I don't have a pet but I did see this cute floof when I went to Komiket Pasig last August 15! So bait, just sitting there 🥺

Becky says hiiii 🐶

A resident in Barangay Malcampo, Roxas, Palawan helped save a juvenile Asian small-clawed otter, locally known as Dungon, after finding the animal along the road while riding a motorcycle on August 20, 2026.

The resident brought the otter to safety after noticing dogs nearby and later reported it to local environment authorities. After assessment by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), the 27-centimeter, 200-gram female was found in good condition and returned to its natural habitat.

The species is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN) and Endangered under Palawan's local wildlife classification, which faces a high risk of extinction in the wild if threats to its population continue.

LOOK: Several main roads in Angeles City are impassable to light vehicles due to flooding.

The Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ACDRRMO) reported that as of 10:52 a.m., several major thoroughfares were not passable to light vehicles, including Sto. Entierro, Cutcut Flyover, Sto. Cristo Intersection, and Pandan Road.

Motorists are advised to take alternate routes and exercise caution as authorities continue to monitor water levels and road conditions.

The Province of Laguna has suspended classes tomorrow, August 29, in light of an Orange Heavy Rainfall Warning issued for several areas in the province, Laguna Governor Sol Aragones announced.

In its 8 pm Heavy Rainfall Warning issued today, PAGASA placed the cities of Cabuyao, Santa Rosa, Biñan, San Pedro, and Calamba, as well as the municipalities of Pakil, Mabitac, Pangil, Santa Maria, Siniloan, and Famy, under the Orange Warning Level.

Other areas in Laguna are expected to experience light to moderate rains, with occasional heavy rains.

Amid heavy rainfall, voters in Dasmariñas City line up at Francisco E. Barzaga Memorial High School to cast their vote in the special election to elect Cavite’s 4th District representative, replacing expelled Kiko Barzaga.

Five candidates compete in the congressional seat including Kiko’s mother and current mayor Jenny Barzaga.

Voting precincts will be open until 3 pm today. | via Axel Cainglet/Rappler

LOW VISIBILITY ALONG SCTEX AS OF 12:30 P.M.

Low visibility is currently experienced along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) near Dinalupihan, Bataan, amid heavy rain and strong winds.

The conditions were observed along the expressway as vehicles navigated through the downpour.

As of PAGASA’s 11:00 a.m. bulletin today, August 29, Bataan, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, portions of Tarlac and Batangas, as well as parts of Cavite and Rizal, were under a red rainfall warning due to the southwest monsoon or habagat.

Motorists are advised to slow down, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and exercise caution due to reduced visibility and slippery road conditions. | via Ahyenne Neleah Estacio/Rappler