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Stocks inch up on last-minute bargain hunting

PHILIPPINE SHARES eked out marginal gains on Tuesday as late-session bargain hunting offset investor concerns over renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up by 0.05% or 2.90 points to close at 6,264.70 while the broader all shares index rose by 0.23% or 7.95 points to end at […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM

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PSEi inches higher on bargain hunting

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks edged higher on Tuesday as late bargain hunting offset most of the session’s losses amid renewed Middle East uncertainty. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) inched up 0.05 percent, or 2.90 points, to close at 6,264.70. READ: Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal – report Philstocks Financial Inc. research manager Japhet Tantiangco said market traded lower for most of the session as investors weighed geopolitical risks after the US-Iran ceasefire ended without an extension. Bargain hunters stepped in during the final minutes of trading, allowing the PSEi to reverse […]... Keep on reading: PSEi inches higher on bargain hunting

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 11:55 AM

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Price freeze imposed in Pampanga after calamity declaration

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has imposed a price freeze in Pampanga and a Pangasinan town, which were placed under a state of calamity due to heavy rains. “The DTI reminds the public that a price freeze on all basic necessities is in effect in the entire province of Pampanga and the municipality […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:22 PM

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Obiena back in deadly form ahead of 2026 Asian Games

YOU CAN SEE IT in his eyes and by his sheer determination that Asian pole vault champion EJ Obiena is moving heaven and earth to get back to his old deadly form. And after his gold medal-clinching 5.91-meter (m) effort in the Golden Sand in Miedzyzdroje, Poland on Tuesday, the 30-year-old Tondo, Manila native is […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 1:01 PM

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BSP says it can still take monetary action amid looming inflation risks

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) left the door open for further monetary policy action as broadening price pressures are expected to keep inflation elevated in the near term, delaying its return to target until 2028.

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 17, 2026, 7:33 PM

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High inflation threatens Philippines’ poverty reduction gains

PERSISTENTLY high inflation could reverse the Philippines’ recent gains in poverty reduction by eroding the purchasing power of poor and low-income households, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 17, 2026, 7:31 PM

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Global economic zone association could set up regional headquarters in PHL

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) is considering setting up a regional office in the Philippines. In a recent meeting, WFZO executives discussed opportunities to promote the BCDA’s economic districts as global investment destinations, the BCDA said in a social media post on Monday. The WFZO discussed […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 3:22 PM

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LANDBANK’s P155-B financing package to help onboard PSALM to Link.BizPortal

LAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) said it approved a P155.0-billion Bilateral Term Loan Facility to onboard the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) to its Link.BizPortal digital payment platform. “At LANDBANK, we believe modernization must deliver real results for the public. Through this agreement, we are strengthening the financial and digital foundations […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 3:27 PM

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Galunggong, rice prices up; pork down in early Aug.

THE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said prices of several key food commodities such as regular-milled rice, galunggong (round scad), and carabao mango rose month on month during the Aug. 1 to 5 period, which the PSA calls the first phase of August, with pork prices continuing to fall. The price of galunggong rose 1.3% month on month to P241.67 […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 3:27 PM

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Australian healthcare group studying Philippine BPO operation

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said Australian healthcare provider Kairos Care and Kairos Medical Group are considering establishing outsourcing operations in the Philippines. “The delegation expressed solid interest in establishing export-oriented administrative and back-office operations serving its Australian and other global markets,” PEZA said in a social media post on Tuesday. The company is […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 3:26 PM

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Public consultation announced for draft order requiring certification of aluminum products

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is soliciting comment on a draft order that would require some aluminum products to undergo a certification process. “The draft DAO (department administrative order) covers the mandatory product certification of wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy products, with applicable requirements based on relevant Philippine National Standards,” it […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 3:23 PM

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PH sardines maker forays into US market

MANILA, Philippines — One of the Philippines’ largest sardine brands is expanding in the US through a partnership with the second-largest American grocery chain, which will carry its products across 2,750 stores. Mega Sardines, owned by Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI) of the Tiu Lim family, said Tuesday its canned products will roll out across Kroger stores, with nationwide availability targeted by mid-September. READ: From poor man’s supper to global superfood Mega CEO Michelle Chan said the US expansion has been in the works for nine months, and the company will support it with investments and participation in key food shows. “The […]... Keep on reading: PH sardines maker forays into US market

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 12:39 PM

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Adiong: Senators can judge evidence, witness better if they’re present

MANILA, Philippines — Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong believes that senator-judges will have a better appreciation of the witnesses’ testimonies and the pieces of evidence if they are present inside the courtroom while Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial is going on. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Alonto Adiong and other individuals affiliated with the prosecution team were asked about rumors that some senator-judges were merely monitoring the trial from areas outside of the Senate plenary hall, and the overall lower number of senator-judges attending the trial. READ: Ex-bank executive: OVP’s P125-M single transaction ‘unusual’ During the trial on Monday, […]... Keep on reading: Adiong: Senators can judge evidence, witness better if they’re present

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 12:21 PM

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Xsolla seeks to help Philippine indie studios go global

Global video game commerce company Xsolla is seeking to help Philippine indie game developers move beyond the domestic market and build globally competitive studios as interest in game development continues to grow in the country. Xsolla head of partnerships in the Asia Pacific Eric M. Lee said the Philippines already has the creativity, technical skills […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 9:13 AM

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Business groups in Cebu urge caution on proposed cargo fee increase

CEBU CITY, Philippines. – Business groups in Cebu urged port officials to defer a proposal to increase domestic cargo fees, warning that a steep hike could raise logistics costs and eventually push up prices of goods. The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) recognized the need to keep port operations financially sustainable. But both questioned whether the proposed increase is justified and timely. READ ALSO: Cebu port mulls hiking cargo handling fees “A 25 percent increase is significant and could add to logistics and distribution costs, with potential implications for the […]... Keep on reading: Business groups in Cebu urge caution on proposed cargo fee increase

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 12:21 PM

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Financial inclusion at the community level: GCash lending arm Fuse supports MSME growth with accessible loans

The presence of sari-sari stores, carinderias, coffee shops, and laundromats in a neighborhood is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of Filipino communities, reflecting their determination to create opportunities, earn a living, and support their families through small businesses. MSMEs make up 99.6% of all registered businesses in the Philippines and employ about 63% of […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 5:00 AM

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Budget deficit seen narrowing in second half of 2026 — DoF

THE NATIONAL Government’s budget deficit is expected to narrow slightly to 5.44% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the second half, which would bring the full-year ratio to its lowest since 2022, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. “In the first half, our deficit-to-GDP ratio improved to 5.46%, compared with 5.65% in the same period […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 17, 2026, 7:32 PM

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Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting before taking own life, official says

MANILA: A student live-streamed himself shooting and killing another student in a classroom in the southern Philippines on Tuesday before taking his own life, an official said, in the second school attack in the country in less than two months. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered law enforcement agencies to investigate and to determine measures to be taken to prevent violence in schools. “Our schools are where we entrust our children to learn, to grow and to dream about the lives ahead of them. They must also be among the safest places in our country,” Marcos said in a statement. The shooting took place at a school attached to the privately-run Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the city of Zamboanga, where the gunman brought a pistol and a rifle onto the school campus and fired at students inside the classroom, according to a preliminary police report. Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say Zamboanga Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso told DZBB radio that authorities confirmed the gunman live-streamed the attack through a body-worn camera. Reuters verified a live-stream video of the shooter in the school. The video shows him entering one classr

Business Recorder | discovered by Business Recorder | Aug 18, 2026, 2:54 PM

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Marcos eyes flood control upgrades as monsoon rains expose drainage gaps

THE government of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is accelerating flood control and drainage projects in Metro Manila and nearby provinces after heavy rains from the southwest monsoon exposed persistent weaknesses in the capital’s flood management system, with officials warning that major solutions could take years to complete.

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:28 PM

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Death toll from storms, monsoon rises to 26; 5.1M Filipinos affected

AT LEAST 26 people have died due to Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon, while more than 5.1 million people from 1.5 million families have been affected, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:27 PM

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Senate may hold budget hearings on Saturdays

SENATE Finance Committee Chairman Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito said they might hold hearings on Saturdays to ensure the timely passage of the 2027 national budget amid scheduling pressures from the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio and regular legislative sessions.

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:26 PM

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Lacson flags P3.1-B evacuation center budget

SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson questioned a proposed P3.06-billion allocation for evacuation centers under the 2027 budget, citing the uniform distribution of funds across all regions despite the absence of details on project locations. Mr. Lacson said each of the country’s 17 regions had been allotted P180 million for evacuation center projects regardless of differing […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:25 PM

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2 dead in Zamboanga school shooting

TWO students were killed in a gun-related incident at a private university’s junior high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to order thorough investigation and tighter safeguards in schools. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said initial police information identified a Grade 9 student as the alleged shooter […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:25 PM

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Marcos disapproval climbs in June

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s disapproval rating climbed to 55% in June, matching the approval rating of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, according to a nationwide survey by polling firm WR Numero. The survey found 55% of respondents rated Mr. Marcos’ performance negatively, comprising 22% who called it “very bad” and 33% “bad,” the pollster said in […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:25 PM

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Ombudsman seeks budget visibility

THE Office of the Ombudsman is seeking greater visibility in the budget process as it probes alleged irregularities in flood control and other infrastructure projects. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla wants the agency to monitor the budget process from the preparation of the National Expenditure Program (NEP) up to the enactment of the national […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:25 PM

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Senator-judges urged to fulfill duty

THE House of Representatives prosecution panel on Tuesday said that the continued absence of some senator-judges could be a factor in the impeachment court’s consideration of the voting threshold, while stressing the importance of their physical presence during the proceedings. Manila Rep. and House prosecutor Joel R. Chua said the prosecution respects the absences of […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:25 PM

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Philippines’ Marcos slammed over US$3b family estate tax, says ‘very busy’ with government

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has put his anti-corruption drive at the centre of his presidency, but questions over his late father’s estate taxes and the family’s past ill-gotten wealth have prompted critics to question his commitment. Last month, Marcos pledged in his address to Congress to continue fighting alleged irregularities in flood-control projects, stressing that the campaign would be a test of whether his administration could hold even powerful allies to account. The...

South China Morning Post Business | discovered by South China Morning Post Business | Aug 18, 2026, 2:09 PM

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Meralco nears full power restoration after habagat outages

POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it is close to restoring the electricity service of nearly all customers that were affected by service interruptions as the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) brought heavy rains and flooding in its franchise area. In a statement on Tuesday, Meralco said customers affected by power outages are down to […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:25 PM

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Implement NCR wage hike, labor coalition says

LABOR coalition NAGKAISA on Tuesday called for the immediate implementation of the first tranche of P85 daily minimum wage increase in the National Capital Region (NCR), arguing that the Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) should not have issued an injunction against the wage order in the first place. In a statement, the coalition cited the […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:24 PM

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Plunder raps eyed vs fugitive Co’s ex-escorts

FOUR EX-BODYGUARDS of fugitive former lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy” S. Co may be included as respondents in his plunder case involving alleged cash deliveries linked to the flood control controversy, the Office of the Ombudsman said. Assistant Ombudsman Jose Dominic “Mico” F. Clavano IV said the four escorts, who reportedly recanted statements implicating Leyte Rep. and […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:24 PM

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Ombudsman suspends LTFRB, OTC chiefs over P13.38-B computer fees

THE Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of two transportation officials over the continued use of the old Land Transportation Office (LTO) information technology (IT) system, which led to an additional P13.379 billion in computer fees. In an order dated Aug. 17, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla placed Land Transportation Franchising […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 4:22 PM

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Romblon fisherfolk to gain profit boost with solar-powered ice plant

More than 2,000 registered fisherfolk in the municipality of San Agustin, Romblon, are poised to gain more profit with the installation of solar panels by September to upgrade the plant facility, with funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DoST). Initially built in Brgy. Carmen, San Agustin in Oct. 2023, the one-ton-capacity ice plant […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 3:48 PM

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Customs personnel handling seized goods to be issued body cameras

THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) plans to procure body cameras to better secure seized goods, following reports of attempted theft involving confiscated illicit cigarettes. In a statement on Tuesday, the BoC said it is implementing measures to improve the monitoring, protection and timely disposition of seized, forfeited and abandoned goods. “Among the measures is the […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 3:28 PM

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P210.93-million farm aid allocated to areas hit by storms, monsoon rains

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will provide P210.93 million worth of farm inputs to assist farmers affected by Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay, as well as the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat). In a bulletin released on Monday, the DA’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center said that among the farm inputs set […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 3:27 PM

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Metro Manila Council backs unified garbage ticketing system

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) is set to adopt a single ticketing system for improper waste disposal as local governments seek more uniform enforcement of solid waste regulations and stronger flood mitigation measures. The proposal, raised by Las Piñas City Congressman Mark Anthony Santos during the MMC meeting on Tuesday, would establish a more coordinated […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

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Kai Sotto reports for Gilas duties for fourth window of Qualifiers

THERE IS an extra dose of enthusiasm at the Gilas Pilipinas camp as it kicked off its buildup for the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. And coach Tim Cone and the Nationals have a big reason to feel so — all 7-foot-3 of him. Kai Sotto, a key cog whose absence in […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 1:01 PM

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Alex Eala crashes out of Cincinnati Open in tough marathon defeat

ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA absorbed her earliest exit in two months, crashing out in the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open Round of 32 with a 6-4, 4-6, 2-6 loss to world No. 10 Amanda Anisimova on Tuesday despite a solid crowd in her favor anew at the Stadium Court of the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

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Celtics relationship

There are certain championships that become so closely identified with the players who won them that the people who made them possible gradually disappear from the picture. The 2008 Celtics championship is often remembered through the imposing presence of Kevin Garnett, the scoring of Paul Pierce, and the shooting of Ray Allen. That said, standing […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 12:59 PM

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DOH warns against doxycycline self-medication for leptospirosis

The Department of Health (DoH) on Tuesday urged the public not to take doxycycline for leptospirosis without a doctor’s prescription, stressing that those who have waded in floodwaters should first seek medical advice at a health center. “Reminder: Get a consultation first in a health center as a doctor’s prescription is required to get medication […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 11:52 AM

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Cebu Greats brace for final two elimination-round games in MPBL

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Greats are closing in on a playoff berth in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) with only two games remaining in the elimination round. The Greats are currently fifth in the South Division with a 17–5 record, putting them in a strong position to secure a playoff spot. They […]... Keep on reading: Cebu Greats brace for final two elimination-round games in MPBL

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

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96 families flee flooding as heavy rains batter Lian in Batangas

LUCENA CITY — The number of residents evacuating at Lian town in Batangas, continued to rise Tuesday (August 18) as relentless rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon triggered flooding in several areas of the town. “Based on the status of open evacuation centers report of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) for the southwest monsoon, a total of 96 families, or 318 individuals, are currently staying in the evacuation centers,” the municipal government said in a report on Tuesday afternoon. READ: 28 Cavite, Batangas towns, cities suspend classes due to rains As of noon, the displaced residents were […]... Keep on reading: 96 families flee flooding as heavy rains batter Lian in Batangas

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 12:56 PM

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Sara Duterte off to Japan for personal trip – PCO

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will travel to Japan for a personal trip from Aug. 19 to 24, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Tuesday. PCO Acting Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed Duterte’s trip in a Viber message to reporters, adding that the government will not shoulder the expenses. READ: Solon: Sara Duterte foreign trip amid trial ‘betrayal of public trust’ The Office of the Vice President has yet to issue a statement on the trip. Duterte’s latest foreign trip comes just weeks after she returned from a two-week trip from July 16 to 31. Her recent itinerary included […]... Keep on reading: Sara Duterte off to Japan for personal trip – PCO

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 12:32 PM

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PNP seizes over P227M in illegal drugs, arrests 12 in Cordillera

MANILA, Philippines — Police seized more than P227 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 12 people in a series of operations in the Cordillera region, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday. From Aug. 10 to 16, PNP in the Cordillera Administrative Region conducted 17 operations, including marijuana eradication activities, buy-bust operations, warrant implementation and police responses. READ: PNP probes schemes recruiting Filipinos for foreign conflicts The operations were carried out by law enforcement across the region, with significant recoveries recorded in Kalinga, Mountain Province, Baguio City, Apayao, and Benguet. It resulted in the recovery of around 1.12 million fully […]... Keep on reading: PNP seizes over P227M in illegal drugs, arrests 12 in Cordillera

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 12:29 PM

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Two LPAs, tropical depression monitored as southwest monsoon persists

Two low-pressure areas (LPAs) and a tropical depression are being monitored as the southwest monsoon continues to threaten Luzon and Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday. Both of the LPAs have a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, PAGASA said […]

BusinessWorld Philippines | discovered by BusinessWorld Philippines | Aug 18, 2026, 10:18 AM

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2 students dead in Philippines school shooting including gunman, officials say

Two students were killed in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, one of them the gunman, and the situation was now under control, officials said, in the second such incident in the country in less than two months. The shooting took place at a school attached to the privately-run Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the city of Zamboanga, where the gunman brought a pistol and a rifle onto the school campus and fired at students inside the classroom, according to a preliminary police report. The gunman, a grade nine student, killed himself. The victim was a male student a grade above him, police said. The university’s president, Ernald Andal, confirmed there was no longer an active shooting and there were no additional fatalities or reported injuries. “We do not want any of these things to happen. We wish to prioritise the safety of all our students,” Andal said. The shooting followed an attack in June at a public high school in Tacloban City in which at least three students were killed and about 20 others injured when two of their schoolmates opened fire on campus. School shootings are rare in the Philippines, which has relatively strict gun ownership reg

Dawn | discovered by Dawn | Aug 18, 2026, 8:50 AM

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New love? Bela Padilla spotted with mystery man

Bela Padilla has sparked fresh romance rumors after she was spotted with an unidentified man six months after she said that there was “someone making her smile.” A netizen posted photos of Padilla and the mystery man on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Aug. 17. In one photo, the actress was seen wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt and carrying a dark green tote bag, while the man accompanying her wore a white collared shirt and held a bouquet of flowers. In the other photo, the unidentified man was seen carrying Padilla’s bag and holding the actress by the waist. The […]... Keep on reading: New love? Bela Padilla spotted with mystery man

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 12:23 PM

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Rep. Marcy Teodoro charged for sexual assault; decries sudden panel swap

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday confirmed that five criminal cases were filed against Marikina City 1st District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro involving two female police officers. “The Department of Justice confirms the filing of five (5) criminal cases against Marikina City 1st District Representative Marcelino “Marcy” R. Teodoro: four (4) counts of Sexual Assault and one (1) count of Acts of Lasciviousness, involving two (2) female police officers who previously served as his security personnel,” DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez said. READ: 2 cops file sex charges vs Marikina lawmaker The charges stem from a complaint filed against […]... Keep on reading: Rep. Marcy Teodoro charged for sexual assault; decries sudden panel swap

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 12:19 PM

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Cebu Pacific revives Iloilo flights to Bangkok, Singapore

MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific is restoring parts of its international network suspended during the Middle East war, despite high jet fuel prices worsening its first-half losses. In an advisory on Tuesday, the Gokongwei-led airline said it would resume direct flights from Iloilo to Bangkok and Singapore starting Nov. 23. READ; Cebu Pacific scales back int’l flights as MidEast war lifts fuel costs Both routes will operate thrice weekly, with outbound flights from Iloilo scheduled every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Flights to Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport will depart Iloilo at 9:30 p.m. and arrive at 12:25 a.m. the following day. […]... Keep on reading: Cebu Pacific revives Iloilo flights to Bangkok, Singapore

Inquirer.net | discovered by Inquirer.net | Aug 18, 2026, 12:17 PM

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NCR wage hike: SC urged to intervene after Pasig RTC extends suspension

MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups on Tuesday filed an urgent motion asking the Supreme Court (SC) to intervene in the suspended wage hike in Metro Manila, citing continued losses in workers’ daily pay. The manifestation was brought before the high tribunal after Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 152 granted on Aug. 13 the preliminary injunction sought by two construction firms in their petition against the mandatory P85 minimum wage increase for Metro Manila workers. The writ of preliminary injunction further delayed the wage increase following the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Pasig court on July 30 against the […]... Keep on reading: NCR wage hike: SC urged to intervene after Pasig RTC extends suspension

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Proposed Taptap eco resort faces probe over protected-area status

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council will probe the proposed eco resort in Barangay Taptap after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) flagged the property as falling within the Central Cebu Protected Landscape (CCPL). The council on Tuesday approved an executive session on Sept. 8 with the project’s owner, DENR, the […]... Keep on reading: Proposed Taptap eco resort faces probe over protected-area status

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