Bohol’s Bato Bridge Shut Down After Approach Road Caves In
Barely months after opening, Bato Bridge in Maribojoc, Bohol collapsed at its approach section, cutting off vehicle access and disrupting daily life for residents.
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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.
New York Knicks Storm Back From 27 Down, Lead Finals 3-1
Trailing by as many as 29 points at halftime, the Knicks outscored San Antonio 58-30 in the second half to win Game 4 and move within one victory of their first NBA title since 1973.
Magnitude 5.3 Quake Hits South of Balut Island in Davao Occidental
Seismic authorities recorded a 5.3-magnitude aftershock offshore Davao Occidental on Thursday, with light tremors reaching parts of South Cotabato and Sarangani.
Cata-al WWII Museum in Valencia Guards Negros Oriental’s War Memory
Tucked along the Dumaguete-Valencia highway, a privately built war museum in Valencia, Negros Oriental preserves weapons, relics, and human remains from the Japanese occupation era.
PAGASA Flags Showers and Thunderstorms Over Negros Oriental Thursday
Intermittent rainshowers and possible thunderstorms are forecast across Negros Oriental and the wider Visayas on June 11, 2026, with PAGASA advising coastal travelers and outdoor planners to take precautions.
Habagat Tightens Hold on Northern Luzon; Flash Flood Alert Raised
Scattered rains and thunderstorms batter Ilocos Norte, Batanes, and the Babuyan Islands as the Southwest Monsoon intensifies over Northern Luzon on June 11, 2026.
High Court Junks Quorum Case vs. Senate Over Standing Flaw
A citizen’s petition questioning whether 12 senators formed a valid quorum during a June 2026 Senate session was thrown out by the Supreme Court after the petitioner failed to establish legal standing.
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.
Philippine Army Fields 253 Troops for Mindanao Quake Relief
Hundreds of Philippine Army soldiers are on the ground across Mindanao following a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake, with hundreds more on standby alert.
AFP Opens BAHAYANI Child Development Center at Camp Aguinaldo
Established with DSWD recognition and led by AFPOLCI, the BAHAYANI CDC offers holistic early childhood care to AFP personnel and civilian staff dependents.
DCCCO Hotel Brings Fire Code Fight to BFP National Chief
Facing a ₱37,500 fine and a fire hazard warning posted on its facade, DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative Hotel has formally appealed to the BFP’s top official in Manila, seeking a halt to enforcement while its case is reviewed.
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.
NIR Police Office Hits Extortion Scheme in Own Ranks
Criminal and administrative cases are now being pursued against a Negros Island Region police officer accused of demanding money from a PNP applicant seeking entry into the force.
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.
Army Sends USAR Team, 200+ Troops to Quake-Struck Mindanao
Mobilizing over 850 soldiers across two infantry divisions, the Philippine Army launched a full-scale disaster response in General Santos City and surrounding Mindanao provinces following a destructive earthquake and its aftershocks.
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.
Magnitude 5.2 Quake Rattles Off Sarangani Coast, GenSan Registers Low Shaking
Seismologists recorded a shallow 5.2-magnitude tremor off Balut Island on June 9, 2026, linked to the powerful 7.8 quake that struck the same area a day earlier.
