- Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with huge parade
- SC clarifies rules on land ownership
- SSS pension reform program starts in September
- Australia halts logging for koala haven on eastern coast
- DPWH engineer in bribery scandal placed under preventive suspension
- China displays its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade
- Israel launches new spy satellite in 'message' to enemies
- Ukraine's children start new school year in underground classrooms to avoid Russian bombs
- More funding sought for sports commission
- Pacifist Japan struggles to boost troops as China anxiety grows
