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Last updated: August 19, 2026, 09:34 AM PHT
Last updated: August 19, 2026, 09:34 AM PHT
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2LIST: Flooded areas in Metro Manila as habagat brings heavy rains
postie — August 19, 2026, 05:30 PM PHT -
3Al Qalam Institute condemns Ateneo de Zamboanga deadly shooting
jcristobal — August 19, 2026, 05:27 PM PHT -
4Coast Guard evacuates residents in Occidental Mindoro towns due to rains
mareyes — August 19, 2026, 05:00 PM PHT -
5Floods affect 23 barangays in Calapan; 739 residents evacuated
jcristobal — August 19, 2026, 04:50 PM PHT -
6Santa Cruz residents in Occidental Mindoro evacuated as road dike breaks
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7Red rainfall warning up over Metro Manila, parts of Luzon due to habagat
postie — August 19, 2026, 04:28 PM PHT -
8Senators seek tighter gun rules, juvenile justice law review
mareyes — August 19, 2026, 04:09 PM PHT -
9‘Day of mourning’ in Zamboanga City after Ateneo shooting
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10LIST: Flooded areas in Valenzuela City due to habagat on Wednesday
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11Habagat to prevail but Neneng won’t directly affect PH, says Pagasa
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15How’s Lachica, VP Duterte’s military aide who got P125-M funds?
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17Legarda’s extended medical leave now ‘suspicious’ – Ombudsman
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30PNP assures sustained police presence amid 'habagat threat'
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 09:25 AM PHT -
31Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 09:23 AM PHT -
32Habagat floods 65 Iloilo City barangays, affects over 3,200 residents
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33Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to plotting to conceal COVID-19 research records during pandemic
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 09:12 AM PHT -
34Cops arrest 5 'big-time pushers' in Taguig drug den raid
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 09:11 AM PHT -
35From Quezon City to the nation: SM Hotels champions hospitality as a pathway to second chances
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 09:04 AM PHT -
36Israel strikes an air base in northwest Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 08:59 AM PHT -
37DPWH changes tack, focuses more on LGU coordination for integrated flood control master plan in Metro Manila
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 08:57 AM PHT -
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39Unbloc Roblox showcases how people play, create, connect, and build
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 08:51 AM PHT -
40Red rainfall warning up over NCR, other areas as 'Neneng' enhances habagat
Kristine Daguno-Bersamina — August 19, 2026, 08:35 AM PHT -
41Tropical Depression Neneng intensifies; enhanced southwest monsoon brings more rain
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42[Vantage Point] What is ABS-CBN’s stock-market listing still worth?
Val A. Villanueva — August 19, 2026, 08:00 AM PHT -
43Ex-NEDA chief: Blanket class suspensions do more harm than good
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 07:36 AM PHT -
44Docs accepted by defense show truth behind secret funds – Tolosa
Alexander Magno — August 19, 2026, 07:34 AM PHT -
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463 tropical depressions monitored inside, outside PAR; enhanced ‘habagat’ to drench Luzon
– Manila Bulletin — August 19, 2026, 07:26 AM PHT -
47Coa docs show VP Duterte has always had secret funds – Chua
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48Dole: Work alternatives and no sanctions amid disruptive events
cbuban — August 19, 2026, 07:12 AM PHT -
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50House records show OVP ‘resistance’ to secret fund scrutiny – Tolosa
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53Tinio slams P107.4B for flood control projects in 2027 nat’l budget
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54Romualdez answers Ombudsman raps, cites ‘maleta boys’ recantation
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55DepEd sends psychosocial support after Zambo school shooting
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56Mark Villar urges urgent action on school violence after Zamboanga shooting
Alexander Magno — August 19, 2026, 05:04 AM PHT -
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58Sara Duterte impeachment trial on Wednesday canceled anew amid habagat
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59Legarda rejects Ombudsman’s ‘suspicious’ remark on medical leave
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60Solon assures ‘garbage police’ proposal won’t strip LGUs of powers
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62Palace orders alternative work setup in 18 areas amid habagat rains
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73Lacson questions P1.9 trillion flood control spending
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838 Philippine seafarers home after drone strike near Russia
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85LTO to impound cars with unauthorized improvised plates
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88P28 million equipment seized at CDO illegal mine site
Gerry Lee Gorit — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
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90Embassy hit over fake news on Misamis steel firm raid
Michael Punongbayan — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
91GCash ties up with Mindanao’s biggest retailer
Elijah Felice Rosales — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
92DICT to bring satellite internet to 85 IP towns
Elijah Felice Rosales — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
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95Amid persistent rains, DA moves to cut vegetable losses
Adrian Kenneth Halili — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
96‘Slow growth, high inflation pose challenge to poverty reduction’
Louella Desiderio — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
97Cebu Pacific reviving international flights from Iloilo
Elijah Felice Rosales — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
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101SM Prime’s Premier Suites draw strong corporate demand
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106BSP to further tighten fit-and-proper rules for bank directors, officers
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107DBM: Returning full P107 billion to PDIC not fiscally prudent
Aubrey Rose Inosante — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
108Government eyes P101 billion from sale of big-ticket hydropower plants
Aubrey Rose Inosante — August 19, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT -
109'Perjury pa more': Lawyer says VP Duterte raps won't stop prosecution from tapping Madriaga as witness
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 11:55 PM PHT -
110Shell Pilipinas to open fifth Cebu import facility by year-end
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111Award-winning circularity: SM Waste Free Future transforms closed-loop systems
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 11:28 PM PHT -
112CICC asks public against spreading of graphic images and videos related to Zamboanga school shooting
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 10:48 PM PHT -
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114Continued Habagat rains suspend Metro Manila classes Aug. 19
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 09:55 PM PHT -
115PSALM secures ₱155-billion loan from Landbank to settle energy debt
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 09:13 PM PHT -
116LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
Rappler.com — August 18, 2026, 08:53 PM PHT -
117Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial postponed again due to bad weather
James Patrick Cruz — August 18, 2026, 08:53 PM PHT -
118‘Where do public funds go?’: VP Sara urges Palace to disclose travel authorities, expenses
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 08:53 PM PHT -
119Speaker Dy has somber but resolute words on Zamboanga school shooting tragedy
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 08:51 PM PHT -
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121DSWD-NIR assures inclusive payout after transport of elderly UPLIFT recipient went viral
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123LIST: Cases of school violence in the Philippines in 2026
Eirene Manatlao — August 18, 2026, 08:38 PM PHT -
124Cardiño marks 100 days as NIR police chief with lesser crimes, P211.5-M seizure in drugs, illicit cigarettes
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 08:36 PM PHT -
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128Newly formed Tropical Depression Neneng to enhance southwest monsoon
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130Transport group flags zero funding for EDSA busway in DOTr’s proposed 2027 budget
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132Legarda refutes Ombudsman’s ‘suspicions,’ says she’s on medical leave
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 07:59 PM PHT -
13340 teams to compete in Kadayawan sepak takraw tournament
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 07:56 PM PHT -
134VP Sara says reports on supposed Japan trip 'inaccurate', flags security concerns
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 07:39 PM PHT -
135Davao City officials hail successful staging of Kadayawan 2026
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 07:37 PM PHT -
136Alternative set-up for classes, government work in NCR, other provinces to continue on Aug. 19
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 07:34 PM PHT -
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138Barangay captain facing charges of attempted homicide
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 07:19 PM PHT -
139Lian, Batangas residents evacuated due to 'habagat'
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141Davao City boosts school security after Zamboanga shooting
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 07:03 PM PHT -
142Drug peddler yield P1-M shabu in Lucena City buy-bust
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:57 PM PHT -
143Negros Oriental governor urges review of school security after Zamboanga shooting
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:51 PM PHT -
144Baguio City police boost crime response via four-pillar network
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:42 PM PHT -
145[Walang Pasok] Class suspensions, Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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147Filipinos with US, EU, UK visas can now get UAE visa upon arrival — DFA
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:27 PM PHT -
148Germany targets investment opportunities in Philippines’ industrial hubs
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:25 PM PHT -
149Former rebel surrenders in Tarlac, turns over firearm
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:25 PM PHT -
150Common Ground brings premier and stylish co-working space in McKinley Hill
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:20 PM PHT -
151'Strategy lang': Chua calls VP Duterte aide Acosta's bluff on language difficulties
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:14 PM PHT -
152SGA reaffirms mastery over Japan to score third straight win
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:10 PM PHT -
153DOF delays key privatization deals to Q4 to meet revenue target
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 06:05 PM PHT -
154Weak peso, reforms steer Philippine property capital toward industrial, logistics assets—Cushman & Wakefield
– Manila Bulletin — August 18, 2026, 05:57 PM PHT -
155Red, yellow alerts raised again over Visayas grid on Aug. 18
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156Easy-to-use GCash payment solutions help Filipino MSMEs grow their businesses
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