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SPORTS: The Gilas Pilipinas U23 Men's 3x3 squad finished the 3x3 Nations League Asia SEA 2026 Stop 1 with a 1-1 record, beating Vietnam, 21-8, before falling to Malaysia, 17-20, earlier today, August 17. The team features DLSU Green Archers Luis Pablo, Doy Dungo, and the recently departed Rhyle Melencio. Courtesy: Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas

UNIVERSITY: Access to the Manila and Laguna campuses will be restricted tomorrow, August 18. Final examinations scheduled tomorrow will shift online, following the Provost’s announcement.

NatSit: Malacañang has suspended classes at all levels in Metro Manila and several provinces tomorrow, August 18, due to heavy rainfall caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon. Public and private schools are directed to shift to alternative learning modes.

JUST IN: Classes at all levels in the City of Manila are suspended tomorrow, August 18, due to the inclement weather caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced. The Office of the Provost previously announced that examinations scheduled on August 18 will shift online if in-person classes are suspended.

UNIVERSITY: Heavy rainfall from the Habagat has brought ankle-high floods around Taft Ave.

MENAGERIE: American actress Hayden Panettiere has passed away at 36, after an illustrious career spanning three decades. Best known for her breakout role as Claire Bennet in “Heroes," she also starred in the iconic “Scream” franchise and drama series “Nashville.” | via BBC News

VANGUARD: The continuing effects of the Habagat have prompted a red heavy rainfall warning in Metro Manila, Bataan, the southern parts of Pampanga and Zambales, and portions of Rizal and Cavite. An orange warning is in effect for most of Cavite and Zambales, and parts of Batangas, Bulacan, Pampanga and Rizal. Meanwhile, parts of Batangas, Laguna, Tarlac, Quezon, and the rest of Bulacan, Pampanga, and Rizal are under a yellow warning. Courtesy: Pagasa

NatSit: Malacañang has directed public and private schools in several provinces, including Metro Manila and Laguna, to shift to alternative learning modes today due to the continuous heavy rainfall caused by the Southwest Monsoon.

UNIVERSITY: Final exams scheduled at the Laguna Campus will shift online today, August 17, the Office of the Vice President for Laguna Campus announced, pursuant to Malacañang’s announced suspension in Laguna. Access to the Laguna Campus will be restricted starting at 3 pm.

SPORTS: The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has revealed the Gilas Pilipinas Women's schedule for the upcoming 2026 Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara. The Philippines opens up their campaign against Mexico tomorrow, August 18, at 10:30 am Manila time, before Canada and Senegal later this week. Courtesy: SBP

NatSit: Classes of all levels in the City of Manila are suspended starting 12 pm today, August 17, due to inclement weather, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced. Final examinations scheduled for today have been shifted online, the Office of the Provost announced.

SPORTS: The #UAAPEsports2026 Valorant Esports Tournament matches scheduled for today, August 17, have been postponed following Mandaluyong City’s suspension of classes. The DLSU Green Aces’ clash with the UP Fighting Maroons will be rescheduled to a later date. Courtesy: UAAP

JUST IN: All final examinations held today, August 17, will shift online, the Office of the Provost announced. Examinations scheduled from 8 am to 10 am are rescheduled to 6 pm, unless otherwise agreed upon by the faculty and students. Campus access will be restricted starting 10 am, but students already on campus may stay until it is safe to leave.

SPORTS: The DLSU Green Aces battled to a 1-all stalemate against the NU Bulldogs to open their #UAAPEsports2026 Valorant Esports Tournament title defense earlier today, August 16, at the MVP Studios. #TLSUAAP88

UPDATE: The temporary suspension of AnimoSpace accounts for Term 3-enrolled students has been moved to Sunday, August 23, to make way for Grade Consultation Day on August 22. Access will still be restored on or before August 27.

SPORTS: The DLSU Green Aces kick off their title defense, locking horns with the NU Bulldogs in the #UAAPEsports2026 Valorant Esports Tournament today, August 16, at the MVP Studios. #TLSUAAP88

SPORTS: The DLSU Lady Booters dominated the field, securing an 2-1 victory over the UP Fighting Maroons to conclude their 2026 PFF Women’s League campaign earlier today, August 15, at the Adidas Football Park.