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Issue No. 25033 | Aug 24, 2025
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How sounds from a Philippine slum gave rise to a viral music genre

washingtonpost.com

Budots, a genre of deliberately tacky dance music from the slums of the Philippines, is shaped by the noise, joy and violence of the streets. Take a listen.

washingtonpost.com

Trending In Corruption

#FloodControlNepoBaby: Contractors’ kids live in luxury as taxpayers dive in floods

From attending Paris fashion shows to showing off their favorite Chanel bags, these kids of the country’s top construction contractors need not worry about floods — August 30, 2025

rappler.com
More on Money Trail of Flood Projects
  • Politicians’ Influencer Kids Draw Flak Amid DPWH Controversies Influencers like Claudine Co and Lemuel Lubiano are drawing flak for "lavish lifestyles" amid a probe into flood control projects linked to their families — August 28, 2025

    rollingstonephilippines.com
  • Price reveal: Discaya luxury cars and their estimated cost Here are the vehicles the Discayas revealed were inside their warehouse and their estimated prices. — August 28, 2025

    philstar.com
  • How much are the cars in the contractor’s garage? No doubt, by now, many have already seen that dream garage warehouse containing some 40 cars. Comprised of various Japanese, American and European luxury brands all under one roof — August 28, 2025

    mb.com.ph
In China

China threatens US ally with 'consequences'

The remarks follow a spike in activity near a South China Sea flashpoint in the Philippines' maritime zone. — August 28, 2025

newsweek.com

In Culture

Opinion: Where Has the Glorification of Our Heroes Taken Us?

Hero worship won’t save us—only concrete action and a willingness to break from our self-defeating habits will. — August 24, 2025

esquiremag.ph

In Politics

Torre relieved as PNP chief

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III was relieved from his post. A document signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin dated August 25, 2025 stated that Torre’s relief was effective immediately. — August 26, 2025

sunstar.com.ph

In Sports

Eala bows to Bucsa in Round 2 of US Open 2025

Scoring four points off five breaks in the second set, world no. 93 Cristina Bucsa prevailed in her second clash with Filipina sensation Alexandra Eala — August 28, 2025

manilastandard.net

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