MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has urged senators aligned with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to reject the “interim administrative arrangement” being proposed by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, who insists he remains the chamber’s president. Palace press officer Claire Castro warned on Monday that Cayetano has a history of not honoring agreements, citing what happened when
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989 aftershocks recorded, so far, after powerful Mindanao earthquake
Phivolcs records 989 aftershocks as of 6 a.m. on June 9, 2026 following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani Monday morning. (Image from Phivolcs) MANILA, Philippines — The number of aftershocks recorded following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani on Monday has climbed to 989 as of early Tuesday, according to
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Cloudy Tuesday with rain showers due to ‘habagat’ – Pagasa
Satellite image from Pagasa at 6:30 a.m., June 9, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies and rain showers due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat” are expected in parts of Northern and Central Luzon on Tuesday, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the “habagat” is
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Magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake leaves 35 dead, 200 injured
(Updated as of 11.03 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, killing at least 35 people, leaving 12 others missing and injuring more than 200 as buildings collapsed and landslides hit several areas in Mindanao. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tectonic earthquake occurred
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Ginebra-TNT finals series breaks TV viewership ratings
MANILA – The PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Commissioner’s Cup title series between Barangay Ginebra and TNT is drawing television audience once more. Around 2.85 million viewers tuned in during Game 3 of the best-of-seven series on Sunday, posting a high 4.1 percent rating. The Kings won at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, 116-102, as Justin
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CDN Top Stories [June 9]: Cebu prepares to send aid after Mindanao quake
Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Cebu Province OKs ₱10M aid for quake-hit General Santos The Cebu Provincial Board on Monday, June 8, approved a resolution authorizing Governor Pamela Baricuatro to release ₱10 million in assistance to General Santos City following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck
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Daily Gospel, June 9, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for June 9, 2026, which is the Tuesday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 8, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 7, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 5,13-16. Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the
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19 dead as strong quake hits parts of Mindanao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — “Lord, have mercy! Kusog kaayo, kusog kaayo! (Very, very strong!)” The desperate plea echoed across the grounds of Landan National High School in Polomolok, South Cotabato, as students and teachers quickly moved to open areas when a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck west southwest of the coastal town of Maasim
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Curlee Discaya leaves Senate for Bulacan jail
CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN, Philippines — From the Senate, contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II was transferred to Bulacan on Monday to face graft and malversation charges for his alleged involvement in irregularities surrounding a P53.9-million flood control project in Calumpit town. Discaya, who had been detained at the Senate for more than nine months after
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Baligod group shows up in Senate but snubs panel
MANILA, Philippines — The 18 men who claimed to have served as “bagmen” of former Rep. Zaldy Co and delivered suitcases of cash to several government officials arrived at the Senate on Monday following the invitation of the Senate blue ribbon committee. But they did not attend the “consultative meeting” held by the panel led
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