Na! Return of the Warriors.” The highly anticipated clash took place Saturday, September 5, at the Barangay Day-as Multipurpose Complex in Cebu City, marking the long-awaited return of the Cebu Fighting Championship after an eight-year

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Philippines

NLEX Motorists Get Toll Relief After Nightmare Flood Gridlock—But Marcos Orders a Bigger Fix

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists traveling between Pulilan, Bulacan and San Fernando, Pampanga have been granted toll relief after severe flooding triggered a traffic nightmare along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), prompting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to order urgent action. Beginning September 2, all vehicles traveling between Pulilan and San Fernando, and vice versa, were allowed toll-free passage under the government-backed relief measure. The arrangement was ordered in response to

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Asia

BRICS Summit, Okinawa Election and Philippines’ AI Push: 3 Major Events That Could Shape Asia’s Next Move

ASIA — From a high-stakes BRICS summit in India to a closely watched election in Okinawa and the Philippines' growing push to shape Southeast Asia's artificial intelligence future, the coming days could offer a glimpse into where Asia is heading next. The events may appear unrelated. One involves global diplomacy. Another centers on Japan's security and domestic politics. The third focuses on artificial intelligence and Southeast Asia's digital future. But together, they reveal a region facin

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Philippines

Habagat Grounds Sea Trips From Bicol to Mindoro and Manila — But the Weather Threat May Not Be Finished Yet

MANILA, Philippines — Travelers heading across some of the Philippines' busiest inter-island routes faced fresh disruption Sunday as the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, forced vessels to remain in port across parts of Luzon and Bicol. The Philippine Ports Authority released an updated list of canceled sea trips as of 12 noon on September 6, 2026, covering routes connecting Masbate, Bicol, Mindoro, Batangas, Palawan and Manila. The suspensions came as persistent monsoon rains continued affecting

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Philippines

Philippines Sets 3-KM School Access Standard for Remote Children — But 9,000 Last-Mile Schools Reveal the Bigger Challenge

MANILA — For generations of Filipino children living in mountains, islands and isolated rural communities, getting an education has sometimes begun with a journey measured not in minutes — but in kilometers. A new Philippine law is attempting to change that. Republic Act No. 12321, or the Last Mile and GIDA Schools Act, establishes a national standard under which students should have access to a basic education school within a walkable distance of three kilometers from their homes. Senator Ch

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