NO CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS IN SENATE DISPUTE WATCH: Malacañang says the leadership dispute in the Senate has not triggered a constitutional crisis. In a briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace continues to recognize Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as

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FILIPINO SKA PIONEER BING AUSTRIA DIES AT 62 Veteran singer, songwriter, and musician Bing Austria died after more than a week of battling sepsis. His partner confirmed the news through his Facebook page on Monday, June 8. In May, Austria's family and friends launched a

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In a chance interview, Senate Sergeant At Arms Alfred Corpus said the chamber is under heightened security, which means additional personnel were deployed to protect the building.

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WATCH: Isinailalim sa heightened security ang Senado kasunod ng impormasyon ng National Bureau of Investigation na may posibleng banta sa institusyon. Ipatutupad ang work-from-home arrangement para sa mga empleyado mula bukas hanggang Huwebes. Ang sitwasyon doon, sa selfie

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Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin’s intense boot camp has come under intense scrutiny after the drowning of incoming rookie Rene Baterbonia and big man Divine Adili during team building in Dipaculao, Aurora.

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SENATE UNDER 'HEIGHTENED SECURITY' WATCH: Senate Sergeant At Arms Alfred Corpus says the Senate premises are now under heightened security in light of the supposed threats disclosed by the National Bureau of Investigation. Asked if his office has validated the information,

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JUST IN: Acting Senate President Win Gatchalian issues a notice for the impeachment pre-trial conference on the case of Vice President Sara Duterte on June 18. Bicol Saro Rep. and House prosecutor Terry Ridon shared a copy of the notice addressed to Duterte and the prosecution

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WFH ARRANGEMENT IN SENATE BECAUSE OF "SECURITY THREAT INFO" LOOK: Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian has authorized the Senate secretariat and employees to work from home for June 10 to 11 in light of what he called security threat information from the National Bureau

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‘PURELY ACCIDENT, WALANG NAKIKITANG FOUL PLAY’ WATCH: Aurora Provincial Director PCol. Percival Pineda confirmed that initial investigations show no signs of foul play in the drowning of Ateneo de Manila University men's basketball team players Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia.

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‘BASURA’ WATCH: Malacañang says the testimony of the so-called 18 "maleta boys” was all trash. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the former bodyguards of fugitive ex-Rep. Zaldy Co have repeatedly changed their stories and are unlikely to withstand legal scrutiny.

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SPECIAL SESSION: ‘DAPAT AYUSIN PO NILA ANG SENADO’ WATCH: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the Senate to resolve issues between clashing factions before calling a special session, Palace press officer Claire Castro told reporters on Tuesday, June 9. “Ang gusto po ng pangulo

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‘EXAMINE WHETHER SUFFICIENT PROTECTIONS EXIST FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES’ READ: Pinoy Workers Rep. Karl Legazpi says he will file a House resolution urging the committee on youth and sports development to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation on policies governing school-sponsored

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MARCOS TO VISIT MINDANAO AFTER MAGNITUDE 7.8 QUAKE UPDATE: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Mindanao in the aftermath of the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Palace press officer Claire Castro did not give a specific date for the visit.

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LOOK: Manila 6th district Rep. Benny Abante files cyberlibel and libel complaints against 18 witness and ex-bodyguards of former Rep. Zaldy Co and their lawyer, Levi Baligod, over allegations implicating him in the supposed delivery of cash-filled luggage. "For the record, I

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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