Category: Asia

Philippines

Raffy Tulfo Calls Out Gina Acosta Over OVP Confidential Fund Records: “Stupid in the Name of Blind Loyalty”

Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo sharply confronted former Office of the Vice President (OVP) special disbursing officer Gina Acosta during Day 17 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, questioning why apparent red flags in confidential-fund documents did not prompt her to demand further verification. Tulfo’s most striking remark came after Acosta explained that she relied on former OVP security officer Col. Raymund Dante Lachica, whom she said was responsible for implementing confidentia

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Ian Poulter Just Dropped a Bombshell on His LIV Golf Future—And His Next Move Could Change Everything

Ian Poulter has admitted he still does not know whether he will return to LIV Golf in 2027, raising fresh questions about his future as the controversial league prepares for a major transition. Ian Poulter has left the door open to walking away from LIV Golf—or taking time away from professional competition—after admitting he has yet to decide what comes next. The 50-year-old Englishman, a five-time Ryder Cup champion and one of the most recognizable players to join LIV Golf when the breakaway

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Habagat Keeps Luzon Under Rain Threat as PAGASA Tracks Saudel, Atsani and Former Neneng

MANILA, Philippines — August 25, 2026 — A rain-soaked Tuesday is unfolding across large parts of Luzon as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to pull moisture over the country while weather authorities monitor two tropical cyclones and a low-pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The immediate concern for millions of Filipinos, however, is not necessarily the three weather systems themselves. It is the rain they could help sustain. PAGASA said the Southwes

August 25, 2026

Philippines

SARA DUTERTE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL DAY 18: NEW OVP WITNESS TO FACE QUESTIONS OVER ₱500M CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS—WHAT COMES NEXT COULD BE CRITICAL

MANILA, Philippines — The spotlight returns to the Office of the Vice President’s controversial confidential funds as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 18th day on Tuesday, August 25. The House prosecution panel is set to present Lemuel Ortonio, an assistant chief of staff at the Office of the Vice President (OVP), as its next witness when the Senate impeachment court resumes proceedings at 10 a.m. Ortonio's testimony is expected to further examine how ₱500 millio

August 25, 2026

Business

Dollar Surges as Iran Sanctions and Canada Tariffs Shake Markets — But the Next Move Could Be Bigger

NEW YORK — The U.S. dollar strengthened Monday as investors turned toward the traditional safety of the greenback after Washington intensified economic pressure on Iran while escalating a separate trade dispute with Canada. The dollar's move came after the greenback had suffered three weekly declines in four weeks, pushing it to roughly three-month lows. The latest developments in Iran and Canada gave traders fresh reasons to reassess geopolitical and economic risks. The U.S. Dollar Index rose

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Hwang Min-hyun Teases Explosive ‘Study Group 2’—Then His Wanna One Answer Leaves Fans Wondering

South Korean singer-actor Hwang Min-hyun gave fans plenty to talk about during his long-awaited return to Singapore—dropping fresh hints about the upcoming Study Group Season 2 while remaining intriguingly tight-lipped about what could be next for Wanna One. The 31-year-old star met fans at Lenskart's Frame Your Style showcase at Junction 8 on Aug 22, marking his return to Singapore after seven years. But beyond the fashion and fan interactions, Min-hyun's comments about his acting comeback and

August 24, 2026

Asia

Taiwan Indicts 9 in AI Server Export Case — But Where Were the Powerful Machines Really Headed?

TAIPEI — Taiwan has indicted nine people, including employees linked to Nvidia and Super Micro, over allegations that high-end artificial intelligence servers containing restricted technology were illegally exported to China — a case that underscores the increasingly high-stakes battle over who gets access to the world's most powerful AI hardware. Prosecutors in the northern Taiwanese port city of Keelung announced the indictments on Monday, Aug. 24, following an investigation into the suspecte

August 24, 2026

Singapore

“Jun Jie, What Did You Do?” Singapore Businesses Join Viral Crime-Shaming Trend—But There’s a Twist

SINGAPORE — If your name is Jun Jie, seeing a Singapore business accuse “Jun Jie” of theft, corruption or another serious-sounding offence on social media might make you do a double take. But before anyone starts worrying, there is an important catch: the viral accusations are part of a joke. Businesses across Singapore have jumped onto a social-media trend that turns the name “Jun Jie” into a fictional “wanted man,” using deliberately dramatic posts to attract attention before revealing that

August 24, 2026

Sport

Klay Thompson Is Heading to Miami — But His New Heat Role Could Change Everything

MIAMI — Klay Thompson has officially found his next NBA home — and the four-time champion is heading to South Beach. The Miami Heat announced the signing of the five-time NBA All-Star after Thompson cleared waivers following a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, completing a move that could significantly reshape Miami’s championship ambitions heading into the 2026-27 season. The 36-year-old guard arrives in Miami with one of the most decorated résumés among the league’s veteran players.

August 24, 2026

Philippines

DepEd Orders Active-Attack Drill Across Western Visayas as Schools Brace for Worst-Case Emergencies

WESTERN VISAYAS — Thousands of students, teachers and school personnel across Western Visayas are set to take part in a major school safety exercise on Tuesday, August 25, as the Department of Education (DepEd) conducts a nationwide simultaneous drill designed to test schools’ readiness for active attacks and other extreme emergencies. The exercise is scheduled for 9 a.m. and will involve public and private elementary and secondary schools implementing safety procedures based on their localized

August 24, 2026