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1442 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Benguet declares state of calamity after catastrophes cause P1.068 billion in damage · Benguet province declared a state of calamity after heavy rain caused over P1 billion in damage.
• Philippine VP Duterte Leads 2028 Polls Despite Historical Front-Runner Failures · Vice President Sara Duterte leads 2028 election surveys, though four of five past front-runners lost.
• US Deploys Coast Guard Squadron to Philippines and Singapore Amid Indo-Pacific Shift · US Undersecretary Elbridge Colby announces Coast Guard cutter deployment to support Philippine maritime security and counter China.
• DBM recommends P14.77-billion COA budget for 2026 amid conflict-of-interest scrutiny · The Philippine Department of Budget and Management has proposed cutting the Commission on Audit's 2026 budget request to P14.77 billion.
• Trump Administration Warns Allies to Sever Ties with Iran or Face Sanctions · US Treasury warns countries to cut Iran business ties or face secondary sanctions amid ongoing conflict.
• Philippine Senator Loren Legarda Extends Medical Leave to September 2 Amid Plunder Complaints · Senator Loren Legarda extended her medical leave to September 2 per a notice from her office to the Senate, according to Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr.
• Kai Sotto motivated by fatherhood in Gilas Pilipinas return for World Cup qualifiers · Kai Sotto returns to Gilas Philippines after two years, inspired by his first child's arrival and driven to win World Cup qualifying matches.
• Typhoon Obet Exits PAR but Enhances Southwest Monsoon Rain · Typhoon Obet left the Philippine Area of Responsibility but will still intensify southwest monsoon rains across Luzon.
• Senator Acosta Grilled Over Missing Receipts Amid Duterte Impeachment Trial · Senator-judges question former OVP officer Gina Acosta regarding confidential funds lacking official receipts.
• Sara Duterte Trial: Will Colonel Raymund Lachica Testify? · Prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial face pressure to call Colonel Raymund Lachica as a key witness regarding confidential fund misuse.
• Philippines State University Budgets Cut for 2027 Under Marcos Plan · The Marcos administration proposes a 2027 budget cut for the University of the Philippines System and other state universities.
• Former VP Disbursing Officer Gina Acosta Grilled on Confidential Funds Scrutiny · Gina Acosta faced intense questioning during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial regarding her oversight of P125 million in confidential funds.
• Philippines suspends classes in Central Luzon and Cordillera due to monsoon · Schools in Central Luzon and Cordillera regions suspend classes through late August due to the southwest monsoon.
• Marcos and Duterte Deny Meeting Amid Impeachment Trial Speculation · President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte's camp denied rumors of a meeting, with implications for their political futures.
• Pagcor fines gambling firm P1 million for unauthorized influencer iPhone giveaway · Pagcor fined a gambling firm P1 million for sponsoring Ivana Alawi's iPhone giveaway without regulatory permission.
• Typhoon Obet Exits PAR but Enhances Southwest Monsoon · PAGASA reports Typhoon Obet will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility soon but will strengthen the southwest monsoon.
• Canada Imposes Tariffs on US After Trade Talks Collapse; Romualdez Probe Faces Witness Recantations · Canada retaliates with tariffs on US goods while a corruption probe against former House speaker Martin Romualdez weakens as witnesses recant.
• Doris Magsaysay Ho Becomes First Woman to Receive RVR Nation Building Award · Doris Magsaysay Ho becomes first woman to receive RVR Nation Building award for maritime leadership and gender equity advocacy.
• Alex Eala Reaches Career-High No. 18 Ahead of US Open Campaign · Alex Eala achieves career-high No. 18 in WTA rankings ahead of US Open, following strong performances in Canadian and Cincinnati Opens
• Gilas Pilipinas to play without Justin Brownlee in crucial FIBA qualifiers against Jordan and Iran · Gilas Pilipinas will use an all-Filipino lineup against Jordan and Iran due to Justin Brownlee's ongoing health issues.
• Senator Tito Sotto Frustrated by Gina Acosta's Scripted Answers in Duterte Trial · Senator Tito Sotto criticized Gina Acosta for giving repetitive, canned answers during Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
• Philippines Clarifies Gun Ownership as Privilege, Not Right · The Philippines asserts that gun ownership is a privilege, not a right, following recent gun-related tragedies.
• Philippines Fuel Prices Rise Again Amid Global Volatility · The Philippines Department of Energy announced a second consecutive week of rising fuel prices starting August 25.
• Fact Check Debunks Fake Quote Attributed to Bianca Gonzalez Criticizing Duterte Family · Rappler confirms a viral quote falsely attributed to TV host Bianca Gonzalez criticizing the Duterte family is a manipulation of her original post.
• OVP Officer Confirms Missing Receipts for P125M Confidential Fund · OVP disbursing officer Gina Acosta confirmed medical expenses under a confidential fund lacked official receipts during the VP impeachment trial.
• Residents of Manila's Smokey Mountain Dumpsite Face Eviction · Residents of the former Smokey Mountain dumpsite in Manila contend with government efforts to remove them from their homes.
• Nvidia in Talks to Invest in Perplexity at $30 Billion Valuation · Nvidia is reportedly discussing an investment in AI startup Perplexity that would value the company at over $30 billion.
• Philippines Flood Control Spending Lacks Scientific Basis · Senator Lacson highlights that billions in flood control funding lack required probabilistic analysis.
• PHLPost Warns Public Against Smishing and Online Scams · The Philippine Postal Corporation warns citizens to ignore fraudulent text messages impersonating the agency.
• Philippines DepEd Postpones Nationwide Active Shooter Drill Amid Medical Concerns · The Philippines Department of Education postponed a nationwide active shooter drill scheduled for August 25 following medical group warnings.