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Malacañang orders swift probe into drowning deaths of Ateneo athletes

MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday ordered a swift investigation into the drowning of two student-athletes of the Ateneo de Manila University amid reports and speculation surrounding the circumstances of their deaths.  Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed authorities to immediately establish the facts of the incident. “Unang-una po,

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‘I love the inflation’: Trump comment on price jump sparks backlash

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war with Iran. “The numbers were great… I love the inflation,” Trump told reporters, a comment pounced on by Democrats who

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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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Heat index in Imus City hits dangerous 44.1°C on Thursday

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Authorities in Imus City, Cavite, on Thursday advised residents to observe safety precautions after the locality’s heat index reached a dangerous 44.1 degrees Celsius at 1:10 p.m. In a public advisory posted on Facebook, the Imus City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat

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4,000 quake victims in GenSan receive DSWD cash aid

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Around 4,000 quake-affected workers and residents received P5,000 cash assistance here through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. Distribution of cash aid began on Wednesday, two days after Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake, which disrupted work and business operations in the city and

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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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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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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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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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