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Lifestyle

Kuryente sa Agosto, may Dagdag na Singil—Pero May Isang Malaking Salbahe sa Bill ng mga Pilipino

MANILA, Philippines — May dagdag na singil sa transmission component ng electricity bills ngayong Agosto, matapos ianunsyo ng National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) ang 22.22% increase sa average transmission rate para sa July 2026 billing period na sinisingil sa mga consumer ngayong Agosto. Ayon sa NGCP, umakyat ang average transmission rate sa ₱1.7560 kada kilowatt-hour (kWh) mula ₱1.4367/kWh noong nakaraang billing period. Pangunahing dahilan nito ang matinding pagtaas sa gastos

August 16, 2026

Politics

51 DEAD, 5,000 EVACUATED: Indonesia’s 7.7 Quake Tears Through Flores — But the Danger Isn’t Over

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51 people and forcing around 5,000 residents to evacuate as rescuers battled landslides, blocked roads, damaged infrastructure and continuing aftershocks across Flores Island. The earthquake struck on Saturday, August 15, in East Nusa Tenggara province, with the epicenter located offshore near Flores. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at magnitude 7.7 and placed its depth at about 10 kilometers, clas

August 16, 2026

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₱85 Wage Hike Naka-Tengga sa Korte: Villanueva May Hiling sa DOLE Para Hindi Lalong Maipit ang mga Manggagawa

MANILA, Philippines — Nanawagan si Senate Labor Committee chair Sen. Joel Villanueva sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) na maglatag ng pansamantalang tulong para sa minimum wage earners habang nananatiling nakabinbin sa korte ang pagpapatupad ng ₱85 daily minimum wage increase sa Metro Manila. Sa ulat ng Bombo Radyo, sinabi ni Villanueva na hindi dapat tuluyang maiipit ang mga manggagawa habang inaayos ang legal na usapin sa wage order—lalo na sa gitna ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo

August 16, 2026

Politics

Marcos breaks silence after Macacua ambush — then comes a warning ahead of historic BARMM polls

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has condemned the ambush on Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua and ordered government agencies to intensify security and investigate those behind the attack. Macacua and members of his convoy escaped unharmed after unidentified armed men opened fire on their vehicles in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, at around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. Three vehicles in the

August 16, 2026

Politics

Marcos Makes Bold Spending Promise for Q4—But Can Government Still Catch Up in Time?

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is betting on a sharp acceleration in government spending in the final quarter of 2026, saying the administration is confident it can catch up with and even surpass last year’s public spending level. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) Presidential Luncheon on Friday, Marcos acknowledged that government expenditures were delayed earlier in the year but said corrective measures have significantly narro

August 16, 2026

Asia

Japan’s Banks Face a Defense-Financing Dilemma—Will MUFG, Mizuho and SMBC Change the Rules?

Japan is weighing how its biggest lenders should finance the country’s rapidly expanding defense sector—a move that could reshape the relationship between banks, manufacturers and national security. TOKYO — Japan’s push to build a stronger domestic defense industry is moving into an increasingly sensitive arena: bank financing. The government is examining how financial institutions can support companies considered critical to national security as Tokyo accelerates efforts to strengthen its def

August 16, 2026

Asia

Japan Steps Into Gulf Reconstruction as Iran War Leaves Infrastructure in Ruins—What Happens Next Could Hit Asia

TOKYO — Japan is preparing to play a bigger role in rebuilding critical infrastructure across Gulf countries damaged by the Iran war, a move that goes far beyond reconstruction and puts Tokyo’s energy security interests squarely in the spotlight. The initiative, reported by Nikkei Asia, comes as the prolonged conflict continues to disrupt energy infrastructure, shipping routes and supply chains across the Persian Gulf. Tokyo’s interest is closely tied to a fundamental economic reality: Japan re

August 16, 2026

Politics

Marcos Issues Fresh Warning Over Infrastructure Corruption—But Who Will Finally Be Held Accountable?

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is renewing his pledge to hold accountable those responsible for allegedly anomalous government infrastructure projects, as the administration faces continuing scrutiny over corruption allegations involving public works and flood-control spending. Speaking before members of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) on Friday, August 14, Marcos said accountability must go hand in hand with making sure government project

August 16, 2026

Asia

China Is Pressuring Japan—But Takaichi Is Building Something Beijing May Not Be Ready For

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing a diplomatic challenge that is becoming increasingly difficult to contain—but Tokyo’s response is not retreat. It is partnership. As Beijing increases diplomatic and economic pressure on Japan, Takaichi’s government is expanding security and economic ties with countries that share concerns about China’s growing influence across the Indo-Pacific. The strategy is becoming clearer: if Beijing wants to put pressure on Tokyo, Japan will make sure it h

August 16, 2026

Politics

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Takes New Turn: Prosecutors Say Her Court Attacks May Be Worse Than Sub Judice—What Happens Next?

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is entering another contentious phase, with House prosecutors warning that her public attacks on the proceedings could be more damaging to the integrity of the Senate impeachment court than the ongoing dispute over the sub judice rule. The prosecution's latest criticism centers on Duterte's public characterization of the impeachment proceedings as an exercise in “bending the law.” Prosecutors argued that statements questioning the credibility

August 16, 2026