Category: Asia

Philippines

NIR MARKS NINOY AQUINO DAY IN PEACE — 1,650 COPS DEPLOYED, BUT WHAT KEPT THE REGION QUIET?

BACOLOD CITY — The Negros Island Region marked Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 with a largely peaceful and orderly observance, as police reported no untoward incidents connected to the holiday commemorations across the region. The peaceful outcome came after the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) deployed about 1,650 police personnel to strategic areas throughout Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor and Bacolod City. Police visibility was increased in transportation hu

August 25, 2026

Thailand

Four Thai Men Arrested After Chinese Woman Escapes Alleged Abduction on Road to Myanmar Border

A terrifying journey from Bangkok to Thailand’s western border came to a dramatic end after a Chinese woman reportedly escaped from a moving car with her hands bound, prompting a police chase and the eventual arrest of four Thai men. The incident unfolded late Sunday, August 23, after the woman was allegedly taken from a hotel in Bangkok and driven north toward Mae Sot district in Tak province, an area bordering Myanmar. Police believe the group may have intended to take her toward the border,

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Tacloban School Shooting Takes a Major Legal Turn — Now the Policewoman Who Owned the Gun Faces a Criminal Case

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — More than two months after a deadly school shooting stunned Tacloban City, prosecutors have taken a major step toward holding an adult firearm owner accountable for a gun allegedly accessed and used by a minor during the attack. The Office of the City Prosecutor in Tacloban has recommended the filing of a criminal case against Police Staff Sergeant Arla Ray Pacencia, the aunt of one of the two minors linked to the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School.

August 25, 2026

Asia

Washington Post Ordered to Reinstate Columnist Fired Over Charlie Kirk Posts — Here’s What the Arbitrator Found

WASHINGTON — The Washington Post has been ordered to reinstate former opinion columnist Karen Attiah after an independent arbitrator ruled that the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to fire her over social media posts made following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The ruling, issued by arbitrator Sarah Miller Espinosa, also requires The Post to provide Attiah with full back pay and lost benefits. The arbitrator concluded that the newspaper failed to establish that Attia

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Iloilo Eyes 7,000-Square-Meter Justice Hub in Molo as New Hall of Justice, Prosecution Complex Takes Shape

ILOILO CITY — A major expansion of Iloilo City’s justice infrastructure is taking a significant step forward, with a 7,000-square-meter government property in Barangay San Pedro, Molo district being prepared for a proposed consolidated Hall of Justice and prosecution complex. The proposed development would bring key judicial and prosecutorial offices together on one government site, potentially making it easier for litigants, lawyers and other clients to access different components of the justi

August 25, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Security Officer Allegedly Punched by Driver After Traffic Dispute — What Happened Next

A routine traffic-control duty in northern Singapore allegedly turned violent after a security officer was struck by a vehicle’s side mirror and then allegedly punched in the face by the driver, according to the Union of Security Employees (USE). The incident happened on Aug. 13, 2026, while Muhd Faiz Bin Mohd, a security officer with Peregrine Security, was carrying out traffic-control duties in northern Singapore. USE subsequently lodged a police report, and investigations are ongoing. Secu

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Four Iloilo Villages Finally Get a Safer ₱2.48-M Crossing — But What Happens in the Next Major Downpour Will Matter Most

SAN DIONISIO, Iloilo — A crossing that residents once had to navigate with greater risk has been transformed into a permanent piece of infrastructure, giving four rural communities in northern Iloilo a safer and more dependable route for everyday travel. A newly improved ₱2.479-million box culvert in Barangay Mandu-awak, San Dionisio was formally turned over on August 20, providing an upgraded connection used by residents of Mandu-awak, Talo-ato, Batuan and Amayong. The project may appear mode

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Josh Kerr vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Bitter 1,500m Rivalry Set for Explosive Budapest Return

The long-running rivalry between Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen is officially back on. The British world mile record-holder and Norwegian Olympic champion are set to face each other again in the men’s 1,500 metres at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, after both athletes were granted exceptional invitations to compete. The championship runs from September 11 to 13, 2026, with the highly anticipated 1,500m showdown expected to be one of the headline events of the

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

RYAN BANG, NAPALUHA SA NAPURNADANG KASAL KAY PAOLA: “HINDI PUMAYAG ANG TADHANA” — ANG MASAKIT NA DAHILAN SA LIKOD NG NAUDLOT NA PAG-IISANG-DIBDIB

MANILA, Philippines — Hindi napigilan ni Ryan Bang ang maging emosyonal nang muling balikan ang naudlot na love story nila ng dating fiancée na si Paola Huyong—at sa pagkakataong ito, isang maikling mensahe lamang ang kinailangan para muling bumalik ang bigat ng nakaraan. Sa isang segment ng It’s Showtime noong Agosto 22, sumali ang mga host sa isang “Shout Out To Your Ex” challenge. Dahil Buwan ng Wika, kailangan nilang ihayag ang mensahe para sa kanilang dating karelasyon sa paraang patula.

August 25, 2026

Politics

Pakistan Says Iran Peace Talks Made “Significant Progress” — But One Major Hurdle Could Decide What Happens Next

Pakistan says its latest high-level talks with Iran have made “significant progress” toward de-escalating the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel — raising fresh hopes that diplomacy could once again provide a way out of the escalating crisis. But despite the encouraging language from Islamabad, no new peace agreement has been announced, and major issues remain unresolved. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Tuesday that discussions in Tehran focused on preventing

August 25, 2026