Residents of Tehran described sleepless nights, fear and exhaustion as tensions between Iran and Israel threatened to erupt again.
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35 killed, dozen missing in major earthquake off Philippines
Rescue teams searched through collapsed buildings as frightened residents spent the night outdoors following the devastating quake.
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MBA graduate Saskia and Springbok star RG Snyman are expecting their first child
The popular rugby couple is getting ready for their biggest and happiest adventure so far.
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EXPLAINER: Why did the magnitude 7.8 Sarangani quake happen?
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani on Monday, June 8, 2026, may be linked to movement along the Cotabato Trench.
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Public schools in Central Visayas lack 10K classrooms — DepEd 7
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Public schools in Central Visayas are currently facing a shortage of 10,000 classrooms, the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 7 said. The update followed the opening of academic year 2026-2027 on Monday, June 8, where the agency projected around 1.6 million students to enroll across the region. Tomas Pastor, chief of
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No jackpot winners in Grand, Mega Lotto draws on June 8
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpot prizes for Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws held Monday, June 8. According to the PCSO, the winning combination for Grand Lotto 6/55 was 50-43-24-01-07-15, with a jackpot prize of approximately ₱45 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. For
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Bonoan back at PNP General Hospital
MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has been transferred back to the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital in Camp Crame, Quezon City, according to the PNP Health Service (PNP-HS) on Monday. In a Viber message, PNP-HS Director Brig. Gen. Portia Manalad confirmed that Bonoan was returned to the PNP
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DepEd deploys engineers to inspect quake-hit schools in Mindanao
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) has deployed engineers to inspect school facilities damaged by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani on Monday morning, June 8. In a statement, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the agency immediately mobilized engineers in affected regions, particularly in DepEd Region XII, following directives from
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DepEd: Schools hit by Mindanao earthquake rise to 8,642
ILOILO CITY — The number of schools affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani on Monday morning, June 8, has risen to 8,642 schools across 43 divisions in six regions, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported. In Situation Report No. 3 issued at 5 p.m., DepEd said the quake has disrupted
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Ateneo de Manila University Issues Statement About Death of 2 Student-Athletes
Here’s the statement released by the Ateneo de Manila University. Two student-athletes from Ateneo de Manila University passed away due to drowning, and here’s the statement of the institution. Young guns Divine Adili and Rene Clert Baterbonia from Ateneo de Manila University faced tragedy, leading to their untimely deaths. The school confirmed their deaths on Monday ... Read more
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