# metro manila (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover metro manila. Page: Feed: --- ## [Making the Internet safer for Filipino children](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/making-the-internet-safer-for-filipino-children/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center’s (CICC) warning that the Philippines may block websites and online platforms that fail to meet child-safety requirements deserves serious attention. It comes at a particularly painful moment, following the shock and indignation generated by the recent school shootings in Tacloban and Zamboanga City. The Zamboanga tragedy was especially… ## [Tobacco cops?](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/tobacco-cops/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Across the country, authorities have been intercepting large volumes of unregistered cigarettes, raising questions on who might be behind what must be lucrative operations, and why the brains can’t be caught. Last February following the discovery of three abandoned illegal factories in Pampanga containing a combined P1.2 billion worth of illegal cigarettes, Interior Secretary Jonvic … ## [Marcos blames heavy rain for massive flooding](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/marcos-blames-heavy-rain-for-massive-flooding/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ President Marcos conducts an aerial inspection on August 24, 2026, of areas in Bulacan and Pampanga affected by flooding following the recent typhoons and the enhanced southwest monsoon (Miguel De Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — The massive flooding that hit parts of the country was caused not only by issues involving flood control projects, but also … ## [‘OVP informants got P122-million in medicines’](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/ovp-informants-got-p122-million-in-medicines/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Excerpt of one of the pieces of evidence presented at the impeachment trial on August 24, 2026 showing a copy of the Accomplishment Report from the Office of the Vice President regarding its utilization of confidential and intelligence funds signed by Special Disbursing Officer Gina Acosta and Vice President Sara Duterte. (Courtesy: Senate of the … ## [Woman’s attempt to hide phone and charger in private part led to stricter conjugal visit rules, says jail chief](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/womans-attempt-to-hide-phone-and-charger-in-private-part-led-to-stricter-conjugal-visit-rules-says-jail-chief/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ (Unplash) An enterprising woman who tried to sneak in a mobile phone and charger into jail by hiding it inside her you-know-what is the reason why the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) have become very strict with conjugal visits. This was revealed by BuCor Director Gregorio Catapang Jr. on Monday afternoon, Aug. 24 during a budget … ## [Pagong, Pusa, Piang: Unusual names get VP cash like Piattos](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/pagong-pusa-piang-unusual-names-get-vp-cash-like-piattos/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Former Office of the Vice President (OVP) special disbursing officer Gina Acosta answers questions from lawyer Amando Ligutan during direct examination on the 17th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at the Senate in Pasay City on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (Photo by Lino Santos) More unusual names surfaced Monday in acknowledgment receipts … ## [DILG probes politician linked to smuggled cigarettes](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/dilg-probes-politician-linked-to-smuggled-cigarettes/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said they are also investigating if the HPG operatives went to a facility in Bulacan on the politician’s orders (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government is looking into allegations that a politician from Luzon is connected with the smuggled cigarettes whose impending destruction … ## [DBM: Project NOAH gets P1 billion for flood forecasting](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/dbm-project-noah-gets-p1-billion-for-flood-forecasting/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ The funding will support Project NOAH or the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards in enhancing predictive flood modeling and real-time hazard assessments, to help the government respond before disasters strike, the DBM said in a statement (STAR / Edd Gumban) MANILA, Philippines — With parts of Luzon still submerged by floods due to heavy rains, … ## [Loren extends medical leave to September 2](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/loren-extends-medical-leave-to-september-2/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Senator Loren Legarda holds a copy of Jose Rizal’s famous novel “Noli Me Tangere” (Touch Me Not), which explores themes of government corruption during the Spanish colonial period, in this photo uploaded on her official social media accounts on June 27, 2026. (Courtesy: Office of Senator Loren Legarda) Senator Loren Legarda has extended her medical … ## [Duterte-Marcos private meeting report is ‘fake news,’ defense says](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/duterte-marcos-private-meeting-report-is-fake-news-defense-says/) _2026-08-25 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ VP Sara’s defense team says she personally confirmed that no private meeting was requested or planned Vice President Sara Duterte’s (right) defense team dismissed as “fake news” reports claiming that she requested or planned a private meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (left), saying Duterte herself confirmed that no such meeting was sought or planned. … ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Kk1lbSR6S9WU) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [BREAKING NEWS: Boskalis, McLaughlin & Harvey complete Dover land reclamation](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/25/breaking-news-boskalis-mclaughlin-harvey-complete-dover-land-reclamation/) _2026-08-25 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ A joint venture partnership between Boskalis Westminster and McLaughlin & Harvey has completed a major land reclamation \[…\] The post BREAKING NEWS: Boskalis, McLaughlin & Harvey complete Dover land reclamation appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [Jones Bros wraps up Kinmel Bay coastal defense project](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/25/jones-bros-wraps-up-kinmel-bay-coastal-defense-project/) _2026-08-25 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ Appointed by Conwy County Borough Council, Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has delivered several \[…\] The post Jones Bros wraps up Kinmel Bay coastal defense project appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [RSGT, CMA CGM, Mawani invest big in Jeddah Islamic Port’s Terminal 4](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/25/rsgt-cma-cgm-mawani-invest-big-in-jeddah-islamic-ports-terminal-4/) _2026-08-25 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) and CMA CGM Group have signed definitive agreements to \[…\] The post RSGT, CMA CGM, Mawani invest big in Jeddah Islamic Port’s Terminal 4 appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [Rohde Nielsen completes maintenance dredging at Costa da Caparica](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/25/rohde-nielsen-completes-maintenance-dredging-at-costa-da-caparica/) _2026-08-25 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ Rohde Nielsen has completed maintenance dredging and coastal protection works at Costa da Caparica, \[…\] The post Rohde Nielsen completes maintenance dredging at Costa da Caparica appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [Danube emergency dredging underway with Watermaster](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/25/danube-emergency-dredging-underway-with-watermaster/) _2026-08-25 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ Apele Române Crișuri (the Crisuri Water Basin Administration) has deployed a Watermaster amphibious machine \[…\] The post Danube emergency dredging underway with Watermaster appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [USACE grants federal permit for Louisiana International Terminal](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/25/usace-grants-federal-permit-for-louisiana-international-terminal/) _2026-08-25 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit authorizing construction of \[…\] The post USACE grants federal permit for Louisiana International Terminal appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [Work on James Island restoration in full swing](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/25/work-on-james-island-restoration-in-full-swing/) _2026-08-25 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ Earlier this year, James Island was all but lost to the erosive forces of \[…\] The post Work on James Island restoration in full swing appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [Van Oord’s WID Thor gears up for Northfleet dredging](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/24/van-oords-wid-thor-gears-up-for-northfleet-dredging/) _2026-08-24 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ The Port of London Authority said that the dredging operations at Robins Wharf, Northfleet, \[…\] The post Van Oord’s WID Thor gears up for Northfleet dredging appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [Dredging kicks off at Meaford Harbor](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/24/dredging-kicks-off-at-meaford-harbor/) _2026-08-24 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ In-water dredging work at Meaford Harbor will begin this week, the Municipality of Meaford \[…\] The post Dredging kicks off at Meaford Harbor appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [PPA signed for Osceola Harbor Extension](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/24/ppa-signed-for-osceola-harbor-extension/) _2026-08-24 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ The Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the Osceola Harbor Extension was signed last week \[…\] The post PPA signed for Osceola Harbor Extension appeared first on Dredging Today . ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0yPvq2938xIz) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Park Bo-gum marks ‘Love in the Moonlight’ 10th Anniversary with nostalgic photos](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/park-bo-gum-marks-love-in-the-moonlight-10th-anniversary-with-nostalgic-photos/) _2026-08-22 · AtinitoAdmin · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ BOGUMMY/ INSTAGRAM MANILA, Philippines — Park Bo-gum is looking back on one of the most memorable dramas of his career as “Love in the Moonlight” marks its 10th anniversary. The South Korean actor took to Instagram on Saturday to share nostalgic photos from the filming of the 2016 historical romance drama, giving fans a glimpse … ## [Lying under oath](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/lying-under-oath/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Disinformation has become a bane of the Digital Age, with perpetrators smearing reputations, destabilizing governments and bullying people. Apart from the use of digital technology, however, disinformation can be spread directly by people who allow themselves to be used for providing false information, whether orally or through signed statements. In the past months, former security … ## [Spend faster, build better](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/spend-faster-build-better/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ The government’s plan to accelerate infrastructure spending in the second half of 2026 is a welcome development after public construction lagged in the aftermath of last year’s flood-control corruption scandal. The Marcos Jr. administration has programmed ₱741 billion for its overall infrastructure program in the second half, ₱209.5 billion more than the ₱531.6 billion in … ## [‘7 months pending’: Bam Aquino prods House to pass CADENA Budget bill](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/7-months-pending-bam-aquino-prods-house-to-pass-cadena-budget-bill/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Senator Bam Aquino renewed his push for the passage of the Citizen Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability (CADENA) Act, or the “Blockchain the Budget Bill,” as severe flooding brought renewed scrutiny on government spending and the alleged misuse of public funds. Senator Bam Aquino (Senate PRIB photo) Aquino said the measure, which … ## [Telcos to block sites streaming school shootings, violent content](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/telcos-to-block-sites-streaming-school-shootings-violent-content/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Philippine police gather at a school following a shooting in Zamboanga on Aug. 18, 2026 (AFP / Roel Parreno) MANILA, Philippines — Telecommunications companies PLDT Inc., Smart Communications Inc. and Globe Telecom said they will block websites hosting or streaming footage of school shootings and other acts of extreme violence, following the recent fatal shooting … ## [Manila declares state of calamity in flood-hit barangays](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/manila-declares-state-of-calamity-in-flood-hit-barangays/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ The facade of Manila City Hall, photographed on May 6, 2025. (Courtesy: Yancy Lim/PNA) Manila’s city council declared a state of calamity in barangays severely hit by the recent southwest monsoon (habagat)-induced rains and flooding, following Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso’s directive to provide immediate relief to affected residents. Among the barangays that have been … ## [Communities urged to listen to struggling youth after Zamboanga school shooting](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/communities-urged-to-listen-to-struggling-youth-after-zamboanga-school-shooting/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula presides over the Eucharistic Celebration for the fifth Novena Mass and anniversary of the dedication of the church in honor of St. Pius X at St. Pius X Parish in Onyx, Manila, in this photo uploaded on Facebook on Aug. 18, 2026. (Archdiocese of Manila – Office of Communications via … ## [Zambales incurs over P591 million in storm damage, declares state of calamity](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/zambales-incurs-over-p591-million-in-storm-damage-declares-state-of-calamity/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Houses are submerged in sand and mud after the Sto. Tomas River overflowed in the isolated barangay of Sta. Fe in San Marcelino, Zambales on Aug. 19, 2026 (San Marcelino PIO) IBA, Zambales — Heavy rains and flooding from the enhanced southwest monsoon destroyed more than P591 million in government infrastructure and local agriculture here … ## [Ex-Speaker asks Ombudsman to dismiss baseless plunder rap](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/ex-speaker-asks-ombudsman-to-dismiss-baseless-plunder-rap/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ This file photo shows former House Speaker Martin Romualdez (1st District, Leyte) in a speaking engagement at an education forum held at the Manila Golf and Country Club in Makati City on September 6, 2025. (Photo by Ver Noveno) Former Speaker Martin Romualdez has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to dismiss the plunder, graft and other … ## [Businesswoman duped of P1.2M in QC; suspect nabbed](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/businesswoman-duped-of-p1-2m-in-qc-suspect-nabbed/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ The marked and boodle money and Vivo Y04 cellular phone recovered from the sales manager arrested in connection with the alleged P1.2-million scam in Quezon City. (Photo courtesy of QCPD) A 33‑year‑old sales manager was arrested in Quezon City after allegedly swindling a 42‑year‑old businesswoman of P1.2 million for a supposed overseas job and condominium … ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ifGC1YrRelpK) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Impeachment trial moved to afternoon](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/impeachment-trial-moved-to-afternoon/) _2026-08-22 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ In this photo uploaded on Facebook on March 19, 2026 shows Vice President Sara Duterte at the 54th Datu Bago Awards Conferment 2026 in Davao City (Vice President Sara Duterte via Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — To expedite the slightly delayed impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the Senate has reached a consensus to flip … ## [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… ## [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… ## [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 . ## [Fil-Am Dave Bautista steps into lead role in ‘God of War’](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/fil-am-dave-bautista-steps-into-lead-role-in-god-of-war/) _2026-08-21 · AtinitoAdmin · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American actor Dave Bautista is stepping into the role of Kratos in Prime Video’s upcoming “God of War” series, replacing Ryan Hurst after the original lead suffered a serious injury during production. Filipino-American actor and wrestler Dave Bautista PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/DAVEBAUTISTA Bautista has officially closed a deal to headline the live-action adaptation … ## [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… ## [Ensure no ghost projects taint ₱107-B flood control fund in 2027](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/ensure-no-ghost-projects-taint-%e2%82%b1107-b-flood-control-fund-in-2027/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ As the House of Representatives begins deliberations on the proposed ₱7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, lawmakers face a test that goes beyond balancing appropriations, especially in the wake of the flood control projects scandal and the flooding we have been experiencing in succession. Can Congress ensure now that every peso allocated for flood control produces … ## [The long road to accountability](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/the-long-road-to-accountability/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ The nation marks the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. today while waiting for accountability in the corruption scandal that has erupted over flood control projects and the crafting of the national budget. Even after Ninoy Aquino’s widow Corazon and later their only son Noynoy served as president, the nation still failed … ## [NHCP leads rites marking Ninoy Aquino’s martyrdom at NAIA](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/nhcp-leads-rites-marking-ninoy-aquinos-martyrdom-at-naia/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Chair Regalado Trota Jose Jr. (standing in the middle wearing a yellow shirt) leads the flower offering at Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Parañaque City on August 21, 2026, marking the 43rd anniversary of the death of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. … ## [Marcos invokes Ninoy’s legacy, warns of threats to democracy](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/marcos-invokes-ninoys-legacy-warns-of-threats-to-democracy/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ File photo of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivering a speech during an event in Malacañang on July 25, 2026. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to draw lessons from the life and legacy of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. as the country observes Ninoy Aquino Day. In his … ## [DepEd sets nationwide school safety drill for campus threats on August 25](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/deped-sets-nationwide-school-safety-drill-for-campus-threats-on-august-25/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Parents accompany students as classes open for the new school year at an elementary school in Manila on June 16, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — Schools across the country are set to hold a simultaneous safety drill next week that will have teachers, students and staff simulate what to do in the event of an “active … ## [Marcos declares Sept 14 a special non-working day for first BARMM parliamentary polls](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/marcos-declares-sept-14-a-special-non-working-day-for-first-barmm-parliamentary-polls/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ File photos President Marcos has declared Sept. 14, 2026, a special non-working day in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to allow residents to participate in the region’s first regular parliamentary elections. Proclamation No. 1395, signed on Aug. 18 by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto by authority of the President, said the declaration … ## [Palace: Paying witnesses to target people alarming](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/palace-paying-witnesses-to-target-people-alarming/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro in a press briefing on August 20, 2026. (Courtesy: RTVM / Screenshot) Attempts to pay individuals to make false accusations and implicate specific people in the flood control mess are alarming as this erodes trust in the justice system, Malacañang on Thursday said. “This is concerning because this … ## [Mayor in BARMM, others face 3 murder, frustrated murder raps](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/mayor-in-barmm-others-face-3-murder-frustrated-murder-raps/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ The regional capitol in Cotabato City of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Philstar.com / John Unson) COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A court in Basilan has ordered the arrest of a mayor, her husband and several others tagged in a deadly election-related gun attack a few hours before the May 12, 2025 local electoral … ## [Marcos points to disinfo, distrust as threats to democracy in Ninoy Aquino Day message](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/marcos-points-to-disinfo-distrust-as-threats-to-democracy-in-ninoy-aquino-day-message/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ Ninoy Aquino, a staunch critic of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, fell to an assassin’s bullet, shortly after he arrived at the Manila International Airport (now the Ninoy Aquino International Airport)/Official Gazette MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the late dictator whose martial-law government jailed Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. for nearly eight years, named … ## [Philippines among Iran trade partners at risk from Trump’s ‘economic warfare’](https://www.atinitonews.com/2026/08/philippines-among-iran-trade-partners-at-risk-from-trumps-economic-warfare/) _2026-08-21 · Doy Santos · Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community_ US President Donald Trump closes his eyes before signing an executive order calling for more research and flexibility on vaccines, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 10, 2026 (AFP / Jim Watson) PARIS, France — US President Donald Trump has pledged “economic warfare” against Iran, threatening any country … ## [BREAKING NEWS: DEME, Jan De Nul install final caisson for world’s first artificial energy island](https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2026/08/21/breaking-news-deme-jan-de-nul-install-final-caisson-for-worlds-first-artificial-energy-island/) _2026-08-21 · Eldin Ganic · Dredging Today_ With the successful installation of the 23rd and final caisson by TM Edison, the \[…\] The post BREAKING NEWS: DEME, Jan De Nul install final caisson for world’s first artificial energy island appeared first on Dredging Today .