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Aug. 18: Palace orders alternative class, work setup as rains persist
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Aug. 18: Palace orders alternative class, work setup as rains persist

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Heavy rains send schools, government offices to alternative setups for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
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Habagat to dump rain over parts of Luzon, Visayas

Habagat to dump rain over parts of Luzon, Visayas

By Ian Laqui | 19 hours ago
Metro Manila and several provinces may see scattered rain and thunderstorms.
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Red rainfall warning remains over Metro Manila, Central Luzon

Red rainfall warning remains over Metro Manila, Central Luzon

13 hours ago
(2nd update, 5:57 p.m.) Intense two-hour downpour is driving rapid Metro Manila flooding.
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Tulfo questions hostile witness' language switch in Duterte trial
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Tulfo questions hostile witness' language switch in Duterte trial

By Ian Laqui | 9 hours ago
The senator challenged Acosta's use of Bisaya, pointing to her 2024 House testimony.
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Eala seeks victory over another Top-10 player

Eala seeks victory over another Top-10 player

By John Bryan Ulanday | 11 hours ago
Nine wins against Top-10 players in her young career and Alex Eala is not done yet, eyeing to add World No. 10 Amanda Anisimova...
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 during a ceremony at Malacañan Palace on January 5, 2026.

Budget ‘padding’ in NEP questioned

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A jeepney enters a gas station along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City offering the fuel subsidy from the national government in this file photo from April.

DOE: PUV fuel subsidy to continue until year-end

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Defense counsel Lindon Miguel Bacquel objected after private prosecutor Amando Ligutan presented to hostile witness Gina Acosta, former disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), the AI generated pictures of four bags that supposedly contained the P125 million she received in cash from Landbank.

Defense questions use of AI images

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Pedestrians passing EDSA near Kamuning, Quezon City deal with heavy pour on August 17, 2026.

3-term calendar seen protecting learning amid class disruptions

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Sen. Loren Legarda on February 4, 2026.

Legarda extends medical leave anew

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Photo shows former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan with President Marcos.

Palace: Marcos didn’t discuss leadership fund with Bonoan

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Under its existing Emergency Loan Program (ELP), qualified members may borrow up to P20,000 at an interest rate as low as seven percent per annum. The loan is payable over 30 months, inclusive of a six-month moratorium.

SSS offers emergency loans to monsoon-hit members

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The unified 911 system is a single hotline that replaces more than 30 local emergency numbers.

911 system under review after Taguig senior’s death

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A nurse checks on patients at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila, Jan. 1, 2026.

Senate Oks anti-hospital detention bill

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National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag reaffirmed the NBI's commitment to supporting the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and strengthening interagency collaboration during the BOC's Collectors Conference on Thursday, where he joined Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno.

BOC, NBI partner vs smuggling

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Education Secretary Sonny Angara is exploring ways to utilize surplus farm produce for hot school meals for 4.6 million beneficiaries under the Department of Education's (DepEd) expanded School-Based Feeding Program (SBPF).

Angara wants surplus vegetables used in feeding program

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Applicants queue for job interviews from various partner companies during a job fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment, Antipolo Public Employment Service Office, and the local government of Antipolo City on March 4, 2026.

9,364 Manila employees to get pay hike

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The Bangsamoro regional capitol in Cotabato City.

BARMM poll to push through – Palace

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Meralco linemen install electrical wiring along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City

Visayas grid back on red alert

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Workers clear a portion of Gov. Bado Dangwa National Road in Barangay Daclan in Tublay, Benguet. The road section was blocked by a landslide last week.

Baguio pursues no-build zone at landslide site

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Marcos led the ceremonial turnover of P20,000 financial assistance to 250 scholars from Dumaguete City and the towns of Valencia and Bacong.

Marcos distributes scholarships, rice aid in Negros

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Major General Jose Vladimir Cagara formally assumed command of the AFPâs Western Mindanao Command.

AFP installs new Westmincom commander

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Director Shugo Praico (right) gives instructions to actors Joem Bascon (left) and Ryan Eigenmann on the set of âDrug War.â

‘Drug War’ director says series seeks understanding rather than changing viewers’ minds

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Marvin Velasquez carries on his singer-songwriter career in the UK by churning out original bossa nova tunes. He graces British-Filipino gatherings to share his love for music. Marvin also organizes events like the âUnited Kingdomâs Awit ng Tanghalan 2026â to give back to the community and discover talented singers in the UK.

How bossa nova opened doors for this Pinoy singer in the UK

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In this photo taken on July 9, 2026 shows Informal settlements stand in contrast to Manila's modern high-rise buildings.

Twin initiatives will sustain momentum of progress

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Unattended vehicles are half-submerged in rising flood waters along Mother Ignacia Avenue in Quezon City following torrential rain brought by "habagat" on August 17, 2026.

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This handout picture taken and released on August 15, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers working amid the rubble of a damaged building after an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara.

Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations

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Dubbed the United Ube PH Association Inc., the national organization will provide stronger representation, clearer direction and a common national identity for the ube industry.

Ube stakeholders form national federation

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Director Shugo Praico (right) gives instructions to actors Joem Bascon (left) and Ryan Eigenmann on the set of â??Drug War.â??

‘Drug War’ director says series seeks understanding rather than changing viewers’ minds

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A centennial celebration of National Artist Larry Alcala's work will be on display at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, while the Philippines-Vietnam celebrated their diplomatic relations through puppetry and the arts.

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