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Princess Sirivannavari visits Bangkok National Museum to pay respects and view ancient treasures

Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya visited the Bangkok National Museum on 15 August 2026, where she paid her respects to a revered Buddha image and viewed a collection of ancient artefacts and mural paintings. The princess paid homage to the Phra Phuttha Sihing, a highly venerated Buddha image enshrined at the Phutthaisawan Throne …

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LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Monday marks the 16th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, with Presiding Officer Francis Escudero expected to issue a ruling on possible violations of Rule 18, which governs public statements and social media posts by parties involved in the trial. The ruling comes after Escudero warned last week that counsels

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Brownout expected again as Visayas grid faces 8th red alert for August

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Visayas grid has been placed under red alert from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, the eighth such alert hoisted over the region.  According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), available capacity on Monday fell to 2,334 megawatts (MW) against a peak demand of

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Cebu PVO brings rabies vaccination to 986 barangays

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rabies prevention services have reached 986 barangays across Cebu as the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) expanded vaccination and animal health programs over the past year. From July 2025 to July 2026, the PVO covered 51 local government units through its province-wide animal health services, according to provincial health consultant Dr. Elisse

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Flooded pathway disrupts students’ access to Dumlog school

TALISAY CITY, Cebu — A pathway that students and residents in Dumlog, Talisay City use becomes flooded even during moderate rain. The pathway is located outside the Dumlog Barangay Hall and Dumlog Elementary School. Though it has foot stepping blocks, the steps get covered with water when it rains. READ: Cebu City flooding submerges roads,

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Zamboanga City rolls out free EV charging stations for public use

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The city government here has installed three electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the City Hall grounds for free public use. City Administrator Percival Ramos, who supervised the installation work, said in a statement on Thursday that two of the three EV charging stations were installed in front of the City Hall for

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LPA inside PAR has ‘medium’ chance of becoming tropical cyclone

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) had a “medium” chance of developing into a tropical cyclone, the state weather bureau said Monday, August 17. In its daily forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the LPA had not directly affected the country’s

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Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall

Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii’s Big Island Saturday without making landfall and is expected to gradually weaken after lashing the region with strong winds and drenching rain that flooded roads and turned rivers into raging torrents. The possibility the island could witness its first direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years faded as the eye

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Preparing for storms: Dumlog, Talisay builds canal to address flooding

TALISAY CITY, Cebu — A 100-meter drainage canal is being built near the Dumlog Baywalk as the barangay works to address flooding during periods of heavy rain. The project, which started on June 22, is expected to be completed within 50 days. Workers, however, have faced delays as rainwater accumulated in the construction area. Barangay

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