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Actor Derek Ramsay and the driver of a Porsche 918 supercar have responded to a show-cause order issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) after the vehicle was caught using a fake plate along EDSA.

LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao confirmed that they voluntarily surrendered the vehicle, registered under the actor’s name.

“Tumugon sila dun sa show-cause order. Sinurrender yung supercar at yung driver's license nung negosyante, Mr. Violago, na nagda-drive nung sasakyan,” he said

[“They responded to the show-cause order. They surrendered the supercar along with the driver’s license of the businessman, Mr. Violago, who was driving the vehicle.”]

The supercar is now impounded at the LTO, while the agency investigates how the fake plate was acquired and attached to the vehicle.

Following the incident, the LTO reiterated its warning against manufacturing or purchasing unauthorized plates online that imitate government-issued plates.

The agency explained that fake plates or conduction stickers can be used to conceal vehicle identities and evade traffic enforcement systems, including the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP).

The LTO announced that they will intensify nationwide operations against the use of fake plates starting September 1, 2026.

With reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.

There is no allocation for the Pax Silica project under the proposed 2027 national budget.

DBM Acting Secretary Kim Robert De Leon and DOF Secretary Frederick Go confirmed this during the congressional meeting on August 17, 2026.

According to Go, the Pax Silica project is still a proposal.

“This industrial hub is a proposed industrial hub. So one thing is for sure: there’s nothing in the budget that will spend for this ‘proposed industrial hub’ because nothing has been signed,” he said

He also expressed confidence that the DBM won’t make an expense-line item for the project because that is still under preliminary discussion.

“It’s still a discussion, so I’m pretty sure that DBM will not put any budget-line, expense-line item for something that is in very preliminary discussion,” he added

Sec. De Leon clarified that the additional allocation for the  Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is not intended for the proposed industrial hub.

“Wala pong allocation in the NEP (National Expenditure Program) intended for Pax Silica,” he said

“The amounts mentioned by the good congresswoman under DICT is intended for the implementation of a new mandate under a law enacted by Congress, which is the e-government law,” he added

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Flooding along parts of G. Araneta Avenue lasted an estimated six hours after the San Juan River overflowed following heavy rains.

Cleanup operations were immediately conducted along G. Araneta Avenue and San Juan River; authorities cleared nine trucks of garbage.

According to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, the agency plans to construct detention basins as a solution to this matter.

Sec. Dizon also inspected Navotas City Dike, where a pumping machine at the Barangay Daanghari pumping station was damaged. The trapped garbage damaged the machine, and they aim to repair it as soon as possible.

“Ang diperensya kasi non is pareho nung mga nangyari sa mga ibang station, pag pinasok ng basura yung bomba, nasisira,” he said

According to Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco, no flooding was recorded in the city despite high tide and heavy rainfall.

With reports from Benedict Samson

Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco filed a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to sanction individuals caught littering in public spaces.

Under House Bill No.10841 or the Anti-Littering Community Service Act, anyone found proven guilty of disposing of solid waste in public spaces, such as roads, canals, and waterways, must undergo community service in the city or municipality where the violation occurred.

Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, is currently in effect. Among the list of prohibited acts under Section 48 is dumping of waste matter in public places.

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A retaining wall collapsed along the boundary of Barangays New Cabalan and Old Cabalan in Olongapo City around 11:00 AM on August 17, 2026, following the heavy rainfall.

The protective structure serves to support and retain soil on both sides. It prevents landslides and soil movements due to gravity and heavy mass.

Based on the report, the soil is already saturated due to persistent heavy rains.

Local officials immediately inspected the site, where they also observed rising water levels at several bridges across Olongapo City.

Authorities have advised residents in low-lying areas and near-river areas to stay alert and prepare for potential evacuations if weather conditions become worse.

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