SAN ANTONIO, Mexico — Victor Wembanyama refused to hit the panic button on Wednesday after the San Antonio Spurs blew a double-digit lead to suffer a potentially crucial NBA Finals game one defeat to the New York Knicks. The French superstar led San Antonio’s scorers with 26 points but had a poor shooting night before
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Aside from power, water security also a key investment concern in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beyond electricity costs and reliability, water security is emerging as another critical factor that could shape Cebu’s ability to attract investments and sustain economic growth. Business leaders and government officials warned on Thursday that Cebu’s growing water shortage poses a long-term risk to the province’s competitiveness. In turn, they are pushing
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Fast-craft line slightly cuts ticket prices
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As fuel prices continue to go down, shipping lines here have started trimming fares. On Thursday, June 4, fast-craft operator Ocean Fast Ferries Inc., which owns OceanJet, announced a reduction in the temporary fuel surcharge they implemented when gas prices reached as high as P100 per liter. READ: LIST: VisMin ferry
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Lawmaker to Alan Peter Cayetano: ‘You are a disgrace to the Senate’
MANILA, Philippines — Negros Occidental Rep. Julio Ledesma IV blasted Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, calling him a “disgrace to the Senate” after Cayetano led a two-day boycott that left the upper chamber paralyzed. Ledesma took to social media Wednesday night to vent his frustration with Cayetano over his bloc’s absence from the plenary sessions since
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2 alleged NPA rebels surrender in Occidental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebels surrendered to authorities in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, on Tuesday in what police described as a result of sustained intelligence and peace-building efforts in the province. The surrender took place at the headquarters of the 402nd Battalion Maneuver Company (BMC) of the
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CBCP: Vatican names Padre Pio church in Batangas an int’l shrine
MANILA, Philippines — The Vatican has elevated the National Shrine and Parish of Saint Padre Pio in Batangas to international shrine status, according to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). “The Dicastery for Evangelization issued the decree on May 25, 2026, the 139th birth anniversary of St. Padre Pio, though the parish
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Drug suspect nabbed with P204,000 ‘shabu,’ gun in Antipolo City
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police arrested an alleged drug trafficker and seized more than P200,000 worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) and an unlicensed firearm during a buy-bust operation in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Wednesday night. In a report Thursday, the Police Regional Office 4-A said anti-drug operatives arrested the suspect, identified only as “Christopher,” after
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Marcos open to special session amid Senate deadlock, says Palace
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is inclined to call a special session if a formal request contains valid grounds for doing so, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Thursday. This comes after Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian said senators are considering holding a special session to tackle bills and appointments that have
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Senate media slams Marcoleta’s ‘dangerous’ attack on press
Editor’s Note: INQUIRER.net denies involvement in any insinuation of media bribery. The Inquirer’s policies address integrity and corruption through strict ethical guidelines for editorial staff and severe disciplinary rules for all employees. MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Senate media on Thursday slammed Sen. Rodante Marcoleta over remarks he made during the Senate blue ribbon
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Mutya Orquia Shares Heartbreaking Truth Behind Her Quiet Mental Health Battle
Mutya Orquia Breaks Silence on Hospitalization and Sends Emotional Message to Fans MUTYA ORQUIA – Kapamilya actress Mutya Orquia has moved fans after revealing both her happiest moments and deepest emotional struggles in a heartfelt post. Mutya Orquia has opened up about her recent hospitalization and her ongoing mental health struggles, sharing a deeply personal ... Read more
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