Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst
Rapplerby Reuters·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Nepal and China have issued warnings about potential flooding risks due to two lakes threatening to burst in the Himalayas, following a catastrophic flood that has already killed at...
Gilas Pilipinas lineup vs Jordan, Iran set; RJ Abarrientos cut
Rapplerby Delfin Dioquino·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - RJ Abarrientos and Justin Arana were excluded from the final 12-man roster of Gilas Pilipinas for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
DILG proposes home inspections for gun safekeeping compliance
Rapplerby John Sitchon·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla proposed home inspections to ensure compliance with gun safekeeping protocols following recent school shootings in Tacloban City and Zamboanga City.
PH embassy: Consult lawyers as US reviews asylum seekers who entered on short-term visas
Rapplerby Bea Cupin·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Philippine embassy in Washington, D.C. has advised Filipinos to stay informed about changes in US immigration policies, particularly regarding visa revocations for those who...
Senate eyes concurrent budget, plenary sessions amid VP trial
Rapplerby Sundy Locus·27 Aug 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Senators are considering to allow the Senate committee on finance to hold hearings on the proposed P7.2 trillion national budget concurrent with plenary sessions.
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Rapplerby Rappler.com·27 Aug 2026
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Southwest monsoon affecting Luzon, Western Visayas; LPA inside PAR may strengthen
Rapplerby Jee Y. Geronimo·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - A new low pressure area (LPA) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and has a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression, which would be named Pilandok.
LIST: What's changing for Facebook, Instagram in the wake of US settlement
Rapplerby Victor Barreiro Jr.·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Meta Platforms will pay up to $18 billion and implement new restrictions on Facebook and Instagram usage for teenagers as part of a settlement with US states.
MGB: No Chinese firms dredging in Zambales for island building in West PH Sea
Rapplerby Iya Gozum·27 Aug 2026
MANILA, Philippines – A regional chief of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) denied that Chinese firms are dredging in Zambales to build artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea.
Filipino among missing in Nepal after deadly flash floods
Rapplerby Rappler.com·27 Aug 2026
MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino is among those who are missing in Nepal after a catastrophic flood struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, August 26.
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm
Rapplerby Reuters·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $18 billion with nearly 50 US states to address social media harm to teenagers, implementing new restrictions on Facebook and Instagram usage...
4 senators stop receiving salaries amid absences
Rapplerby Sundy Locus·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Four senators, including Loren Legarda, have stopped receiving salaries due to absences from Senate sessions and an impeachment trial.
In musical ‘Liyab,’ Filipino heroes set love and language on fire
Rapplerby Jelou Galang·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Teatro Kaugnay, composed of active-duty soldiers, presents 'LIYAB,' a musical that reimagines Sisa from 'Noli Me Tangere' as a narrator of Philippine history, promoting nationalism...
Bangko Sentral raises key rate to 5% as inflation risks remain
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·27 Aug 2026
MANILA, Philippines – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday, August 27, raised its key policy rate by another 25 basis points to 5%, saying persistent risks from oil prices, a possible...
Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts
Rapplerby Reuters·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Qatar's Prime Minister is visiting Tehran to mediate between the US and Iran amid ongoing tensions and economic sanctions.
FACT CHECK: UPLIFT aid is for eligible beneficiaries, not all Filipinos with valid IDs
Rapplerby Rappler.com·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Claims that all Filipinos can receive P2,000 and a rice subsidy under the UPLIFT program by presenting a valid ID are false.
[Tech Thoughts] Meta's settlement with US states, and the hope for change in social media
Rapplerby Victor Barreiro Jr.·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Meta Platforms has agreed to a settlement of up to $18 billion with several US states, implementing changes to Facebook and Instagram aimed at reducing social media's impact on teens.
Beyond income, 12.8% of Filipinos are poor across multiple dimensions in 2024
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - In 2024, 12.8% of Filipinos were classified as multidimensionally poor, according to the new Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) by the Philippine Statistics Authority, which...
PNP files complaint vs gun owner in Zamboanga school shooting
Rapplerby Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - The Philippine National Police has filed a complaint against the owner of the gun used in the August 18 school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, where a 10th grader was...
Filipino family income grew 16.5% since 2023. So why doesn’t it feel like it?
Rapplerby Lance Spencer Yu·27 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - Filipino families experienced a 16.5% increase in average income from 2023 to 2025, but expenses rose even faster at 24.7%, leading to less financial breathing room.
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