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Entertainment

KATSEYE’s Megan Skiendiel Finally Opens Up About Her Mental Health — But What Happened Behind the Group’s Perfect Image?

KATSEYE’s Megan Skiendiel is opening up about a deeply personal side of her life that fans rarely see — her ongoing mental-health journey, the pressure of growing up in the spotlight and how the people around her helped her feel safe enough to be herself. The 20-year-old singer shared her experience in an interview with PEOPLE tied to KATSEYE’s new documentary, KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS. Megan said she has struggled with mental health for years and credited both therapy and the support of her bandma

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

Jollibee Set for Four More Price Hikes This Year—But the Next Increase May Not Be the Last

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino consumers may have to brace for more expensive Jollibee meals, with Jollibee Foods Corp. reportedly planning four additional price increases during the second half of 2026. The planned adjustments come as the country's largest homegrown restaurant group continues to deal with elevated commodity, logistics and supply-chain costs that have squeezed profitability despite continued growth in sales. The latest report from the Manila Standard says Jollibee intends to i

August 19, 2026

Philippines

Archbishop’s Challenge to Rich Catholics: If God Has Blessed You With More, What Will You Do for the Poor?

MANILA, Philippines — Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown has issued a pointed appeal to wealthy Catholics in the Philippines, urging them to use their resources not simply for personal comfort but to help people living in poverty and on the margins of society. Brown, the Vatican’s representative to the Philippines, emphasized the Christian responsibility to recognize the dignity of the poor and translate faith into concrete acts of service. The appeal comes as the Catholic Church continues

August 19, 2026

Philippines

₱101 Million Released to Basilan Barangays—But the Real Impact Could Be Felt by Students and Communities

LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — Financial assistance amounting to ₱200,000 per barangay is now being distributed across Basilan under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Socio-Civic Projects Fund (SCPF)–Bawat Barangay Makikinabang (BBM) Program, with 255 barangays expected to benefit. The first batch of 102 barangay officials from Isabela City, Lamitan City, and Ungkaya Pukan received their checks on August 17 during a distribution ceremony at Raayat Hall inside the Basilan Provincial Capitol in Lamitan C

August 19, 2026

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Jamal Musiala Collapses Twice in Four Days—Then Bayern Star Reveals the Unexpected Diagnosis

Bayern Munich and Germany star Jamal Musiala has revealed that a neurological condition was behind two frightening on-field collapses within four days, reassuring fans that the episodes are temporary, treatable and being closely monitored by specialists. Jamal Musiala has broken his silence after suffering a second worrying collapse during Bayern Munich's preseason preparations, revealing that he has been diagnosed with a neurological dysfunction that causes brief, temporary episodes of absence

August 19, 2026

Business

Fishermen Become PDEA’s Eyes at Sea—But What They’re Finding in Quezon’s Waters Has Authorities Worried

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Fishermen in Quezon are being encouraged to become the government’s frontline partners in detecting possible illegal drug activity at sea, as authorities warn that drug syndicates may be using coastal waters to move or recover narcotics. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) made the call during an Empathy Dialogue with Fisherfolk of Lucena City held on Aug. 11 at the Lucena Convention Center. PDEA Director General Isagani R. Nerez said fisherfolk need to understa

August 19, 2026

Politics

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs at the Last Minute—But the Real Trade Test Starts Now

WASHINGTON — A looming U.S.-Canada trade confrontation has been temporarily pushed back after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs targeting certain Canadian imports, saying Washington and Ottawa had reached a preliminary agreement. The announcement came just hours before the tariffs were scheduled to take effect on August 19, 2026, giving both countries additional time to finalize the terms of the emerging trade arrangement. Trump said the temporary repri

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

NCCA, UNESCO Challenge Filipino Teachers: Turn Living Heritage Into Classroom Lessons—and 10 Could Get US$1,000

Filipino teachers are being challenged to turn the country’s living traditions into lessons that students can use in science, mathematics, language and other subjects—with selected educators set to receive US$1,000 grants to bring their ideas into actual classrooms. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has opened the Bringing Living Heritage into the Classroom (BLHC) in the Phi

August 19, 2026

Business

Asian Stocks Plunge as AI and Chip Shares Take Another Hit — But the Bigger Market Threat May Be Just Beginning

Asian stock markets came under renewed pressure Wednesday, Aug. 19, as technology and semiconductor shares led a broad regional selloff, extending Wall Street’s retreat and raising fresh questions about the durability of the AI-driven market rally. The downturn was fueled by a combination of surging government bond yields, higher oil prices, persistent inflation concerns and fading hopes of an agreement that would allow oil tankers to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz. South Korea take

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

BINI’s Mikha Lim Questioned the Philippines’ $70-Billion Pax Silica Vision—But One Detail Changes the AI Hub Debate

MANILA, Philippines — BINI member Mikha Lim has pushed one of the Philippines’ biggest technology projects deeper into the national conversation, questioning whether the promised economic gains from the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative will ultimately be worth the pressure it could place on the country’s natural resources and communities. Lim raised the issue during an August 15 Weverse livestream, where she discussed the proposed massive industrial development in New Clark City, Tarlac. Clips of

August 19, 2026