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Politics

46°C Heat Index Triggers School Suspensions Across Mindanao—Here’s What Authorities Are Warning Next

MINDANAO, Philippines — The extreme heat gripping parts of Mindanao is forcing local governments and schools to take increasingly urgent measures as heat indices reach dangerous levels, with one area recording a 46°C heat index. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) reported on August 13 that several local government units (LGUs) and schools in the Caraga region had modified class schedules, suspended face-to-face classes or adopted alternative learning arrangements to protect students and sc

August 15, 2026

Politics

₱6.1-M Relief Deployed Across Cordillera—But the Worst May Not Be Over

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released more than ₱6.11 million in relief and financial assistance to families in the Cordillera Administrative Region affected by relentless rains from the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, and recent tropical cyclones. The aid, released through DSWD-CAR as of August 12, 2026, includes food packs, drinking water, emergency supplies, non-food items and cash assistance for families whose homes and livelihoods we

August 15, 2026

Politics

Marcos Vows to Defend Press Freedom—But Will His Government’s Actions Match the Promise?

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has renewed his pledge to protect press freedom in the Philippines, telling foreign correspondents that his administration will defend the media rather than diminish its role in a democratic society. Speaking at the Presidential Luncheon of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) in Manila on Friday, August 14, Marcos said his position on press freedom had not changed. “Two years ago, I spoke of a principle that I d

August 15, 2026