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Cayetano-led Senate no-show disgusting, selfish, says Lacson

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday called Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano “kasuklam-suklam” (disgusting) and “selfish” for leading the majority bloc’s Senate reguelar sessions boycott. “Try finding a Senate President who is himself spearheading a boycott of the regular session that he is supposed to preside over. Isn’t that disgusting?,” Lacson said in

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5 dead, 4 hurt as SUV hits tricycle in Batangas mishap

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Five passengers of a tricycle died after the vehicle was struck by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) driven by an elderly woman in San Juan, Batangas, on Tuesday afternoon, police said. In a belated report released on Wednesday, the Police Regional Office 4A said a Honda Mobilio driven by a 66-year-old

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Agusan del Sur shines in hosting Palarong Pambansa 2026

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — With the successful culmination of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur, the provincial government has earned wide acclaim for hosting the annual sporting event, drawing praises from athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators for its focus on comfort, logistics, and community engagement. The province’s preparations zeroed in on an

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Motorcycle Rider Attacked by Two Men in Sampaloc, Manila 

Motorcycle Rider Attacked by Two Men in Sampaloc, Manila  A motorcycle rider in Sampaloc, Manila was left injured after he was attacked by two men riding on the same motorcycle.  On Monday (June 1, 2026), the incident happened at the corner of Florentino Street and Maceda Street in Barangay 519 at around 3:00 a.m. CCTV footage captured ... Read more

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June 3 Thailand forecast predicts heavy rain across South, East

Thailand is expected to experience widespread thunderstorms over the next 24 hours, with heavy to very heavy rain forecast in parts of the East and South, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today, June 3. A moderately strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is driving wetter conditions …

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Thaksin to receive full release under royal pardon on Queen’s birthday

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to receive a full release under a royal pardon granted on the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s birthday. Royal pardons are traditionally granted to eligible inmates during significant national occasions, including royal birthdays and other important commemorative events. This recent pardon coincides with Queen Suthida’s birthday …

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Sharmaine trend fuels calls to support local agriculture

CEBU CITY, Philippines – What started as a viral joke online has become an opportunity to promote support for local agriculture and Filipino farmers. Several agencies joined the “Sharmaine” trend, which humorously renamed an orange as Sharmaine, an avocado as Melanie, and a fly as Vanessa—characters popularized by TikTok creator BAET. The agency said it

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‘Stricter’ US green card policy: What Filipinos should know

MANILA, Philippines – The Trump administration is tightening rules for non-immigrant visa holders planning to “adjust status” and obtain their green card while they are in the U.S. — a policy that would require foreigners, including Filipinos to return to their home countries to process their U.S. residency appeal. While the rule is unlikely to impact

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Peso could sink to 64.50 if Iran conflict reignites

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso could slide beyond the 64-per-dollar mark if renewed tensions in the Middle East trigger another surge in global oil prices, according to MUFG Global Markets Research. In a market note, the Japanese banking group’s research arm said its base-case scenario still points to a gradual recovery of the local

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Knicks expect battle as Spurs seek payback in NBA Finals

SAN ANTONIO, United States — The New York Knicks are bracing for a hard-fought battle from San Antonio when the NBA Finals begin on Wednesday, while the Spurs seek revenge for a loss in the NBA Cup. Both clubs tried to keep the atmosphere as normal as possible during Tuesday media day interview sessions on

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