MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army on Wednesday rejected reports of alleged internal discontent within its ranks, saying it remains a disciplined and professional force. Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete said the service continues to prioritize the welfare and morale of its personnel, stressing that internal mechanisms are in place to address

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region IV-A has distributed P1.096 billion in cash relief assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers across Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) as of June 5 to help ease the burden of rising fuel prices. In a recent report, the

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The commander of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division, Major Gen. Alvin Luzon, led an aerial Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) on Tuesday in the earthquake-affected areas of Jose Abad Santos and Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental. In an e-mailed press advisory, Maj. Ruben Gadut, chief of 10ID’s

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education has estimated an initial requirement of P245.8 million to cover cleanup operations, debris removal, and repair work in schools affected by the recent Mindanao earthquake. In Situation Report No. 7 on Wednesday, an estimated P215.698 million is needed to repair damaged classrooms, alongside P30.121 million allocated for cleanup

The declaration of the rainy season is a critical signal for farmers, shaping planting schedules and irrigation management. On June 4, 2026, Pagasa declared the onset of the rainy season based on meteorological indicators of the southwest monsoon, or habagat. Typhoons Domeng and Ester briefly delivered heavy rains, but these were localized and followed by

Grandmother in Laoag City Ends Up in Jail Over Over Bomb Joke  A grandmother who is planning a relaxing day at the mall in Laoag City ends up behind bars after a joke she made during a security inspection caused alarm.  According to authorities, the 64-year-old grandmother visited a local mall hoping to spend some time relaxing and enjoying her day. However, ... Read more

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Ritz Azul and her husband went through this challenging chapter Actress Ritz Azul opened up about her two pregnancy losses before she welcomed her first child with her husband, Allan Guy. The couple tied the knot in November 2021 in Baguio City. Then, they held their second wedding in Palawan in December of the same ... Read more

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The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, and her husband Sir Tim Laurence, are scheduled to make an official visit to Thailand on July 16 and 17, 2026, the British Embassy in Bangkok has confirmed. It will be her fourth visit to the country, and the first in nearly four decades. During the two-day programme, the Princess …

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The Bangkok South Criminal Court will deliver its verdict tomorrow (11 June) in the Erawan Shrine bombing at Ratchaprasong intersection. Adem Karadag and Mieraili Yusufu, two ethnic Uyghur defendants, are facing judgment. The ruling will therefore close one of the longest and most closely watched criminal cases in recent Thai history. This was an attack …

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Thailand has some of the best beaches in the world, and that is both the appeal and the problem. If you are looking for the perfect beach, Thailand offers options for every traveller, with hundreds of them spread across two coastlines, dozens of islands ranging from overdeveloped to barely touched, and more opinions online than …

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