MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies and rain showers are expected in many parts of the country on Saturday due to the easterlies or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, the state weather bureau said. In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), weather specialist Veronica Torres said
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New guide helps islands cut waste, build resilience
MANILA, Philippines — A new regional framework is urging island communities to move beyond traditional waste management and adopt a broader approach that links waste reduction with food security, water conservation, energy resilience and local livelihoods. Released by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives Asia Pacific, “Pathways Towards Circularity: The Zero Waste Islands Framework” presents
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Bianca Manalo Debunks Rumored Relationship With Celeste Cortesi’s “Ex-BF”
Sparkle released a statement on the recent issue about Bianca Manalo Actress Bianca Manalo debunked her rumored relationship with British software developer Jonathan Sterling, who is reportedly the father of Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi’s baby. Rumors circulated that Jonathan allegedly ended his relationship with Celeste, who is currently pregnant, to date Bianca. A ... Read more
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PBA Finals: Ginebra takes 3-2 lead vs TNT behind Brownlee’s career best
MANILA, Philippines—When Barangay Ginebra needed someone to step up in Game 6 of the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, it was no surprise that Justin Brownlee answered the call. Brownlee delivered a career-high 54 points as the Gin Kings outlasted TNT, 100-95, in overtime on Friday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum to seize a pivotal 3-2
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Relief yacht en route to quake-hit areas catches fire
MANILA – Forty-two volunteers were safely rescued after a yacht carrying them and the relief supplies caught fire while on its way to deliver aid to earthquake-hit communities in Southern Mindanao on Friday. Video footage posted on the official social media page of the Adventists Southern Asia-Pacific Philippines Facebook showed volunteers transferring from the vessel to
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Sara Duterte: Corruption a threat to sovereignty, freedom
In her Independence Day message, Vice President Sara Duterte said the country’s sovereignty and hard-won freedom may not only be threatened by a foreign force but also undermined by domestic corruption and poor governance. “Corruption is not only about stealing money. It steals opportunity, it steals dignity, and it steals hope. And ultimately, it steals
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Marcos recognizes Gatchalian as Senate leader in Freedom Day speech
Malacañang already made it clear in earlier statements, but now the affirmation came from the President himself. In his Independence Day speech on Friday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian as the new leader of the chamber. READ: Gatchalian rejects Cayetano ‘power-share’ proposal The President opened his remarks by
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Duterte groups rally at Senate
More than 1,000 police officers were deployed at the Government System Insurance Service (GSIS) Complex in Pasay City as Duterte supporters began to gather for a protest coinciding with the commemoration of the 128th Independence Day on Friday, June 12. In an ambush interview, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) regional director Maj. Gen. Anthony
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CA junks Curlee Discaya’s ‘deficient’ appeal vs Senate arrest
The Court of Appeals (CA) has junked the petition filed by contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya to reverse a trial court’s ruling that kept him under Senate custody for nearly nine months after being cited in contempt. In a June 4 resolution, the CA’s Third Division denied the petition for certiorari by Discaya for “being procedurally
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LTO revokes, suspends licenses of more than 800 drivers
Over 800 erring drivers had their licenses suspended or revoked by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) since October last year. In a statement on Friday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said 434 driver’s licenses have been revoked, while 396 have been suspended since his appointment to the LTO. READ: LTO suspends SLEX hit-and-run driver’s
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