Castro: Duterte’s flood criticism `not helpful’ if no solution offered

Castro: Duterte’s flood criticism `not helpful’ if no solution offered

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer, Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Saturday that Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s criticisms of the alleged flood control anomalies are not helpful for the Filipinos if they are not backed with suggestions to resolve the issue. Castro pointed this out when asked about Duterte’s recent remark, saying that the alleged ghost projects on flood control only came out during the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. READ: No foreign trips for DPWH staff, execs amid probe “If we are talking about flood control projects, they just came out now. But the administration has […]... Keep on reading: Castro: Duterte’s flood criticism `not helpful’ if no solution offered

US appeals court finds Trump's global tariffs illegal

US appeals court finds Trump's global tariffs illegal

WASHINGTON, United States — A US appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have upended global trade, were illegal. But it allowed these to remain in place for now, giving Trump time to take the fight to the Supreme Court. The 7-4 ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court’s finding. That is, Trump had exceeded his authority in tapping emergency economic powers to impose wide-ranging duties. But the judges allowed the tariffs to stay in place through mid-October. Trump swiftly made clear he would put the time […]... Keep on reading: US appeals court finds Trump's global tariffs illegal

‘Sang’gre’ recap: Terra earns the ire of humans

‘Sang’gre’ recap: Terra earns the ire of humans

Terra battled with guilt and self-doubt after civilians blamed her for the mortal deaths caused by Mitena’s soldiers.  Here’s a recap of what happened in the GMA TV series in the past week: Pirena helped Terra fight Olgana, and succeeded in reclaiming the Brilyante ng Apoy from the villain. Pirena held Olgana and her soldier Veshdita (Shuvee Etrata) captive, but left one more Mine-a-ve soldier at the fight scene. The soldier was later discovered and kept by Governor Emilio.  Terra, meanwhile, suffered from guilt and self-blame after several civilians, including the mom of her best friend Akiro, became fatalities of […]... Keep on reading: ‘Sang’gre’ recap: Terra earns the ire of humans

F1: Max Verstappen fan bet but–for once–not race favorite

F1: Max Verstappen fan bet but–for once–not race favorite

It is simply impossible to avoid Max Verstappen at Zandvoort aan Zee, the seaside resort that hosts the F1 Dutch Grand Prix. Fans board the “Max Express,” a special train rebranded for the Grand Prix. Leaving the station, the first thing they see is a huge trailer crammed with Verstappen merchandise. READ: F1 champion Max Verstappen staying with Red Bull team for 2026 “Dive into the sea of orange” reads a billboard at the entrance to the circuit, a reference to the hundreds of thousands of “oranje”-clad fans cheering on Verstappen, arguably the best globally known Dutch sports star since […]... Keep on reading: F1: Max Verstappen fan bet but–for once–not race favorite

Bae Suzy, Kim Seon-ho's 'Delusion' faces backlash over Jeju filming trash

Bae Suzy, Kim Seon-ho's 'Delusion' faces backlash over Jeju filming trash

The production team behind the upcoming Disney+ drama series “Delusion,” starring Bae Suzy and Kim Seon-ho, has come under fire after leaving piles of trash behind at a filming location on Jeju Island. The controversy erupted Thursday, Aug. 28, when an online user uploaded a video to social media showing a forest site covered with bags of garbage, along with a caption that read, “After shooting the drama, they just left trash in the forest … even with the coffee holders sent by fans.” The clip revealed discarded items ranging from butane gas canisters to branded coffee cup sleeves. While […]... Keep on reading: Bae Suzy, Kim Seon-ho's 'Delusion' faces backlash over Jeju filming trash

Several roads in QC flooded Saturday afternoon due to rains

Several roads in QC flooded Saturday afternoon due to rains

MANILA, Philippines — Several roads in Quezon City were submerged in floodwaters on Saturday afternoon, August 30, due to rains brought by a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). As of 3:14 p.m. on Saturday, the MMDA reported the following flooded roads: Quezon City Edsa Dario NB : Gutter deep ( 8 inches ) Passable to all types of Vehicles Edsa Centris service road NB : Gutter deep ( 8 inches ) Passable to all types of Vehicles Edsa North Avenue NB : Gutter deep ( 8 inches ) […]... Keep on reading: Several roads in QC flooded Saturday afternoon due to rains

Digital lifeline for farmers (First of 2 parts)

Digital lifeline for farmers (First of 2 parts)

A group of young innovators from Davao has created MooManage, a mobile app that helps dairy farmers track their herds, feed, and profitability directly from their smartphones. Founded by former farmer Charlemagne Lamela, the app aims to replace traditional paper-based record-keeping with a simpler, data-driven system. With support from the National Dairy Authority (NDA), MooManage is now in its pilot testing phase with farms in Kidapawan, Marilog, and Bukidnon to provide a digital lifeline for the country's small-scale dairy producers.

Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown

Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has moved to cut nearly $5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid, the White House said Friday — raising the likelihood of a federal shutdown as Democrats oppose the policy. The $4.9 billion in cuts target programs of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Trump wrote in a letter to the House of Representatives. READ: Trump stamps ‘dictator chic’ on Washington The president “will always put AMERICA FIRST,” the White House Office of Management and Budget said on social media, releasing a copy of the letter. […]... Keep on reading: Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown