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WASHINGTON — By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp and celebrated a championship win with a backflip off the top of the wire-mesh cage, then shook hands with President Donald Trump — and even fist-bumped Melania — this much about his company’s future was clear to the ultimate boss of

This is the Daily Gospel for June 16, 2026, which is Monday of the Eleventh week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 15, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 14, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 5, 38-42. Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Kawasan Falls receives P110-M rehab aid from Capitol Governor Pamela Baricuatro turned over ₱110 million in financial assistance to support the rehabilitation of Kawasan Falls, one of Cebu Province’s most popular natural attractions. GET THE FULL PICTURE Cebu OKs additional ₱25M

MANILA, Philippines — Human rights groups Karapatan and Desaparecidos on Monday backed a motion filed before the Supreme Court seeking to compel the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) to reveal the whereabouts of convicted former Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan. The motion was filed on June 9 by Erlinda Cadapan and Concepcion Empeño, whose daughters, student-activists Sherlyn

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Monday said the vote threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial should be reduced from 16 to 14 if more senators become unable to participate in the proceedings. Speaking at a media briefing, Luistro, lead prosecutor in the impeachment trial, cited a 1949

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday rejected as “misinformation” the announcement by former Rep. Mike Defensor about a supposed flood control hearing set outside the Senate on Tuesday. Tulfo, chair of the Senate blue ribbon committee, said in a statement bearing the official logo of his panel that no hearing has been scheduled

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University president Roberto Yap, SJ apologized on Monday to the families of collegiate basketball athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, saying that the Ateneo leadership acknowledges the families’ “unbearable” pain over the deaths of the two students. Baterbonia and Adili drowned during a school-sanctioned training activity at a beach

MANILA, Philippines — Leaders of Congress welcomed President Marcos’ proclamation on Monday, calling the legislature to a special session this week to tackle urgent measures and pending appointments, which he cited in his pronouncement. Earlier on Sunday, Sen. Joel Villanueva said he would attend a special session of Congress should Marcos convene one. The attendance

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has pushed for the immediate passage of his proposed antiscalping measure following widespread reports that tickets to the Manila concert of K-pop group BTS are being resold at exorbitant prices. Pangilinan, who expressed concern over several reports that reached his office from frustrated ticket buyers, said that scalping

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has barred lawyer Jesus Nicardo Falcis III from practicing law for one year for using profane and vulgar language in a social media post directed at the supporters of celebrity and TV host Kris Aquino. In a statement on Monday, the high tribunal’s Office of the Spokesperson said the