Philippines

Cebuano Cagers Take on Australia—Can We Are CSAS Shock the Home Teams?

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebuano-led basketball squad is once again taking its talents overseas, and this time, the challenge awaits in Australia. We Are CSAS, a Cebu-based team led by team owner and manager Ian Callet, is looking to prove that Cebuano basketball talent can compete beyond the Philippines as it plunges into action in the Brian Kerle Invitational in Brisbane, Australia. Callet is not making premature championship promises. Instead, he is focused on seeing the team compete at a

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Cebu Students Get More Than School Supplies—Here’s How the Sandbox Foundation Is Helping Pajo Elementary Pupils

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A community support initiative is giving elementary schoolchildren in Lapu-Lapu City a practical boost, with the Sandbox Foundation, in partnership with WinZir, providing essential items aimed at making students' daily school experience safer and more manageable. The initiative, reported in connection with the foundation's outreach in Lapu-Lapu City, focuses on school supplies and protective personal-care items for children who may face everyday challenges getting to and

September 4, 2026

Philippines

POWER CRUNCH: Visayas, Mindanao Face Red Alerts Today—Here’s When Brownouts Could Hit

MANILA, Philippines — Electricity consumers across the Visayas and Mindanao are facing a heightened risk of power interruptions on Friday, September 4, as both regional grids remain under red alert amid tight power reserves and several unavailable generating units. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid under red alert from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with yellow alert periods from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. The situation is similarly tight in Minda

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Marcos Expands College Aid for Filipino Students—These New Benefits Could Change Who Gets Government Support

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino students facing financial barriers to higher education and technical-vocational training could get broader government assistance following the expansion of the country’s Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) program under reforms to the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. The measure amends Republic Act No. 10931, the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, which provides free tuition and other school fees in state universities and colleges,

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Bonoan Walks Free After Flood Control Charges Dropped—But His Next Role Could Shake the Case

MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan has been released from Philippine National Police (PNP) custody, days after the Sandiganbayan removed him as an accused in the high-profile flood control corruption cases. Bonoan was turned over by the PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) National Capital Region to his family and left the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame at around 10:35 a.m. on Friday, September 4, foll

September 4, 2026

Entertainment

Sharon Cuneta Finally Breaks Silence on Kiko Pangilinan–Robin Padilla Clash: “Sa Amin, It’s a Non-Issue”

MANILA, Philippines — Sharon Cuneta is choosing not to add fuel to the much-talked-about clash between her husband, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, and her former boyfriend, Senator Robin Padilla. The Megastar addressed the issue during her guest appearance on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, where she was asked about the memes and online reactions that followed the tense Senate confrontation involving the two lawmakers. Rather than take sides, Cuneta kept her response brief. “No comment,” she s

September 4, 2026

Business

FILIPINOS MAY GET ANOTHER FUEL PRICE SHOCK NEXT WEEK — DIESEL COULD JUMP BY UP TO ₱5/LITER

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino motorists could be facing another painful trip to the gas station next week, with diesel and gasoline prices seen posting substantial increases after global oil prices climbed amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. The latest industry estimates point to a possible ₱4 to ₱5-per-liter increase for diesel, while gasoline could also become significantly more expensive. However, these figures remain preliminary estimates and could still change depending on the final

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Northern Samar Hospital Overwhelmed With 360 Patients—Here’s Why Referrals Were Limited

CATARMAN, Northern Samar — Northern Samar’s main government referral hospital was pushed beyond its limits after a sharp increase in patient admissions left it caring for about 360 patients—more than twice its authorized 150-bed capacity. The Northern Samar Provincial Hospital (NSPH) temporarily restricted new admissions and appealed to other health facilities to refer only patients who genuinely required specialized or higher-level medical care. Hospital chief Dr. Joseph Estanislao also urged

September 4, 2026

Philippines

PH Inflation Eases to 6.1% in August—But Why Are Prices Still Pinching Filipino Households?

MANILA, Philippines — There is a small measure of relief for Filipino consumers as the country’s headline inflation rate eased to 6.1 percent in August 2026, extending its decline for a fourth consecutive month. The latest figure, released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday, September 4, was slightly lower than the 6.2 percent recorded in July. But while inflation is moving in the right direction, the numbers still point to a difficult reality for households: prices are con

September 4, 2026

Philippines

9 Houses Swept Away by Raging Floodwaters in Bataan—Hundreds Forced to Flee as Habagat Intensifies

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan — Raging floodwaters swept away nine houses near the Pita River in Barangay Pita, Dinalupihan, as persistent rains from the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, intensified across Bataan. The incident was reported Thursday, September 3, with the force of the floodwaters destroying the homes located close to the river. As of the latest report, it remained unclear whether anyone was inside the houses when they were swept away. Dinalupihan Mayor German Santos said hundreds of resid

September 4, 2026