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Defense and armed forces groups from the Philippines, Australia, and Canada have carried out a maritime activity named “Exercise Alon” on Saturday, August 23, in the West Philippines Sea (WPS), west southwest of El Nido, Palawan.

Special commercial court judges from around the world gathered in Makati Diamond Residences on August 14–15 for the National Judicial Colloquium on Intellectual Property Adjudication.

Mayor Thadeo Ouano said Mandaue City has spent about P657 million on flood control projects under the 2018 Drainage Master Plan, on August 23, to address flooding concerns in urban and low-lying areas.

US President Donald Trump said he will impose “substantial additional tariffs” on countries that have digital taxes, calling them a threat to his administration.

Four junior high school students were scammed by a man impersonating a DepEd employee in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, on Monday, August 25.

Filipino fast-food restaurant Jollibee has collaborated with the Department of Education (DepEd) to jointly create a quick service restaurant (QSR) curriculum for senior high school (SHS) students.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the low-pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao may develop into a tropical depression on Sunday, August 24, and will bring significant rainfall over parts of the country.

The Konektadong Pinoy Bill or also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act, officially became a law on Sunday, August 24.

Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has been appointed as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), replacing Police General Nicolas Torre III who was relieved of his post on Monday, August 25.

On August 22, 2025, Senator Risa Hontiveros asserted that the Philippines has firm legal grounds to temporarily surrender Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy to the United States.

The Philippine Army has officially formed a new reserve force composed of elite Scout Rangers in August 2025, marking the first time the country’s premier special operations troops will continue serving as reservists after their active duty.

Batay sa tala ng Department of Health (DOH) noong August 9, umakyat na sa 37,368 ang kaso ng Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease o HFMD sa bansa, pitong beses na mas mataas kumpara sa 5,081 kasong naitala sa kaparehong panahon noong 2024.

Upang tulungan ang mga institusyong pampinansiyal sa pagtaya ng credit score ng mga small and medium enterprises (SMEs), opisyal nang inilunsad ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), sa tulong ng Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica), ang Credit Risk Database Philippines Web-based Scoring System (CRDPh System) nitong Hulyo 29, 2025.

New York State Police reported that several Filipino nationals were among the casualties of a bus crash on Friday, August 22, along New York’s I-90 Highway.

On August 20, 2025, the Department of Agriculture (DA) expanded the government’s “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! Para sa Magsasaka” project to some parts of the country.

In a bold move to revitalize the country’s agriculture sector, Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. is pushing for a P1 trillion fund to irrigate one million hectares of farmland.

Binigyang babala ni Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro, si dating Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque matapos nitong kwestiyunin ang kaniyang kredibilidad sa pagbibigay-komento sa umano’y kabiguan ni Vice President Sara Duterte bilang kalihim ng Department of Education (DepEd).

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has confirmed the existence of “ghost projects” in Bulacan, following reports of anomalies in flood control programs raised during a Senate inquiry.

A devastating incident occurred in Barangay Managa, Bansalan, Davao del Sur where a nine year-old student was swept away by floodwaters on Friday afternoon, August 23.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has affirmed the active implementation of the zero billing policy for patients admitted to hospitals operated by the Department of Health (DOH).

The province of Iloilo has reported a 382.8 percent surge in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) from January 1 to August 9 from the same period last year.

There was not a single concrete built on the completed P55.7M-funded concrete river wall project in Baliwag, Bulacan, after President Bongbong Marcos Jr. inspected the site on Wednesday.

Cagayan de Oro’s 2nd District Congressman, Rufus Rodriguez, questions the low budget share of Visayas and Mindanao on the P6.793 trillion 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) Budget.

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a total dengue cases of 15,091 from July 13 to 26 on Saturday, August 16, marking a seven percent increase from the previous record while the treatment for dengue is still unspecified.

During the Senate hearing on anomalous activities in the flood control projects, Senator Bato Dela Rosa called for the issuance of subpoenas against eight flood control contractors for not appearing at the legislative inquiry on August 19.

The Department of Energy (DOE) pushes for the immediate passage of the waste-to-energy (WTE) technology bill as a potential solution to the persistent floods and waste reduction in the country.

Filipino-American actress Liza Soberano has spoken candidly about her painful childhood, sharing stories of abuse, survival, and resilience in a heartfelt interview with visual artist Sarah Bahbah for the three-part series “Can I Come In?” which premiered on YouTube on August 14.

The Commission on Audit (COA) has launched an investigation on the flood control projects in Bulacan on August 12, following multiple reports on irregularities and fraud allegations.

To improve the Philippines’ defense capacity, the United States and the Philippines are currently engaged in an ongoing discussion regarding the possible deployment of additional US military assets within Philippine territory.

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a drop of 21% in the rabies cases in the Philippines, with 211 cases from January 1 to August 2, 2025, compared to the 266 cases during the same period in 2024.

United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin conclude a proposed "three-way" meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Flights across Canada remain grounded after Air Canada’s cabin crew launched a strike on Saturday, August 16, prompting the federal government to intervene and order both sides back to the table.

At least 344 bodies were recovered within the last 48 hours after massive flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Northern Pakistan and struggles by the rescuers.

At least 171 cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among migrant workers were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) from April to June this year, with most infections coming from sexual contact.

The Philippines will continue asserting its rights in the West Philippine Sea but will not instigate any armed conflict, Malacañang said on Thursday, August 14, following fresh incidents involving Chinese forces near Scarborough Shoal.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered school sports clubs (SSCs) in all public elementary and secondary schools in the country as official clubs.

The Senate has voted to archive the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, rejecting a motion by Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto to halt the proceedings.

SM’s Sy siblings are the richest individuals in the Philippines according to Forbes in its latest list released on Thursday, August 7.

The Philippine-India bilateral relations further strengthen as both parties hold talks and deals on fields such as defense, science, technology, and tourism, on Tuesday, August 5.

A bill seeking to convert the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur into a component city has been filed in the Congress.

Amid the flooding crisis happening in the Philippines, former Senator Cynthia Villar stated that garbage is the reason why it is flooding in Las Piñas.

Inatasan ng Archdiocese of Ozamis ang pansamantalang pagsasara ng Parish Church of St. John the Baptist sa Jimenez, Misamis Occidental matapos diumano’y dinuraan ng isang vlogger ang banal na tubig sa loob ng simbahan.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said his state visit to India aims to secure investments and strategic partnerships in key sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food security as the Philippines seeks to deepen relations with the world’s fourth-largest economy.

There is yet to be evidence regarding the connection between the bones retrieved from the Taal lake and the case of the missing sabungeros, local police have said.

From the recent survey of Social Weather Stations (SWS), Filipino families now need at least P12,000 monthly to make ends meet, with those in Metro Manila placing even higher at P20,000.

After the combo of three tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Department of Health (DOH) expects a boom in leptospirosis cases.

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Three members of the Philippine Air Force were arrested for alleged illegal discharge of firearms here last Thursday, July 31.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s claims of guerrilla groups being gone were proven wrong by recent military reports by the New People’s Army (NPA) about eight rebel deaths.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) ran surprise drug tests among 80 personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and 150 detainees yesterday, August 1, at the Baguio City Jail.

Newly released photos and video of AGAP Rep. Nicanor Briones allegedly found him watching cockfighting during a session at the House of Representatives, last Monday.

A violent 8.7 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Russia's far east region, with several countries in the Pacific including Japan, Russia, Hawaii, Mexico, Ecuador and even the Philippines were issuing warnings about the impending tsunami, US authorities said.

Senate President Chiz Escudero will submit a bill aiming to prohibit relatives of public officials up to the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity from becoming contractors.

The Senate will discuss whether to proceed or not with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 6, after the Supreme Court (SC) declared the impeachment complaint unconstitutional.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted national concerns, achievements, and changes in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, at Batasang Pambansa Complex.

"Kailangan pa nating mas lalong galingan, kailangan pa nating mas lalong bilisan." These were the words that will impact the future of the Filipino people, as today's SONA 2025 will bring light to the issues and focus especially on the agricultural sector.

The nation leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will meet in Malaysia for peace talks on Monday, after assessing the deadly border dispute.

The House of Representatives announced the newly elected officials for the 20th Congress today, July 28, under the new Senior Deputy Speaker David “Jay-jay” Suarez.

The House of Representatives will file a motion for reconsideration on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte after the Supreme Court struck it down, declaring it ‘unconstitutional’.

Nagsanib-puwersa ang Department of Tourism (DOT) at Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) upang maghatid ng tulong sa mga tourism frontline worker na matinding naapektuhan ng magkakasunod na bagyo at pinalakas na habagat.

Inaprubahan ni Finance Secretary Ralph Recto ang mas mababang interest rate at pinaigting ang proseso ng paglalabas ng pondo para sa calamity loan program ng Social Security System (SSS), bilang agarang tugon sa pangangailangan ng mga Pilipinong naapektuhan ng mga kalamidad.

Idineklarang panalo si Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III sa inaabangang ‘Boxing for a Cause: Laban Para sa Nasalanta’ laban kay Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, matapos hindi sumipot si Duterte sa nakatakdang laban nitong Linggo.

In response to the recent typhoons, the United States is providing approximately P13.8 million relief assistance to the Philippines to help the government’s disaster response operations in areas affected by more than a week of relentless rains and gusty winds.

Several senators have voiced their objection to the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision that declared the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional.

"Well, we will see." This is what PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said when asked about arresting rallyists who will burn effigies during SONA.

According to the latest report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), the damage to agriculture has reached P258 million, while infrastructure damage—including destroyed roads and flood control projects—is estimated at P67M.

Acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte flew to Singapore just two days before the anticipated charity match between him and PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed.

“Kasi nga, sinabi ko na ang ginagawa nila is political scapegoating. Ibig sabihin, ayaw nila tanggapin iyong obligasyon, ayaw nila ibigay ang accountability sa mga problema tulad ng pagbaha,” Sara said during a chance interview with advocates outside The Hague’s detention facility in the Netherlands last Tuesday, July 22.

Tropical Storm Emong is weakening over the Cordillera region and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) through the Babuyan Channel by Saturday morning, according to PAGASA.

President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. emphasized the need to change how people view typhoons, saying that frequent weather disturbances should no longer be considered emergencies but rather a normal part of the Philippine climate.

The province of Bulacan experienced a nearly five-foot high tide today, July 25, causing waist to chest-deep flooding in several areas.

The Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation, Larry Gadon, has vowed to volunteer as a "referee" in a fistfight match between PNP Chief Nicolas Torre and Acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte.

“Mayroon mag-aani na, dumapa lahat, mayroon mga bagong tanim na sinapawan ng tubig eh patay din ang mga tanim."

As gunfire and explosions erupted along the Thai-Cambodian border, thousands of people in Thailand's Surin province fled into bunkers today, July 24, 2025.

The corpse of 19-year-old Fhilton John Batistis was recovered in Manila Bay on Tuesday, July 22, a day after he was reported missing.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that Tropical Storm Dante exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of 2:00 p.m. on July 24.

President Ferdinand Marcos declared the successive weather systems hitting the Philippines as the "new normal," urging citizens to adapt.

The number of deaths linked to the effects of the tropical cyclones and southwest monsoon Crising (Wipha), Dante (Francisco), and Emong (Co-May) has risen to 12, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday.

Twelve people, mostly civilians, were killed following a violent clash between Thai and Cambodian military forces at a long-disputed border area, Thai authorities confirmed.

Isang bihirang pangyayari sa panahon ang pagkakaroon ng “sayaw ng dalawang bagyo” o mas tinatawag na Fujiwara Effect, kung saan nagkakaroon ng interaksyon o hakatan sa isa’t isa ang dalawang bagyo.

The Biñan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) warned residents on Wednesday to avoid bridges due to fast-moving waters carrying large logs.

The Global OTT Awards 2025 announced "When Life Gives You Tangerines” of Netflix as one of the nominees for this year's international awards ceremony celebrating excellence in TV, OTT, and digital content worldwide.

Isinailalim na sa State of Calamity ang Lungsod ng Meycauayan sa lalawigan ng Bulacan sa bisa ng City Resolution No. 2025-048, Series of 2025, ayon sa anunsyong inilabas ng pamahalaang lungsod sa kanilang opisyal na Facebook page.

The Philippines ranked 66th out of 110 countries at the prestigious 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, receiving three recognitions within July 10-July 20.

Tinanggap ni Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III ang hamon ni Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte na suntukan.

Three individuals have been reported dead due to separate weather-related incidents in Calabarzon, according to local authorities; two victims drowned, while another died due to electrocution.

The United States agreed to reduce the tariff imposed on the Philippines by 19%, following the government's decision to open its market to the world's largest economy.

The Quezon City and Manila governments yesterday, July 22, declared a state of calamity amid ongoing crisis caused by the southwest monsoon and other weather typhoons.

The Quezon City and Manila governments yesterday, July 22, declared a state of calamity amid ongoing crisis caused by the southwest monsoon and other weather typhoons.

As of 10:00 a.m., Tropical Depression “Dante” has strengthened into a Tropical Storm within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

The damage caused by the combined effects of Tropical Storm ‘Crising’ and southwest monsoon (habagat) has risen up to P134.66 million agriculture losses, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Sinuspende ng Malacañang ang klase sa lahat ng antas at trabaho sa gobyerno sa darating na Hulyo 23, 2025 bunsod ng Habagat.

The combination of Severe Tropical Storm ‘Crising’ and the amplified southwest monsoon soaking majority of the country caused 2 confirmed losses alongside 225, 985 families affected, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), this Monday.

In a case that demonstrates the government's stepped-up efforts to combat the illicit tobacco trade in the nation, a man was found guilty by a Quezon City court of selling counterfeit cigarettes valued at P1.36 million.

Both the La Mesa and the Wawa dams have now reached their spilling level and thus, the residents are now being told to stay alert for potential flooding.

Motorists will face another oil price hike of up to P1.10 per liter effective today, July 22.

Pumalo sa mahigit 37 milyong piso ang ipinamahagi na tulong at ayuda ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sa mga pamilyang naapektuhan ng Severe Tropical Storm Crising at ng Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

Isang malaking bato ang gumulong mula sa bundok, at bumagsak sa kalsada ng Camp 7, Kennon Road, na dumurog sa isang bahay at sasakyan, at ikinasawi ng isang alagang aso.

Inilabas ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ang mahigit apat na milyong halaga ng relief goods para sa mahigit 68,000 pamilyang nasalanta ng bagyong Crising at habagat sa pitong rehiyon.

After a wild altercation, a 40-year-old man from Talisay City, Negros Occidental was shot dead by his friend over P1,500 unpaid debt on Wednesday, July 16.

After three years of being removed from the platform, the iconic 'oof' is finally back from Roblox.

A total power interruption is expected to implement within Sulu from July 26-27, the Sulu Electric Cooperative (SULECO) announced.

Fifty-seven fishermen, who surrendered several sacks of shabu found floating off the waters of Bataan and Pangasinan last month, are residents of barangays officially declared drug-free, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

Severe Tropical Storm ‘Crising’ and the southwest monsoon have affected 96,000 people, with two individuals reported missing amid massive flooding and landslides, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

A minor phreatic eruption occured at the crater of the Taal Volcano between 3:01 to 3:15, on Thursday, according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, who toured with the infamous Annabelle doll, has passed away at 54. Rivera was on tour in Gettysburg, PA, when he was found alone in his room. No foul play is suspected, but the cause of death is still unknown.

Iginiit ng Malacañang na hindi uurong ang administrasyong Marcos sa pagprotekta ng soberanya ng Pilipinas sa West Philippine Sea. Ayon kay Usec. Castro, hindi isusuko ng Pangulo ang karapatan ng bansa kahit kanino pa man.

Whistleblower Julie "Totoy" Patidongan has named the 12 policemen that were involved with the deaths of the missing sabungeros.

Nagbabala ang grupo ng mga pharmacists kaugnay ng proposal na pahintulutan ang mga sari-sari store na magbenta ng mga over-the-counter (OTC) na gamot.

Starting July 4, 2025, students riding the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) now have access to dedicated queuing lanes at all stations, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced.

Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 34 has declared Alice Guo's mayoral term void, identifying her as the Chinese national Guo Hua Ping.

On Wednesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed its cooperation with the ICC on securing witnesses in the drug war case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is charged with crimes against humanity.

Naaresto ang isang Grade 8 na estudyante at ang kasamahan nito matapos umanong basagin ang bintana ng isang nakaparadang sasakyan at pagnakawan ito sa Barangay Parang, Marikina.

Isang lindol na may lakas na 6.3 magnitude ang yumanig sa karagatan ng Davao Oriental bandang 9:58 ng umaga nitong Martes, Hunyo 24, ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

Nagkagulo sa pagitan ng dalawang grupo sa Wattah Wattah Festival sa San Juan City nitong Martes, June 24.

Mahigit 100 Pilipino ang nawalan ng tahanan, habang 118 naman ang pansamantalang inilipat sa mga silungan sa Israel matapos ang paghihiganting pag-atake ng Iran gamit ang mga misil, kasabay ng patuloy na paglala ng tensyon sa Middle East.

As her riff with President Bongbong Marcos continues, Vice President Sara Duterte will again not attend this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA).

A disagreement has surfaced between the Office of the Ombudsman and the House of Representatives over the complaint involving Vice President Sara Duterte and her use of confidential funds.

Two teen cockfighters who were found dead have been confirmed to be part of the 34 missing cockfighters 4 years ago. They were tied in sandbags and buried at Taal Lake—a state witness said.

Binati ni Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu si US President Donald Trump matapos inanunsyo sa publiko na binomba ng US Military ang tatlong nuclear site ng Iran nitong Linggo.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Saturday that he wants history to remember him as Chief Exclusive who “did not yield” on the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

US President Trump has announced a successful attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordo uranium enrichment plant, as a way to support the Israeli campaign against Iran.

A law student from De La Salle University in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig who had been missing since June 8 was found dead in Naic, Cavite on Saturday.

Tinatarget ng pamahalaan na alisin ang libo-libong illegal gaming websites sa bansa, ayon sa isang opisyal ng Palasyo nitong Lunes.

Nito lamang Biyernes ng umaga, kinumpirma ng Office of the Vice President (OVP) na nakarating na ang kautusang inihayag ng Office of the Ombudsman kay VP Sara Duterte, kabilang na ang iba pang mga opisyal, na tumugon sa mga reklamong isinampa ng House of Representatives tungkol sa umano’y pag-aabuso nito sa mga confidential funds.

Binigyan ng isang taong palugit ang mga overweight na pulis upang magbawas ng timbang, kung hindi ay tatanggalin sila sa serbisyo ng Philippine National Police (PNP).

An official of the House of Representatives (HOR) was killed while attending his daughter's birthday party on Sunday, June 15.

Malacañang urged public officials to stop sharing of dis- and, misinformation online regarding to Senator 'Bato' Dela Rosa's Facebook shared post of an AI-generated video last Monday.