Category: Politics

Philippines

AFP Sends Strong Message on BRP Sierra Madre—But What Happens Next in Ayungin Shoal?

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has made its position clear: the Philippines has no plans to abandon or remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, retired Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, rejected what he described as misleading narratives being circulated by the Chinese Embassy regarding the Philippine military outpost in the disputed waters. Trinidad said the presence of the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal

August 23, 2026

Politics

South Korea Got the Warning. Japan Is Watching — What Happens If Trump’s America Steps Back From Asia?

Donald Trump’s sudden decision to scale back major U.S.-South Korean military exercises has triggered a much bigger question across Asia: What happens to Japan if Washington’s security commitment in the region becomes less predictable? The concern goes beyond one military exercise. Trump’s move to reduce the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills with South Korea has unsettled Seoul and prompted Japan to publicly stress the importance of maintaining close security cooperation among Tokyo, Washingt

August 23, 2026

Business

Trump Sold Meta and Bought Berkshire Hathaway — But His 1,051 June Trades Reveal a Much Bigger Strategy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure is giving investors a closer look at how dramatically his portfolio shifted in June — and one move stands out: he sold between $1 million and $5 million of Meta Platforms shares while purchasing between $1 million and $5 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock on the same day. The disclosure, released August 22 by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, records 1,051 securities transactions during June, covering stocks, exchange-traded

August 23, 2026

Lifestyle

SARA DUTERTE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL MAY RUN INTO THE NIGHT—HERE’S WHY SENATORS WANT A NEW SCHEDULE

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is considering a major change in the schedule of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial as senator-judges seek to prevent lengthy proceedings from being cut short by regular legislative sessions. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said most members of the Senate majority bloc favor moving the impeachment hearings to the afternoon, allowing regular legislative sessions to take place in the morning. Under the proposal, regular Senate sessions would run from 1

August 23, 2026

Philippines

Risa Hontiveros Is Preparing for a 2028 Presidential Run—But She Says One Thing Must Happen Before She Says Yes

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros is no longer treating a possible 2028 presidential run as a distant political scenario. The opposition senator says she is now actively preparing herself to become her political camp’s strongest possible candidate for the next presidential election—but she is stopping short of formally declaring that she will run. Speaking to reporters on August 22, Hontiveros said she was “preparing very hard” and “working very hard” in hopes of emerging as the ca

August 23, 2026

Philippines

DPWH ‘Doble Kayod’ sa Sirang Kalsada ng Metro Manila—Pero Ito ang Malaking Tanong Kapag Bumuhos Ulit ang Ulan

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists across Metro Manila may soon see road crews working at a faster pace as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) intensifies repairs on roads damaged by weeks of heavy rain and flooding. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the agency is accelerating repair and maintenance work on damaged portions of major roads in the National Capital Region, particularly areas affected by the recent southwest monsoon. According to Bombo Radyo, repair activities are being

August 23, 2026

Politics

Trump Cuts South Korea War Drills, Then North Korea Fires Missiles—Is Kim Jong Un Sending a Message?

WASHINGTON/SEOUL — A dramatic new chapter may be unfolding on the Korean Peninsula after US President Donald Trump ordered a major reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea while signaling that he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again later this year. The move has raised fresh questions over whether Washington is trying to use military exercises as a bargaining chip to bring Pyongyang back to the negotiating table—and whether Kim is willing to make a deal. The annual

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Gatchalian Wants Electricity Bills Cut — But the Charges Inside Your Monthly Bill Could Hold the Key

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is calling for urgent reforms in the country’s power sector, saying lower electricity costs are necessary to provide relief to Filipino families and small businesses and help revive an economy facing slower growth and rising exposure to global energy shocks. In a statement on Saturday, August 22, Gatchalian said electricity costs must be brought down if the government wants to stimulate economic activity and ease the financial pressure o

August 22, 2026

Philippines

6,500+ PAMILYA APEKTADO SA PANGASINAN: BAKIT BIGLANG LUMOBO ANG BILANG NG MGA BINAHA SA MGA SUMUNOD NA ARAW?

PANGASINAN — Mahigit 6,500 pamilya o 23,543 indibidwal ang naapektuhan ng pagbaha sa Pangasinan matapos ang tuloy-tuloy na pag-ulan na dulot ng Tropical Depression Maymay at pinalakas na Southwest Monsoon o Habagat, ayon sa mga disaster officials noong Agosto 6, 2026. Ayon sa Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), 40 barangay sa limang bayan at isang lungsod ang naapektuhan ng pagbaha. Kabilang sa mga lugar na nakaranas ng matinding pagbaha ang Barangay La

August 22, 2026

Philippines

ANGAT DAM LAGPAS 190 METERS NA—Pero Bakit Hindi Pa Rin Ito Nangangahulugang Tapos Na ang Water Supply Worry?

MANILA, Philippines — May magandang balita sa water situation ng Luzon: umakyat na sa higit 190 meters ang lebel ng tubig sa Angat Dam, isang malaking pagbangon matapos bumagsak ang reservoir sa kritikal na antas noong nakaraang buwan. Batay sa pinakahuling monitoring ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), umabot sa 190.47 meters ang reservoir water level ng Angat Dam alas-8 ng umaga nitong August 22, 2026. Mas mataas ito ng 0.57 meter kumpara

August 22, 2026