INC Rallies Behind Marcoleta in Unannounced EDSA Protest
Tens of thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo members descended on EDSA without a permit, backing Senator Marcoleta amid a P75-million plunder case filed by the Ombudsman.
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Wet, Stormy Tuesday Ahead for Negros Oriental — June 30
Cloudy skies, rainshowers, and thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on June 30, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 31°C.
Magnitude 4.8 Quake Recorded South of Sarangani Amid Ongoing Aftershock Series
An aftershock measuring magnitude 4.8 struck offshore Davao Occidental on June 29, 2026, as part of the continuing seismic sequence following two major earthquakes earlier this month.
Lawmaker Pushes 10% VAT Rate, Promising ₱9K Annual Relief Per Family
Proposed legislation filed at the House of Representatives seeks to lower the Philippine VAT rate from 12% to 10%, which could save each Filipino household around ₱9,000 yearly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PAGASA Flags Flash Flood, Landslide Danger Across PH on June 17
Scattered thunderstorms and isolated downpours are forecast nationwide on June 17, 2026, with PAGASA warning all regions of potential flash floods and landslides.
15 Held, ₱77M in Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Lanao del Sur
Police arrested 15 men and confiscated over 90,000 reams of contraband cigarettes worth ₱77.2 million during a raid in Picong, Lanao del Sur on June 15, 2026.
PAGASA Forecasts Thunderstorms Over Negros Oriental on June 16
Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Negros Oriental and the Visayas on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, based on PAGASA’s latest forecast.
PAGASA Warns of Widespread Thunderstorms Nationwide on June 14
Thunderstorm activity is set to affect most parts of the Philippines on Sunday, with PAGASA flagging western Mindanao as facing the gravest risk of flash floods and landslides.
US FDA Approves First No-Prescription Glucose Tracker for Toddlers and Up
Dexcom’s Stelo biosensor system has received US FDA marketing clearance for children aged two and older, making it the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor available without a prescription for pediatric users.
