SBS News in Filipino, Friday 29 August 2025

POLICE SHOOTING POREPUNKAH

The fatal shooting of two police officers in the Victorian town of Porepunkah has sparked fresh debate about Australia’s gun laws. Source: AAP / Simon Dallinger

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • Victoria Police launch manhunt operation in Porepunkah, Victoria in search of the man suspected of killing Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart.
  • Bureau of Meteorology warns of heavier rainfall and changing weather conditions as the spring season begins.
  • Filipina tennis player Alex Eala ends her US Open campaign after a match against Cristina Bucsa of Spain.


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