DPWH halts Laguna de Bay reclamation in Taguig | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• DPWH stops Laguna de Bay reclamation in Taguig 

The public works department announces it has stopped reclamation activities in a portion of Laguna de Bay in Taguig City.

• Riding the clean energy and AI wave: Marcos wants to go beyond ore exports 

The Philippines declares all critical mineral projects as national priority to boost its domestic industry in response to global demand for minerals.

• Ombudsman files new corruption cases vs fugitive Zaldy Co 

The Office of the Ombudsman files new malversation and graft cases before the Sandiganbayan against fugitive former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co and several Department of Public Works and Highways officials.

• Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted 

Nepali officials express concerns over insufficient information from China despite calls for improved data sharing and risk-reduction measures prior to deadly flash floods.

• EJ Obiena back to golden ways with victory in Germany 

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena claims his ninth gold medal of the year after ruling the ISTAF Berlin at the Olympiastadion in Germany on Monday, August 31, Manila time. – Rappler.com