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Survey: 4 of 5 Filipinos doubt senators’ verdict in Sara Duterte trial

MANILA, Philippines — Four out of five Filipinos either do not believe senator-judges will base their decision in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on evidence and the law, or simply do not know how they will decide, survey results from Octa Research showed. Based on the results of a survey conducted by

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Infra damage from Sarangani quake tops P1.2 billion

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday reported that infrastructure damage from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Maasim, Sarangani on June 8 has climbed to P1.29 billion. OCD information officer Diego Mariano, in a message to reporters, said that the number of damaged infrastructures now totaled 774. He did not provide

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Kiko Pangilinan Shares Acting Challenge Video Using “Nabigyan daw ako ng maleta”

Kiko Pangilinan amused netizens with this TikTok video Senator Kiko Pangilinan released a video showcasing his entry for an acting challenge using the phrase “Nabigyan daw ako ng maleta.” On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Megastar Sharon Cuneta denied the allegations against her husband that he received money during the time when he visited Marawi City. ... Read more

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Female Store Owner Warns the Public Against QR Code Scan Scam 

Female Store Owner Shares Experience After Nearly Falling Into QR Code Scan Scam  A female store owner has warned the public about a QR code scan scam that is currently circulating in various parts of the country.  Recently, Facebook user Aq C Flor shared her experience after she almost became a victim of a QR code scan scam. The post ... Read more

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Shares surge in Asia after initial signing of US-Iran peace deal

BANGKOK (AP) — After the U.S. and Iran signed their initial deal on ending the war, shares surged Thursday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea hitting fresh records. The rally in Asia followed a retreat Wednesday on Wall Street driven by speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to curb inflation. U.S. futures

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PH selected to Unesco intangible heritage panel for 2026–2030

MANILA — The Philippines has been selected to the Unesco Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC-ICH) for term 2026–2030, garnering 106 votes, reflecting the growing recognition of Manila’s expertise in preserving cultural heritage. The elections were held during the 11th session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the 2003 Intangible Cultural

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‘Good potential’: Marcos, Putin discuss energy, food security deal

MANILA, Philippines — During a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to improve cooperation and explore the “good potential” on food and energy resources The Kazan meeting took place on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-Russia Commemorative Summit.

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PNP flags increase in cases of individuals posing as DPWH execs

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. flagged a reported increase in cases involving individuals allegedly impersonating Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials. In a statement on Thursday, Nartatez said he had ordered the agency to launch a thorough investigation into the purported scheme. “The DPWH has

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5 PH universities slip in QS World rankings; UP still top-performing

MANILA, Philippines — Despite “intensifying global competition,” five universities from the Philippines still made it into the latest QS World University Rankings, but saw themselves drop from their previous standing. The latest edition listed the higher educational institutions in the Philippines between 401-1400 out of more than 1,500 universities across 106 countries and territories, with

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