The Senate was urged to take action against Sen. Robin Padilla after his office accommodated 18 alleged former Marines who skipped the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday. The 18 individuals, who claimed to be “bagmen” of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez in relation to the flood control scandal, […]
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A freshman college student has earned praise for filing an ethics complaint against the senators who failed to attend sessions last week, causing delays in legislative work. Mark Joseph Duque, a 21-year-old legal management student filed the complaint against Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and other members of his bloc over their absences during the scheduled Senate sessions […]
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MANILA — Tsunami warnings were issued after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), GFZ said. The geophysics agencies of the Philippines and neighboring Indonesia issued tsunami warnings. There were no immediate reports of major damage […]
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Socially driven works ‘Liberation’ and ‘Ragtime’ win top Tony categories John Lithgow, Lesley Manville, Caissie Levy, Joshua Henry among major acting winners Broadway posts record $1.91 billion season, ceremony features tributes and historic firsts ‘Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman’ takes several top prizes NEW YORK — “Schmigadoon!” won the Tony Award for best musical on Sunday, […]
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Two nursing students were granted full scholarships by their school after they assisted a jeepney driver who suffered heat stroke while driving in Bocaue, Bulacan. Dr. Yanga’s Colleges Inc (DYCI) on May 28 praised freshman students Precious Jewel Pescador and Joana Mae Barquilla for helping the driver they saw him having “difficulty breathing.” “She sensed that he was […]
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MANILA — A Philippine disaster official said on Monday that authorities are verifying reports of at least five deaths in the southern city of General Santos from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Agripino Dacera, the disaster management chief in General Santos, said the fatalities are still being verified as authorities assess the extent of the damage on the […]
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LOS ANGELES — While Nicholas Galitzine, star of the 2026 fantasy film “Masters of the Universe,” didn’t grow up playing with the classic Mattel He-Man toys or watching the 1983 animated series, he found his own way to connect with the role. “Well, I was born in ’94, so I just really missed out on the initial […]
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Here is a list of winners in all-capital letters along with other nominees in major categories of the 2026 Tony Awards announced on Sunday night: BEST PLAY “The Balusters” “Giant” “LIBERATION” “Little Bear Ridge Road” BEST MUSICAL “The Lost Boys” “SCHMIGADOON!” “Titaníque” “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” READ: ‘Schmigadoon!’ wins best musical on Broadway’s biggest […]
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Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David voiced support for Society of the Divine Word (SVD) priest Fr. Flaviano “Fr. Flavie” Villanueva, describing him as a compassionate and credible servant of the poor whose ministry has long been marked by integrity and respect for human dignity. In a statement Saturday, the Kalookan bishop joined the SVD community in […]
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A religious congregation said it has initiated legal action after one of its priests was accused during a Senate hearing of receiving money allegedly linked to a flood control kickback scheme, calling the claims “false, malicious and defamatory.” In a statement, the SVD community categorically denied allegations against Fr. Flaviano Antonio Villanueva that he received […]
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A lawmaker from Negros Occidental urged leaders local government units (LGU) in his constituency to declare Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano a “persona non grata” in their localities. Rep. Julio “Jules” Ledesma IV (Negros Occidental, First District) on Wednesday, June 3, called the Senate leader a “disgrace” following the recent incidents at the upper chamber. These included the […]
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A Latin-Mexican restaurant apologized after its branch in an Alabang shopping mall told a toddler to leave the establishment following complaints from other customers. Facebook user Iskah Rubio-Marco on Thursday, June 4, called out Gringo in Festival Mall after staff told them to leave the premises because a “group of people who just walked in” found […]
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Food and beverage brands are rolling out a mix of anniversary promotions, new product launches and limited-time offers this June. Here’s what’s new: Bo’s Coffee marks 30th anniversary with P30 iced coffee promo Bo’s Coffee is celebrating its 30th year with a nationwide lineup of anniversary offerings, anchored by its “Caffeine Rush” promotion featuring P30 […]
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PALERMO, Italy — Newlywed Britons Dua Lipa and Callum Turner arrived in the Sicilian capital Palermo on Thursday to prepare for what are expected to be three days of celebrations over the weekend to mark their marriage. Pop singer Lipa, 30, and actor Turner, 36, were pictured in the sunshine at the city’s five-star Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, which […]
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Philippines investigates suspected structure at Scarborough Shoal Satellite imagery from Vantor shows the presence, then the disappearance of the object China announced last year the creation of a national nature reserve at the shoal MANILA — Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in […]
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Another inconsistency surrounding the supposed Sen. Pia Cayetano-led hearing on the flood control scandal has drawn attention on social media. The activity, which Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian described as a “gathering,” proceeded despite the suspension of the hearing to allow Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s new chair, Sen. Erwin Tulfo, to review evidence. It was not streamed…
Sen. Pia Cayetano appeared visibly tired upon arriving at the Senate plenary hall on Thursday, June 4, ahead of what her bloc described as a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the flood control scandal. The senator, who has maintained that she remains the committee chair despite a June 3 reorganization naming Sen. Erwin Tulfo […]
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USDA says containment efforts under way Feeder cattle futures rally over 3% Texas livestock industry faces up to $1.8 billion in economic losses if screwworm spreads, experts warn LA PRYOR, Texas — Following the first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a U.S. farm in decades, federal and state officials have fanned out in South Texas, […]
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For Filipino Disney fans dreaming of a Disney getaway could soon become a reality. Disney+ Philippines has launched a limited-time raffle promo that gives subscribers the opportunity to win an all-expense-paid trip to Shanghai Disney Resort. The promotion started June 2 and will run until July 21, 2026. It is open to consumers who subscribe […]
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Anna Estevao of Harris Trzaskoma joins ousted Venezuelan leader’s defense team Estevao previously cross-examined key witness in Combs’ sex trafficking trial Maduro’s team plans to challenge legality of his capture, lawyer Barry Pollack says NEW YORK — Nicolas Maduro has added a lawyer who represented hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs at trial to his defense team, court records […]
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MANILA — Philippine annual inflation PHCPI=ECI stood at 6.8% in May, below the previous month’s 7.2% rate, driven mainly by slower increases in food and transport costs, the statistics agency said on Friday. The consumer price index was below the 7.5% median forecast in a Reuters poll. It was also below the central bank’s projection that annual inflation in […]
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Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June is for the value of sports. “In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer together,” the pope said in a video released on X on June 2. He added: “Let us pray this June that […]
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A bakery store took notice of an artist’s creation on its paper bag, turning it into a canvas that showcases Filipino culture. Threads user Nins, who describes herself as an “architect and creative gal,” expressed elation after Balai Pandesal featured her artwork of their paper bag on their Facebook page. “A beautiful tribute to the […]
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A branch of an Italian chocolate and ice cream brand was accused of being “discriminatory” after a Filipino claimed unfair treatment compared to a Chinese customer. On May 29, a Reddit user posted about allegedly being “discriminated” at a Venchi branch in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, on the evening of May 27. “I asked […]
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Dryness delays planting in India, Southeast Asia, Australia Poor Indian monsoon forecast prompts worries over export curbs Indonesia endures prolonged dryness, limited relief in June El Nino expected to bring more rain to the Americas SINGAPORE — Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across Asia, raising concerns about food supplies in the world’s most populous region, and […]
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ROME— Two Vatican officials will travel to the Philippines this month for the 45th anniversary celebration of Couples for Christ, one of the world’s largest Catholic lay movements. Bishop Dario Gervasi, adjunct secretary of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, and Fr. Giovanni Buontempo, coordinator of the office responsible for relations with ecclesial movements […]
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“Hindi tugma ang script.” Such were the comments from some Filipinos after Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III denied claims that a former Marine had delivered money to him during a supposed Senate hearing on the flood control scandal. The Cayetano bloc of the Senate, led by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, on Thursday, June 4, continued the […]
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Past attendance records of senators during sessions with a quorum of 12 members were presented amid arguments over the number of senators required for such a declaration. A quorum was declared in the upper chamber on Wednesday, June 3, after Sen. Chiz Escudero, who had been out of the public eye following his alleged involvement […]
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SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson was beaten and battered but not dismayed, and the New York Knicks star had enough energy to orchestrate a fine George Gervin impersonation with an Iceman-like final quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs icon surely appreciated Brunson’s zest for heroics but the city of San Antonio […]
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The Vatican has elevated the National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio in Batangas province to international shrine status, according to a decree issued by the Holy See. The Dicastery for Evangelization issued the decree on May 25, 2026, the 139th birth anniversary of St. Padre Pio. The parish in Sto. Tomas town made […]
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