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Iloilo City records zero major incidents on first day of classes

ILOILO CITY — The opening of classes for School Year 2026–2027 in Iloilo City proceeded smoothly on Monday, with the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) reporting zero major incidents as students returned to school. Police attributed the peaceful and orderly reopening of classes to the successful implementation of security and public safety measures under Oplan

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SC suspends court operations in Mindanao after powerful earthquake

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) announced the continued suspension of court operations in areas across Mindanao on Tuesday, June 9, following Monday morning’s earthquake off the southern coast of Mindanao, which left infrastructure heavily damaged. In an advisory using the hashtag #SCPhWalangPasok, the SC advised the public that localized closures remain in effect

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Mike Defensor still thinking about appearing at NBI; questions subpoena

MANILA, Philippines — Former congressman Mike Defensor is still unsure about appearing at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday, June 10, as he questions the subpoena issued to him. NBI Director Melvin Matibag earlier said the bureau released a subpoena to Defensor after it received information that he allegedly bribed each of the

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Simple Sona pressed to keep up with the times

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) next month will be “simple” with invited guests asked to wear modest clothing “in keeping with the times,”House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil said on Tuesday. Garafil said no red carpets will be laid for the Sona, and female guests are

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Grandfather Touches Hearts After Choosing to Bring Gifted Food Home to His Grandchild 

Grandfather Touches Hearts After Choosing to Bring Gifted Food Home to His Grandchild  An elderly man touched the hearts of many netizens after deciding to bring home the food given to him by a customer so that his grandchild could also enjoy it.  Recently, Tantan Eleazar, a Facebook user, shared her encounter with the grandfather, who ... Read more

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Coco Martin Reveals He Turned Down Gambling Endorsement Offer

Coco Martin chose not to be involved in gambling Kapamilya primetime action king Coco Martin revealed that he turned down an offer to endorse a gambling company. Coco’s success in showbiz is one of the most desired career paths for many younger artists. He became a household name with his primetime action series. His fans ... Read more

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Cebu rolls out system to monitor infra projects online

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government has launched a digital system that allows the public to monitor infrastructure projects and aims to streamline the processing of payments to contractors as part of efforts to improve transparency and efficiency at the Capitol. Governor Pamela Baricuatro formally launched the Cebu Infrastructure Projects Management and Monitoring

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PNP to stay on heightened alert after M7.8 Mindanao earthquake

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain on heightened alert after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao earlier this week. “The cancellation (of the tsunami warnings) does not remove the risk of aftershocks, which are expected after a major seismic event,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. explained in a

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Gatchalian: Power-sharing deal in Senate not possible

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian has shot down a possible power-sharing deal in the upper chamber amid the ongoing gridlock in the Senate. “In the June 3 session, it was clear who was elected Senate president pro tempore and who was designated as acting Senate president,” Gatchalian said in an interview over DZRH.

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NCRPO mum on Senate threats, but on ‘heightened awareness’

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) did not comment on alleged threats to the Senate but maintained that it was on “heightened awareness” nonetheless. “At this time, we defer to official statements from Senate security and higher headquarters,” NCRPO spokesperson Maj. Hazel Asilo told the Inquirer in a text message on

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