Day: August 31, 2026

CHR Demands Action as Press Freedom Faces Persistent Threats

• National News

CHR Demands Action as Press Freedom Faces Persistent Threats

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has called on the government to...

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El Niño Puts Philippine Food Security on the Line as DA Races to Protect Supply

• Agriculture
• National News

El Niño Puts Philippine Food Security on the Line as DA Races to Protect Supply

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture is moving to shield the country’s food...

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Manila Takes a Month’s Worth of Rain in Hours as Flooding Forces 1,141 Into Evacuation Centers

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• Weather

Manila Takes a Month’s Worth of Rain in Hours as Flooding Forces 1,141 Into Evacuation Centers

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA — Manila was drenched by rainfall equivalent to roughly 10 days’ worth of...

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Scarborough Shoal Could Be China’s Next Target, With Batanes Looming as Longer-Term Risk — Ex-US Officer

• National News

Scarborough Shoal Could Be China’s Next Target, With Batanes Looming as Longer-Term Risk — Ex-US Officer

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — China could attempt to tighten its grip on Scarborough Shoal before...

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Two Chinese Nationals Jailed for Life Over P1.62-B Shabu Importation

• Crime
• National News

Two Chinese Nationals Jailed for Life Over P1.62-B Shabu Importation

grantforddetabali August 31, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — Two Chinese nationals have been sentenced to life imprisonment after a...

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MARCOS: TRUE HEROISM LIVES ON IN FILIPINOS WHO SERVE THE NATION

• National News
• Politics

MARCOS: TRUE HEROISM LIVES ON IN FILIPINOS WHO SERVE THE NATION

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By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos Monday to make...

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DPWH ORDERS HALT TO ALLEGEDLY ILLEGAL TAGUIG RECLAMATION PROJECTS

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DPWH ORDERS HALT TO ALLEGEDLY ILLEGAL TAGUIG RECLAMATION PROJECTS

grantforddetabali August 31, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered the...

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Luzon Still Dominates as Philippine Local Economies Expand in 2025

• Business

Luzon Still Dominates as Philippine Local Economies Expand in 2025

grantforddetabali August 31, 2026

By Benjamin Cuaresma MANILA, Philippines — Luzon continued to command the country’s economic landscape in 2025, with...

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Dizon eyes Bulk Water project in Pampanga

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• Politics

Dizon eyes Bulk Water project in Pampanga

grantforddetabali August 31, 2026

By Tracy Cabrera  PORT AREA, Manila — Amid continuing heavy rains brought by the intensified southwest monsoon (habagat) in...

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PH remains ‘the most dangerous place for journalists’ 

• Commentary

PH remains ‘the most dangerous place for journalists’ 

grantforddetabali August 31, 2026

People don’t always realize the dangers journalists face to deliver the truth.           ...

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