Philippines

Aquino Bridge Collapses in Tarlac Amid Torrential Rains—What Authorities Found After Midnight

TARLAC CITY, Philippines — A portion of the Aquino Bridge in Tarlac City collapsed late Friday night, August 28, as relentless rains from the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat, and strong river currents battered parts of Central Luzon. The collapse occurred at around 11:56 p.m., according to CCTV footage cited by GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon. Authorities immediately moved to monitor the damaged structure and protect motorists and nearby residents. The bridge is a key route

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Kai Sotto Saves Gilas With a Last-Second Block After an 18-Point Comeback — But the Bigger Test Comes Sunday

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas looked headed toward another painful defeat. Instead, Kai Sotto, CJ Perez and Kevin Quiambao delivered a comeback that may prove crucial to the Philippines’ hopes of returning to the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Playing without naturalized star Justin Brownlee, the Philippines erased an 18-point first-quarter deficit before escaping Jordan, 82-81 in overtime, Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The victory snapped Gilas’ four-game losing st

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Bulacan, Pampanga Brace for More Flooding as Habagat, High Tide Push Water Levels Higher

BULACAN/PAMPANGA — Residents in flood-hit parts of Bulacan and Pampanga are facing the threat of worsening flooding as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to bring heavy rain while high tide and rising river levels add pressure to already inundated communities. The situation remained critical on Saturday, August 29, with PAGASA placing Pampanga and several areas of Bulacan under a red rainfall warning, meaning serious flooding is possible in flood-prone areas. In Bulacan, authorities

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Cyberzone Game Fest 2026 Proved Gaming Is More Than Just Playing—Here’s What Happened When Communities Came Together

MANILA, Philippines — Gaming is no longer just about sitting in front of a screen. For millions of enthusiasts, it has evolved into a culture built around competition, creativity, technology and—most importantly—community. That spirit took center stage at Cyberzone Game Fest 2026, where gamers, tech enthusiasts, creators and members of the local game development scene came together for a celebration that showed just how diverse and connected the Philippine gaming community has become. Held acr

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Heavy Rains Hit Dasmariñas Special Election—Will Comelec Extend Voting Hours?

DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite, Philippines — Heavy rains could force the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to extend voting hours in Saturday's special election in Dasmariñas City, as authorities monitor whether worsening weather will prevent voters from reaching their polling precincts. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia said the poll body had not made a final decision on extending the voting period, stressing that the situation would depend on conditions as the scheduled 3 p.m. closing time ap

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Bohol Declares Dengue Outbreak After 21 Deaths—Health Officials Race to Stop More Fatalities

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Philippines — Bohol has officially declared a province-wide dengue outbreak after health authorities recorded 1,883 cases and 21 deaths from January 4 to August 22, 2026, prompting an urgent escalation of prevention and treatment measures across the island province. Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado issued the outbreak declaration after Bohol's dengue cases exceeded the province's epidemic threshold for three consecutive weeks, according to the executive order. The repo

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Sandra Lemonon Welcomes Baby No. 2 After 15-Hour Home Water Birth — But Her First Delivery Makes This Moment Even More Remarkable

MANILA, Philippines — Former beauty queen Sandra Lemonon and her husband, former PBA player Sol Mercado, have entered a new chapter as parents after welcoming their second child, Zaliyah Joie Mercado, through a home water birth that Sandra described as one of the most physically and emotionally intense experiences of her life. Sandra revealed the arrival of their baby girl on Instagram on August 23, sharing intimate glimpses of the delivery and telling followers that Zaliyah had already been ho

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Baguio Bullying Videos Spark Alarm—But What Schools Lack May Be the Bigger Crisis

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A series of reported bullying incidents, including violent episodes that circulated on social media, has put renewed pressure on Baguio schools and education officials—not only to hold those responsible accountable, but to confront a deeper problem: a severe shortage of guidance and mental health personnel. The Department of Education's Baguio City Schools Division has been dealing with eight reported bullying cases since June, four of which involved violent incidents

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Myla Pablo Is Entering Her 10th PVL Season—But the Volleyball Veteran Says She’s Far From Finished

MANILA, Philippines — A new team, a new system and another major challenge await Myla Pablo—but after nearly a decade in Philippine volleyball, the veteran outside hitter has one message for anyone wondering whether she still has plenty left to give: she's not done yet. As the Premier Volleyball League celebrates its 10th anniversary, Pablo is also marking a personal milestone—her 10th season in the league that helped establish her as one of the country's most recognizable and dependable volley

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Clariss Guce and Tomi Arejola Shock the Epson Tour With Matching 68s — But Bianca Pagdanganan Now Faces a Much Bigger Problem

GARDEN CITY, Kansas — Clariss Guce and Tomi Arejola gave Philippine golf an unexpected double boost at the Dream First Bank Charity Classic, firing matching four-under-par 68s to put themselves just two shots off the lead after the opening round at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. While much of the pre-tournament attention surrounded big-hitting Bianca Pagdanganan, it was Guce and Arejola who emerged as the strongest Filipina performers Friday in Kansas, turning an unusually low-scoring opening day i

August 29, 2026