Calls have been raised for the Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach to be held accountable after he remained silent on the drowning incident that claimed the lives of two student-athletes. Filipinos sought the presence of Tab Baldwin, an American-New Zealander coach of Ateneo de Manila University‘s men’s basketball team, responsible for initiating team-building activities for […]
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Relief efforts continue following the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8, with free services and donation channels made available to support affected communities. E-commerce platform Lazada is enabling users to send donations through its app, connecting contributions directly to partner humanitarian organizations including the Philippine Red Cross, GMA Kapuso…
Questions about the whereabouts of the Duterte family were raised after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, the family’s political bailiwick. Journalist Raissa Robles on Tuesday, June 9, inquired about the Duterte siblings following the quake, which has killed at least 45 people and displaced several families. She was referring to Vice President Sara […]
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A student was praised for showing respect during a flag ceremony outside the National Museum of the Philippines. Albean Antoni, an NMP employee, took a photo of a male student paying respect to the flag during the flag ceremony on Monday, June 8. He captured the photo as the final notes of the national anthem […]
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Jeepney signboards and everyday Filipino expressions will be celebrated in a weeklong street culture and design activation. The event will be staged to mark the second anniversary of Uniqlo’s redefined retail space in SM Mall of Asia. It will run from June 12 to 18 and features activities that draw from everyday Filipino street culture […]
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A German Jesuit priest who served as a spiritual adviser to Mary Jane Veloso during her years on death row in Indonesia has died. Fr. Bernhard Kieser, who spent more than six decades in ministry in Indonesia, died June 6 at a hospital in Yogyakarta, his congregation said. He was 87. He was laid to […]
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“It’s Showtime” host and actress Anne Curtis left some Filipinos intrigued after she casually shared that she had gone to Singapore for a “checkup.” The showbiz personality on Sunday, June 7, shared photos of herself shopping in the Lion City, particularly at a Chanel store. “Chanel-maxxing because I work my a** off,” Anne wrote in an […]
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Janelyn Dinaga filmed a fast food restaurant collapsing that she had escaped from in a 7.8-magnitude quake “The children have been traumatized. Even a slight shaking makes my kids cry. Even when they’re in a deep sleep, they wake up and rush outside.” “I was worried about my family, especially for my children because they […]
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Past interviews featuring former Ateneo players discussing the basketball team’s annual “bootcamp” activities resurfaced following the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora. Baterbonia was a 19-year-old basketball player who was supposed to make his debut as an Ateneo Blue Eagle in the UAAP Season 89. He led the Davao Region to the […]
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A Japanese clothing brand launched a program designed to assist marginalized and vulnerable youth in skills development and employability. Uniqlo Philippines, in partnership with Plan International Pilipinas, implemented the Youth Rise program to provide youth, particularly young women, with access to skills development, employability support and entrepreneurship opportunities. The Youth RISE,…
The mother of Ateneo Blue Eagles recruit Rene Baterbonia mourned her son’s death and sought answers following his drowning during a team-building activity in Aurora, Quezon Province. Rene, a 19-year-old student-athlete, recently played in the Palarong Pambansa finals and was set to suit up for Ateneo in UAAP Season 89 this year. A product of Ateneo de […]
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Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, caretakers of heritage sites were reminded to properly assess and manage damage to historical structures. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Monday, June 8, advised site caretakers to do the following if the structures they are overseeing were affected by the powerful quake: Enter damaged sites […]
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A supporter of Vice President Sara Duterte was called out for posting an altered illustration that had originally been used in her predecessor’s presidential campaign. A Facebook user expressed support for Duterte’s presidential bid in 2028 in a June 5 post by sharing an artwork that was modified to fit their narrative. The illustration featured […]
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Metro Manila’s only resident Philippine eagle has been symbolically recognized as both a senior citizen and a person with disability (PWD) as conservationists marked Philippine Eagle Week 2026. The Quezon City government awarded an ID card to “Girlie,” a Philippine eagle housed at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC). At 45 to 46 […]
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NEW YORK — Irate ticketholders booed U.S. President Donald Trump as they waited in lines more than two blocks long outside Madison Square Garden on Monday, where a strict, airport-style gauntlet of security was in place as the Republican became the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals. More than half the seats in the […]
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Pop-rock hitmakers Lola Amour, jazz-rock collective Radioactive Sago Project and hip-hop powerhouse Morobeats will headline this year’s Fête de la Musique Philippines, as the country’s largest free music festival returns this June for a month-long celebration in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Now on its 32nd edition, Fête de la Musique Philippines will carry the theme “For […]
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The Matanao National High School in Davao del Sur clarified that one of its buildings has been unoccupied for years after images of its collapse circulated online after the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the region. Photos of the structure’s condition appeared on social media as Filipinos shared images of the tremor that struck on […]
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Donation initiatives have been launched to help Filipinos affected by the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao. RELATED: Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off Mindanao, 15 feared killed | GenSan CDRRMO verifying reports of at least five deaths after magnitude 7.8 quake The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded the earthquake at 7:37…
A Filipina fire inspector was commended for saving a male toddler who fell onto train tracks in Japan. Reports said that Fire Inspector Vijoan Yumul rescued a two-year-old child who had fallen from the train platform onto the railway in Kyoto on May 29. She said their group was coming from an event of the International […]
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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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