https://www.philstar.com/rss/nation Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:30:05 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552266/p1234-billion-illegal-drugs-destroyed-caviteEmmanuel Tupas Up to 2.2 tons of various kinds of illegal substances with a combined value of P12.34 billion were destroyed in Trece Martires, Cavite yesterday. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552266/p1234-billion-illegal-drugs-destroyed-cavite https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552267/3-raptors-set-free-bulacan-natural-parkRamon Efren Lazaro Three brahminy kites, locally known as lawin, were recently released by environment officials in the Biak-Na-Bato National Park in Bulacan. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552267/3-raptors-set-free-bulacan-natural-park https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552268/colombia-stipend-system-eyed-decommissioned-milf-membersRainier Allan Ronda he government is reassessing its socioeconomic assistance package for members of the decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as it considers a monthly stipend system similar to Colombia’s peace framework, Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento said yesterday. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552268/colombia-stipend-system-eyed-decommissioned-milf-members https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552270/2-minors-die-batangas-vehicular-mishapArnell Ozaeta Two minors were killed while 11 others were injured in a vehicular accident involving a wing van truck and a passenger jeepney in this city on Wednesday. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552270/2-minors-die-batangas-vehicular-mishap https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552271/couple-grandson-killed-2-suspects-arrestedEd Amoroso An elderly couple and their grandson were killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire at their hut in Indang, Cavite on Tuesday. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552271/couple-grandson-killed-2-suspects-arrested https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552280/pulong-dared-show-proof-davao-flood-projectsAlexis Romero Malacañang yesterday dared Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte to show documents proving that the flood mitigation structures in his jurisdiction are real. The Palace issued the challenge after Duterte disputed  a statement of the Office of the Ombudsman that Davao City is the “epicenter” of anomalous flood control projects.  Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552280/pulong-dared-show-proof-davao-flood-projects https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552282/sc-affirms-dq-sultan-kudarat-governorGhio Ong The Supreme Court  has canceled the certificate of candidacy  of Sultan Kudarat Gov. Pax Ali Mangudadatu, disqualifying him from running in the 2022 general elections for lying about his residency. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552282/sc-affirms-dq-sultan-kudarat-governor https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552286/no-crime-wave-makati-policeEJ Macababbad The Makati police yesterday dispelled rumors about a crime wave in the country’s financial capital following a robbery incident on Aug. 22. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552286/no-crime-wave-makati-police https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552292/plm-confers-honorary-doctor-laws-marcos-jrAlexis Romero he Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila conferred yesterday an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on President Marcos. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552292/plm-confers-honorary-doctor-laws-marcos-jr https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552294/lto-summons-5-vehicles-over-legarda-flyover-crashJosiah Antonio  The Land Transportation Office has summoned the owners and drivers of five vehicles involved in a smash-up on Legarda flyover in Sta. Mesa, Manila.  Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/08/28/2552294/lto-summons-5-vehicles-over-legarda-flyover-crash