Cebu Pacific Grounds Gen Santos Flights on June 11 After Major Quake
Five round-trip routes serving General Santos City remain grounded on June 11 as Cebu Pacific manages mounting disruptions from a magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake.
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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.
Mw 7.8 Quake Hits Sarangani Waters, Tsunami Waves Recorded
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck west of Maasim, Sarangani on June 8, 2026, generating tsunami waves and triggering a destructive tsunami warning across several southern Philippine provinces.
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.
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.
Barzaga Expelled — But Can He Stage a Political Comeback?
Expulsion from the House does not strip Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga of his right to seek office again — pending criminal cases, not the congressional vote, pose the greater legal threat to any comeback bid.
Philippine Senate Left in Limbo After Estrada’s CIDG Surrender
Monday’s Senate session failed to open on time after Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to the CIDG on a non-bailable plunder warrant, leaving the majority bloc’s legislative footing increasingly uncertain.
Negros Oriental Officer Takes Helm of PNP Maritime Group
Hailing from Negros Oriental, Police Brigadier General Crisaleo Tolentino was formally installed as Officer-in-Charge of the PNP Maritime Group during a ceremony at Camp Crame on May 28, 2026.
Ombudsman Files Plunder Case vs. Jinggoy Estrada Over P573-M Flood Funds
Plunder and graft charges have been brought against Senator Jinggoy Estrada by the Office of the Ombudsman, citing alleged kickbacks exceeding P573 million tied to DPWH flood control projects.
US Embassy Manila Warns Americans About 2026 Typhoon Hazards
American citizens in the Philippines are urged to prepare emergency kits and monitor official weather forecasts as the 2026 typhoon season gets underway, the US Embassy in Manila has announced.
