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Politics

₱10-MILYON AT 1,706 BENEPISYARYO: Vice Mayor at Dating Mayor ng Magalang Kinasuhan sa ‘Ghost Housing’—Pero Saan Napunta ang Pondo?

MAGALANG, PAMPANGA — Umabot na sa Office of the Ombudsman ang kontrobersiya sa isang umano’y “ghost housing project” sa Magalang, Pampanga matapos magsampa ng iba’t ibang reklamo laban kay incumbent Vice Mayor Eller Pecson at dating Mayor Romulo “Romy” Pecson. Sa tulong ng Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC), inihain ang reklamo kaugnay ng housing project na sinasabing inilaan para sa mga mahihirap na pamilya ngunit hindi umano natuloy sa inaasahang konstruksyon. Kabilang sa mga rekl

August 17, 2026

Politics

Bakit Hirap Mag-Tagalog?” Tulfo Confronts Acosta as Impeachment Trial Takes Unexpected Turn

MANILA — A tense exchange over language erupted at the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, August 17, after former Office of the Vice President (OVP) Special Disbursing Officer Gina Acosta was declared a hostile witness for the prosecution. Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo questioned why Acosta appeared to have difficulty answering in Filipino during the proceedings, despite having previously responded in Filipino during a House inquiry into the OVP's confidential funds.

August 17, 2026

Lifestyle

23 PATAY, 5 MILYON APEKTADO: Habagat at Bagyong Luis, Maymay Nag-iwan ng Malawakang Pinsala—Pero Ito ang Mas Nakababahalang Kasunod

MANILA, Philippines — Umabot na sa 23 ang nasawi sa pinagsamang epekto ng Southwest Monsoon o Habagat at mga nagdaang tropical cyclone na Luis at Maymay, ayon sa pinakahuling datos ng Office of Civil Defense (OCD). Sa pinakahuling situational report ng OCD na iniulat noong Agosto 17, 5,084,667 katao o 1,450,747 pamilya na ang naapektuhan ng magkakasunod na pag-ulan, pagbaha at pagguho ng lupa sa iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa. Pinakamalaki ang bilang ng nasawi sa Benguet, kung saan 15 katao ang n

August 17, 2026

Politics

IMPEACHMENT TRIAL: ‘Misleading Questions’ Issue, May Hatol na? Ito ang Posibleng Gawin ng Senate Court

MANILA, Philippines — Isa na namang sensitibong isyu ang kinakaharap ng Senate Impeachment Court habang nagpapatuloy ang impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte—ang kontrobersiya sa paggamit ng “misleading questions” at ang naging pahayag ng mga abogado sa social media. Nakatakdang dinggin ng impeachment court ang panig ni private prosecutor Atty. Amando Ligutan bago maglabas ng kaukulang ruling o order tungkol sa isyu, matapos uminit ang palitan ng prosecution at defense lawyers noong

August 17, 2026

Lifestyle

27 Patay sa Hagupit ng Habagat—Pero Dalawa Pa ang Nawawala; Higit 5 Milyon Apektado

MANILA, Philippines — Umakyat na sa 27 ang bilang ng mga nasawi kaugnay ng epekto ng southwest monsoon o Habagat, ayon sa Philippine National Police (PNP) nitong Lunes, Agosto 17. Sa datos na iniulat ng PNP, 26 sa mga nasawi ay sibilyan habang isa ay police personnel. Mayroon ding dalawang katao na patuloy na nawawala at 18 ang nasugatan, batay sa sitwasyon hanggang alas-6 ng umaga noong Agosto 17. Ayon kay PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Allen Rae Co, patuloy ang operasyon ng mga police unit

August 17, 2026

Lifestyle

Bagulin Coffee Farmers Are Finally Reaching Bigger Markets—But the Best Part of Their Story Is Just Brewing

BAGULIN, LA UNION — For years, coffee farmers in the upland communities of Bagulin had to contend with a familiar problem: producing good beans was only half the battle. Getting those beans processed, packaged, valued properly, and into bigger markets was another challenge altogether. That is now beginning to change. Bagulin’s coffee growers are steadily moving beyond simply harvesting coffee cherries and selling raw beans. With government-backed training, improved post-harvest facilities, pro

August 17, 2026

Asia

Eastern Visayas Braces for the Next Disaster—But This ASEAN Push Could Change How Communities Prepare

TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 chairship is moving closer to the grassroots as the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Eastern Visayas prepares to host a forum focused on one urgent question: How can regional cooperation help ordinary communities survive, respond to, and recover from disasters? PIA Eastern Visayas will hold the “ASEAN Forum: Building Resilient Communities from Early Warning to Recovery,” bringing together community leaders, government information officers, and othe

August 17, 2026

Lifestyle

He Raised 8 Children While Climbing Coconut Trees—Then His Sacrifices Finally Paid Off

For years, Lido Talapi-an knew only one way to keep his family moving forward: work harder, endure more and never give up on his children’s education. In Barangay Agmanic, Santa Fe, Romblon, the father of eight works as a farmer, coconut climber and magtutuba—a coconut sap gatherer. His daily income has had to stretch across food, household expenses and the schooling needs of his large family. There were days when what he earned was barely enough. Yet amid the financial struggles, Lido held o

August 17, 2026

Politics

PALACE SOUNDS THE ALARM: Fake Class Suspension Memo Spreads Online—Now, Who’s Behind It?

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has warned that individuals responsible for spreading false information that could mislead the public—particularly during emergencies—may face investigation and possible legal action. The warning came after a fabricated memorandum circular claiming that classes and government work had been suspended began circulating on social media early Monday, August 17. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said concerned government agencies are now studying the

August 17, 2026

Business

Mindoro Port Passengers Forced to Walk in Heavy Rain—Now, 2 Resolutions Could Change How Travelers Board Ferries

SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro — A push is underway to make one of Occidental Mindoro’s busiest sea gateways safer and more convenient after provincial lawmakers raised concerns over passengers being forced to walk long distances between the terminal and boarding area—sometimes while exposed to heavy rain. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Occidental Mindoro has approved two resolutions seeking improvements at the Abra de Ilog Port in Barangay Matabang, with the measures targeting passenger pr

August 17, 2026