EastMinCom Mobilizes Troops After Mindanao Quake on June 8
Military disaster response units were activated across eastern Mindanao after a quake struck the region Monday morning, with aerial surveys and damage assessments already underway.
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Thunderstorms, Rain Showers Forecast Over Visayas on June 8
Wet and unsettled conditions are expected across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Monday, June 8, 2026, with PAGASA forecasting rain showers, thunderstorms, and choppy coastal seas throughout the day.
Knicks Go Up 2-0 in NBA Finals After Wembanyama’s Last-Second Miss
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson powered New York past San Antonio 105-104, putting the Knicks two wins away from their first NBA title since 1973.
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.
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.
Iranian Held in Makati Over PHP18.66M Bogus Gold Bar Deal
An Iranian national was arrested in Makati City after allegedly selling fake gold bars worth PHP18.66 million to unsuspecting buyers on May 15, 2026.
Imee Marcos Demands Relief of Three NBI Chiefs Over Senate Siege
Senator Imee Marcos formally asked President Marcos to temporarily relieve three NBI officials over the alleged May 13 siege and gunfire inside the Senate premises.
PMA Celebrates Athletic Excellence at 2026 Awards Ceremony
The Philippine Military Academy held its Sports Achievement Awarding Ceremony on May 12, 2026, with Echo Company named overall top performer for the academic year.
Sara Duterte Impeached Anew by House, Senate Trial Now Looms
The House voted 257-25-9 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on May 11, 2026, sending the case to the Senate for trial.
Island Shipping Slashes Ferry Fares on Cebu–Guihulngan Route
Island Shipping Corporation cuts passenger fares and cargo rates on the Tangil-Bulado route effective May 11, 2026, following a drop in fuel prices.
