Shuvee Etrata, Will Ashley, and Ralph De Leon recently jetted off to Japan for a special brand event, and they are making the most of their time abroad. The 'Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Celebrity Collab Edition' housemates went to Tokyo for an event of the global tech brand, Acer , for which they are celebrity endorsers. Shuvee, Will, and Ralph posted some snippets of their trip, and the fans are definitely enjoying the interaction of the three in Japan. Take a look at Shuvee, Will, and Ralph's trip in this gallery:

• GMA Network
• 14 saat, 49 dakika

SEOUL — South Korea talks tough on plastic, but hesitates when it comes to binding global rules. At UN-led treaty negotiations in Geneva this summer, Seoul drew fire for resisting stronger measures to curb plastic pollution — despite President Lee Jae Myung’s pledge just weeks earlier to deliver a national road map for phasing out plastics by 2025. Rather than backing proposals from countries pressing for enforceable commitments, Korea aligned with delegations pushing softer language, arguing it was trying to “break the deadlock.” READ: Treaty talks in South Korea tackles plastic pollution crisis The talks collapsed on Aug. 15 without […]... Keep on reading: Why is going zero-plastic so difficult for South Korea?

• Inquirer
• 14 saat, 50 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Newly installed Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday admitted that regaining the public’s trust in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be a slow and long process. At a Palace briefing, Dizon said the agency faces a major problem when it comes to public trust. Asked how he intends to restore this confidence, Dizon replied, “Dahan-dahan, dahan-dahan. Hindi mabilis ito; hindi ito matatapos ng ilang buwan, ilang taon, ano ito, dekada ito.” (Slowly, very slowly. This won’t be quick, this won’t be done in a few months or a few years—this will take decades.) […]... Keep on reading: Regaining public trust in DPWH a slow, long process - Dizon

• Inquirer
• 14 saat, 50 dakika

TACLOBAN CITY – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has urged schools in Eastern Visayas to establish their disaster response protocols, stressing the importance of instilling disaster awareness among students. OCD Eastern Visayas regional director Lord Byron Torrecarion said the practice is very crucial since the region is prone to multiple hazards. “It is important to integrate disaster management. In Japan, they teach this as early as elementary school. It would be good to inculcate it in our education system, not just as theory but as practice,” Torrecarion told the Philippine News Agency on Monday. Torrecarion said teaching disaster response […]... Keep on reading: Eastern Visayas schools urged to create disaster response protocols

• Inquirer
• 14 saat, 53 dakika

KOFU – Yamanashi prefectural officials have been given the authority to turn away hikers wearing sandals or other inappropriate gear on Mount Fuji’s Yoshida Trail, the mountain’s most popular route, in a bid to reduce possible injuries. Although the prefecture introduced climbing regulations last season, issues of climbers with inadequate equipment, particularly among foreign tourists, remained a problem. An ordinance on such regulations has been revised to allow officials to deny entry to climbers who do not follow instructions on gear. READ: Mount Fuji crowds shrink after Japan brings in overtourism measures Since the climbing season opened in July, such […]... Keep on reading: Hikers in sandals denied entry at Mount Fuji’s popular trail

• Inquirer
• 14 saat, 57 dakika

TACLOBAN CITY—The Order of the Discalced Augustinians (OAD) has suspended Fr. Libby Daños, one of its pioneering priests in Asia, after he was found to have joined the blessing of a Masonic marker in Ormoc City, an act considered a violation of Catholic teaching. In a statement issued Monday, Sept. 1, and signed by Fr. […]... Keep on reading: Ormoc City priest suspended after taking part in Masonic rites

• Inquirer
• 14 saat, 58 dakika

Mukha ngang masakit ang mag-asawang sampal ni Maureen Larrazabal! 1BA ANG UNA! Tumutok sa 'My Father's Wife' tuwing hapon mula Lunes hanggang Sabado sa oras na 2:30 p.m. sa GMA Afternoon Prime!

• GMA Network
• 15 saat, 1 dakika

A concrete mixer truck accident in Bansalan, Davao del Sur, claimed the lives of four individuals, including three children and the truck driver. Police are currently investigating the tragic incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon.

• SunStar Philippines
• 23 saat, 2 dakika

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are encouraging the residents of Sitio San Roque, Barangay Sambag 2, Cebu City to cooperaten with them and help them solve the killing of a bakery worker who was shot dead last August 31 outside his boarding house in the area. In an interview with CDN Digital on September 1, Police Staff Sergeant Caesar E. Gabule Jr., case investigator, cited the challenges they were facing in gathering data about the killing since the shooting occurred during a local fiesta, and many witnesses either did not see the incident or were reluctant to cooperate with police.  […]... Keep on reading: Cebu City police to residents: Help us catch bakery worker's killer

• Inquirer
• 15 saat, 5 dakika

CEBU City, Philippines — “Mura siya’g chaotic.” Not the exact words you’d expect to hear but this is how the 24-year-old newly licensed electrical engineer described his preparation for the August 2025 Registered Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination (REELE). For Gil Francis Maglinte, the road to passing the board exam – and landing in the top five with a 91.70% rating – didn’t come easy. It was a messy, sometimes frustrating process, shaped by constant battles with performance pressures and personal expectations. Early excellence Gil Francis had shown excellence since his elementary days, and he carried that same drive through to […]... Keep on reading: REELE topnotcher Gil Francis Flanco shares his 'chaotic' journey to success

• Inquirer
• 15 saat, 8 dakika

The halls of Cebu Institute of Technology University (CIT-U) are buzzing with pride as the institution celebrates an extraordinary period of dominance in the Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examinations (EELE). This past August 2025, CIT-U not only produced a national Top 1 placer, Engineer Jolly Babe M. Siago, but also secured the Top 4 and Top 5 spots with Engineer Andrew Adlawon and Engineer Gil Francis Maglinte, respectively.     These victories, as emphasized by CIT-U‘s leadership during a recent press conference, are far from coincidental. They are the direct result of a meticulously cultivated environment that “nurtures, challenges, and […]... Keep on reading: A Tradition of Triumph: CIT-U continues winning streak in Electrical Engineering Licensure Exams

• Inquirer
• 15 saat, 8 dakika

The halls of Cebu Institute of Technology University (CIT-U) are buzzing with pride as the institution celebrates an extraordinary period of dominance in the Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examinations (EELE). This past August 2025, CIT-U not only produced a national Top 1 placer, Engineer Jolly Babe M. Siago, but also secured the Top 4 and Top 5 spots with Engineer Andrew Adlawon and Engineer Gil Francis Maglinte, respectively.     These victories, as emphasized by CIT-U‘s leadership during a recent press conference, are far from coincidental. They are the direct result of a meticulously cultivated environment that “nurtures, challenges, and […]... Keep on reading: A Tradition of Triumph: CIT-U continues winning streak in Electrical Engineering Licensure Exams

• Inquirer
• 15 saat, 8 dakika

The earthquake was Afghanistan's deadliest since June 2022, when tremors of magnitude 6.1 killed at least 1,000 people

• Rappler
• 15 saat, 10 dakika

BANGKOK — Thailand’s largest opposition party was set to hold a kingmaking summit Monday to decide who to back as the nation’s next prime minister, after the incumbent was ousted by court order. Paetongtarn Shinawatra was on Friday sacked as prime minister by Thailand’s Constitutional Court after it found she had breached ethical standards during a border row with Cambodia. The ruling has left Thailand with only an acting prime minister and a caretaker cabinet as minority factions jostle to secure backing to form a new government as soon as Wednesday. READ: Thai court sacks prime minister over Cambodia phone […]... Keep on reading: Thai opposition holds kingmaking summit deciding new PM

• Inquirer
• 15 saat, 11 dakika

Lifestyle media were treated to a one-of-a-kind escape as Shangri-La Mactan hosted "The Paradise Retreat," a three-day journey of culture, cuisine, and world-class hospitality. Watch some of the highlights in this video. Video producer: Nherz Almo Video editor: Cris Castro

• GMA Network
• 15 saat, 13 dakika

MANILA, Philippines —The Commission on Audit (COA) has mobilized its auditors to conduct a comprehensive performance review of the government’s flood control initiatives, a direct response to the recent catastrophic flooding that submerged large parts of Metro Manila and surrounding regions. The audit, officially titled the "Flood Risk Management and Resiliency Program”(FRMRP) performance audit, was launched under a memorandum from COA Chairman Gamaliel Cordoba dated August 23, 2025. The directive orders COA’s Performance Audit Office (PAO) to "prioritize and immediately conduct a performance audit on flood control projects" and to submit a report upon completion. This high-priority examination is authorized under COA Resolution No. 2024-018, adopted last December 16, 2024. That resolution formally adopted the Commission's 2024-2026 Performance Audit Portfolio (PAP)—a strategic three-year plan identifying 30 key government programs slated for in-depth audit. According to the COA, PAP is the product of a rigorous, risk-based selection process mandated by international auditing standards and COA's own Performance Audit Manual (PAM). It is designed to focus the agency's resources on "material, auditable, and high-impact" engagements that align with national priorities. The inclusion of flood control projects indicates they were already flagged as a significant area of concern months before the recent floods brought the issue to the forefront of public consciousness. The performance audit will move beyond a simple financial check. It will assess whether the billions in public funds allocated to these projects have been spent efficiently and, more critically, whether they have effectively achieved their core objective: to prevent and mitigate flooding and build national resiliency. This action follows a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., who recently questioned why massive and repeated flooding continues to plague the nation despite substantial investments in infrastructure meant to prevent it. The PAO, led by Director Michael Racelis, will scrutinize the program's implementation, effectiveness, and impact.

• The Manila Times
• 15 saat, 16 dakika