# southwest monsoon (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover southwest monsoon. Page: Feed: --- ## [Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 28 due to habagat](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2552242/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-august-28-due-habagat) _2026-08-27 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Several local government units have announced class suspensions for Friday, August 28, due to the inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat. ## [Marcos offers condolences to Nepal after deadly floods](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2552207/marcos-offers-condolences-nepal-after-deadly-floods) _2026-08-27 · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has offered the Philippines' condolences to Nepal after a massive flash flood and mudslide tore through communities along the Nepal-Tibet border yesterday. ## [PNP urged to inspect gun owners’ homes for proper firearm storage](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2552206/pnp-urged-inspect-gun-owners-homes-proper-firearm-storage) _2026-08-27 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ DILG chief Jonvic Remulla wants gun owners' homes be inspected. ## [BSP raises policy rate, as expected](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/27/318360/bsp-raises-policy-rate-as-expected/) _2026-08-27 · Reuters · Interaksyon_ MANILA — The Philippine central bank raised its key interest rate PHCBIR=ECI by 25 basis points to 5% on Thursday, in line with market expectations for a third consecutive tightening of policy. Twenty-five of 29 economists in a Reuters poll had expected the move. Four others had projected the central bank to keep the rate unchanged at 4.75%. The central bank \[…\] The post BSP raises policy rate, as… ## [DILG chief Remulla seeks bigger BJMP budget if loose firearms law is repealed](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2552196/dilg-chief-remulla-seeks-bigger-bjmp-budget-if-loose-firearms-law-repealed) _2026-08-27 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ DILG chief Jonvic Remulla urged Congress to allocate additional funds for BJMP if the law on loose firearms is repealed. ## [Loren Legarda facing 'serious' illness, has waived salary — SP Gatchalian](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2552197/loren-legarda-facing-serious-illness-has-waived-salary-sp-gatchalian) _2026-08-27 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Sen. Loren Legarda, who has not shown up at the Senate since late July, is dealing with a "serious illness" and has gone without her salary during her medical leave. ## [Dolly Parton leaves legacy of literacy, advocacy and charitable giving](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2026/08/27/318355/dolly-parton-leaves-legacy-of-literacy-advocacy-and-charitable-giving/) _2026-08-27 · Danielle Broadway via Reuters · Interaksyon_ LOS ANGELES — Dolly Parton, the trailblazing country music icon, songwriter and actress who died on Tuesday at age 80, was so much more to millions around the world. READ: Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 | Quotes: Notable people react to the death of country singer Dolly Parton | Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton after \[…\] The post Dolly Parton leaves legacy of… ## [Who’s who: WTA stars to headline Singapore Tennis Open 2026](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/27/318352/whos-who-wta-stars-to-headline-singapore-tennis-open-2026/) _2026-08-27 · Interaksyon · Interaksyon_ World No. 3 Jessica Pegula, reigning French Open singles champion Mirra Andreeva, World No. 10 Amanda Anisimova, and top-ranked Filipino Alex Eala are among the stars set to compete at the Singapore Tennis Open 2026. Joining them in the main draw are 2025 Singapore Tennis Open singles champion Elise Mertens, two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora \[…\] The post Who’s who: WTA stars to headline… ## [Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton after singer’s death at 80](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2026/08/27/318347/miley-cyrus-pays-tribute-to-godmother-dolly-parton-after-singers-death-at-80/) _2026-08-27 · Reuters · Interaksyon_ LOS ANGELES — American singer Miley Cyrus said on Wednesday she was heartbroken following the death of her godmother, country music icon Dolly Parton, who died of cancer at age 80 on Tuesday. READ: Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 | Quotes: Notable people react to the death of country singer Dolly Parton “The feeling of losing my Aunt \[…\] The post Miley Cyrus pays tribute to… ## [Manila urged to resist 'foreign pressure' amid crackdown on Chinese-linked steel firms](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2552185/manila-urged-resist-foreign-pressure-amid-crackdown-chinese-linked-steel-firms) _2026-08-27 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The think tank urged continued probes of Chinese-linked steel plants nationwide. ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mYTpgJMPiKbu) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [P5.95-billion infrastructure damage from Luis, Maymay, Neneng, habagat](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2552183/p595-billion-infrastructure-damage-luis-maymay-neneng-habagat) _2026-08-27 · Ian Laqui · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The weather disturbances have affected 7.7 million people, with 31 deaths reported. ## [‘Signal No. 1?’: LRT-1 commuter baffled as water leaks from train ceiling](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/08/27/318316/lrt-1-commuter-baffled-water-leaks-train-ceiling/) _2026-08-27 · Jeline Malasig · Interaksyon_ A train ride for commuters on the Light Rail Transit-Line 1 took an unusual turn when water started streaming from the top of the carriage. Commuter Sam Peñaflor on Monday, August 24, captured a video of water leaking from the ceiling of the carriage they were riding. “Kaya pala basang-basa buhok ko paggising,” she wrote on \[…\] The post ‘Signal No. 1?’: LRT-1 commuter baffled as water leaks from… ## [Supreme Court's final ruling: 'Second placer rule' in local elections scrapped](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2552181/supreme-courts-final-ruling-second-placer-rule-local-elections-scrapped) _2026-08-27 · Ian Laqui · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Who replaces a disqualified local winner? The high court says not the runner-up. ## [Health experts press vaccine use as dengue deaths top 300](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2552178/health-experts-press-vaccine-use-dengue-deaths-top-300) _2026-08-27 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ DOH data showed epidemic-level activity despite fewer cases nationwide. ## [Japan’s Yayoi Kusama, who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2026/08/27/318343/japans-yayoi-kusama-who-turned-hallucinations-into-art-dies-at-97/) _2026-08-27 · Kaori Kaneko and Mariko Katsumura via Reuters · Interaksyon_ Known for vivid dot-covered works and infinity mirror room installations Experienced hallucinations and visions from childhood Lived in a psychiatric hospital from 1977 TOKYO — Yayoi Kusama, the acclaimed Japanese avant-garde artist who transformed her hallucinations into works that ranged from vibrant dot-covered paintings and pumpkin sculptures to infinity mirror room installations, has died at… ## [Comelec seeks Congress answer on barangay elections as filing date nears](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/27/2551983/comelec-seeks-congress-answer-barangay-elections-filing-date-nears) _2026-08-27 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ P8 billion has already been spent, but will the November BSKE still happen? ## [Dive instructor reported missing after Pescador Island dive](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/08/27/318338/dive-instructor-reported-missing-pescador-island-dive/) _2026-08-27 · Jeline Malasig · Interaksyon_ Help was sought after a female diver failed to return home and went missing following a dive activity near Pescador Island in Moalboal, Cebu. Online posts about the disappearance of Aliw-Iw “Iw” Zambrano, a dive instructor, circulated amid the search for her after she went missing at around 9 a.m. on August 21. An reported \[…\] The post Dive instructor reported missing after Pescador Island dive… ## [Rescuers search for survivors after devastating Nepal flood](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2026/08/27/318331/rescuers-search-for-survivors-after-devastating-nepal-flood/) _2026-08-27 · Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar via Reuters · Interaksyon_ Flash flood kills scores in Nepal, toll expected to rise sharply Hundreds of foreign travellers missing from affected area China reports ‘major casualties’ after mudslide Earthquake in area could have caused glacier collapse, floods TRISHULI, Nepal/BEIJING — Rescue workers searched for hundreds of people still missing on Thursday after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into \[…\] The post Rescuers… ## [Tim Curry, actor famed for ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ dead at 80](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2026/08/27/318325/tim-curry-actor-famed-for-rocky-horror-picture-show-dead-at-80/) _2026-08-26 · Will Dunham via Reuters · Interaksyon_ Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad “sweet transvestite” in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at the age of 80, his manager said on Wednesday. A cause of death was not immediately given, but Curry had been in ill health for some time. He died \[…\] The post Tim Curry, actor famed for ‘Rocky Horror Picture… ## [LTO urged to act after delivery rider allegedly hit by drunk driver](https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/08/26/318287/lto-urged-act-delivery-rider-allegedly-hit-drunk-driver/) _2026-08-26 · Jeline Malasig · Interaksyon_ The Land Transportation Office (LTO) was urged to take action after a delivery rider was hit by an alleged drunk driver on the road. Facebook user Trisha Shayne Dio on Sunday, August 23, shared that her mother, a Grab delivery rider, encountered a “drunk driver” who “got loud and aggressive” instead of apologizing. “She wakes up \[…\] The post LTO urged to act after delivery rider allegedly hit by… ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qOB12OnVeYLr) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Grave threats vs VP should be quashed, counsel insists](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551813/grave-threats-vs-vp-should-be-quashed-counsel-insists) _2026-08-25 · Josiah Antonio · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ A counsel for Vice President Sara Duterte insisted that the grave threats case filed against her by the Department of Justice should be dismissed. ## [Careful with word choice, Cayetano tells impeach court](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551814/careful-word-choice-cayetano-tells-impeach-court) _2026-08-25 · Marc Jayson Cayabyab · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday reminded prosecution and defense counsels, as well as fellow senators, to refrain from using loaded words during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. ## [Private hospitals urged to adopt PhilHealth no co-payment policy](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551847/private-hospitals-urged-adopt-philhealth-no-co-payment-policy) _2026-08-25 · Helen Flores · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ President Marcos urged more private hospitals yesterday to adopt the "no co-payment policy" for eligible Philippine Health Insurance Corp. members admitted to basic or ward accommodations. ## [Obet to enhance monsoon rains amid PAR exit](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551853/obet-enhance-monsoon-rains-amid-par-exit) _2026-08-25 · Josiah Antonio · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Typhoon Obet will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon despite exiting the Philippine area of responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. ## [Neighborhood safety perceptions down to 72% – OCTA poll](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551856/neighborhood-safety-perceptions-down-72-octa-poll) _2026-08-25 · Janvic Mateo · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ A large majority of Filipinos reported feeling safe in their neighborhoods, although it went down by double digits in the latest survey conducted by the OCTA Research group. ## [Tacloban shooter’s policewoman-aunt faces raps](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551858/tacloban-shooters-policewoman-aunt-faces-raps) _2026-08-25 · Ghio Ong · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The Tacloban city prosecutor has recommended the indictment of a policewoman for multiple homicide through reckless imprudence over the June 22 school shooting incident in the city ## [Hunger slightly down to 20.3% – SWS](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551864/hunger-slightly-down-203-sws) _2026-08-25 · Janvic Mateo · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ One in every five Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger in the second quarter of the year, according to a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations. ## [Witness on VP secret funds: Request made before plans](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551867/witness-vp-secret-funds-request-made-plans) _2026-08-25 · Daphne Galvez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The Office of the Vice President requested P250 million in confidential funds before it had even prepared a plan on how to spend it, a witness testified before the Senate impeachment court yesterday. ## [Chiz hopeful impeach trial can end this year](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551871/chiz-hopeful-impeach-trial-can-end-year) _2026-08-25 · Neil Jayson Servallos · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Impeachment court presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero yesterday expressed optimism that the chamber would be able to conclude Vice President Sara Duterte's trial before the end of the year as senators scramble to balance the proceedings with the demanding schedule of the forthcoming budget deliberations. ## [PAF completes Black Hawk fleet acquisition with 7 units](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/26/2551874/paf-completes-black-hawk-fleet-acquisition-7-units) _2026-08-25 · Michael Punongbayan · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The Philippine Air Force is slated to receive today the last seven of its 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters acquired from Poland under the PAF modernization program. ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dFc0zJDoQ0TM) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Philippines nears entry in Tokyo Convention on education](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551160/philippines-nears-entry-tokyo-convention-education) _2026-08-22 · Bella Cariaso · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The Philippines moves closer to joining the Tokyo Convention on the recognition of higher education qualifications, Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Shirley Agrupis said. ## [Philippines-Japan defense agreement takes effect](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551174/philippines-japan-defense-agreement-takes-effect) _2026-08-22 · Michael Punongbayan · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Bilateral defense relations between the Philippines and Japan reached a new milestone yesterday with the entry into force of the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement. ## [Agencies told to back Creative Industries Month](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551176/agencies-told-back-creative-industries-month) _2026-08-22 · Helen Flores · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ President Marcos has directed all national government agencies and instrumentalities to support the celebration of Philippine Creative Industries Month this September. ## [Marcoleta, Defensor may be charged with subornation of perjury](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551186/marcoleta-defensor-may-be-charged-subornation-perjury) _2026-08-22 · Marc Jayson Cayabyab · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former congressman Mike Defensor may have another legal problem on their plate for "coaching" the Blue Ribbon committee testimony of alleged ex-Marine Orly Guteza last year. ## [Neneng redevelops into tropical depression outside PAR](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551189/neneng-redevelops-tropical-depression-outside-par) _2026-08-22 · Andrew Ronquillo · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ One of the low-pressure areas, formerly Neneng, monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility has redeveloped into a tropical depression yesterday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported. ## [DepEd: Over 45,000 schools, only 1,000 guidance counselors](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551194/deped-over-45000-schools-only-1000-guidance-counselors) _2026-08-22 · Bella Cariaso · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The Department of Education faces a serious shortage of guidance counselors, with fewer than 1,000 registered counselors serving more than 45,000 schools nationwide amid increasing incidents of violence and bullying, a ranking official said yesterday. ## [Afternoon impeach trial eyed next month](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551197/afternoon-impeach-trial-eyed-next-month) _2026-08-22 · Marc Jayson Cayabyab · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Senators from the majority bloc are willing to go overtime by holding regular legislative sessions in the morning and Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial in the afternoon up to midnight. ## [PNP steps up drive vs electricity theft, pilferage](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551199/pnp-steps-drive-vs-electricity-theft-pilferage) _2026-08-22 · Emmanuel Tupas · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ As consumers grapple with the high cost of electricity, the Philippine National Police is stepping up actions against people involved in theft and pilferage of distribution facilities and materials. ## [Marcos seeks development of critical minerals industry](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551201/marcos-seeks-development-critical-minerals-industry) _2026-08-22 · Andrew Ronquillo · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Malaca ang has ordered the establishment of a critical minerals industry for the country's clean energy transition, digital transformation and advanced technologies. ## [Senate to scrutinize P107 billion flood control budget](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/23/2551203/senate-scrutinize-p107-billion-flood-control-budget) _2026-08-22 · Marc Jayson Cayabyab · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Sen. Panfilo Lacson vowed to scrutinize the P107.4-billion flood control allocation for the Department of Public Works and Highways in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for next year. ## [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… ## [Cebu student found with gun allegedly owned by grandfather — PNP](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2551046/cebu-student-found-gun-allegedly-owned-grandfather-pnp) _2026-08-22 · Kristine Daguno-Bersamina · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ A firearm found inside the school bag of a Grade 9 student in Pinamungajan, Cebu was allegedly owned by the minor's grandfather, Philippine National Police Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said. ## [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… ## [Communities urged to listen to struggling youth after Zamboanga school shooting](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2551032/communities-urged-listen-struggling-youth-after-zamboanga-school-shooting) _2026-08-22 · Kristine Daguno-Bersamina · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula called for greater care and attention to the struggles of young people following the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. ## [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 . ## [Telcos to block sites streaming school shootings, violent content](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2551027/telcos-block-sites-streaming-school-shootings-violent-content) _2026-08-22 · Kristine Daguno-Bersamina · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ PLDT, Smart and Globe will block websites streaming school shootings and other extreme violence following the fatal Zamboanga school shooting. ## [Marcos greets Liza on 67th birthday](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550916/marcos-greets-liza-67th-birthday) _2026-08-21 · Helen Flores · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ President Marcos shared on social media his birthday greeting to First Lady Liza Marcos, who turned 67 on Friday.