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Independence Day 2026: Revisiting the legacy of the June 12 declaration

MANILA, Philippines — Every year on June 12, Filipinos across the nation and the world celebrate Araw ng Kalayaan, commemorating the Philippines’ independence after more than three centuries of Spanish colonial rule. In 1964, Republic Act 4166 (RA 4166) was signed, moving the celebration of Independence Day from July 4, the date of the establishment

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Lawyer seeks lookout order vs Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin amid probe

MANILA, Philippines — The new lawyer of the family of Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team player Rene Baterbonia has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue an immigration lookout bulletin order (Ilbo) against veteran coach Tab Baldwin as an investigation into the sudden death of two of his rookie players is underway.

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New majority senators visit quake-hit Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian, with Senators Erwin Tulfo, JV Ejercito, and Migz Zubiri, visited earthquake-hit communities in Sarangani province and General Santos City on Thursday to deliver food and cash assistance to affected residents. According to the senators, their visit aims to assess the full extent of the damage caused

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Brandon Espiritu Breaks Silence After Halfies Remark Sparks Massive Backlash

Brandon Espiritu Issues Apology Following Heated Debate Over Representation BRANDON ESPIRITU – The pageant community was shaken after Brandon Espiritu’s statement ignited discussions about who gets to represent the Philippines on the international stage. Brandon Espiritu has publicly apologized after facing criticism from netizens and several well-known personalities over his remarks about “halfies” joining national ... Read more

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Klea Pineda Takes Legal Action After Online R*pe Threat

R*pe Threat Sent Online Pushes Klea Pineda To Pursue Legal Battle KLEA PINEDA – What started as a shocking social media message has now led Klea Pineda to consider legal action against a netizen. Trigger Warning: Mention of r*pe Kapuso actress Klea Pineda is preparing to file a case against a netizen who allegedly sent ... Read more

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3 Fast-Food Crew Members Injured After Alleged Fryer Malfunction in Pangasinan 

3 Fast-Food Crew Members Sustain Injuries After Alleged Fryer Malfunction Three fast-food crew members in Mangaldan, Pangasinan, were injured after an electric fryer allegedly malfunctioned.  On Wednesday morning (June 10, 2026), a video was taken showing several employees rushing out of the restaurant. Some of the workers appeared to have removed their upper clothing as they tried to deal with ... Read more

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Bongbong Marcos Announces Families Affected By Mindanao Earthquake To Receive P50K

The office of President Bongbong Marcos took this initiative to help earthquake victims President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. announced that the Office of the President (OP) will provide P50,000 for each family affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook several areas in Mindanao on Monday, June 8, particularly in Sarangani. Last Monday, devastating scenarios ... Read more

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Two sentenced to death over 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing

The Bangkok South Criminal Court sentenced two defendants to death today, June 11, over the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing at Ratchaprasong intersection, which killed 20 people and injured 160 others. The court delivered its ruling in the case against Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili, both Uyghur nationals, who were charged by public prosecutors with terrorism-related …

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Riding the BTS to the edge of Bangkok: A guide to the Skytrain’s suburban reach

For most visitors, the BTS Skytrain is the green line that glides over the traffic of Sukhumvit and Silom, dropping you at shopping malls and rooftop bars. But the network now stretches far beyond the city centre, running across three provinces and reaching deep into the suburbs in both directions. If you live in Bangkok …

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