Senate Power Grab Triggers Chaos, Work-From-Home Order
Twelve senators seized Senate leadership on June 3, sparking dueling memos, public backlash, and warnings of a looming Supreme Court showdown.
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New York Knicks Beat San Antonio Spurs 105-95 to Open NBA Finals
Erasing a 14-point first-half deficit, the Knicks claimed Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals with a commanding second-half surge, led by Jalen Brunson’s 30-point performance.
Habagat Brings Rain Threats to Luzon and Western Visayas
Heavy monsoon rains are threatening flash floods and landslides across western Luzon and Western Visayas as the Southwest Monsoon strengthens on June 2, 2026.
Negros Oriental’s three districts drew about ₱15 billion in ‘allocables’ — the 2nd led the entire island region
Negros Oriental’s three congressional districts drew about ₱15.3 billion in DPWH “allocables” from 2023 to 2025 — over a third of the entire Negros Island Region, according to PCIJ data.
PH-US Forces Hold 5-Day Naval Drills Near Panatag Shoal
Allied Philippine and American forces wrapped up a five-day maritime cooperative exercise near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, covering search-and-rescue, boarding operations, and helicopter drills.
Philippines, Thailand Air Forces Complete 8th Annual Defense Dialogue
Bilateral defense talks between the Philippine and Royal Thai air forces concluded at Villamor Air Base, advancing a five-year cooperation roadmap covering training, joint exercises, and information sharing.
PH-Australia “Kasangga” 2026-1 Kicks Off in Camarines Sur
More than 400 Filipino and Australian troops launched a month-long joint military exercise in Pili, Camarines Sur on May 25, marking the first time the Philippine Air Force and Navy joined the bilateral drill.
PMA Inducts 367 Cadets of Class 2030 at Fort Del Pilar in Baguio
The Philippine Military Academy formally received 367 incoming cadets of Class 2030 during oath-taking and reception rites at Fort Del Pilar on May 23, 2026.
PAF Adds Two Bell 412EPX Helicopters to Expand Air Capabilities
The Philippine Air Force blessed two new Bell 412EPX helicopters on May 19, 2026, expanding its fleet to 16 Bell 412 aircraft under an ongoing modernization program.
PNP-PDEA Team Razes PHP60-M Cannabis Farm in Kalinga
PNP and PDEA operatives uprooted 300,000 marijuana plants worth PHP60 million in Tinglayan, Kalinga on May 18, 2026.
