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Politics

Marcos Admin Expands Healthcare Access for Filipino Veterans Through VALOR Clinics

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is stepping up efforts to bring government healthcare services closer to Filipino veterans, with the Department of National Defense (DND) expanding the Veterans Access to Lifetime Optimized Healthcare (VALOR) program and planning additional clinics in key areas outside Metro Manila. DND Secretary Gilberto “Gilbert” Teodoro Jr. said the administration remains focused on making quality and accessible healthcare available to veterans and their depend

August 17, 2026

Politics

LTO Employee Allegedly Drives Drunk, Hits Pedestrians and Flees in Antipolo—Then the Chase Begins

MANILA, Philippines — An employee of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is facing dismissal from government service and permanent revocation of his driver’s license after allegedly hitting pedestrians and fleeing the scene in Antipolo City. The incident happened along Sumulong Highway on the evening of August 14, when a group of coworkers was reportedly crossing a pedestrian lane. A vehicle struck several pedestrians before speeding away, according to a GMA News report. What followed was a d

August 17, 2026

Business

DBP Goes After Bigger Deposits as Funding Push Targets More Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines — The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is making a bigger push to attract deposits as the state-owned lender looks to strengthen its funding base and expand its capacity to finance infrastructure, businesses and other development projects across the country. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. de Jesus said the bank has launched its “Save 2 Win” campaign as part of an aggressive deposit-generation drive targeting both individual and institutional de

August 17, 2026

Lifestyle

Metro Manila Flood Alert: These Roads Were Swamped by Habagat—But PAGASA’s Latest Warning Raises the Stakes

MANILA, Philippines — Several roads across Metro Manila were submerged Monday morning, August 17, as persistent rains from the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, caused flooding in multiple cities and disrupted road traffic. The situation became more serious as PAGASA raised Metro Manila to an Orange Heavy Rainfall Warning at 11 a.m., covering several areas including Caloocan, Malabon, Valenzuela, Marikina, Navotas and Quezon City. PAGASA warned that flooding is threatening in areas under the warni

August 17, 2026

Politics

Alice Guo Hit With Another Arrest Warrant — But This New Case Could Open an Even Bigger Legal Battle

MANILA, Philippines — Former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo has been served another arrest warrant, adding three new anti-graft cases to the growing list of legal battles she is already facing despite being behind bars on a life sentence for qualified human trafficking. The latest warrant was issued by the Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 67 on August 7 against Guo and 11 other respondents for alleged violations of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices

August 17, 2026

Politics

208 Balanga Families Get ₱2,000 UPLIFT Aid—But the Bigger Cash Assistance Is Still Coming

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Two hundred eight poor and near-poor households in Balanga City have received their first ₱2,000 cash assistance under the government’s UPLIFT program, as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its nationwide effort to help vulnerable families cope with rising living costs. The first payout for the Balanga beneficiaries was conducted on August 14 at Waltermart Balanga, according to the Philippine Information Agency. The recipients belong to Grou

August 17, 2026

Politics

Vice Ganda Takes Aim at Robin Padilla Over Viral Bilibid Remark—But the Story Behind the Joke Is More Complicated

MANILA, Philippines — Vice Ganda once again turned a viral political controversy into comedy after taking a swipe at Sen. Robin Padilla during an episode of It’s Showtime. The comedian-host made the remark on the show's Aug. 15 episode while joking around with fellow hosts Vhong Navarro and Jhong Hilario. What started as a reference to Robin's classic movie image quickly turned into a punchline about the senator's controversial Bilibid claim. Vice noticed Vhong Navarro's outfit and compared it

August 17, 2026

Politics

₱612.5 Million Question: What Sara Duterte’s New Impeachment Witnesses Could Reveal Inside the Senate

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte returns to the Senate on Monday, August 17, for what could become another crucial day in the high-stakes proceedings, with the alleged misuse of ₱612.5 million in confidential funds again at the center of the prosecution's case. The Senate impeachment court is now on Day 16 of the trial. According to the latest reports from Philstar.com, GMA News, ABS-CBN News and the Philippine Daily Inquirer, proceedings are expected t

August 17, 2026

Asia

South Korea Landslide Kills One After 800mm Deluge — But Geoje Faces an Even Bigger Threat

GEOJE, South Korea — A deadly landslide has struck southern South Korea after an extraordinary burst of rainfall, killing one person and injuring three others as authorities scramble to evacuate residents and prevent further casualties. The landslide hit a residential apartment building in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, early Monday, Aug. 17, burying the building's first floor under mud and debris. Rescue teams pulled three residents from the affected structure, but one was later pronounced

August 17, 2026

Asia

Anwar’s High-Stakes Political Reset: RM1 Million for Every Constituency as DAP Stays in Government

AYER KEROH, MELAKA — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is attempting to turn a turbulent political moment into a fresh start. At the PKR national congress on Aug 16, Anwar announced an additional RM1 million for each of Malaysia’s 222 parliamentary constituencies, saying the allocation would be used to address local needs — including in opposition-held areas. The announcement comes after a bruising run of state election results for Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and growing questi

August 17, 2026