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PH vows closer ties with Pacific nations

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reaffirmed its affinity with fellow Pacific nations and highlighted closer collaboration with them, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said over the weekend. The Philippine delegation to the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting (55PIFLM) shared challenges of archipelagic states such as climate change and a changing development financing landscape, the DFA said. The Philippines maintains four resident embassies in the Pacific — i

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Zhihu Inc. Announces Proposed Subscription in AI-Focused Investment Fund

BEIJING, China, Sept. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zhihu Inc. ("Zhihu” or the "Company”) (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), a leading online content community in China, today announced that the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into a subscription agreement for a limited partnership interest in Tianjin Lisi Xingshen Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) (the "Fund”), subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting ("EGM”). The propos

Romualdez camp seeks to respond to new flood control allegations

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former Speaker Martin Romualdez appealed to the Office of the Ombudsman to give the lawmaker the opportunity to respond to any new allegations against him in the flood control investigation. Romualdez’s lawyer and spokesman Ade Fajardo made the appeal on Sunday amid reports that former public works chief Manuel Bonoan could be pressured to link Romualdez to the alleged massive corruption tied to anomalous flood control projects. The Sandiganbayan rec

Taiwan ramps up tourism push to attract more Filipino travelers

MANILA, Philippines — Taiwan stepped up its tourism campaign in the Philippines as it sought to attract more Filipino travelers, with 1,133 visitors attending a recent two-day tourism event in Makati City. The Taiwan Tourism Administration held the 2026 Taiwan Day in Manila at One Ayala, where it promoted Taiwan through food, culture, outdoor activities and stopover travel. Taiwan remains among the top three overseas destinations for Filipino travelers, according to the latest 2026 statist

Samal finale to cap inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands Series

MANILA, Philippines — The inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series heads into its finale on Sept. 20, with a deep field of veteran campaigners and emerging stars set to battle for racing supremacy in Samal Island, Davao del Norte – one of the country’s fast-rising triathlon destinations. The Damosa Land 5150 is expected to deliver a spirited showdown over the demanding Olympic-distance course: a 1.5-km swim, 40-km bike and 10-km run. Against the backdrop of Sa

Manuel Tagle, father of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, dies

‎MANILA, Philippines — Manuel “Tatay Maning” Tagle Sr., father of Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle, died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, the Archdiocese of Manila said. ‎The archdiocese confirmed his death in a social media post. ‎“With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Manuel ‘Tatay Maning’ Tagle, Sr., the father of our dear Cardinal Chito Tagle,” the archdiocese said. ‎“As we commend his soul to the lo

DMW assists Filipino seafarers who survived Hormuz attack

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Sunday that it was assisting the 14 Filipino seamen who survived an attack while their vessel, MT SIDR, was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Two Filipino seamen died in the attack last Aug. 31. The DMW said it continued to work for the repatriation of the remains of the two seamen. It provided assistance to the survivors through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Oman and in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in M

Some areas in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite to have water interruptions this week

MANILA, Philippines — Some places in Metro Manila, Rizal and Cavite will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works and high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday. Manila Water said some sections of Brgy. Rizal in Taguig City will have no water on September 8-9 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. because of line meter and strainer declogging activities. Some parts of Brgy. North Signal will have service interruptions on September 8-9

2026 US Open without Sinner: challenge for Alcaraz, opportunity for Zverev

IN this 1xBet review, we preview the US tournament and assess the prospects of the leading favorites in the men's singles draw. General info The main draw of the final Grand Slam of the season was on Aug. 30, with the men’s singles final scheduled for Sept. 13. Compared with last year, the tournament’s total prize pool has increased by 21 percent to $108 million, an all-time record in tennis history. The winners of both singles events will receive $5.5 million and 2,000 ranking point

Hot Wheels Collectors Convention returns to OkadaManila Sept. 5-6

THE Hot Wheels Collectors Convention returns to Okada Manila for the second consecutive year ON Sept. 5 and 6, 2026. The free-entry event features a special appearance by Hot Wheels designer Brendon Vetuskey, exclusive releases, a 1:1-scale convention car, automotive displays and competitions for collectors and families. Hosted at Okada Manila, the Philippines’ largest Forbes 5-star integrated resort for seven consecutive years, organized by Metrics and presented in partnership with Hot Wh

Eala after US Open exit: "I gave everything I had"

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala may have bowed out of the US Open but the Filipino sensation gave everything she had in her third-round 5-7, 6-3, 5-7 loss to American Iva Jovic at the Arthur Ashe Stadium Sunday morning in Manila. "What I know for sure is that I left everything out there," said Eala in the post-match presser following her 3-hour and 3-minute battle against Jovic. "I fought through the ups and downs, through, I guess, there were moments where I wasn't playing so good, and mo

Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia. Indonesia’s Geological Agency said the volcanic island located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands had showed signs of activity since Friday before erupting for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday. The agency&rsqu

Butuan City declares state of calamity over water crisis

BUTUAN CITY — The Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council) declared a state of calamity here due to severe water supply disruptions brought about by the prolonged dry spell. The declaration, contained in Resolution No. 17-444-2026 issued Saturday, came as worsening water shortage left thousands of households with little to no water. Some 91,425 residents in 58 villages are experiencing low water pressure or no supply, according to the Butuan City Water District’s (BCWD) Sept. 4 report.

Remulla urges schools, parents to teach children how to use 911

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged schools and parents to teach children how to use the Unified 911 emergency hotline, saying students should know where to seek immediate help during emergencies. Remulla said the hotline is operational nationwide. He cited the response to the June 22 school shooting in Tacloban City as an example of how the system can facilitate a rapid response. “What happened in Tacloban, within one minute the teacher called 911, and with

Eala turns emotional over tremendous Filipino support in US Open

MANILA, Philippines -- Alexandra "Alex" Eala turned emotional over the tremendous Filipino support she drew at the US Open in New York. Eala ended her campaign in the third round after falling to American Iva Jovic, 5-7, 6-3, 5-7, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium Sunday morning in Manila. "It's indescribable to sum up the support and how it makes me feel in just a few words," said Eala who got teary-eyed when asked about how she felt about the Filipino support in the post-match presser. "It's a real p

Bangsamoro gun violence up despite election gun ban

MANILA, Philippines — Gun-related violence in the Bangsamoro region has increased despite the implementation of a gun ban ahead of the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary election, a report said, raising concerns on the security of voters and the credibility of the polls. Based on the latest Boto Mo Bangsamoro! monitoring report of Climate Conflict Action Asia (CCAA) and the Early Response Network (ERN) covering Aug. 13 to 31, 2026, 58 incidents of gun-related violence were recorded from July 1

Prince Hisahito turns 20 as Japan's government reinforces male-only succession rules

TOKYO — Prince Hisahito turned 20 on Sunday as he faces growing attention as a future monarch in Japan following the government's unpopular revision to the Imperial House Law that reinforces male-only succession rules. Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito, is second in line to Japan's 1,500-year-old Chrysanthemum Throne and the youngest of 16 members of the rapidly shrinking and aging imperial family. The child who loved animals and bugs, especially dragonflies, is now a sophomore majo

Roivant to Present Topline Results from the Phase 2 PHocus Study of Mosliciguat in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (PH-ILD) at the ERS Congress 2026 on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and Host Investor Call

BASEL, Switzerland and LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roivant (Nasdaq: ROIV) and Pulmovant today announced that results from the Phase 2 PHocus study of mosliciguat in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2026 at 12:15 CEST (6:15 a.m. ET) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by Marc Humbert, MD, PhD, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Universi

Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses

WASHINGTON — A chunk of ceiling fell inside a main hallway of the Kennedy Center, according to a spokesperson who said the damage underscores the need to shut down the historic arts venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump. No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations. Photos provided by the center showed a large hole in the high ceiling and d

Alex Eala secures P19.4M payday despite heartbreaking US Open exit

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala may have fallen short in her bid to reach the US Open fourth round, but her impressive run in Flushing Meadows still yielded a sizable payout of $310,000, or approximately P19.4 million. Eala’s campaign came to an agonizing close at the Arthur Ashe Stadium after a grueling three-set battle against her close friend and rival, world No. 14 Iva Jovic of the United States. Despite forcing a decider and taking a 4-2 lead in the third fr

Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest

NYERGESUJFALU, Hungary — Like death itself, this was no joke. A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. It proved to be anything but as 38 competitors grabbed picks and shovels on Saturday. The Hungarian Association of Cemetery Maintainers and Operators organizes the contest to showcase the grave-digging trade and its skills, and shake off death-related taboos. The dry summer-baked soil in the public cemetery in Nyergesújfalu

Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part

NEW YORK — Pretty much everyone on stage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York must audition — even the snake who will briefly take center stage in an upcoming adaptation of a Mozart classic. In charge of deciding who gets the s-s-s-s-starring reptilian role is Zoe Ziegfeld, a carnival performer-turned-opera actor cast as the snake handler in the Met's version of "Così fan tutte," inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s. Ziegfeld takes each snake, lets it slither and wrap around