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MANILA, Philippines — The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Wednesday announced that it will move its protest to Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila. This came after the Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety revoked the INC’s rally permit for Thursday, July 2. “We will go to the place where we can gather, without the

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he is “confident” that members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) will not cause trouble during their ongoing rally. At the same time, he also expressed concern over reports of planned agitation or infiltration in other areas. The remark came as the religious group held the

MANILA, Philippines — The newly created school counselor posts approved by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) will strengthen the mental health services available to students, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said on Wednesday. According to a DepEd statement, the positions were created under the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act, or Republic Act No. 12080,

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Two students were wounded in a stabbing incident inside Cabaluay National High School in Zamboanga City Wednesday morning, following what authorities said was a fistfight allegedly triggered by bullying. Police identified the suspect only as “Aga,” a 17-year-old Grade 11 student, while the victims are both aged 16. All

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Visiting teams made an early statement as the Sinag Liga Asya (SLA) Junior World Showcase tipped off on Wednesday, July 1, at various venues across Cebu City. Leading the opening-day fireworks was Tumakbo California’s Mike Yao Naughton, who erupted for 53 points to power his team to a thrilling 93-90 victory

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Justice (DOJ) has received a supplemental referral from the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) recommending the filing of homicide cases in connection with the tragic deaths of two Ateneo basketball players. In a statement Wednesday, DOJ Atty. Polo Martinez said the referral “will be treated as forming part

ILOILO CITY – The Department of Education Schools Division Office (DepEd-SDO) Iloilo has implemented interventions after a firearm was found inside the backpack of a Grade 10 learner in a public school on Tuesday afternoon. DepEd-SDO Iloilo said the incident was managed “swiftly and peacefully”. “No threats were made, no injuries were reported, and no member

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Two separate anti-illegal drug operations in Zamboanga Sibugay on Tuesday led to the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of about P4 million worth of suspected shabu, the police reported. At around 9:03 p.m. on June 30, operatives of the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit-9 (PDEA-9), backed by multiple

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio highlighted the growing role of sports tourism in driving local economies during the Cebu Business Month 2026 MICE Tourism Summit held in Lapu-Lapu City. Gregorio, together with PSC Commissioner Edward Hayco, took part in the summit at the Glass Pavilion in Mactan Newtown

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical depression Henry is forecast to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday evening or early Thursday, according to the state weather bureau on Wednesday. In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Henry was located 315 kilometers west of Dagupan