Here are the latest news updates from the Philippines.
Key Points
- A juvenile female Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus), locally known as "Dungon," was successfully rescued and released back into the wild on August 20, 2026, in Barangay Malcampo, Roxas, Palawan.
- Discussions surrounding Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial continued this week, focusing on issues related to confidential funds, the alleged use of aliases, and remarks made by the Vice President against the prosecution panel and several lawmakers.
- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said its nationwide flood mitigation plan for 2027 will require proposed funding amounting to ₱643.95 billion.
- While weather conditions have improved across much of Luzon, flooding persists in six municipalities and one city in Bulacan due to the impact of recent typhoons and the southwest monsoon.
- Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes-Brown attended as Guest of Honor during the inauguration of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Forensics Morgue at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
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