PH-Australia Kasangga Drill Tests Coastal Defense in Camarines Sur
Allied troops from the Philippines and Australia conducted a joint coastal defense exercise in Pasacao, Camarines Sur on June 16, 2026, as part of the month-long Exercise Kasangga.
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Doctors, Lawyers Push Ombudsman to Revive PhilHealth ₱60B Case
A coalition of medical and legal professionals filed a 49-page motion urging the Ombudsman to reinstate plunder charges tied to the ₱60-billion PhilHealth fund diversion, citing a massive infrastructure spending spike in Lipa City as fresh evidence.
Four Citizens File Complaint Against Defense Chief Over Maltese Passport
Citizens acting in public interest brought charges before the Pasay City Prosecutor targeting Defense Secretary Teodoro over alleged inconsistencies tied to a Maltese passport he once held.
Pag-ugyon 2026: Iloilo Drill Simulates Missile Strike Response
Dozens of Philippine government agencies joined a large-scale territorial defense exercise in Miag-ao, Iloilo on June 16, 2026, testing coordinated responses to a simulated missile attack scenario.
MSO Musicians Fly With Bare Violins After Cebu Pacific Gate Dispute
Nine Manila Symphony Orchestra members were forced to carry their unprotected violins onto a flight after Cebu Pacific staff barred their hard-shell cases from the cabin at NAIA on June 17, 2026.
Thunderstorms and Rain Clouds to Hover Over Negros Oriental Thursday
PAGASA has placed Negros Oriental and the broader Visayas under a wet weather forecast, with thunderstorms, warm temperatures, and slight to moderate coastal conditions expected throughout the day.
11th Infantry Division Wraps Up Aviation Ops Seminar in Sulu
Twenty soldiers from the 104th Infantry Battalion finished a nine-day aviation interoperability course in Siasi, Sulu, as the 11th Infantry Division formally concluded AAOS Class 01-2026 on June 16.
PAGASA Flags Flash Flood, Landslide Danger Across PH on June 17
Scattered thunderstorms and isolated downpours are forecast nationwide on June 17, 2026, with PAGASA warning all regions of potential flash floods and landslides.
Military Forces Rush Relief Goods to Quake-Ravaged Mindanao Towns
Philippine Army and Air Force units have delivered thousands of food packs, clean water, and rescue support to quake-stricken communities in Davao Occidental and Sarangani following a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake.
15 Held, ₱77M in Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Lanao del Sur
Police arrested 15 men and confiscated over 90,000 reams of contraband cigarettes worth ₱77.2 million during a raid in Picong, Lanao del Sur on June 15, 2026.
