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08/08/2026

Motorists and pedestrians wade through gutter-deep floodwaters along a street in Taytay, Rizal, on Saturday, Aug. 8, amid heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat). (Photos by John Louie Abrina)

08/08/2026

As of 4:20 p.m., water from the heavy rains surge along the Prinza on the Zapote River between San Nicolas, Bacoor, Cavite and Talon Dos, Las Piñas, on Saturday, August 8. The downpour was brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) which continues to affect Metro Manila and nearby provinces. (Photos by Mark Balmores)

08/08/2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed continued government action on hunger and health issues raised by young Filipinos following his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying the administration would do everything it could to address the problems brought to his attention.

By Argyll Geducos President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed continued government action on hunger and health issues raised by young Filipinos following his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), sayi…

08/08/2026

Two additional fatalities were reported due to the combined effects of Tropical Cyclones “Maymay” and “Luis,” along with the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), raising the death toll to six, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Saturday, Aug. 8.

By Martin Sadongdong Two additional fatalities were reported due to the combined effects of Tropical Cyclones “Maymay” and “Luis,” along with the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), raising the d…

08/08/2026

BACOLOD CITY – Police Master Sgt. Fernando Marfa, 40, of the Cadiz City Police Station, drowned while rescuing his companions during a river patrol in Sitio Bisang, Barangay Luna, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Friday, Aug. 7.

By Glazyl Masculino BACOLOD CITY – Police Master Sgt. Fernando Marfa, 40, of the Cadiz City Police Station, drowned while rescuing his companions during a river patrol in Sitio Bisang, Barangay Lun…

08/08/2026

The Manila Police District (MPD) announced road closures and rerouting schemes in parts of Manila on Sunday, Aug. 9, for the Palawan Pay Trilogy Marathon Run 2026.

By Hannah Nicol The Manila Police District (MPD) announced road closures and rerouting schemes in parts of Manila on Sunday, Aug. 9, for the Palawan Pay Trilogy Marathon Run 2026. The traffic measu…

08/08/2026

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officer was arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by the BFP Regional Office 1 and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Dagupan City, Pangasinan on Aug. 5 for allegedly demanding ₱150,000 from an applicant.

By Freddie Lazaro SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officer was arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by the BFP Regional Office 1 and the Philippine National …

08/08/2026

ALAS PILIPINAS ENDS SEVEN-YEAR LOSING STREAK TO VIETNAM

JUST IN: Alas Pilipinas finally puts an end to an agonizing seven-year losing streak to Vietnam with a 22-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25- , for its breakthrough victory in the 2026 Women’s SEA V. Cup at the Chiang Mai Sports Complex Saturday, Aug. 8. | Mark Rey Montejo



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08/08/2026

The San Juan City government on Saturday, Aug. 8, said it will begin distributing Emergency Go bags to all 45,000 households in the city as part of its preparations for disasters, calamities, and emergencies.

By Richielyn Canlas The San Juan City government on Saturday, Aug. 8, said it will begin distributing Emergency Go bags to all 45,000 households in the city as part of its preparations for disaster…

08/08/2026

The launch gathered major stakeholders led by PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio, National Golf Association of the Philippines president Al Panlilio and sec-gen Bones Floro, Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Arrey Perez and Tourism Promotions Board COO Marga Nograles




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