Batangas Lawmaker Moves to Restart DPWH Flood Probe in Congress
Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste filed House Resolution No. 1169 on June 30 urging Congress to reopen its stalled investigation into DPWH flood control anomalies.
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Taal Volcano Erupts Twice in One Day, PHIVOLCS Keeps Alert Level 1
Dual steam-driven eruptions struck Taal Volcano on June 30, 2026, with PHIVOLCS maintaining Alert Level 1 while warning the public that larger events remain possible.
INC Rallies Behind Marcoleta in Unannounced EDSA Protest
Tens of thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo members descended on EDSA without a permit, backing Senator Marcoleta amid a P75-million plunder case filed by the Ombudsman.
Dauin LGU Mandates Tanod Presence at All Public Schools
Barangay tanods in Dauin, Negros Oriental are now required to guard all public schools three times daily under a new executive order signed by Acting Mayor Alvin Truita.
Philippine Army Joins BFP in Battling Mawab Bus Fire
Soldiers from the 10th Infantry Division deployed a fire truck to help extinguish a burning passenger bus on a Davao de Oro highway, with no injuries reported.
Wet, Stormy Tuesday Ahead for Negros Oriental — June 30
Cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on June 30, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 31°C.
PAGASA Warns of Rain and Thunderstorms Over Visayas This Monday
State weather bureau PAGASA forecasts cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms across the Visayas on Monday, June 29, 2026, with temperatures between 26°C and 32°C.
Canada Beat South Africa 1-0 to Kick Off 2026 World Cup Knockouts
Narrow victories defined the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s Round of 32, with Canada defeating South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles to advance to the next round.
Magnitude 4.8 Quake Recorded South of Sarangani Amid Ongoing Aftershock Series
An aftershock measuring magnitude 4.8 struck offshore Davao Occidental on June 29, 2026, as part of the continuing seismic sequence following two major earthquakes earlier this month.
Lawmaker Pushes 10% VAT Rate, Promising ₱9K Annual Relief Per Family
Proposed legislation filed at the House of Representatives seeks to lower the Philippine VAT rate from 12% to 10%, which could save each Filipino household around ₱9,000 yearly.
Strong 6.5 Quake Rattles Mindanao and BARMM Friday Night
A tectonic earthquake registering magnitude 6.5 struck south of Sarangani on the evening of June 26, 2026, sending shaking across wide portions of Mindanao and the Bangsamoro region.
Ecuador Upend Germany, Türkiye Break US Hearts at World Cup
Dramatic results defined the June 25 slate of 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage play, with Ecuador defeating Germany and Türkiye scoring a stoppage-time winner against the United States.
6.6-Magnitude Quake Hits Waters South of Davao Occidental
Strong shaking from a 6.6-magnitude earthquake off Davao Occidental’s southern waters was felt across multiple Mindanao provinces on Friday night, June 26, PHIVOLCS confirmed.
PNP Tells Public: Dial 911 to Flag Violence Threats Online
Acting on a Leyte social media scare, the PNP is urging Filipinos to call the Unified 911 hotline whenever they encounter suspicious posts or threats of violence.
Globe Brings 5G to Over 30 Sites Across Dumaguete City
Telecommunications firm Globe Telecom has activated more than 30 5G sites in Dumaguete City, boosting digital access for residents, students, tourists, and local businesses.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group Stage Enters Final Days Before Knockouts
Forty-eight nations are competing across 12 groups in the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the group phase set to conclude on June 27 before a historic Round of 32 begins.
Cebu Province Launches Formal School Safety Program Under New EO
Executive Order No. 35 signed by Cebu Governor Baricuatro establishes a province-wide framework to protect students and prevent campus violence across all Cebu schools.
NO Governor Attends AICS Payout Banned Under 2026 Budget Law
Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria appeared at a Canlaon City cash-aid distribution that elected officials are legally prohibited from attending under the 2026 General Appropriations Act.
