MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday evening described China’s decision to impose sanctions on Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family as an “unfriendly act,” saying it adds strain to already tense relations between Manila and Beijing. The DFA said it took note of the remarks of China’s Foreign

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday brushed aside sanctions imposed by China on him and his family, saying he would continue carrying out his duties despite Beijing’s latest move against one of the Philippine government’s most outspoken critics. “That is their right. That is truly what they do to those who

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Four crewmen died when they collapsed inside a hatch of a fishing vessel docked at a sardine processing facility in Barangay Cawit, Zamboanga City, on Thursday morning (June 11), authorities said. The fatalities were identified as Ranillo Sanugal Jr., 27; John Edgar Dotillos, 22; and Arnold Bongcawel, who was

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian as the leader of the Senate during his Independence Day speech, marking the first time he has publicly done so since the recent leadership change in the chamber. In his customary acknowledgment of government officials at the start of his

MANILA, Philippines — Education leaders from the Philippines and other countries said reversing the learning crisis requires a more integrated approach that connects education with the broader system of child development services. Addressing persistent learning challenges in the Philippines, the education leaders discussed the need for stronger coordination across sectors and a sustained commitment to

COTABATO CITY — A suspected rido (clan feud) erupted in Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday afternoon, leaving two people dead and three others wounded, police said Friday. The violence stemmed from an ambush that triggered a brief firefight between two heavily armed groups in Barangay Panadtaban. READ: Violence in Basilan is related to

BEIJING, China —The Philippines defense minister was defiant on Friday after Beijing sanctioned him for what it termed “irresponsible remarks” as the two nations grapple over the disputed South China Sea. Gilberto Teodoro as well as his spouse and child will be banned from entering China’s mainland, Hong Kong and Macau, an unnamed foreign ministry

Vice Ganda slammed a netizen’s accusation Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda reacted to a netizen who accused him of hoarding BTS concert tickets. The K-pop group composed of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook gained global popularity, and they have many fans in the Philippines as well. Even Filipino celebrities are gushing over ... Read more

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3 Minors Brought to Police Station After Being Found w/ Pliers & Hacksaw During Blackout  Three minors were brought to Police Station 1 after being found with pliers and hacksaw during a blackout in Palawan.  On June 11, 2026, three minors were brought to Police Station 1 (PS1) after they were found carrying tools commonly used for ... Read more

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Strait of Hormuz Under Threat as Iran Issues Warning to All Ships STRAIT OF HORMUZ – The Strait of Hormuz is once again at the center of international attention after Iran declared that all vessels are barred from passing through the strategic waterway. Iran announced on Thursday, June 11, that it has once again closed ... Read more

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