MANILA, Philippines – Several House leaders and lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Thursday said the so-called Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is clearly weaponizing the flood control investigation to target lawmakers supporting the immediate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, rather than pursue genuine accountability or pass legislation.  Some senators allied with then-Senate President

SAN ANTONIO, United States — Jalen Brunson fueled another New York comeback triumph on Wednesday but said the Knicks can’t afford to relax after pulling off a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals. Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Davao Occidental, June 5, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake in Davao Occidental today, June 5, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Pangasinan, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday filed graft and malversation charges against contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and his wife Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya, and former and current Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials for alleged anomalies in a government project in Calumpit, Bulacan, worth P53.9 million. The case was

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang cited the political turmoil in the Senate as one of the reasons for the country’s failed bid to become a nonpermanent member of the powerful United Nations Security Council (UNSC). “All the political noise and all the political tensions have an impact, and these are what the entire nation and the

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate media on Thursday condemned in the “strongest possible sense” what it called dangerous, irresponsible, and reckless statements made by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta that members of the mainstream media were “bayaran,” or paid hacks. “Marcoleta’s accusations against the press, if not supported by evidence, erode public trust in legitimate journalism and

MANILA, Philippines — As if addressing misbehaving children, Malacañang on Thursday told senators to conduct themselves properly after tensions flared again within the Senate premises. This time, the commotion involved Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Sen. Robinhood Padilla, whose group was escorting resource persons to a blue ribbon committee hearing. When asked what message President

This is the Daily Gospel for June 5, 2026, which is the Friday of the Ninth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 4, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 3, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Mark 12, 35-37. As Jesus was teaching in the temple area he said,

MANILA – A Filipino passenger arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Thursday after authorities discovered suspected marijuana concealed in his checked-in baggage. According to initial information from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the illegal substance, locally known as “kush,” weighed 8.91 kilograms and had an estimated

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Friday, June 5, 2026. Aside from power, water security a key investment concern in Cebu Business leaders and government officials warned on Thursday, June 4, that Cebu’s water shortage poses a long-term risk to the province’s competitiveness and economic prospects. READ THE FULL STORY Students