https://www.philstar.com/rss/breakingnews Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:30:03 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/28/2552431/filipino-doctor-among-missing-after-nepal-flash-floodsCristina Chi A Filipino doctor who went on a pilgrimage in Nepal has gone missing following the massive flash flood that tore through the Nepal-China border this week. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/28/2552431/filipino-doctor-among-missing-after-nepal-flash-floods https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/28/2552432/eala-play-historic-match-vs-tjen-philippine-arenaJohn Bryan Ulanday No Filipino individual athlete has ever played at the gargantuan Philippine Arena. Alex Eala will become the first to do. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/28/2552432/eala-play-historic-match-vs-tjen-philippine-arena https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/28/2552428/dilg-probes-bfp-officials-over-alleged-slots-sale-schemeRenalyn Ramirez DILG chief Jonvic Remulla warned all BFP officials involved in the 'slots for sale' scheme to come out and confess as crack down begins. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/28/2552428/dilg-probes-bfp-officials-over-alleged-slots-sale-scheme https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/28/2552429/pagdanganan-del-rosario-eye-strong-epson-tour-finish-ahead-asian-gamesJan Veran With only three tournaments left on the 2026 Epson Tour calendar, the Race for the Card is entering its decisive stretch. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/28/2552429/pagdanganan-del-rosario-eye-strong-epson-tour-finish-ahead-asian-games https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/28/2552427/packed-weekend-sparks-philippines-chessJoey Villar Philippine chess will be alive this weekend as the WR Bughouse Chess Open and four other simultaneous tournaments. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/28/2552427/packed-weekend-sparks-philippines-chess https://www.philstar.com/on-the-radar/2026/08/28/2552421/sm-seaside-cebu-arena-ignites-rise-cebus-new-lifestyle-and-entertainment-district For SM, being part of this transformation goes beyond developing spaces; it is about helping create places and experiences that respond to how Cebu continues to grow, while contributing to a city that offers Cebuanos and visitors more ways to discover, connect and make the most of Cebu. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/on-the-radar/2026/08/28/2552421/sm-seaside-cebu-arena-ignites-rise-cebus-new-lifestyle-and-entertainment-district https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/28/2552425/global-esports-advances-busan-after-playoff-wins-over-krx-varrelMichelle Lojo For the second straight VCT Pacific stage, Global Esports has earned a place at a roadshow event. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/28/2552425/global-esports-advances-busan-after-playoff-wins-over-krx-varrel https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552424/govt-work-classes-suspended-1-pm-ncr-16-provincesMartin Ramos Palace has suspended classes and government work by midday on Friday, Aug. 28. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552424/govt-work-classes-suspended-1-pm-ncr-16-provinces https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/08/28/2552422/avengers-endgame-returns-philippine-cinemas-ahead-doomsdayKristofer Purnell Avengers, assemble, one more time. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/08/28/2552422/avengers-endgame-returns-philippine-cinemas-ahead-doomsday https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/08/28/2552418/how-policy-choices-left-philippines-behind-taiwan-global-chip-raceCristina Chi Foreign factories aren't enough. What UP researchers say Pax Silica needs: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/08/28/2552418/how-policy-choices-left-philippines-behind-taiwan-global-chip-race