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Magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake leaves 35 dead, 200 injured

(Updated as of 11.03 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, killing at least 35 people, leaving 12 others missing and injuring more than 200 as buildings collapsed and landslides hit several areas in Mindanao. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tectonic earthquake occurred

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CDN Top Stories [June 9]: Cebu prepares to send aid after Mindanao quake

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Cebu Province OKs ₱10M aid for quake-hit General Santos The Cebu Provincial Board on Monday, June 8, approved a resolution authorizing Governor Pamela Baricuatro to release ₱10 million in assistance to General Santos City following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck

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Ginebra-TNT finals series breaks TV viewership ratings

MANILA – The PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Commissioner’s Cup title series between Barangay Ginebra and TNT is drawing television audience once more. Around 2.85 million viewers tuned in during Game 3 of the best-of-seven series on Sunday, posting a high 4.1 percent rating. The Kings won at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, 116-102, as Justin

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Daily Gospel, June 9, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel for June 9, 2026, which is the Tuesday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 8, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 7, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 5,13-16. Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the

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House tags VP impeachment response a ‘non-answer’

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial told the Senate on Monday that her official answer to the articles of impeachment failed to provide “material response” to the accusations against her, prompting them to forgo filing a formal rebuttal. In a five-page manifestation submitted through House Secretary General

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Curlee Discaya leaves Senate for Bulacan jail

CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN, Philippines — From the Senate, contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II was transferred to Bulacan on Monday to face graft and malversation charges for his alleged involvement in irregularities surrounding a P53.9-million flood control project in Calumpit town. Discaya, who had been detained at the Senate for more than nine months after

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Baligod group shows up in Senate but snubs panel

MANILA, Philippines — The 18 men who claimed to have served as “bagmen” of former Rep. Zaldy Co and delivered suitcases of cash to several government officials arrived at the Senate on Monday following the invitation of the Senate blue ribbon committee. But they did not attend the “consultative meeting” held by the panel led

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19 dead as strong quake hits parts of Mindanao

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — “Lord, have mercy! Kusog kaayo, kusog kaayo! (Very, very strong!)” The desperate plea echoed across the grounds of Landan National High School in Polomolok, South Cotabato, as students and teachers quickly moved to open areas when a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck west southwest of the coastal town of Maasim

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River crossings, crowded classrooms mark school opening

DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — Classes resumed smoothly across several regions on Monday for the opening of School Year 2026–2027, with millions of students returning to classrooms nationwide, although education officials continue to grapple with classroom shortages, damaged school facilities and teacher vacancies. In Dagupan City, students and teachers from island barangays continue to depend

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DOE eases control over oil price adjustments

MANILA, Philippines — After last week’s major cuts, the prices of diesel and kerosene will again go up starting on Tuesday as the Department of Energy (DOE) eases its rules on price adjustments. Gasoline, on the other hand, may either become cheaper or more expensive depending on the fuel retailer. According to an advisory from

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