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Manila's Weekend Is Packed: Seafood Chefs, GMMTV Stars and Museum Secrets — Here's Where to Go

Manila's Weekend Is Packed: Seafood Chefs, GMMTV Stars and Museum Secrets — Here's Where to Go

MANILA, Philippines — Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? From a seafood cooking battle at Farmers Market to a much-anticipated Philippines-versus-Thailand celebrity showdown and curator-led museum tours, Metro Manila is packed with events on August 22 and 23, 2026. Here are some of the weekend

Love Bombing Can Feel Like a Fairytale — Until the Attention Turns Into Control

Love Bombing Can Feel Like a Fairytale — Until the Attention Turns Into Control

At first, it can feel like the relationship you have always dreamed of. The messages never stop. Your new partner tells you that you are their soulmate, showers you with compliments, sends unexpected gifts and talks about a future together almost immediately. It can be exciting. It can feel flattering.

France Warns Over Nearly 300,000 Condoms—But the Most Alarming Discovery Was Found During Laboratory Tests

France Warns Over Nearly 300,000 Condoms—But the Most Alarming Discovery Was Found During Laboratory Tests

PARIS, France — French health and consumer-protection authorities have issued a major safety warning involving nearly 300,000 condoms after inspections uncovered products that could burst, contain perforations or fail to meet European safety requirements, raising concerns over unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. The warning, issued by France'

Candaba Farmers Become Fishermen When the Rains Come—But What Their Nets Pull From the Floodwaters Shows Why This Pampanga Town Is Different

Candaba Farmers Become Fishermen When the Rains Come—But What Their Nets Pull From the Floodwaters Shows Why This Pampanga Town Is Different

CANDABA, Pampanga — In many farming communities, prolonged rain and flooding can mean damaged crops and lost income. But in the low-lying wetlands of Candaba, Pampanga, the arrival of the rainy season can also signal something very different: the moment when some rice farmers temporarily put down their farming tools

More Than 2,500 People Have Died From Ebola in Congo—But the UN’s Biggest Warning Is How Fast the Virus Is Spreading

More Than 2,500 People Have Died From Ebola in Congo—But the UN’s Biggest Warning Is How Fast the Virus Is Spreading

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — The Democratic Republic of the Congo is confronting its most severe Ebola outbreak on record, with the death toll surpassing 2,500 as United Nations officials warn that the virus is spreading “exponentially” across an increasingly vast part of the country. UN Ebola coordinator

Trump’s Vaccine Overhaul Takes Another Turn as HHS Asks Americans for Input—What Could Change Next?

Trump’s Vaccine Overhaul Takes Another Turn as HHS Asks Americans for Input—What Could Change Next?

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has opened another front in its overhaul of U.S. vaccine policy, with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) asking the public to weigh in on how childhood vaccines should be recommended, categorized and administered. The request for public feedback, announced Friday, August 21,

Capiz Vegetable Farmers Are Changing How They Farm—But the Bigger Test Is Coming

Capiz Vegetable Farmers Are Changing How They Farm—But the Bigger Test Is Coming

CAPIZ, Philippines — Vegetable growers in Capiz are being urged to change the way they farm as climate pressures, production risks and market demands continue to reshape the country’s agricultural sector. A total of 30 vegetable growers representing cluster associations from various municipalities in Capiz recently completed a three-day

Ant Group Profit Is Growing Again—But Its US$5.17 Billion AI Gamble Could Decide What Happens Next

Ant Group Profit Is Growing Again—But Its US$5.17 Billion AI Gamble Could Decide What Happens Next

BEIJING — Ant Group has returned to year-on-year profit growth, but the modest increase may matter less than the transformation now taking place inside the Chinese fintech giant. Ant Group, the financial technology affiliate in which Alibaba Group holds a 33% stake, generated an estimated RMB4.7 billion, or

Filipino Rice Farmers Are Still Fighting for Their Future—But This Government Support Could Change What Happens Next

Filipino Rice Farmers Are Still Fighting for Their Future—But This Government Support Could Change What Happens Next

For many Filipino farmers, every planting season is a gamble. They put seeds into the soil without knowing exactly what the next harvest will bring. Weather can destroy a crop. Production costs can eat into already-thin earnings. And when farmgate prices weaken, months of hard work can translate into

A 17-Year-Old Was Bitten by a Rat, Then Swam in Navotas Floodwater—What Happened Next Is a Warning for Every Parent

A 17-Year-Old Was Bitten by a Rat, Then Swam in Navotas Floodwater—What Happened Next Is a Warning for Every Parent

NAVOTAS CITY, Philippines — What began with a rat bite and was followed weeks later by a swim in floodwater ended in tragedy for a 17-year-old student in Navotas, underscoring the potentially deadly threat of leptospirosis during the rainy season. Justin Espinosa died just four days before his 18th

DENR Issues Urgent Warning as Habagat Rains Continue—But It’s What’s Blocking Metro Manila’s Waterways That Has Authorities Worried

DENR Issues Urgent Warning as Habagat Rains Continue—But It’s What’s Blocking Metro Manila’s Waterways That Has Authorities Worried

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is calling on local government units (LGUs) to step up solid waste management efforts as persistent rains from the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continue to affect Metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines. DENR Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna stressed the need

Humanoid Robots Can Dance, Fight and Work—Now China Is Waiting for the One Breakthrough That Could Change Everything

Humanoid Robots Can Dance, Fight and Work—Now China Is Waiting for the One Breakthrough That Could Change Everything

BEIJING — China’s fast-growing humanoid robotics industry may be approaching a breakthrough that could transform robots from impressive demonstrations into machines capable of performing everyday tasks with little human guidance, according to Unitree founder and CEO Wang Xingxing. Speaking at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug.

Bataan Floodwaters Rise as 8,000 Residents Seek Shelter—Now a State of Calamity Is on the Table

Bataan Floodwaters Rise as 8,000 Residents Seek Shelter—Now a State of Calamity Is on the Table

BATAAN, Philippines — Bataan is moving closer to a province-wide state of calamity declaration after days of persistent Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) rains triggered flooding in several areas and forced thousands of residents to seek shelter. Bataan Governor Jose Enrique Garcia III said the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM)

Poverty Sentiment Surges in the Philippines: 1.1 Million More Families Say They’re Poor—What’s Driving the Change?

Poverty Sentiment Surges in the Philippines: 1.1 Million More Families Say They’re Poor—What’s Driving the Change?

MANILA, Philippines — More Filipino families are saying they are struggling to make ends meet, with both self-rated poverty and hunger rising sharply in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest Tugon ng Masa survey by OCTA Research. The survey found that 39% of Filipino families considered themselves

Kanlaon Volcano Erupts Another Ash Plume—But PHIVOLCS’ Latest Warning Has Authorities Watching Closely

Kanlaon Volcano Erupts Another Ash Plume—But PHIVOLCS’ Latest Warning Has Authorities Watching Closely

NEGROS ISLAND, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano released another ash emission early Thursday, August 20, sending a grayish plume approximately 200 meters above the summit crater as the volcano continues to show signs of unrest. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the ash emission occurred at around 5:24

America’s Debt Has Hit a Historic $40 Trillion — But the Next Number Could Be Even More Alarming

America’s Debt Has Hit a Historic $40 Trillion — But the Next Number Could Be Even More Alarming

WASHINGTON — The United States has crossed a financial milestone that was once almost unimaginable: the nation’s gross federal debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. U.S. Treasury data showed total outstanding federal debt reaching approximately $40.047 trillion on Wednesday, August 19, marking another record for

Hong Kong Designer Kinyan Lam Is Turning Ancient Craft Into the Future of Fashion — And the Reason Is More Powerful Than You Think

Hong Kong Designer Kinyan Lam Is Turning Ancient Craft Into the Future of Fashion — And the Reason Is More Powerful Than You Think

Hong Kong designer Kinyan Lam is proving that fashion does not always have to move faster to move forward. At just 31, the Guangzhou-born, Hong Kong-based designer has built a growing international reputation around something increasingly rare in the fashion industry: slowing down. Lam was named one of

Harry and Meghan Are Returning to Britain With Their Children — And the Reason Has Royal Family Watching Closely

Harry and Meghan Are Returning to Britain With Their Children — And the Reason Has Royal Family Watching Closely

Prince Harry Meghan Markle UK move, Harry Meghan return to UK, Archie Lilibet UK school, King Charles Harry Meghan, Sussexes Britain 2026 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing for a major new chapter in their family life: the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly moving back to Britain

WALL STREET JUST GOT A LIFELINE — BUT THE BOND MARKET WARNING BEHIND THE RALLY COULD BE MUCH BIGGER

WALL STREET JUST GOT A LIFELINE — BUT THE BOND MARKET WARNING BEHIND THE RALLY COULD BE MUCH BIGGER

NEW YORK — Wall Street regained its footing Wednesday after the U.S. Treasury moved to ease pressure in the bond market, giving investors temporary relief from a surge in long-term borrowing costs that has increasingly threatened stocks, businesses and the broader economy. The S&P 500, Dow Jones

Hyundai Cars Are Getting More Expensive in September — But the Bigger Question Is How Much You’ll Pay

Hyundai Cars Are Getting More Expensive in September — But the Bigger Question Is How Much You’ll Pay

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI — Hyundai cars are set to become more expensive in India once again, with Hyundai Motor India announcing a price increase of up to 1% across its vehicle portfolio from September 2026. The automaker said the exact increase will vary depending on the model and variant, meaning the

Fishermen Become PDEA’s Eyes at Sea—But What They’re Finding in Quezon’s Waters Has Authorities Worried

Fishermen Become PDEA’s Eyes at Sea—But What They’re Finding in Quezon’s Waters Has Authorities Worried

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Fishermen in Quezon are being encouraged to become the government’s frontline partners in detecting possible illegal drug activity at sea, as authorities warn that drug syndicates may be using coastal waters to move or recover narcotics. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) made the call during

It Has a Pool, Restaurant and Dementia Garden—Singapore’s New Senior Living Model Could Change How the Wealthy Grow Old

It Has a Pool, Restaurant and Dementia Garden—Singapore’s New Senior Living Model Could Change How the Wealthy Grow Old

SINGAPORE — A swimming pool, karaoke lounge, mahjong room, restaurant and private apartments may sound more like the features of an upscale condominium than an eldercare facility. But that is exactly the model behind Perennial Living, Singapore’s first private assisted living development, which officially began operations on August 18, 2026,

Japan Borrowed Cheaply for Decades—Now Bond Yields Are Near 3% and the Real Test Is Just Beginning

Japan Borrowed Cheaply for Decades—Now Bond Yields Are Near 3% and the Real Test Is Just Beginning

TOKYO — Japan’s government bond market is entering territory that would have seemed almost impossible just a few years ago. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond surged as high as 2.945% on August 18, its strongest level since September 1996 and just a fraction away

That Scar Cream May Not Be Doing What You Think—Doctors Reveal What Actually Works and When It’s Too Late to Wait

That Scar Cream May Not Be Doing What You Think—Doctors Reveal What Actually Works and When It’s Too Late to Wait

SINGAPORE — From silicone sheets and petroleum jelly to Vitamin E creams, retinoids, steroid injections and expensive laser procedures, consumers have no shortage of products promising to make scars less noticeable. But dermatologists say there is one uncomfortable reality behind the booming scar-treatment market: no treatment can simply make every

Ferrari Removed the Engine From Its Most Radical Gamble—Then One Collector Paid a Record $40 Million

Ferrari Removed the Engine From Its Most Radical Gamble—Then One Collector Paid a Record $40 Million

MONTEREY, California — Ferrari's controversial leap into the electric era has just produced an extraordinary result: US$40 million for a single car. A one-of-a-kind version of the Ferrari Luce, the Italian marque's first fully electric production vehicle, sold for US$40 million at