Alex Eala suffers surprise Singapore Open exit as world No. 180 Russian scores shocker
The defeat marks the first time Alex Eala, currently the world No. 18, loses to a player ranked outside the top 100 since she broke into the top 50
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Carlos Yulo wins Philippines’ first gold at Asian Games 2026 | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Carlos Yulo, Alex Eala, Discord
Unbeaten Gilas 3×3 teams reach Asian Games semis after contrasting wins
Gilas Women breeze past Singapore, while Gilas Men survive Chinese Taipei as they move within a win of giving the Philippines its first Asian Games medal in 3x3 basketball
Regions
San Jose del Monte: Ang bayang uhaw sa tubig
Nagsimula ang problema sa tubig ng San Jose del Monte nang pumasok ang PrimeWater, na dating pag-aari ng mga Villar
Cavite in focus: How weak is the latest anti-political dynasty bill?
Meanwhile, a separate proposed amendment to the party list law seeks to prevent politicians like Agimat's Bryan Revilla from taking a backdoor to Congress. He belongs to Cavite's biggest dynasty.
IN NUMBERS: BARMM’s first elected parliament
Here’s a rundown of the key figures needed to understand what the dynamics of the Bangsamoro’s first-ever elected parliament may be like in the next five years
Business
[Ask the Tax Whiz] Why is the BIR auditing your business?
What should I do if an audit notice arrives—and will 'settling' with the examiner prevent another audit?
World
For Pope Leo, the risk of an AI apocalypse is a major concern
Pope Leo has raised the possible dangers of AI development frequently throughout his 16-month-old papacy and first discussed the issue publicly on his third day in office
Judge blocks Trump’s White House media ban, orders access to be restored
US District Judge Tim Kelly orders the Trump administration to immediately return the outlets' press passes and blocked officials from enforcing the ban for 14 days
Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays lower than 10-day average, data shows
Before the US-Israeli war on Iran started on February 28, the strait typically handled about 125 large, commercial vessels a day, including tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and container vessels
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website
The breach is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside the United States
AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful
AI leaders urge UN Security Council to unite against potential global threats posed by artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and regulation.
Technology
CICC lifts Discord ban, asks NTC to restore access
CICC Executive Director Renato Paraiso confirms the lifting of the ban against Discord after direct talks with Discord management on steps to enchance cooperation between the two parties
We need an alternative to big tech platforms: Introducing MUNI
MUNI, an online community space and network, launches on September 16, 2026. It's time for a platform where facts and trusted voices can thrive.
Discord inaccessible on Globe, DITO as CICC 24-hour warning lapses
Discord faces accessibility issues in the Philippines amid government threats of a ban over alleged links to youth recruitment for violence, while some networks remain unaffected
AI could harm children more than social media did, ex-Google safety chief warns
'We find ourselves in a really terrible situation in terms of what AI is doing to kids,' says Tom Siegel, former vice president of trust and safety at Google
Bill for social media franchises, DICT content oversight? Not so fast
As the government moves to rein in online platforms after deadly school shootings, HB 4786 risks giving Congress and DICT sweeping power over these
Sports
Gilas Women miss Asian Games semis after loss to Chinese Taipei
Afril Bernardino leads all scorers, but her effort goes for naught as Gilas Women crash out of the Asian Games quarterfinals for the second time in a row
Entertainment
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for New York sexual assault
More than 100 women, including famous actresses, have accused ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct
Opinion
[Pastilan] The Davao lies are having a meeting
The most hilarious idea, of course, is that everybody is telling the truth simultaneously
[Rappler Investigates] Mystery in Sara’s SALNs
It's getting more interesting, isn’t it, especially from the conflict-of-interest lens?
Thank goodness for the storytellers — the ones who probe, question, irritate the powerful
In every community, village, town and region there are natural journalists: people who observe, record, analyze, remember, and challenge.
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