Philippines

₱351-B Flood Control Plan Finally Moves: Marcos Says Long-Delayed Solution Is Now Being Executed

MANILA, Philippines — After decades of recurring floods, billions of pesos in infrastructure spending and repeated calls for a long-term solution, the Marcos administration is moving to implement a massive flood-management strategy worth about ₱351 billion. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the country already has a flood-control master plan but that it had not been fully carried out by previous administrations. He made the remarks amid widespread flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains and

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Philippines

Sara Duterte Says She Fears for Her Life—But the PNP Says No Threat Has Been Reported. What Happens Next?

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has raised fresh concerns over her safety and that of her children, saying she has documented threats and harassment dating back to 2023. But as political and legal tensions surrounding her intensify, the Philippine National Police says it has yet to receive a formal report from Duterte detailing those alleged threats—and police have not independently monitored any verified threat against her or her family. The disclosure came Saturday, Septemb

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Entertainment

Lea Salonga Just Made Filipino History in Hollywood — And Her Acceptance Speech Says It All

Lea Salonga has officially etched her name into Hollywood history. The award-winning Filipino actress and singer received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 4, 2026, becoming the first Filipina to receive the prestigious honor. The ceremony took place outside the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, where Salonga was presented with the 2,855th star in the Walk of Fame's Live Performance category. The recognition marks another extraordinary milestone in a career that has already take

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Philippines

STEEL BARS CUT FROM FLOOD DEFENSE: 2 MEN FACE CHARGES AFTER CREEK INCIDENT IN ANGELES CITY

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — Two men are facing criminal charges after they were allegedly caught cutting and removing steel bars embedded in a concrete slope protection structure along Sapang Balen Creek in Barangay San Nicolas, Angeles City, authorities said. The incident has drawn attention because the steel bars were part of a public infrastructure structure designed to help protect the creek bank—particularly significant amid periods of heavy rain and flooding in Angeles City. According to th

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Philippines

AFP Warns Foreign Influence Is Exploiting Sara Duterte Impeachment—And the Next Move Could Be Harder to Detect

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is facing another challenge beyond the courtroom: the growing threat of disinformation and alleged foreign malign influence operations that Philippine security officials say are increasingly exploiting divisive domestic issues. House prosecution panel adviser and spokesman Ace Barbers warned that foreign actors could use the impeachment proceedings to deepen political divisions among Filipinos by manipulating online narr

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Philippines

Legarda Sounds the Alarm on PH’s Creative Economy: ₱2.12 Trillion Industry Needs More Than Applause

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino creativity is no longer just a source of cultural pride—it is becoming a major economic force, and Sen. Loren Legarda is calling for stronger government support to ensure that the people behind the country’s music, films, crafts, designs, stories, food and traditions benefit from the industry’s growth. As the Philippines observes Philippine Creative Industries Month this September under the theme “We Are a Creative Nation,” Legarda said the country must go beyond

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Philippines

DHSUD Gives Itself 30 Days to Resolve Homebuyer Complaints—But These 3 Regions Face the Biggest Test

MANILA, Philippines — Homebuyers and homeowners’ associations with long-pending complaints before the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) may soon see faster action after the agency ordered its regional offices to resolve outstanding cases within 30 days. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling directed regional offices, as well as the department’s central-office Homeowners Associations and Community Development Bureau, to immediately act on pending complaints involving hom

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China

Miss World 2026 Coronation Night Underway in Vietnam—Then the Philippines’ Asia Rose Simpson Makes the Cut

NHA TRANG, Vietnam — The highly anticipated Miss World 2026 coronation night has officially begun in Vietnam, with 111 delegates from around the world competing for the coveted blue crown in the pageant's 75th Anniversary Edition. The grand finale is taking place at April 2 Square in Nha Trang, where thousands of spectators are watching the outdoor spectacle unfold. The event marks the culmination of weeks of competitions, advocacy activities, cultural showcases and challenges involving contest

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Philippines

Supreme Court Challenges Ombudsman Remulla: File the Case, Show the Evidence—What Happens Next?

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has challenged Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and other concerned parties to take allegations of judicial bias, misconduct and corruption out of the public arena and into the proper legal process: file a formal complaint and present evidence. The High Court's position came after Remulla publicly called for a closer examination of the judiciary, citing what he described as a troubling pattern in which decisions of the Office of the Ombudsman and, previous

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Philippines

PH Debt Hits Record P19.39 Trillion—But the Bigger Problem May Be What Comes Next

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ national government debt has climbed to a fresh record of P19.39 trillion, putting renewed pressure on policymakers to tighten fiscal discipline, strengthen revenue collection and make sure every peso borrowed delivers measurable benefits to Filipinos. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported that outstanding national government debt reached P19.39 trillion by the end of July 2026, up P323.53 billion, or 1.7 percent, from the P19.07 trillion recorded at t

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