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‘Saudel’ could turn into super typhoon
TYPHOON Saudel could turn into a super typhoon before it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) today, Aug. 24, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa) said on Sunday. Based on its latest forecast track, “Saudel” could intensify and reach super typhoon category before it enters the country. The storm is not expected to make landfall and will exit PAR on Tuesday, Pagasa said. The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD)
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Trump’s war on the International Criminal Court
Trump sent in his troops to Venezuela, plucked a duly elected president from his seat, then deposited him in a US jail. Netanyahu and Trump together fired at Iran, claiming that its uranium-enrichment program was an existential threat and that they were exercising the right of “preemptive strike.” The world is still reeling from the fallout of that conflict that Trump apparently does not know how to end. China will not desist in causing mayhem in its border with India even as it pers
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Asia’s scam centers turn dreams into nightmares
FIRST of two parts THE promise usually begins with a simple online message. A high-paying call center job in Thailand. A customer service position in Malaysia. A crypto company in Dubai offering salaries far higher than what many Filipinos earn at home. For hundreds of Filipinos desperate for better opportunities abroad, the offers appeared legitimate. But for many, the journey ended inside heavily guarded scam compounds in Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia — where victims said they were beaten,
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DILG bolsters Baguio’s governance with audit training
BAGUIO CITY — The Department of the Interior and Local Government–Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR) strengthened efforts to improve local infrastructure governance through an action-planning session held as part of the Local Infrastructure Training for Baguio City: Infrastructure Audit in the Urban Setting and Strengthening Project Management recently at the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office building. DILG Baguio Office Chief Millicent Carino said the sessi
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REDInc president honored at 7th Philippine Faces of Success
REDINC President and CEO Red Era was recognized as one of the distinguished honorees of Philippine Faces of Success 2026 during the 10th anniversary celebration of BEST Magazine at Camelot Hotel, Quezon City, on Aug. 1, 2026. The awards night, led by Philippine Awards guru Richard Hiñola, celebrated individuals who have demonstrated excellence, leadership and meaningful contributions in their respective fields. Era’s recognition reflects his vision and dedication to growing REDinc a
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The Philippines’ security trap
The recent school shootings are a tip of an iceberg of a vast private-security industry, Filipinos recruited into foreign wars, expanding US military access and rising defense expenditure. These converging phenomena intersect through poverty and violence, corruption and weak institutions. THE Philippines has experienced an unprecedented wave of campus gun violence in Tacloban and Zamboanga, occurring within a span of just two months. These school shootings have shattered the idyllic self-image o
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Kazakhstan holds crucial election
TALLINN, Estonia — Polls opened Sunday in Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections, a vote expected to further to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s power in Central Asia’s largest nation. The ruling pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller parties loyal to Tokayev also anticipated to enter parliament. Tokayev, 73 — a former Soviet official and Kazakh diplomat who previously worked at the United Na
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How bitcoin and gold went from a slump to an MVP week in just a few days
Bitcoin and gold shot higher this week, with both getting a boost from some frantic action surrounding the bond market, and the cryptocurrency also benefiting from activity in Washington. Bitcoin had dropped from a January high of around $95,000 to below $60,000 at the end of June. Investors shied away from speculative assets earlier in the year and crypto supporters were concerned about the lack of movement on proposed regulation of the industry. On Friday, bitcoin rose above $77,000. Gold hit
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Alyssa Valdez thrilled to finally share court with Jaja Santiago
MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez cherished the moment Jaja Santiago, also known as Sachi Minowa, returned to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL)—this time as her teammate at Creamline. Creamline capped its 2026 PVL On Tour campaign with a straight-set victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-21, 25-16, 25-21, on Saturday night at the Victorias City Coliseum in Negros Occidental. Valdez led the Cool Smashers with 10 points, while Santiago, who is still adjusting to Creamline&
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Happitat Celebrates Its Grand Opening, Transforming Over 200,000 Sq.m. from Land to Sky with a Record-Breaking 2,222-Drone Show, as Zhou Yiran Leads Over 100 Artists in a Festival of Happiness
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 August 2026 - Happitat, the World's First Happiness Destination and a landmark of happiness on Bangna Km. 7 by CP Axtra Public Company Limited (CP Axtra), officially opens its doors to welcome everyone into a world of happiness. THE GRAND CELEBRATION OF HAPPITAT "THE MAGICAL DESTINATION OF HAPPINESS" features a full day of activities and experiences, before reaching the grand climax with "The Sky Canvas of Happiness," transforming the forest and s
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Tulfo pushes criminal liability for negligent gun owners, custodians
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday pressed for the passage of a legislation that will impose criminal liability on negligent gun owners and custodians. “We cannot wait for another fatality or more collateral damage. There has to be a law that will strengthen the existing framework on firearm ownership,” Tulfo said in a statement. He issued the statement after a gun was found inside the bag of a Grade 9 student in Pinamungajan, Cebu just days after the shooting at
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Smart/MVPSP PH women’s team vies at World Championships
MANILA, Philippines — Four elite members of the SMART/MVPSF Philippine women’s team will be put to the test when they compete in the World Taekwondo Women's Open Championships from Aug. 28 to 30 in Taiyuan, China. The Philippine Taekwondo Association, led by Grandmaster Sung-Chon Hong, firmly believes its battle-tested players can now go toe-to-toe against their world-class rivals after undergoing intensive training in Korea. The members of the team who are fully supported by the Phi
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2026 AI Creator Festival Concludes in Bali: Wan3.0 and Global Creators Explore the New Frontier of AI Video Generation
Industry leaders from TBV, the local business community, and VivaReel gather as the inaugural AI Creator Festival Awards are unveiled Bali, Indonesia, August 23, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- The 2026 AI Creator Festival (Wan | VivaReel AI Creator Conference) concluded on August 22 at the Mulia Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali. Held under the theme "Imagination Without Limitation," the event brought together AI creators, developers, investors, and local creative industry leaders from around the world to expl
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Alex Eala set for new career-high ranking, highest Grand Slam seed
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is set for a new career-high in the WTA rankings and her highest seeding in a Grand Slam tournament. In the official ranking update on Monday, Eala is likely to hit a new best rank of No. 18, which will also be her seeding at this year's US Open — the final major of the year, running from August 30 to September 13 in New York. Eala's previous highest seeding was No. 29 at Wimbledon last July when she became the first Filipino seeded
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US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
WASHINGTON — The United States and Canada, historic allies along an undefended border, fell deeper into a trade war Saturday marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries. Each side blamed the other for the collapse of negotiations in Washington late Friday, leading the U.S. to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods and Canada setting Sept. 8 as the start of its retaliatory penalties. President Donald Trum
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What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect
CHICAGO — After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday. The new levies are expected to affect about 5% of Canada's annual exports to the U.S., roughly $20 billion in goods ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney quickly promised Saturday that his government would roll out "dollar for dollar" retaliatory measures starting Sept. 8. No further
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A moderate earthquake shakes eastern Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region
TOKYO — A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and its epicenter was in the southern Ibaraki prefecture with a depth of 70 kilometers (42 miles). The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude of 5.8. At least 37 people were injured in five prefectures i
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Marcoleta, Defensor may face subornation of perjury rap over Guteza 'flip-flop' — Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former representative Mike Defensor could face a complaint for subornation of perjury over the alleged "coached" testimony of former Marine Orly Guteza before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said. Lacson said the sequence of events during the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing showed that Marcoleta had prompted Guteza on what to include in his affidavit regarding his allegations that he delivered cash in suit
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Alex Eala ramps up training for US Open
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala arrived in New York and immediately got to work for her US Open return. US Open Tennis on Sunday posted a video of Eala hitting balls under the supervision of coach Joan Bosch at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. WTA No. 20 Eala will begin her campaign in the mixed doubles with ATP No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada. Eala then faces world No. 16 Iva Jovic in the Stars of the Open exhibition match on August 27. The main draw matches will run fro
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Jasmine Mojdeh finds ‘home’ at UP, targets 2027 redemption
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine national swimming team standout Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh is embarking on a fresh chapter in her athletic and academic journey, officially transferring to the University of the Philippines (UP). Mojdeh is set to serve as a pivotal addition to the Fighting Maroon, providing a powerful boost to make the squad significantly stronger for upcoming campaigns in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. Following her campaign at the 2025 Southeast Asian
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Blowing in the wind, humble balloon gets green makeover
LONDON, United Kingdom — A global symbol of parties and celebrations but an environmental headache, the humble balloon is undergoing a green revolution thanks to UK researchers. Researchers at Imperial College London say they have developed the first fully biodegradable balloon and hope to bring it to market within two years. "So there was hundreds of trials. We had many, many failures," said Juliana Cumming, a PhD student at the university and co-creator of the "Bioloon", a 100-percent bi
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Some areas in Metro Manila and Cavite to have water interruptions this week
MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila and Cavite will have water interruptions this week because of scheduled maintenance works, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday. Manila Water said that in Metro Manila, some areas in the villages of UP Campus and Blue Ridge will have water interruptions on August 25-26 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. due to line maintenance works at C.P Garcia cor. Manansala and at Union Lane cor. Comets Loop. Some places in t
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