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Cutting of trees: ‘Act of ecological violence,’ ‘direct assault on poor’

The tree-cutting of 225 trees along Quirino Avenue to give way to the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEx) project is “an act of ecological violence” and a “direct assault on the poor.” “Why must ‘development’ always demand the sacrifice of the vulnerable? Why are our cities designed for vehicles and concrete instead of for children,

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Alan Peter Cayetano Says He Wants To Step Down as Senate President: “Ang problema, I have duty to the Filipino people”

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano Speaks on Senate Presidency amid Issues in Chamber ALAN PETER CAYETANO – The Senator claimed that he wants to step down from being the Senate president but he has duty to the people. The Senate is currently surrounded by several issues and there is undeniably a wide gap between the majority ... Read more

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Senate ‘show’ a ‘political demolition job’ to discredit House

MANILA, Philippines – Several House leaders and lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Thursday said the so-called Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is clearly weaponizing the flood control investigation to target lawmakers supporting the immediate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, rather than pursue genuine accountability or pass legislation.  Some senators allied with then-Senate President

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NBA: Jalen Brunson vows no let-up after Knicks comeback sinks Spurs

SAN ANTONIO, United States — Jalen Brunson fueled another New York comeback triumph on Wednesday but said the Knicks can’t afford to relax after pulling off a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals. Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Knicks

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EARTHQUAKE: 4.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Davao Occidental

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Davao Occidental, June 5, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake in Davao Occidental today, June 5, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Pangasinan, another significant quake was recently recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) ... Read more

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Palace tells senators: ‘Get your act together’

MANILA, Philippines — As if addressing misbehaving children, Malacañang on Thursday told senators to conduct themselves properly after tensions flared again within the Senate premises. This time, the commotion involved Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Sen. Robinhood Padilla, whose group was escorting resource persons to a blue ribbon committee hearing. When asked what message President

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Daily Gospel, June 5, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel for June 5, 2026, which is the Friday of the Ninth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 4, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 3, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Mark 12, 35-37. As Jesus was teaching in the temple area he said,

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P13.4-M ‘kush’ seized at NAIA; passenger arrested

MANILA – A Filipino passenger arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Thursday after authorities discovered suspected marijuana concealed in his checked-in baggage. According to initial information from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the illegal substance, locally known as “kush,” weighed 8.91 kilograms and had an estimated

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CDN Top Stories [June 5]: Leaders urge immediate action on Cebu’s water

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Friday, June 5, 2026. Aside from power, water security a key investment concern in Cebu Business leaders and government officials warned on Thursday, June 4, that Cebu’s water shortage poses a long-term risk to the province’s competitiveness and economic prospects. READ THE FULL STORY Students

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Raps filed vs Discayas, DPWH execs

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday filed graft and malversation charges against contractors Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and his wife Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya, and former and current Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials for alleged anomalies in a government project in Calumpit, Bulacan, worth P53.9 million. The case was

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