Yearly Archives: 2026

Stretch of South Cotabato highway collapses after 7.8-magnitude quake

COTABATO CITY – A landslide, triggered by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao at 7:37 Monday morning, destroyed portions of the South Cotabato Highway, leading the Tboli local government to order its total closure. In an advisory, the Tboli LGU said the highway from Barangay Tbolok towards General Santos City was impassable

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Magnitude 7.8 quake hits Mindanao, leaving at least 12 dead, 200 injured

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Mindanao, the southern island group in the Philippines Monday, leaving at least 12 people dead, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sparking a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami along nearby coasts, officials said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the threat of a

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LOOK: Damaged structures across Mindanao after magnitude 7.8 quake

The elementary school building of the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in General Santos City collapsed after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8, 2026. The powerful tremor prompted evacuations and damage assessments across several areas in southern Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of  Br. Manuel de Leon, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University president)

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Palace lauds BOC for P406.3-B revenue, beating Jan-May target

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday commended the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for surpassing its collection targets and generating more than P400 billion in revenues during the first five months of the year. Palace press officer Claire Castro said the BOC, under the leadership of Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, collected P406.365 billion from January to May, exceeding by

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Over 6,000 schools affected by M7.8 Mindanao earthquake

MANILA, Philippines — An estimated 6,224 schools across five regions in Mindanao were exposed to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake and aftershocks that hit Sarangani province on Monday morning, affecting over 3.2 million learners and 128,000 teachers and personnel, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). READ: Phivolcs: Tsunami warning out after offshore M7 earthquake in

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Portion of South Cotabato highway collapses after strong quake

COTABATO CITY – The local government of Tboli in South Cotabato has ordered the total closure of a stretch of the highway where a landslide occurred following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck at 7:37 Monday morning, destroying portions of the concrete road. In an advisory, the Tboli LGU said the highway from Barangay Tbolok

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Bea Alonzo Sparks Speculation After Appearing Without Her Engagement Ring

Fans Notice Bea Alonzo’s Missing Engagement Ring in Latest Europe Photos BEA ALONZO – Fresh rumors surrounding Bea Alonzo’s relationship status emerged after fans pointed out the apparent absence of her engagement ring. Kapuso actress Bea Alonzo recently became the subject of online speculation after some netizens noticed that she was not wearing an engagement ... Read more

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Customer Criticizes Fast-Food Chain Over Long Waiting Time & Ordering System

Customer Slams Fast-Food Chain Over Long Waiting Time Before he Received His Order A customer has shared his frustrating experience at a popular fast-food chain, where he reportedly waited nearly an hour to receive his order.  Recently, Gerald Ko, a Facebook user, posted about his visit to the restaurant and expressed disappointment over what he described as a poorly organized ... Read more

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After House Expulsion, Kiko Barzaga Jokes About Watching “Bold” Films Again

Kiko Barzaga Goes Viral Again After Making Unexpected Post Following House Ouster KIKO BARZAGA – Kiko Barzaga has stirred fresh reactions online after posting a tongue-in-cheek question on Facebook following his removal from Congress. Former Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga drew attention on social media after making a humorous remark following his expulsion from ... Read more

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Philippines earthquake death toll reaches 16, 129 injured

At least 16 people have died, and 129 others have been injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines earlier today, June 9, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings across the region. The Philippines earthquake hit Mindanao at 7.37am local time, with its epicentre located approximately 13 kilometres south-west …

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