MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility and the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, are forecast to continue bringing rains over the country on Sunday, August 31, the state weather bureau reported. Based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)’s 5 p.m. forecast, weather specialist […]... Keep on reading: Rainy Sunday across PH as LPA, habagat bring widespread showers

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VENICE, Italy — Thousands of people protested Saturday against Israel’s siege of Gaza on the sidelines of the Venice Film Festival, seeking to move the spotlight from movie drama to real-world trauma. Organized by left-wing political groups in northeast Italy, the demonstration began in the early evening a few kilometres from the festival where top Hollywood talent from George Clooney and Julia Roberts to Emma Stone have walked the red carpet in recent days. The protesters, whose numbers AFP reporters estimated to be about three to four thousand, marched slowly to the entrance of the festival in the beachfront Lido […]... Keep on reading: Israeli siege of Gaza sparks protests near Venice Film Festival

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Saturday the bloc should consider all options on how to maximize the use of Russian frozen assets to help Ukraine, in the face of opposition from key player Belgium. The EU froze some 200 billion euros of Russian central bank assets after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the vast majority of which are held by the international deposit organization Euroclear in Belgium. READ: Over $8B of Russian central bank assets frozen in Switzerland – Bern “Ministers acknowledged the need to address Ukraine’s financing gap and to hold Russia accountable for […]... Keep on reading: EU must 'explore all avenues' on using Russian assets – Kallas

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PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — The Red Cross warned on Saturday that any Israeli attempt to evacuate Gaza City would put residents at risk, as Israel’s military tightened its siege on the area ahead of a planned offensive. Gaza’s civil defense agency said that since dawn, Israeli attacks had killed 66 people in the territory already devastated by nearly 23 months of war. “It is impossible that a mass evacuation of Gaza City could ever be done in a way that is safe and dignified under the current conditions,” International Committee of the Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric said in a statement. […]... Keep on reading: Red Cross warns against evacuation of Gaza City as Israel tightens siege

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MANILA, Philippines — The P106.8 million jackpot prize for the Grand Lotto 6/55 is still up for grabs, as nobody guessed the lucky combination on Saturday’s (Aug. 30) draw, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). In its evening draw, no one matched the winning combination for the Grand Lotto 6/55, which was 02-40-31-17-43-10. The exact lucky prize now amounts to P106,866,519.20. The PCSO also said no bettor won the Lotto 6/42 draw, which has a winning prize of P66,711,495.80. The lucky combination was 08-19-27-13-11-21. The Grand Lotto 6/55 is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, while the Lotto […]... Keep on reading: Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot of P106.8M still up for grabs – PCSO

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TIANJIN, China — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to land in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday to attend a summit hosted by counterpart Xi Jinping with around 20 other world leaders. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit will be held in the port city until Monday, days before a massive military parade in the capital Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus — with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or “dialogue partners.” China and Russia have sometimes […]... Keep on reading: Putin expected in Tianjin for summit hosted by China

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MANILA, Philippines — In his exhibit last year, visual artist Jeho Bitancor depicted fishermen and their families braving the dangers of the sea (“dalampasigan at daluyong”) in a struggle for survival. Nature was threatening, and tension was in the air. Now, in his latest solo show (at Altro Mondo Creative Space, 1159 Chino Roces Avenue, […]... Keep on reading: Art as clarion call ‘to stand for what is just’

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MANILA, Philippines — China has threatened the Philippines with severe consequences after it accused the latter of reneging on the One China policy for purportedly allowing a Taiwanese diplomat into the country. At a press conference on Friday, a transcript of which was provided by the Chinese Embassy in Manila, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo […]... Keep on reading: China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan minister’s visit to PH

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LOS ANGELES, California — As legions of workers pour into America’s streets today to celebrate Labor Day (Sept. 1 in the United State), a diminutive Filipino American attorney will join that march to protest what they see as President Donald Trump’s continuing assault on labor rights. Ysabel Jurado, the 35-year-old lawyer upholding tenants’ rights and […]... Keep on reading: Fil-Am fighter for labor rights rises in California

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“Suffice it to state that the PDP affirms our continued belief in the innocence of our acting chairman and reaffirms our faith and confidence in his leadership and abilities to lead our party during these trying times,” said PDP deputy spokesperson Ferdinand Topacio. “We respectfully appeal to the Supreme Court to resolve the said case […]... Keep on reading: Duterte party unaware of raps vs ex-energy chief Cusi

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MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ newly inaugurated forward operating base in Batanes is a critical piece of the Philippines’ archipelagic defense strategy, military officials said on Saturday after the opening of its facility in Mahatao town in Batanes. “The Mahatao Forward Operating Base strengthens our ability to defend the northern frontier […]... Keep on reading: AFP: New Batanes base key to defense strategy

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Saturday called for an immediate investigation of the possible conflicts of interest involving two of the three members of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), whose construction companies had secured government contracts while they were serving on the board. In a statement, Lacson noted that EGB Construction Corp., […]... Keep on reading: Lacson sees ‘conflict of interest’ in contractor licensing board

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MANILA, Philippines — Once again rejecting calls for him to resign, Secretary Manuel Bonoan of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) maintained “there are more decent people” than “scalawags” in his agency, which for weeks has remained at the center of a storm over controversial flood control projects. In a video message posted […]... Keep on reading: Bonoan touts ‘decent’ folk in DPWH; internal antigraft body formed

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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine social media was abuzz in the past week with the collective slamming and calling out of the so-called nepo babies of politicians and private contractors who had been flaunting their ostentatious lifestyles as reports of corruption-tainted flood control projects gripped the nation. The “nepo baby shaming” followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s […]... Keep on reading: Rage over infra deals vented on ‘nepo babies’

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This is the Daily Gospel for today, August 31, 2025, which is Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, August 30 Daily Gospel, August 29 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 14,1.7-14.  On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people […]... Keep on reading: Daily Gospel, August 31

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More than building the foundation of a dynasty by annexing a second straight title, the PLDT High Speed Hitters are determined to make a point for Philippine volleyball when they square off with Japanese college team Kobe Shinwa University in the PVL Invitational final on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. “I hope this has a […]... Keep on reading: PLDT treating Invitational Final as PH-Japan showdown

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