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.
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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.
PNP-WCPC Rescues 3 Young Children in Cavite Online Abuse Sting
Acting on a court-issued warrant, PNP anti-exploitation operatives freed three children aged four to six from an alleged abuser in Cavite on June 22, 2026.
Talisay City Enforces Tight ASF Rules as Negros Occ Cases Rise
Strict controls on hog movement, slaughter, and disposal have been ordered in Talisay City, Negros Occidental amid a confirmed African Swine Fever resurgence killing hundreds of pigs across the province.
Bacolod Set to Welcome National AI and Innovation Week in July 2026
Scheduled for July 20–24 at SMX Convention Center Bacolod, the five-day TRAIN 2026 event will gather government, industry, and tech communities to advance AI readiness across the Philippines.
Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Top Scorer in Argentina Win
Two goals from Lionel Messi on June 22, 2026 made him the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer, lifting Argentina past Austria 2-0 in Group J.
eGov PH App Turned an ₱8,306 Hospital Bill Into ₱506
Pulling up a PhilHealth number through the eGov PH app slashed an emergency room bill from ₱8,306 to just ₱506 — no physical card needed.
Twin Weather Threats Hit Philippines: Francisco Nears Luzon, Monsoon Soaks South
Dual weather systems are menacing the Philippines, with Super Typhoon Francisco tracking toward Northern Luzon while the habagat hammers the southern half of the country.
Messi Breaks All-Time World Cup Goals Record With Brace vs Austria
Scoring twice against Austria, Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose’s long-standing record to become the highest World Cup goalscorer in history across both men’s and women’s competitions.
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.
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.
