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House of Representatives Aug 27, 2026 10:00 PM PHT Rappler.com Today’s headlines: Martin Romualdez, Philippine Senate, School shooting Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Romualdez replaces Pulong Duterte as top recipient of DPWH funds The first district of Leyte takes over the first district of Davao City as the top recipient of funds from the Department of Public Works and Highways. 4 senators stop receiving salaries amid absences Four senators stop receiving their salaries as they remain absent from plenary sessions of the Senate and the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. PNP files complaint vs father of minor in Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting The Philippine National Police files a complaint against the owner of the gun used by a high school student in the August 18 school shooting in Zamboanga City. Beyond income, 12.8% of Filipinos are poor across multiple dimensions in 2024 A new and broader official way of measuring poverty shows that 12.8% of Filipinos were multidimensionally poor in 2024. Filipino among missing in Nepal after deadly flash floods A Filipino is among those who are missing in Nepal, after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, causing catastrophic flash floods. – Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading Related Topics Martin Romualdez Nepal overseas Filipinos poverty in the Philippines School violence Senate of the Philippines Martin Romualdez Philippine News Romualdez replaces Pulong Duterte as top recipient of DPWH funds Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Despite recantations, Ombudsman findings on Romualdez’s alleged money laundering network hold Newsletters [Rappler’s Best] The ‘maleta’ boys’ travelogue Philippine News What parts of Ombudsman’s case buildup vs Romualdez are affected by recantations? More on Martin Romualdez Nepal Philippine News Filipino among missing in Nepal after deadly flash floods South & Central Asia Death toll mounts, more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and China after Himalayan flood Arts & Culture How do different countries honor pets as they cross over to the rainbow bridge? Fact Check FACT CHECK: Videos of La Naval procession, Nepal protests misrepresented as rallies in PH More on Nepal overseas Filipinos Philippine News Filipino among missing in Nepal after deadly flash floods Business [Good Business] What Doris Magsaysay Ho’s recognition says about Filipino leadership Philippine News For 2027, DMW may get P11-B budget. Is it enough to help OFWs? Newsmakers This maritime leader is the first woman to receive the RVR Nation Building award More on overseas Filipinos poverty in the Philippines Business Beyond income, 12.8% of Filipinos are poor across multiple dimensions in 2024 Thought Leaders [In This Economy] Less than 10% of Filipinos are now poor? Not so fast Top 5 News Today Philippines’ poverty rate hits record low 9.7% | The wRap Business Poverty rate hits record low 9.7%, but millions are one crisis from sliding back More on poverty in the Philippines School violence Philippine News DILG proposes home inspections for gun safekeeping compliance Mindanao PNP files complaint vs father of minor in Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting Thought Leaders [Pinoy Criminology] Prevent violence before it enters the classroom: A free assessment tool Newsletters [DECODED] Another school shooting, another wave of disinformation More on School violence Senate of the Philippines Philippine News Senate eyes concurrent budget, plenary sessions amid VP trial Philippine News LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Philippine News 4 senators stop receiving salaries amid absences Inside Track Can sub judice rule stop Sara Duterte from talking about her trial? More on Senate of the Philippines