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MANILA, Philippines — Despite past anomalies, funding for flood control and shoreline protection projects should be restored in the 2027 national budget — but with strict safeguards, House Deputy Speaker Janette Garin said in an online media conference on Monday. She acknowledged that controversies involving questionable or substandard projects had shaken public confidence in the

MANILA, Philippines — The water level at La Mesa Dam stood at 80.12 meters (m) as of 4:20 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, just 0.3 m below its spilling level, which is set at 80.15 m. The dam’s water level was at 80.11 m earlier at 11 a.m., with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Rains unleashed by the enhanced southwest monsoon and cyclones Luis and Maymay have affected nearly 37,600 residents across three provinces in the Mimaropa Region. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s Aug. 10 tally recorded 37,574 residents from 9,049 families affected in 114 barangays across Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro

Echoes in the Envelope (Part 2): The Catalyst Letter Echoes in the Envelope (Part 2) – As Penelope turns, her curious gaze anchors him to the spot. Kevin pulls his trembling hand out of his pocket, holding the neatly folded letter. Without letting himself think, he takes two large steps forward, thrusts the paper into ... Read more

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Senior Pedicab Driver Punched While Working in Quezon City  A 61-year-old pedicab driver was suddenly punched by a man while working in Villaflor, Barangay Gulod, Novaliches, Quezon City.  A senior citizen victim, identified as Orlando Aurillo, was reportedly transporting passengers and going about his usual routine when the unexpected assault happened. The incident raises concerns and calls for greater respect toward senior ... Read more

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Claudine Barretto Stands by Mariel After Robin Padilla’s Defense Sparks Debate CLAUDINE BARRETTO – The controversy surrounding Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla’s past remarks about Senator Robin Padilla gained a new voice after Claudine Barretto openly took her friend’s side. Optimum Star Claudine Barretto has expressed her support for Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla after the latter defended her husband, Senator ... Read more

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Gas Stations to Implement Oil Price Rollback This Week FUEL PRICE UPDATE – The Department of Energy announced another oil price rollback starting Tuesday (August 11, 2026).  Filipino motorists will welcome another round of fuel price cuts as oil companies prepare to lower pump prices this week. The latest adjustment is expected to bring relief to drivers, commuters, ... Read more

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A Thai national bodybuilder condemned a group of Israeli tourists for repeatedly banging on his hotel room door in Bangkok. The athlete said one of the tourists later apologised after hotel staff restricted the group’s access to their room. Bodybuilder, Prakasit Kruabut, shared his account on Facebook yesterday, August 9, posting a photograph with an …

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Standing on the ferry as it waits to dock on the Greek island of Ithaca, Giorgia Ongarato is only too keen to talk about the “Odyssey” — the epic poem that inspired Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film. The Italian lawyer said it was her dream to come to Ithaca, widely believed to be the same island

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The monsoon has stranded 359 passengers, truck drivers and cargo helpers in several ports as of Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard said. In its maritime safety monitoring report covering 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 10, the PCG said 23 ports in Western Visayas, Bicol, Southern Tagalog and Central Visayas