# ferdinand marcos jr (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ferdinand marcos jr. Page: Feed: --- ## [Slashed](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/27/slashed/) _2026-08-27 · Kartunista Zach · Bulatlat_ Salungguhit by Cartoonist Zach The post Slashed appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [7 deaths of 103 lepto cases in NE](https://punto.com.ph/7-deaths-of-103-lepto-cases-in-ne/) _2026-08-27 · Armand Galang · Punto! Central Luzon_ PALAYAN CITY – Seven people from different places in Nueva Ecija have died due to leptospirosis out of 103 cases recorded from Jan. 1 to July 11, 2026, records showed. The number of fatalities decreased from the 12 deaths recorded for the same period in 2025 even as only 58 cases were tallied then. The \[…\] ## [DepEd Cabanatuan, SM City Cabanatuan Strengthen Education Partnership](https://punto.com.ph/deped-cabanatuan-sm-city-cabanatuan-strengthen-education-partnership/) _2026-08-27 · SM Press Release · Punto! Central Luzon_ CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija — The Department of Education (DepEd) Cabanatuan City Schools Division and SM City Cabanatuan have strengthened their commitment to advancing quality education and promoting the holistic development of learners, teachers, and the wider community through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 27, 2026. The partnership brings \[…\] ## [Right(s) Up: Why journalists and advocates push for decriminalization of libel](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/27/rights-up-why-journalists-and-advocates-push-for-decriminalization-of-libel/) _2026-08-27 · Dominic Gutoman · Bulatlat_ “The intent of libel is to harass and exhaust. Exhaust our resources and time that we could have been utilizing to perform our work." The post Right(s) Up: Why journalists and advocates push for decriminalization of libel appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [SBMA Authorizes SBITC to Collect Wharfage Fees at Port of Subic](https://punto.com.ph/sbma-authorizes-sbitc-to-collect-wharfage-fees-at-port-of-subic/) _2026-08-27 · Press release · Punto! Central Luzon_ SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation (SBITC) have formalized an agreement authorizing SBITC to collect wharfage fees on behalf of SBMA from port clients. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño and SBITC Head of Management Services and Government Affairs Henry Dungca signed \[…\] ## [PSA and GCash pioneer use of National ID for digital financial inclusion](https://punto.com.ph/psa-and-gcash-pioneer-use-of-national-id-for-digital-financial-inclusion/) _2026-08-27 · Press release · Punto! Central Luzon_ Financial technology has broadened access to payments and digital services across the Philippines, but bridging persistent gaps in inclusion and reach remains a pressing priority due to a lack of official documentation, a requisite for joining the digital economy. A study by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) shows that 40 percent of adult Filipinos \[…\] ## [Pang-aalipusta sa kabayanihan, pagbabalahura sa kasaysayan](https://punto.com.ph/pang-aalipusta-sa-kabayanihan-pagbabalahura-sa-kasaysayan/) _2026-08-27 · The Editor · Punto! Central Luzon_ DIMASALANG. Laong Laan. May Pag-asa. Agapito Bagumbayan. Plaridel. Piping Dilat. Pingkian. Dimasilaw. Taga-ilog. Diego Laura. Kalipulako. Tikbalang. Buan. Marcial Bonifacio. Sa likod ng mga sagisag-panulat o panghimagsikang-bansag, ang mga dakila sa kasaysayan ng bansang Pilipinas: Jose Rizal. Andres Bonifacio. Marcelo H. Del Pilar. Emilio Jacinto. Antonio Luna. Graciano Lopez Jaena. Mariano… ## [P2.29-M party drugs seized, 3 nabbed in Clark](https://punto.com.ph/p2-29-m-party-drugs-seized-3-nabbed-in-clark/) _2026-08-27 · Punto News Team/ ACPO · Punto! Central Luzon_ ANGELES CITY – Assorted party drugs worth some P2.290 million were seized and three suspects were arrested in a police buy-bust operation at The Sharp Clarkhills condominium complex inside the Clark Freeport on Aug. 26. Police identified the arrested suspects by their aliases Jonel, of Pulung Cacutud, Angeles City; Holly and Henesy, both of Mabalacat \[…\] ## [7th Philippine Sports Tourism Awards Honors 18 Trailblazers in Philippine Sports Tourism](https://punto.com.ph/7th-philippine-sports-tourism-awards-honors-18-trailblazers-in-philippine-sports-tourism/) _2026-08-27 · Press release · Punto! Central Luzon_ The Philippine Sports Tourism Awards (PSTA) celebrated the dynamic synergy of sports, travel, and hospitality at its 7th annual awards ceremony, held on August 24, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Manila. The event was presented by the Sports Turismo Alliance, Inc., founded and chaired by Mr. Charles Lim, in partnership with the Philippine \[…\] ## [Aspiring civil engineer builds her dream with Presidential scholarship](https://punto.com.ph/aspiring-civil-engineer-builds-her-dream-with-presidential-scholarship/) _2026-08-27 · PIA III · Punto! Central Luzon_ She once wondered how cement, steel, and careful processes could come together to create a building. Today, Aileen Perello is learning the answer in college as she works toward becoming a civil engineer while helping her family overcome the financial challenges of keeping her in school. A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering student at \[…\] ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tnALcJGw2F44) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Aboitiz Construction’s ACI PLUS Hits 3 Million Safe Man-Hours Milestone](https://punto.com.ph/aboitiz-constructions-aci-plus-hits-3-million-safe-man-hours-milestone/) _2026-08-27 · Press release · Punto! Central Luzon_ ACI PLUS, the maintenance services segment of Aboitiz Construction, officially recorded over 3 million safe man-hours without a Lost Time Incident (LTI) across its nationwide maintenance operations from November 2025 to July 2026. Achieved over nine months across 28 project sites, the safety milestone was spearheaded by the company’s top three performing project sites: the \[…\] ## [Halos lahat ng bayan sa 4th District, nilalamon na ng tubig](https://punto.com.ph/halos-lahat-ng-bayan-sa-4th-district-nilalamon-na-ng-tubig/) _2026-08-27 · Marvel Garcia · Punto! Central Luzon_ 1. Ang Masantol, Macabebe, Sto. Tomas at Apalit ang Candaba, ang Minalin, ang San Simon at San Luis ito ay ang walong bayang ang may sakop ay 4th district taon-taon binabaha tuwing tag-ulan ay sasapit ang mga residente sa aking lugar na nabanggit sa kanilang sitwasyon ay malaon ng nagtitiis 2. Mga mamamayan dito ay hindi \[…\] ## [Cantilan LGU issues pro-mining resolution despite residents’ opposition](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/26/cantilan-lgu-issues-pro-mining-resolution-despite-residents-opposition/) _2026-08-26 · Mavic Conde · Bulatlat_ The public hearing appeared to have been held merely for compliance. The post Cantilan LGU issues pro-mining resolution despite residents’ opposition appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [Women prisoners demand abolition of cashless system](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/26/women-prisoners-demand-abolition-of-cashless-system/) _2026-08-26 · Dulce Amor Rodriguez · Bulatlat_ The disappearance of millions of pesos destroyed the very foundation of the system that prison officials asked them to trust. The post Women prisoners demand abolition of cashless system appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [State neglect fuel education crisis, student union says](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/26/state-neglect-fuel-education-crisis-student-union-says/) _2026-08-26 · Jian Zharese Joies Sanz · Bulatlat_ “Class suspensions do not create the learning crisis." The post State neglect fuel education crisis, student union says appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/26/groups-slam-visit-to-misamis-oriental-steel-company-for-us-military-exercise/) _2026-08-26 · Franck Dick Rosete · Bulatlat_ This activity raises questions about national sovereignty and the increasing US military forces in the country. The post Groups slam ‘visit’ to Misamis Oriental steel company for US military exercise appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [PRESIDENT: MARCOS FAMILY HAS NO ILL-GOTTEN WEALTH; Groups refute PBBM claims; $3 B family estate tax still unpaid](https://www.philippinenews.com/president-marcos-family-has-no-ill-gotten-wealth-groups-refute-pbbm-claims-3-b-family-estate-tax-still-unpaid/) _2026-08-24 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ By ALFRED GABOT, Editor in Chief MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has opened “old wounds” as he declared at an international media group event that their family has no “ill-gotten wealth” and that the family’s wealth is “not ill-gotten”... ## [Peso sinks to 3-week low at 61. 995 to $1, fall third worst in Asia](https://www.philippinenews.com/peso-sinks-to-3-week-low-at-61-995-to-1-fall-third-worst-in-asia/) _2026-08-24 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ MANILA – Is the Philippine peso dropping to 62 or 63 to a US dollar as some financial analysts have forecast? The poser was raised after a fresh record low against the US dollar on August 19, nearly touching the... ## [VP Sara Duterte dares Palace to disclose all officials’ travels, expenses; seeks faster impeachment trial](https://www.philippinenews.com/vp-sara-duterte-dares-palace-to-disclose-all-officials-travels-expenses-seeks-faster-impeachment-trial/) _2026-08-24 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte challenged Malacañang to disclose the travel authorities it issues to government officials and employees, including the expenses and public funds used for their trips. “Transparency and accountability should not be demanded from a... ## [Call for comprehensive, long-term flood management strategy](https://punto.com.ph/call-for-comprehensive-long-term-flood-management-strategy/) _2026-08-23 · Rene Romero · Punto! Central Luzon_ THE RECURRING flooding experienced by many communities in Pampanga deserves a long-term, science-based and coordinated response. We recognize and appreciate the continuing efforts of the National Government, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Provincial Government of Pampanga, our local government units, and other concerned agencies in implementing flood-control projects,… ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AU4GnMeNzjzT) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [James Jazmines and Felix Salaveria Jr](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/23/james-jazmines-and-felix-salaveria-jr/) _2026-08-23 · Dee Ayroso · Bulatlat_ Activists and senior citizens James Jazmines and Felix Salaveria Jr. were disappeared in Albay province in August 2024. The post James Jazmines and Felix Salaveria Jr appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [Flood paralyzes Metro Manila, Luzon; affected residents ask where did billions go?](https://www.philippinenews.com/flood-paralyzes-metro-manila-luzon-affected-residents-ask-where-did-billions-go/) _2026-08-23 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ By Claire Morales True, Managing Editor MANILA – Unprecedented rainfall flooded and paralyzed Metro Manila, Central Luzon and a big part of Northern Luzon and the Cordilleras the past days with 27 fatalities and over five million people affected, reminding... ## [Ripples of Joy](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/23/ripples-of-joy/) _2026-08-23 · Bulatlat Contributors · Bulatlat_ Vroi (wearing gray shirt), a young keeper of stray dogs and cats from Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur, spends a carefree afternoon playing in the water with his friends. Within life's simple pleasures, his story is an epitome of both the joy of childhood and an uncommon compassion for animals. The post Ripples of Joy appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [MELANDREW T VELASCO: The making of a police leader — The rise of Maj. Gen. Joseph Wilson Ferrer Lopez](https://www.philippinenews.com/melandrew-t-velasco-the-making-of-a-police-leader-the-rise-of-maj-gen-joseph-wilson-ferrer-lopez/) _2026-08-23 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ On a rainy Wednesday, I had the chance to personally visit Police Maj. Gen. Joseph Wilson Ferrer Lopez, himself a fellow native of Binmaley, Pangasinan, and a proud son of the province, who has been appointed the Philippine National Police’s... ## [Comics and puzzle brings smiles and elicit mental exercise. Enjoy them with Philippine News Today](https://www.philippinenews.com/comics-and-puzzle-brings-smiles-and-elicit-mental-exercise-enjoy-them-with-philippine-news-today/) _2026-08-23 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ ## [DOJ closely scrutinizes US extradition bid for Pastor Quiboloy](https://www.philippinenews.com/doj-closely-scrutinizes-us-extradition-bid-for-pastor-quiboloy/) _2026-08-23 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ MANILA/LOS ANGELES – The Department of Justice (DOJ) will take no shortcuts and will closely scrutinize the formal request from the United States to extradite Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. Chief State Counsel Dennis Chan made the... ## [Attorney General Bonta pushes regulations vs illegal ‘robocalls’](https://www.philippinenews.com/attorney-general-bonta-pushes-regulations-vs-illegal-robocalls/) _2026-08-23 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ By Cesar Antonio Nucum Jr. SAN FRANCISCO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has come out in support of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposals to establish specific, common-sense, baseline Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards to help prevent illegal calls from reaching... ## [VP Duterte seeking private peace talks with PBBM?](https://www.philippinenews.com/vp-seeking-private-peace-talks-with-bbm/) _2026-08-23 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ By Beting Laygo Dolor, Editor MANILA – Where Vice President Sara Duterte is concerned, it’s now either Plan B or even Plan C. Reports spread like wildfire late last week that VP Duterte was seeking a private meeting with President... ## [AS I SEE IT: Usec Dannug, wife: Visionaries of eco-friendly Yalida Farms](https://www.philippinenews.com/as-i-see-it-usec-dannug-wife-visionaries-of-eco-friendly-yalida-farms/) _2026-08-23 · manilateam · PHILIPPINE NEWS TODAY -Filipino News from the Philippine and the World_ When my colleague Dr. Manny Dannug, PhD, former dean of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. as undersecretary of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), the first one to congratulate him was the... ## [The ‘Son of Man’](https://punto.com.ph/the-son-of-man/) _2026-08-23 · Bishop Pablo Virgilio S. David · Punto! Central Luzon_ WE NEED to do a little Bible study for a start in order to understand our Gospel today. We need it to get to know where Jesus is coming from when he asks his disciples the question: “Who do people say the SON OF MAN is?” The title “Son of Man” is important to Jesus. \[…\] ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A8RXigs4D4yw) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Children’s Med Center Clark benchmarked for Naga City primary care development](https://punto.com.ph/childrens-med-center-clark-benchmarked-for-naga-city-primary-care-development/) _2026-08-23 · Punto News Team/ DOH-JBLMGH · Punto! Central Luzon_ CLARK FREEPORT — The DOH-Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital Children’s Medical Center (CMC) Clark hosted on Aug. 22 Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo for a benchmarking activity vis-à-vis the city government’s primary care development programs. With the mayor were by Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon, Sen. Chiz Escudero, and Bloomberry \[…\] ## [KING ANAK KUNG MATUANG DILI](https://punto.com.ph/king-anak-kung-matuang-dili-2/) _2026-08-23 · Marvel Garcia · Punto! Central Luzon_ 1. MIGIT KANINU man karing kapatad mu, at antining ikang pangane anak ku, Ikang munang diling panabilinan ku karing bage-bage maliaring lakuan ku, sakali’t miras na ing tauling aldo ku; anak, kaku sana iti’y pangaku mu, gampanan mung mayap potang ala na ku, Ing pelalung anting liyas a sabian ku. 2. Ika, king bili mu, \[…\] ## [Clark positions experiential travel at Shanghai mission](https://punto.com.ph/clark-positions-experiential-travel-at-shanghai-mission/) _2026-08-22 · CDC PR · Punto! Central Luzon_ SHANGHAI, China — Clark is positioning experiential travel and tailorfit itineraries at the center of its tourism push, offering Chinese travelers wellness days, eco tours, hot springs, city shopping, and night golf. Under the leadership of Clark Development Corp. president and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, these programs were unveiled during the Philippine Business Mission \[…\] ## [Cong Mica, BM MyMy bring relief to Mexico, Bacolor, CSF](https://punto.com.ph/cong-mica-bm-mymy-bring-relief-to-mexico-bacolor-csf/) _2026-08-22 · Press release · Punto! Central Luzon_ MEXICO, Pampanga – Pampanga 3rd District Rep. Mica Gonzales and board member MyMy Mercado Gonzales distributed family food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development to flood- and habagat-affected affected residents across their district. In Mexico, the beneficiaries mostly came from Barangay San Pablo, Santo Domingo, Santa Maria, San Roque, Laug, Dolores Piring, \[…\] ## [SBMA Ecology Center cited at Envi Summit 2026](https://punto.com.ph/sbma-ecology-center-cited-at-envi-summit-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Punto News Team/ SBMA Media · Punto! Central Luzon_ CLARK FREEPORT – For its “distinguished innovation in circular economy implementation,” the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Ecology Center has been cited as among the LGUs and stakeholders with the “Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices” at the Environmental Summit 2026, held last Aug. 19 at the Royce Hotel and Casino here. The recognition serves as \[…\] ## [P3.4-M shabu seized in buy-bust, courier driver nabbed](https://punto.com.ph/p3-4-m-shabu-seized-in-buy-bust-courier-driver-nabbed/) _2026-08-22 · Punto News Team/ PDEA-3 · Punto! Central Luzon_ MABALACAT CITY – A courier driver allegedly involved in large-scale distribution of illegal drugs in Metro Manila and Central Luzon yielded P3.4-million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation along Dau Access Road, Barangay Dau here in the evening of Aug. 21. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency identified the arrested suspect as alias Haji, 22, \[…\] ## [Taiwan urges PH to send political message to China against use of force](https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/22/taiwan-urges-ph-to-send-political-message-to-china-against-use-of-force/) _2026-08-22 · Tristan Nodalo · newswatchplus.ph_ Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan is urging the Philippines to use diplomatic and political channels to signal to China that any attempt to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait by force would be unacceptable. Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister François Chihchung Wu said Taipei understands that Manila has its own relationship with Beijing and national The post Taiwan urges PH to send political message… ## [China blockade could hit Philippine economy – Taiwan deputy FM](https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/22/china-blockade-could-hit-philippine-economy-taiwan-deputy-fm/) _2026-08-22 · Tristan Nodalo · newswatchplus.ph_ Taipei, Taiwan – A Chinese blockade of Taiwan could have direct consequences for the Philippine economy, a senior Taiwanese official warned, arguing that preventing conflict across the Taiwan Strait is also in Manila’s national interest. Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu said disruptions caused by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have already demonstrated The post China blockade could… ## [Vision Doers Art Collective mentors young artists through “Singsing Ning Kultura”](https://punto.com.ph/vision-doers-art-collective-mentors-young-artists-through-singsing-ning-kultura/) _2026-08-22 · Gerald Gloton · Punto! Central Luzon_ A total of 28 young artists took center stage as Vision Doers Art Collective opened “Singsing Ning Kultura” at the Museum of Philippine Social History Audio Visual Room inside Pamintuan Mansion, Angeles City. The exhibit, part of the Buwan ng Wika celebration, showcases the creativity of young artists whose works are on display until September \[…\] ## [89 areas under state of calamity – NDRRMC](https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/22/89-areas-under-state-of-calamity-ndrrmc/) _2026-08-22 · Chim Cantos · newswatchplus.ph_ Metro Manila, Philippines – At least 89 areas are under a state of calamity from the impact of heavy rains and flooding as of Saturday, Aug. 22. The areas include Dagupan in Pangasinan, Benguet, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, Rizal, Cavite and Batangas, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Separately, Sablayan, Occidental The post 89 areas under state of… ## [Anyare, BBM?](https://punto.com.ph/anyare-bbm/) _2026-08-22 · Bong Lacson · Punto! Central Luzon_ “WE ARE very optimistic that this will redound to improving people’s lives by enhancing the disaster resilience of all our communities.” Thus, spoke President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. buoying up the hopes for drier times of the people in the low-lying towns of Macabebe, Masantol, Minalin, and Sto. Tomas in Pampanga as he led the \[…\] ## [China, Indonesia agree to boost military ties, work closer on minerals, energy and tech](https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/22/china-indonesia-agree-to-boost-military-ties-work-closer-on-minerals-energy-and-tech/) _2026-08-22 · Reuters · newswatchplus.ph_ Jakarta, Indonesia – China and Indonesia agreed on Friday to boost military ties and work closely on minerals, energy and technology, as Jakarta seeks to balance ties with both Beijing and Washington amid economic and geopolitical tensions, including in the South China Sea. Both countries should “seize the moment,” China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in remarksmade at the start of his visit to… ## [Prince Harry’s wife Meghan in talks for role in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series, report says](https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/22/prince-harrys-wife-meghan-in-talks-for-role-in-guy-ritchies-netflix-series-report-says/) _2026-08-22 · Reuters · newswatchplus.ph_ London, United Kingdom – Meghan, the wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, is in advanced talks to appear in “The Gentlemen”, a Netflix series directed by Guy Ritchie, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The report comes after the surprise news that Harry, who stepped down from official duties in 2020, will return with Meghan and their two children to live The post Prince Harry’s wife Meghan in talks… ## [Trump says Iran not ready to make the ‘right deal’](https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/22/trump-says-iran-not-ready-to-make-the-right-deal/) _2026-08-22 · Reuters · newswatchplus.ph_ Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he thought Tehran was not ready to make the “right deal” and that Washington was observing “what happens” in the Iran war. QUOTES AND DETAILS: The post Trump says Iran not ready to make the ‘right deal’ appeared first on newswatchplus.ph . ## [Resistance amid the never-ending dead season in Sinagbayan’s ‘Tiempo Muerto’](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/22/resistance-amid-the-never-ending-dead-season-in-sinagbayans-tiempo-muerto/) _2026-08-21 · Jian Zharese Joies Sanz · Bulatlat_ By exposing the hunger and systemic oppression endured by the peasant masses of Negros the play acts as a vital form of resistance against historical distortion and romanticized tourism. The post Resistance amid the never-ending dead season in Sinagbayan’s ‘Tiempo Muerto’ appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [The P85 wage standoff](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/21/the-p85-wage-standoff/) _2026-08-21 · Bulatlat Contributors · Bulatlat_ For most workers who live on a tight budget, the suspension of wage hike is more than a legal development. It is a delay in money they had been counting on. The post The P85 wage standoff appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [Poverty rate falls to historic low 9.7% percent – DEPDev](https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/08/21/poverty-rate-falls-to-historic-low-9-7-percent-depdev/) _2026-08-21 · Chim Cantos · newswatchplus.ph_ Metro Manila, Philippines – Lives have generally improved for 6.5 million people between 2023 and 2025, according to the latest poverty data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This brought the poverty incidence to a historic low of 9.7 percent in 2025, achieving the single-digit target under the Philippine Development Plan three years ahead of The post Poverty rate falls to historic… ## [BPO worker’s dismissal as retaliation for labor organizing](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/21/bpo-workers-dismissal-as-retaliation-for-labor-organizing/) _2026-08-21 · Shan Kenshin Ecaldre · Bulatlat_ The termination of Kyle Enero is a textbook case of how corporations use vague allegations and administrative procedures to silence labor leaders. The post BPO worker’s dismissal as retaliation for labor organizing appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [US sanctions vs. ICC hinders victims’ quest for justice](https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/08/21/us-sanctions-vs-icc-hinders-victims-quest-for-justice/) _2026-08-21 · Dominic Gutoman · Bulatlat_ "When judicial actors are threatened for applying the law, it is the international legal order itself that is placed at risk. Threats and coercive measures also impact the ability of victims to seek justice." The post US sanctions vs. ICC hinders victims’ quest for justice appeared first on Bulatlat . ## [Zambales placed under state of calamity](https://punto.com.ph/zambales-placed-under-state-of-calamity/) _2026-08-21 · Malou Dungog · Punto! Central Luzon_ IBA, Zambales — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zambales on Aug. 21 approved a resolution declaring the entire province of Zambales under a state of calamity due to the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones “Luis” and “Maymay.” The resolution cited: Section 11 of RA 10121 (Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management \[…\]