Spain Thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 as World Cup Group Stage Heats Up
Yamal and Oyarzabal led Spain to a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, while Belgium and Iran played to a scoreless draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
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Tacloban High School Gunfire Leaves 3 Dead, 7 Hurt
Gunfire erupted inside a Tacloban City public high school on Monday, June 22, 2026, leaving three students dead and seven others injured after two teenage classmates opened fire during class hours.
NPA Commander, Fighter Slain in Bukidnon Military Operations
Separate military engagements in Bukidnon on June 21, 2026 left two NPA fighters dead and resulted in the seizure of three high-powered firearms from communist rebels.
Marcos Co-Chairs Putin Summit While Pursuing ICC Cases at Home
Selective enforcement of international law is exposed when Manila surrenders Duterte to the ICC yet co-chairs a summit with Putin, the Court’s most-wanted fugitive.
Typhoon Francisco Strengthens Over Philippine Sea — June 22
Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) is gaining strength over the Philippine Sea, prompting DOST-PAGASA to raise Wind Signal No. 1 over Batanes and parts of Cagayan.
Over 60 Negros Oriental Councilors Ranked in Q1 2026 Citizen Survey
Findings from a province-wide perception poll conducted by two governance advocacy groups place more than 60 Negros Oriental councilors across 10 performance tiers for the first quarter of 2026.
USA Defeats Australia 2-0 in Group D World Cup Opener
Powered by a forced own goal and a strike from Alex Freeman, the United States claimed a clean-sheet victory over Australia to launch their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
PH-US Forces Wrap Up 4th Joint Sea Drill in West Philippine Sea
Philippine and American forces concluded a six-day joint maritime exercise in the West Philippine Sea, marking the fourth such bilateral drill between the two allies in 2026.
Visayas Braces for Stormy Saturday as PAGASA Issues Rain Alert
Cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms are forecast across the Visayas on June 20, 2026, with Negros Oriental, Cebu, and Siquijor all under the same weather advisory from PAGASA.
Flash Flood Threat Looms Over Eastern PH on June 20, 2026
Scattered rains and elevated landslide risks are expected across several Philippine regions Saturday, as Tropical Storm Mekkhala’s weather trough reaches Eastern Visayas and parts of Mindanao.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opens With 71 Goals and Major Shocks
Seventy-one goals across 23 matches have defined a record-breaking start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Spain held scoreless by debutants Cabo Verde among the biggest early surprises.
Visayas Braces for Scattered Rains and Thunderstorms on June 19
Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast across the Visayas on June 19, 2026, with PAGASA urging residents to prepare for disrupted travel and outdoor plans.
Rain and Thunderstorms to Hit All PH Regions This June 19
Thunderstorms and scattered rain are forecast across the entire Philippines on June 19, driven by easterlies and localized convective activity, with flash flood and landslide risks in multiple regions.
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.
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.
