Category: Asia

Singapore

Singapore Worker Faced a 6-Month Wait After Resigning—Then a S$36,000 Court Case Showed Why Employees Need to Read This Clause

SINGAPORE — A six-month notice period may look like an insignificant line in an employment contract when a new job begins. But when an employee eventually wants to leave, that single clause can become one of the biggest obstacles standing between them and their next opportunity. A recent Singapore court case — together with accounts from workers caught in lengthy resignation periods — has put renewed attention on a part of employment contracts many jobseekers tend to overlook: how long they mus

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Risa Hontiveros Is Preparing for a 2028 Presidential Run—But She Says One Thing Must Happen Before She Says Yes

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros is no longer treating a possible 2028 presidential run as a distant political scenario. The opposition senator says she is now actively preparing herself to become her political camp’s strongest possible candidate for the next presidential election—but she is stopping short of formally declaring that she will run. Speaking to reporters on August 22, Hontiveros said she was “preparing very hard” and “working very hard” in hopes of emerging as the ca

August 23, 2026

Philippines

DPWH ‘Doble Kayod’ sa Sirang Kalsada ng Metro Manila—Pero Ito ang Malaking Tanong Kapag Bumuhos Ulit ang Ulan

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists across Metro Manila may soon see road crews working at a faster pace as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) intensifies repairs on roads damaged by weeks of heavy rain and flooding. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the agency is accelerating repair and maintenance work on damaged portions of major roads in the National Capital Region, particularly areas affected by the recent southwest monsoon. According to Bombo Radyo, repair activities are being

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Alex Eala Is Back in New York — But What Happens Next Could Make Philippine Tennis History Again

NEW YORK — Alex Eala isn't wasting any time in the Big Apple. Fresh from a breakthrough North American hard-court swing, the Filipina tennis sensation has arrived in New York and immediately stepped onto the practice court, beginning her final preparations for the 2026 US Open — where another chapter of Philippine tennis history could be waiting. The 21-year-old was spotted training at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, the world's largest tennis stadium, just days before the season's final Grand

August 23, 2026

Philippines

NAZARENO 2027, PINAGHAHANDAAN NA! Matapos ang Halos 31-Oras na Traslacion, Ano ang Babaguhin sa Susunod na Prusisyon?

MANILA, Philippines — Halos limang buwan bago ang susunod na Traslacion, sinimulan na ng Quiapo Church ang maagang pagpaplano para sa Nazareno 2027, partikular sa seguridad, crowd control at iba pang logistical concerns. Ayon kay Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan, kura paroko ng Quiapo Church, kinakailangang mas maaga ang paghahanda dahil milyon-milyong deboto ang inaasahang dadagsa sa Maynila para sa taunang pagdiriwang ng Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno. Hindi lamang dami ng mga deboto ang pangunahing ha

August 23, 2026

Business

Customers Thought This Man Had Taken Over a Famous Maxwell Stall—Then They Learned Who His Grandmother Was

SINGAPORE — At Maxwell Food Centre, customers have been buying the same distinctive, deep-fried Fuzhou oyster cakes from one family for more than six decades. But when 43-year-old Deitrich Mohan steps behind the wok, some customers do something unexpected: they hesitate. Some reportedly assume he is a foreign worker. Others wonder whether the famous stall has changed owners. A few have even walked toward the counter, noticed him cooking and turned away. What many of them do not realise is tha

August 23, 2026

Philippines

BARMM Forces Stage Massive Security Drill in Cotabato—But the Timing Ahead of the Historic Polls Is Raising Eyebrows

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of soldiers, police officers, emergency responders and Bangsamoro government personnel took part in a major multi-agency security exercise in Cotabato City and nearby Maguindanao del Norte on August 20, testing how authorities would respond to a serious security and emergency situation. The day-long exercise brought together the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Coast Guard, Navy personnel, fire responders and seve

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Alexei Cruz Gave Up His Master of the World Philippines 2026 Crown Just Weeks After Winning—But One Big Question Is Still Unanswered

MANILA, Philippines — Just weeks after walking away from one of the major crowns at Mister World Philippines 2026, Kristoffer Alexei Cruz has relinquished his title as Master of the World Philippines 2026, bringing an unexpectedly short end to what was supposed to be the next stage of his international pageant journey. Cruz stepped down for “personal and professional reasons,” according to a report published by INQUIRER.net on Saturday, August 22. The announcement is striking because Cruz had

August 22, 2026

Politics

Trump Cuts South Korea War Drills, Then North Korea Fires Missiles—Is Kim Jong Un Sending a Message?

WASHINGTON/SEOUL — A dramatic new chapter may be unfolding on the Korean Peninsula after US President Donald Trump ordered a major reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea while signaling that he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again later this year. The move has raised fresh questions over whether Washington is trying to use military exercises as a bargaining chip to bring Pyongyang back to the negotiating table—and whether Kim is willing to make a deal. The annual

August 22, 2026

Asia

Sweden School Sword Attack Leaves Teen Dead—Now Police Are Investigating What Happened Online Before the Attack

A deadly sword attack at a school in central Sweden has taken a disturbing new turn, with police investigating whether online communities may have influenced the 18-year-old suspect before he allegedly attacked students. The attack happened on Friday, August 21, at Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm, while classes were in session. One 17-year-old girl was killed and three other students were injured. Two boys, aged 12 and 17, were seriously wounded, while another injured student

August 22, 2026