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Marcos to Filipinos on Independence Day: Protect truth from distortion

PBBM’s Independence Day message on June 12, 2026 (Presidential Communications Office) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on Filipinos to “protect truth from distortion,” saying the country now faces challenges different from those confronted by the nation’s heroes. In his message to mark the 128th anniversary of the Proclamation of

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Normal day wrecked by quake: Malapatan families mourn their dead

MALAPATAN, Philippines — It was supposed to be an ordinary Monday. A boy walked home from his first day of Grade 8 classes. A wife waited by the shore for her husband’s boat to come in with the morning’s catch. By the time the ground stopped shaking, neither of them would make it home. Both

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Fair Independence Day weather expected

Satellite image from Pagasa / Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Fair weather with possible afternoon rain showers are expected in most parts of the country on Friday, Independence Day, according to the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the southwest monsoon or “habagat” has weakened, allowing easterlies to

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Mindanao quake: Dole assures aid, jobs support for workers

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Workers and their families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao on June 8 may receive financial assistance and emergency employment support from the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole). The assurance comes as thousands of families continue to deal with the earthquake’s impact, which has left dozens

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Mexico kicks off 2026 World Cup with a victory over South Africa

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece. Mexico’s victory launched a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. The extravaganza hosted by the United

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Daily Gospel, June 12, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel for June 12, 2026, which is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 11, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 10, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 11, 25-30. At that time, Jesus exclaimed, “I give praise to you, Father,

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Volunteer lawyers backing up House impeach team

MANILA, Philippines — Instead of the “bloodbath” she claimed she was eager for when she was first impeached last year, Vice President Sara Duterte now seems to prefer a “bubble bath,” based on her response to the charges, a private prosecutor in her imminent trial said on Thursday. Veteran litigator Lorna Kapunan, one of the

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More quake-hit areas can now be accessed, expected to yield bodies

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked southern Mindanao on Monday has slightly climbed to 47, but the number may spike as access to some of the most affected areas has been partially restored, making it possible to retrieve more bodies. In a situational report, the National

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