‘LET THE WHOLE SENATE STAND WITH MINDANAO’ UPDATE: Senators of the Gatchalian-led “new majority” bloc on Tuesday said they would donate one month of their salaries to support relief efforts for the magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake. They urged the minority bloc led by Sen.

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The Philippine Navy has commissioned its newest offshore patrol vessel, BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21), on its 128th anniversary as part of modernization efforts.

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PH TAKES DIPLOMATIC ACTION AGAINST CHINA OVER FLOATING STRUCTURE IN BAJO DE MASINLOC JUST IN: The Philippines has taken diplomatic action against China following the discovery of a floating structure in Bajo de Masinloc. The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea

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'THE FLAG CEREMONY SAVED US' WATCH: Students and teachers of a school in Norala, South Cotabato were gathered on the field for their flag ceremony when a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8. San Miguel National High School teacher Ivy Gonzales

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A number of senators said on Tuesday, June 9, they have received information about possible threats to the Senate premises, prompting a scaling up of security measures.

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‘LET THE WHOLE SENATE STAND WITH MINDANAO’ UPDATE: Senators of the Gatchalian-led “new majority” bloc on Tuesday said they would donate one month of their salaries to support relief efforts for the magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake. They urged the minority bloc led by Sen.

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Victor Wembanyama produced 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocks Monday night for the San Antonio Spurs, who got back into the NBA Finals by beating the red-hot New York Knicks, 115-111, in Game 3.

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MARCOS ORDERS NAVY UPGRADE AS ‘SEAS AROUND PH’ BECOME ARENAS OF COMPETITION WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos says he has directed the Philippine Navy to further strengthen its capabilities amid growing competition, conflict, and emerging threats in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking

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MARCOS LEADS NAVY ANNIVERSARY, COMMISSIONS BRP RAJAH LAKANDULA WATCH: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the 128th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Navy on Tuesday, June 9, and witnessed the commissioning of the offshore patrol vessel BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21). The

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Panay hearsay o sabi-sabi at walang kaakibat na ebidensya. Ganyan inilawaran ng National Bureau of Investigation ang testimonya ng 18 tao na nagpakilalang bagmen o taga-deliver ng kickbacks mula sa flood control projects. Pumunta sila sa Senado pero hindi humarap sa komite. Sa

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PCG DEPLOYS 150 PERSONNEL IN GENSAN FOR QUAKE RESPONSE LOOK: The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed 150 responders, including additional search-and-rescue dogs, to bolster earthquake response operations in General Santos City on Tuesday, June 9. The agency also dispatched

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GENSAN INT'L AIRPORT A DAY AFTER THE QUAKE LOOK: An inspection of the General Santos International Airport was conducted by the Department of Transportation on Tuesday, June 9, following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao. Photos show extensive damage

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Former police lieutenant colonel Rafael Dumlao III has been arrested for the 2016 kidnapping and killing of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Tuesday, June 9.

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POSSIBLE SECURITY THREAT AT THE SENATE JUST IN: Acting Senate President Win Gatchalian says the National Bureau of Investigation has informed the Senate of a potential security threat. “During the Blue Ribbon consultative meeting yesterday, NBI Director Melvin Matibag informed

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EX-COP ARRESTED FOR 2016 KILLING OF KOREAN BUSINESSMAN JUST IN: Ex-police officer Rafael Dumlao III has been arrested for the kidnapping and killing of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-Joo in 2016, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday, June 9. Authorities arrested

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'A PROFOUND TRAGEDY FOR PH SPORTS AND FOR ALL WHO KNEW AND SUPPORTED THEM' READ: The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) on Tuesday issues a statement on the deaths of Ateneo De Manila University Basketball players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili in a drowning accident in

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According to government figures, 33 of the fatalities were recorded in SOCCSKSARGEN, while four deaths were reported in the Davao region. Meanwhile, at least 144 people were injured.

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37 DEAD AFTER MAGNITUDE 7.8 SARANGANI EARTHQUAKE UPDATE: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that there have been 37 deaths after the massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook Sarangani province on June 8. According to government

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The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending a vote by member states on his fate, the court’s governing body said on Monday, following a probe into accusations of sexual harassment made against him.

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“Schmigadoon!” won the Tony Award for best musical on Sunday, while more socially driven works dominated other top categories, with “Liberation” taking best play, “Ragtime” best musical revival and John Lithgow best leading actor for “Giant.”

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DEATH TOLL IN MINDANAO QUAKE CLIMBS TO 35 JUST IN: Thirty-five people have been reported dead following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday morning, June 8, according to the 8 p.m. bulletin of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and