Today’s headlines: Reclamation project, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., EJ Obiena

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

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

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

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.

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

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