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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Batangas Rep Wants ₱14B in Congress Funds Shifted to Food Aid
Batangas First District Rep. Leandro Leviste filed a resolution seeking to realign ₱14 billion in congressional operating funds toward rice and food relief for Filipino families.
PAGASA Warns of Flash Floods, Landslides Across PH This Sunday
Easterlies are pushing scattered rains and thunderstorms into Mindanao, Bicol, and Eastern Visayas on Sunday, with PAGASA flagging flash flood and landslide risks.
Siaton NORSU Grad Earns Rare Perfect 800 on NMAT
Achieving what few pre-med students ever manage, a NORSU pharmacy graduate from Siaton recorded a flawless 800 on the NMAT on her first attempt.
Philippine Army Rushes Aid, Clean Water to Mindanao Quake Zones
Rescue teams, water purification units, and road-clearing crews were mobilized by the Philippine Army on June 11 to assist earthquake survivors across General Santos City, Sarangani, and Davao Occidental.
Thunderstorms and Rain Expected Across Negros Oriental This June 10
Unsettled skies are forecast over Negros Oriental and the Visayas on June 10, 2026, with PAGASA warning of scattered thunderstorms and light to moderate coastal swells throughout the day.
10th Infantry Division Spearheads Quake Relief Across Davao Region
Military-led relief operations following a major earthquake in the Davao region included aerial surveys, Black Hawk evacuations, and multi-agency ground response across isolated communities.
Over 2,000 PNP Officers Mobilized After Mindanao 7.8 Quake
More than 2,000 police personnel have been deployed across Mindanao following a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 9, 2026, with hundreds of families displaced and transport links severely disrupted.
Negros Oriental’s Remollo: Gatchalian’s 12 votes can’t unseat Cayetano — Constitution requires 13 of 24
Former Dumaguete City mayor Felipe “Ipe” Remollo, citing the 1949 Avelino v. Cuenco ruling, says the Constitution and Senate Rules require 13 of 24 senators to install or unseat the chamber’s mandated officers.
Philippine Air Force Sends Helicopters, Planes After 7.8 Quake Hits Mindanao
Air assets including a Black Hawk helicopter and C-295 transport plane were mobilized by the Philippine Air Force hours after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Sarangani Province on June 8, 2026.
7.8-Magnitude Quake Off Sarangani Sets Off Tsunami Alert
Coastal communities across several Mindanao provinces were ordered to evacuate Monday after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Sarangani, triggering tsunami warnings from Philippine and international agencies.
Habagat Fuels Flood and Landslide Threat Across Western Luzon
Driven by the Southwest Monsoon, western portions of Luzon face scattered rains and thunderstorm hazards, while localized storms threaten the rest of the archipelago.
