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Liloan Mayor Explains New P12 Garbage Bag System After Residents Raise Concerns

Liloan Mayor Explains New P12 Garbage Bag System After Residents Raise Concerns

LILOAN, Cebu, Philippines — Liloan Mayor Aljew Jordan Frasco has defended and clarified the municipality's proposed new garbage collection system after residents raised concerns over a plan requiring households to buy official trash bags costing P12 each. The new policy, called the “Pay As You Throw, Garbage Bag System,

Remulla Rejects Sara Duterte’s Harassment Claim, Calls Jail Narrative ‘Drama’

Remulla Rejects Sara Duterte’s Harassment Claim, Calls Jail Narrative ‘Drama’

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has strongly rejected Vice President Sara Duterte's allegations of harassment surrounding the service of an arrest warrant against her, describing her camp's account of possible detention as “drama.” The dispute has added another volatile chapter to the

Taiwan Moves to Produce Its Own 120mm Ammunition for Abrams Tanks as Defense Self-Reliance Push Accelerates

Taiwan Moves to Produce Its Own 120mm Ammunition for Abrams Tanks as Defense Self-Reliance Push Accelerates

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is moving to establish a domestic production line for 120mm tank ammunition for its newly acquired M1A2T Abrams tanks, in another major step toward reducing its dependence on overseas ammunition supplies during a potential crisis. The Armaments Bureau's Arsenal 202 is at the center of

PNP Personnel Set for 5% Pay Hike in 2027—But the Bigger Boost May Be What Comes With It

PNP Personnel Set for 5% Pay Hike in 2027—But the Bigger Boost May Be What Comes With It

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel are set to receive another 5% increase in base pay in 2027, a move expected to improve police morale as the government expands funding not only for salaries but also for personnel welfare, additional manpower, healthcare and operational capabilities. The salary adjustment is

PH Debt Bill Explodes: Nearly All of July’s Debt Payments Went to Interest—Here’s What It Means for Filipinos

PH Debt Bill Explodes: Nearly All of July’s Debt Payments Went to Interest—Here’s What It Means for Filipinos

The Philippine government faced another sharp increase in debt-servicing costs in July, with interest payments consuming almost the entire amount spent on servicing the national debt during the month. According to the latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), the national government spent ₱139.99 billion on

BARMM Polls Tighten Precinct Rules: Candidates, Officials Told to Leave After Voting

BARMM Polls Tighten Precinct Rules: Candidates, Officials Told to Leave After Voting

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Candidates and elected officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are being reminded to leave polling centers after casting their votes as election authorities move to prevent possible interference during the region’s historic parliamentary elections on September 14. Renault Macarambon, the newly assigned

China’s Green-Tech Push Is Challenging Trump’s ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Energy Strategy in Africa

China’s Green-Tech Push Is Challenging Trump’s ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Energy Strategy in Africa

AFRICA — A new energy battle is unfolding across Africa, where the United States is promoting fossil fuels while China is rapidly expanding its influence through cheap solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles and renewable-energy infrastructure. For many African governments, however, the choice may have less to do with geopolitics or

Tulfo Can Accept Aliases in Sara Duterte’s Confidential Funds—But One Detail Raises a Bigger Question

Tulfo Can Accept Aliases in Sara Duterte’s Confidential Funds—But One Detail Raises a Bigger Question

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo said he could understand why confidential informants might use aliases, but he questioned why several acknowledgment receipts tied to Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds appeared to carry similar signatures and handwriting. Tulfo raised the issue Monday during the Senate impeachment trial of

PNP to Add 2,000 New Patrolmen, Patrolwomen in 2027 — Here’s What Applicants Need to Know

PNP to Add 2,000 New Patrolmen, Patrolwomen in 2027 — Here’s What Applicants Need to Know

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipinos looking to join the Philippine National Police could get another opportunity in 2027, with the government setting aside nearly P700 million for the hiring of 2,000 additional patrolmen and patrolwomen nationwide. The proposed allocation is included in the government's 2027 national budget,

25 Minors Listed as OVP, DepEd Confidential Fund Payees — Then PSA Found Something Even More Troubling

25 Minors Listed as OVP, DepEd Confidential Fund Payees — Then PSA Found Something Even More Troubling

MANILA, Philippines — Questions surrounding the controversial confidential funds of Vice President Sara Duterte deepened Monday after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) told the Senate impeachment court that 25 names appearing in the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) payee records corresponded to minors in civil

Thailand Set for Government Spokesman Shake-Up as ‘Dr Ek’ Tipped for Top Communications Role

Thailand Set for Government Spokesman Shake-Up as ‘Dr Ek’ Tipped for Top Communications Role

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s government is preparing for a shake-up in its communications team, with Ekkapob Pianpises, widely known as “Dr Ek,” tipped to become the new government spokesman. The expected appointment would see Ekkapob take over a high-profile role responsible for communicating Cabinet decisions, government policies and

Kim Jong Un’s New Nuclear Navy Warning Raises Alarms — But What Is North Korea Preparing Next?

Kim Jong Un’s New Nuclear Navy Warning Raises Alarms — But What Is North Korea Preparing Next?

SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to transform his country’s navy into a nuclear-armed force, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula as the United States, South Korea and Japan launch fresh trilateral military drills. Kim made the remarks while commissioning the Kang Kon, a new

Thailand Cuts 11.16 Billion Baht From 2027 Budget Ahead of Crucial Parliamentary Debate

Thailand Cuts 11.16 Billion Baht From 2027 Budget Ahead of Crucial Parliamentary Debate

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand's proposed 2027 national budget has been cut by more than 11.16 billion baht ahead of a crucial three-day parliamentary debate, setting the stage for intense scrutiny over how the government plans to spend nearly 3.8 trillion baht. The House of Representatives is

Romualdez Faces Plunder Case Over P56-B Flood Control Allegations—What Happens Next Could Be Crucial

Romualdez Faces Plunder Case Over P56-B Flood Control Allegations—What Happens Next Could Be Crucial

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has formally brought its case against former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez before the Sandiganbayan, escalating the government's investigation into alleged corruption surrounding multibillion-peso flood control projects. The anti-graft agency filed the plunder case

37 Names Linked to Sara Duterte’s Confidential Funds Are Reported Dead—But the PSA Findings Raise an Even Bigger Question

37 Names Linked to Sara Duterte’s Confidential Funds Are Reported Dead—But the PSA Findings Raise an Even Bigger Question

MANILA, Philippines — The scrutiny surrounding Vice President Sara Duterte’s controversial confidential funds intensified after a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) official testified that government records show 37 people listed as alleged recipients of confidential funds were already deceased. PSA Assistant National Statistician Marizza Grande told the Senate impeachment court on

PNP Chief Orders Verification of Sara Duterte’s Security Concerns as Vice President Says She Fears for Her Safety

PNP Chief Orders Verification of Sara Duterte’s Security Concerns as Vice President Says She Fears for Her Safety

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has assured Vice President Sara Duterte that authorities will examine and verify the security concerns she raised after saying she feared for her safety. Nartatez said the Philippine National Police would take Duterte's concerns seriously and assess

Taiwan Defense Budget Lifts Veil on Secret Ching Tien Missile Program

Taiwan Defense Budget Lifts Veil on Secret Ching Tien Missile Program

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's proposed defense budget has offered the clearest public indication yet that the military has moved a long-rumored long-range missile program into operational service — while also pointing to the development of a more advanced successor capable of reaching deeper into China. The non-classified

How Democracy Changed Taiwan’s Streets — and What Traffic Safety Reveals About Freedom

How Democracy Changed Taiwan’s Streets — and What Traffic Safety Reveals About Freedom

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's roads are often criticized for being dangerous, chaotic and unforgiving. For years, international media and frustrated residents have pointed to poor pedestrian protection, reckless driving and the country's high number of traffic accidents as evidence that Taiwan still has a long way to

34,000 New Classrooms Coming: Angara Reveals What Happens Next as Government Races to Fix School Shortage

34,000 New Classrooms Coming: Angara Reveals What Happens Next as Government Races to Fix School Shortage

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipino students could soon have more space to learn as the Department of Education (DepEd) pushes ahead with an ambitious classroom-building program aimed at easing the country’s long-standing shortage of school facilities. Education Secretary Sonny Angara has said that around 34,000 classrooms

Ombudsman Steps In Over Alleged Student Mobilization in Cebu—Now DepEd-7 Is Being Asked to Act

Ombudsman Steps In Over Alleged Student Mobilization in Cebu—Now DepEd-7 Is Being Asked to Act

CEBU CITY — The Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas is pressing the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) to take action on a fact-finding request involving the alleged mobilization of students to a Cebu City Council session—an issue that has raised questions about student protection, parental consent

Iran Plans New ‘Exclusion Zone’ Near Strait of Hormuz—What Happens to Ships That Enter?

Iran Plans New ‘Exclusion Zone’ Near Strait of Hormuz—What Happens to Ships That Enter?

TEHRAN — Iran is preparing to announce a new “exclusion zone” outside the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over commercial shipping, global oil supplies and the possibility of a wider escalation between Tehran and Washington. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Sunday that the

Remulla Challenges Sara Duterte: “Show the Proof” of Alleged Police Harassment

Remulla Challenges Sara Duterte: “Show the Proof” of Alleged Police Harassment

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has challenged Vice President Sara Duterte and her camp to present concrete evidence supporting their allegations that police personnel harassed or intimidated her and her family during the implementation of an arrest warrant. Speaking at a press briefing at Camp Crame on Monday, Remulla

KMT-TPP Alliance Collapses in Hsinchu County as Bitter Election Fight Escalates

KMT-TPP Alliance Collapses in Hsinchu County as Bitter Election Fight Escalates

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s opposition alliance has suffered a major setback after the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) formally suspended electoral cooperation with the Kuomintang (KMT) across Hsinchu County, exposing deepening mistrust between the two parties just months before Taiwan’s 2026 local elections. The TPP's Central Committee approved

KMT and TPP Halt Election Cooperation After Jhubei Mayoral Race Sparks Bitter Split

KMT and TPP Halt Election Cooperation After Jhubei Mayoral Race Sparks Bitter Split

HSINCHU, Taiwan — Taiwan's opposition alliance has suffered a major setback after the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) announced it was suspending all electoral cooperation with the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) in Hsinchu County, following a bitter dispute over the Jhubei City mayoral race. The split erupted after

Taiwan Pavilion Opens at Gwangju Biennale After Naming Dispute Triggers China’s Withdrawal

Taiwan Pavilion Opens at Gwangju Biennale After Naming Dispute Triggers China’s Withdrawal

GWANGJU, South Korea — Taiwan's artists and curators have celebrated the opening of the “Taiwan Pavilion” at the prestigious Gwangju Biennale after a tense naming dispute sparked accusations of political censorship and ultimately led China's curatorial team to withdraw from the event. The controversy centered on whether