MANILA, Philippines — Seemingly taking a jab at Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s incorporation of faith into his political branding, Palace press officer Claire Castro on Monday urged the public to be more cautious of people who pretend to be holy and righteous. Castro’s remarks were in response to Cayetano’s call for Senate President Pro Tempore Win
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Army’s 10ID mobilizes disaster response units after Mindanao quake
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao Monday morning, the Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division (10ID), based in Davao de Oro, has mobilized its disaster response units to assist affected communities. In a statement, the 10ID said it immediately placed its forces on heightened alert and deployed
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Lanao del Norte town halts classes as sea recedes after strong quake
LINAMON, Lanao del Norte – The sea waters off Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND), Lanao del Norte, receded by about two meters from the shores following the magnitude 7.8 tectonic quake that struck Mindanao Monday morning, prompting school officials to cancel classes in the town’s 16 coastal villages. Jennifer Senerpida, SND Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management
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Ryan Bang Finally Confirms Breakup & Breaks Silence On Cheating Rumors
Ryan Bang Admits Relationship w/ Paola Huyong Is Over, But Denies Cheating RYAN BANG – “It’s Showtime” host Ryan Bang has opened up about his breakup and addressed long-standing rumors surrounding his love life. “It’s Showtime” host Ryan Bang has officially confirmed that he and his fiancée, Paola Huyong, have ended their relationship. The television ... Read more
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Magnitude 7.8 Mindanao quake kills 3 people, triggers tsunami warnings
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines — At least three people were killed by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning. The temblor also collapsed buildings and sparked tsunami warnings across the region. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south of General
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Cebu City cracks down on pets left inside parked vehicles
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) in Cebu City is reminding pet owners that leaving pets inside parked vehicles without adequate ventilation for prolonged periods is prohibited under City Ordinance No. 1877. The agency emphasized that this practice can expose animals to extreme heat, stress, suffering, injury, and even
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Palace: Gov’t funds sufficient for Mindanao earthquake response
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday assured the public that the government has sufficient funds for response efforts to victims of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that devastated Maasin, Sarangani. Earlier, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had ordered government agencies to immediately mobilize and deliver all necessary assistance to affected communities. READ: Marcos orders swift response after magnitude
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DepEd: Magnitude 7.8 quake affects over 3.2 million students
ILOILO CITY — Over 3.2 million learners and nearly 129,000 education personnel across five regions were affected after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southwest of Maasim, Sarangani, on Monday morning, prompting class suspensions and emergency response measures in thousands of public schools. According to the Department of Education (DepEd) Situation Report No. 2, released
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Impeachment court receives prosecution’s manifestation vs Sara Duterte
[Updated June 8, 2026, 12:41 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment court confirmed on Monday receipt of the House prosecution’s manifestation instead of a reply to Vice President Sara Duterte’s answer to the articles of impeachment. The prosecution panel earlier tagged Duterte’s filed response as a “non-answer” due to the lack of a “direct answer
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Marcos urged to fast-track aid, safety checks after Mindanao quake
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate has called on the Marcos administration to expedite relief operations and structural inspections following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Southern Mindanao. Zarate, who was in the region when the tremor occurred, described the quake as one of the strongest in
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