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Philippines and China face maritime tensions anew after the Chinese ships collide in Bajo De Masinloc
Maritime Tensions Escalate in West Philippine Sea – Philippine Coast Guard patrol aircraft faced repeated radio challenges from Chinese vessels while searching for a damaged China Coast Guard ship that collided with a Chinese Navy vessel near Bajo de Masinloc. U.S. warships conducting freedom of navigation patrols were also shadowed and challenged by Chinese ships.
₱237 Billion Flood Management Budget Proposed – The 2026 National Expenditure Program includes major funding for flood control projects nationwide, with a separate ₱2.6 billion allocation for Metro Manila's pumping stations.
Election Lawyer Challenges Barangay Polls Postponement – Atty. Romulo Macalintal plans to question the new law postponing the Barangay and SK elections to November 2026, arguing it unlawfully extends officials' terms.
Congress Shares 2026 Budget Proposal with Civil Society – In a transparency move, the House handed copies of the ₱6.793 trillion proposed national budget to various civic groups ahead of deliberations starting August 18.
KWF Urges Parents to Teach Filipino and Native Languages – The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino warns that languages die if not spoken, urging families to integrate Filipino and local dialects into daily life.
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