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The Filipino Times
filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > taguig-blames-911-for-incomplete-address-in-emergency-response

Taguig blames 911 for incomplete address in emergency response

7+ hour, 16+ min ago   (256+ words) The Taguig City government defended its handling of an emergency involving a 71-year-old patient who later died, saying the national 911 hotline failed to provide the complete address needed to locate the patient. Taguig said its Command Center received a request…...

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filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > over-3500-ofws-served-by-zamboanga-airport-lounge

Over 3,500 OFWs served by Zamboanga airport lounge

7+ hour, 51+ min ago   (107+ words) The Filipino Times A total of 3,544 overseas Filipino workers have been served by the Department of Migrant Workers' OFW Lounge at the Zamboanga City Airport since it opened on May 5 The facility provides a dedicated space for OFWs passing through…...

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filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > iloilo-mayors-son-lands-on-fbi-most-wanted-list-over-alleged-p39-9-m-fraud

Iloilo mayor’s son lands on FBI Most Wanted list over alleged P39.9-M fraud

7+ hour, 53+ min ago   (374+ words) The son of a mayor in Iloilo Province has landed on the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list for allegedly conspiring to defraud around 2,000 investors of more than $650,000, or approximately P39.9 million. Rey Grabato II is the son…...

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filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > dubai-airport-foils-attempt-to-smuggle-24k-gold-hidden-in-suitcase

Dubai airport foils attempt to smuggle 24K gold hidden in suitcase

7+ hour, 57+ min ago   (197+ words) Dubai Customs inspectors have foiled an attempt to smuggle 460 grams of 24-carat raw gold concealed inside the frame of a passenger’s suitcase at Dubai International Airport. Authorities said the gold had been melted into thin rods and professionally embedded into…...

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filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > uae-issues-173-extradition-decisions-in-money-laundering-terror-financing-cases

UAE issues 173 extradition decisions in money laundering, terror financing cases

8+ hour, 18+ min ago   (266+ words) The UAE issued 173 extradition decisions in favor of several countries in 2025 involving money laundering and terrorist financing cases as authorities stepped up efforts against transnational organized crime. The General Secretariat of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism…...

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filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > dubai-foils-attempt-to-smuggle-70-million-cigarettes-hidden-as-clothing

Dubai foils attempt to smuggle 70 million cigarettes hidden as clothing

8+ hour, 29+ min ago   (183+ words) Dubai Customs has foiled an attempt to export more than 70 million illicit cigarettes to a European country after the contraband was concealed in shipments declared as clothing. Authorities detected nine suspicious shipments processed across three air cargo facilities before the…...

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filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > whatsapp-tests-ai-scam-alerts-to-warn-users-of-suspicious-chats

WhatsApp tests AI scam alerts to warn users of suspicious chats

8+ hour, 30+ min ago   (200+ words) WhatsApp has begun testing an artificial intelligence-powered feature designed to warn users when an ongoing conversation shows signs of a possible scam. The optional “Scam Alert” feature is being rolled out to a limited number of users, according to The…...

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filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > popular-dubai-museum-of-illusions-closes-after-8-years

Popular Dubai Museum of Illusions closes after 8 years

8+ hour, 39+ min ago   (213+ words) A popular Dubai attraction known for its mind-bending rooms and Instagram-worthy optical illusions is saying goodbye to its home after eight years. The Museum of Illusions Dubai announced the end of its run at Souk Al Seef, thanking residents and…...

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filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > uae-braces-for-5-days-of-possible-rain-temperatures-may-hit-49c

UAE braces for 5 days of possible rain, temperatures may hit 49°C

8+ hour, 51+ min ago   (252+ words) Parts of the UAE could see five consecutive days of possible rain from Sunday through Thursday, with heavier convective showers expected in eastern and southern areas in the coming days. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, Sunday will be…...

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filipinotimes.net > latest-news > 08/16/2026 > sara-dutertes-confidential-funds-like-ghost-projects-abante

Sara Duterte’s confidential funds like ‘ghost projects’ — Abante

9+ hour, 13+ min ago   (243+ words) Manila Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. compared the questioned use of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds to “ghost projects” as he called for greater accountability over how the money was spent. “Sa akin parang ghost project lang ’yan,” Abante…...