Philippines

Cebu Mayor Faces Ombudsman Complaint Over Monterrazas — But the Biggest Questions May Be Just Beginning

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. is facing fresh scrutiny after a complaint was filed before the Office of the Ombudsman over his handling of the controversial Monterrazas de Cebu development in Barangay Guadalupe. The complaint, filed by Guadalupe resident and former Cebu City Coastline Management Board official Ed Karlon Rama, accuses Archival of possible violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and administrative offenses. At the center of the allega

August 24, 2026

Philippines

Who Is the Man Found Dead Near a Quezon River? Authorities Race to Identify Him

GUMACA, Quezon — Authorities are working to identify an unidentified man found dead near a river in Gumaca, Quezon, on Monday morning, August 24, as questions remain over how he ended up at the scene. Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered the man's body near the Pipisik River, in the vicinity of the Peñafrancia-Tañada Bridge in Barangay Peñafrancia, according to the Coast Guard-Southern Tagalog. The victim was estimated to be around 40 years old and approximately 5 feet and 4

August 24, 2026

Philippines

Baguio Walkers, Take Note: This “Keep Right” Rule Is About to Change How You Move Around the City

BAGUIO CITY — Residents and visitors strolling through Baguio may soon need to be more mindful of where they walk as the city moves to strengthen its “keep right” system on two-way sidewalks and pedestrian lanes. The Philippine News Agency reported that the city is reinforcing the pedestrian rule to improve the movement of people and reduce conflicts on busy walkways. Under the system, pedestrians are expected to stay on the right side of the sidewalk or pedestrian path, allowing people moving

August 24, 2026

Entertainment

Ellen Adarna Drops “Accountability” Message as Derek Ramsay’s Porsche Controversy Takes Another Turn

A cryptic message from Ellen Adarna has once again placed her in the spotlight as controversy surrounding estranged husband Derek Ramsay and his Porsche 918 Spyder continues to unfold. Adarna recently shared an Instagram Story containing a message about “accountability,” prompting online users to wonder whether it was connected to the controversy involving Ramsay’s luxury vehicle. She wrote: “Lack of due diligence? Poor discernment? Or just another excuse to blame someone else?” She then added

August 24, 2026

Philippines

They Came to the Rescue—Then Drones Came for Them: 39 Filipino Seafarers Safe After Black Sea Attacks

MANILA, Philippines — Thirty-nine Filipino seafarers have been confirmed safe after two commercial vessels were caught in separate drone attacks in the increasingly dangerous waters of the Black Sea near Novorossiysk, Russia. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said it is closely monitoring the affected overseas Filipino workers, as the latest incidents add to growing concerns over the safety of merchant ships and Filipino crews navigating one of the world's most volatile maritime regions.

August 24, 2026

Business

Razon’s Online Gamble Is Getting Bigger—But Can Solaire Turn ₱2B in VIP GGR Into a Digital Comeback?

For billionaire Enrique Razon Jr., online gaming is increasingly looking less like a side business—and more like a crucial piece of Bloomberry Resorts Corp.’s next growth story. The operator of Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort North has stepped up its digital push with the launch of FUNaloMAX, an in-house online gaming platform designed for Filipino, mobile-first players. The move comes as Bloomberry works to navigate a difficult period for its land-based casino operations,

August 24, 2026

Business

PSE profit jumps nearly 20% — but a surge in fines is raising eyebrows over what drove the growth

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) posted a sharp increase in first-half earnings, with net income climbing nearly 20% year-on-year. But behind the headline growth is a mix of stronger trading activity, higher fees and a notable increase in fines and penalties that has drawn attention to the composition of the exchange’s earnings. The PSE reported ₱608.38 million in net income for the first half of 2026, up 19.8% from ₱508.03 million during the same period last year.

August 24, 2026

Business

San Miguel Removes Nearly 9.4M Tons From PH Rivers—But Ramon Ang Says This Is Still Missing in the Fight Against Floods

MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Corporation’s massive river-cleanup campaign has removed nearly 9.4 million metric tons of silt, garbage and other obstructions from more than 204 kilometers of waterways since 2020, helping several rivers carry heavy stormwater during recent rains. But despite the scale of the cleanup, San Miguel chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang is warning that dredging rivers is only one piece of the country’s flood-control puzzle. The bigger challenge, he says, is making sure f

August 24, 2026

Entertainment

Asia Rose Simpson Takes a Powerful Message to Miss World—And What She Did Next Has Filipinos Watching

Vietnam — For Asia Rose Simpson, the Miss World 2026 stage is about more than competing for a crown. The Philippines' representative is using one of the world's biggest pageant platforms to champion a message she believes can change young lives: sports and dance can help create confidence, connection, and spaces where young people feel supported. Simpson delivered an impassioned presentation of her advocacy during the opening phase of the 2026 Miss World competition, putting the spotlight on SE

August 24, 2026

Philippines

Davao Occidental Shaken by Another Earthquake—But PHIVOLCS Reveals What’s Behind the Latest Tremor

DAVAO OCCIDENTAL — A moderate earthquake shook parts of Davao Occidental and nearby areas on Monday, August 24, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) identifying the tremor as part of the continuing seismic activity following the powerful earthquakes that struck the region in June. The earthquake occurred at 11:59 a.m. on August 24, with its epicenter located about 29 kilometers south-southwest of Balut Island in the municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental.

August 24, 2026