Yearly Archives: 2026

Trump booed by crowd prior to Knicks vs Spurs Game 3

NEW YORK— Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Trump was shown for several seconds giving a military salute. The boos ended

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LTFRB orders inspection of transport hubs affected by Mindanao quake

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered its Regional Franchising and Regulatory Offices (RFROs) to conduct structural integrity inspection of public transportation hubs in areas affected by the deadly earthquake in Mindanao on Monday morning.  LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Vigor Mendoza II said the heads of the RFROs in Davao

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Authorities uproot 800 marijuana plants in Bukidnon town

SAN FERNANDO, Bukidnon — Government authorities uprooted 800 fully grown marijuana plants during an anti-illegal drugs operation in the remote and mountainous area of Sitio Salumayag, Barangay Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon, on Monday. According to Police Captain Sheila Joy Jangad, Bukidnon Provincial Police Office spokesperson, the operation was conducted jointly by the 2nd Bukidnon Provincial

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Analyst tracks why Marcos ratings sank most in Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s satisfaction ratings fell to their lowest level since he took office in 2022, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, with the steepest deterioration coming from Mindanao. An examination of SWS regional data shows Marcos’ satisfaction ratings have weakened far more sharply in Mindanao than in

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Work in Bangsamoro gov’t offices resume after Mindanao earthquake

COTABATO CITY – Regular government work has resumed in all Bangsamoro Region offices on Tuesday, following a Magnitude 7.8 quake that rocked the Soccsksargen region but affected two provinces in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Following the earthquake, Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua suspended office work to allow an inspection of the

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Rico Blanco Reveals He’s Friends With His Exes Except The Last One

Rico Blanco was asked about his past girlfriends Singer-songwriter Rico Blanco revealed that he is friends with his ex-girlfriends, except the last one. Rico is one of the most prominent names in the music industry. He was first known as one of the band members of the 90s iconic band, Rivermaya. Eventually, he had his ... Read more

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Alan Cayetano’s prexy designation dropped from Senate website

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is no longer listed as Senate President on the chamber’s website, while Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian is identified as Senate President Pro Tempore. On June 3, the new Senate majority voted to declare all seats vacant after Cayetano and his allies had been absent from the plenary for three

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Isolated rain showers continue to prevail across PH – Pagasa

MANILA – Most parts of the country will continue to get drenched with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tuesday. The southwest monsoon, however, will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Zambales. Moderate to heavy rains in those areas

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Death toll in Angeles building collapse rises to 30

ANGELES CITY — The death toll from the collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, rose to 30 as search, rescue, retrieval, and clearing operations entered their 17th day on Tuesday. The latest victim was extricated at 12:18 a.m., according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Central Luzon, which is overseeing

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Iloilo City ready to aid quake-hit Mindanao communities – Treñas

ILOILO CITY — The city government on Monday expressed readiness to extend assistance to communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Maasim, Sarangani, and shook large parts of Mindanao earlier in the day. Mayor Raisa Treñas said the city has already instructed its City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

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