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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0800Marcos 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran ceasefire
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed the United States-Iran ceasefire and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but expressed concern on the possibility the deal could fall apart like past peace efforts in the region.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0800
Philippines open to VFA with Germany
The Philippines is open to a visiting forces agreement with Germany, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday, June 16, signaling Manila's intent to expand defense pacts beyond its traditional treaty allies.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0800
First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Linda Walker actress grace Philippines Independence Day and Philippines-China Friendship celebration
The event commemorated the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence and the 51st year of bilateral diplomatic ties, and over a thousand years of Philippines and Chinese friendship.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0800
Cayetano bloc brings Senate row to Supreme Court, seeks voiding of June 3 session
The Senate bloc of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the revamp of Senate leadership under Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0800
New Philippine billiards body aims to revitalize sport
The newly formed National League for Billiards Sports of the Philippines (NLBSPh) is right on cue as it tries to chart the future of the sport that is dear to Filipinos.
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0800Marcos 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran ceasefire
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed the United States-Iran ceasefire and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but expressed concern on the possibility the deal could fall apart like past peace efforts in the region.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0800
Philippines open to VFA with Germany
The Philippines is open to a visiting forces agreement with Germany, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday, June 16, signaling Manila's intent to expand defense pacts beyond its traditional treaty allies.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0800
Cayetano bloc brings Senate row to Supreme Court, seeks voiding of June 3 session
The Senate bloc of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the revamp of Senate leadership under Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0800
Fact check: Altered image falsely depicts Rene Baterbonia restrained
An altered photo falsely shows the late Rene Baterbonia restrained on a beach, with no official evidence supporting the claim.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0800
Drilon says Senate must elect new leader before VP Sara impeachment trial
Electing a new Senate leader is necessary for Senate stability, says Drilon.
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0800Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for June 16-22
The DOE said fuel prices could return to pre-war levels only after six to 12 months.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Visayas grid alerts may persist until August – NGCP
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines expects electricity supply in the Visayas to remain tight until August, as major power plants continue to be offline.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
COA: Naga City disaster response programs misaligned, inconsistent
A majority of the 45 programs under the six-year local disaster risk reduction and management plan of Naga City in Camarines Sur “did not support” the LDRRM’s purpose, the Commission on Audit reported.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
2 dead, 3 wounded in Leyte ambush
Two people died and three others were wounded after armed men fired at a vehicle traversing an uphill section of Barangay Salvacion in Albuera, Leyte yesterday, the Leyte Police Provincial Office confirmed.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800
Rat swimming in soup? Magalong orders probe
Mayor Benjamin Magalong ordered an investigation after a video showing a rat in a customer’s bowl of “sinigang” in a buffet restaurant here went viral online.
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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:27:00 +08001 dies in highway head-on collision
A RIDER died in a motorcycle-sports utility vehicle head-on collision in a west coast village of Zamboanga City, the police reported Thursday, October 11, 2023.Police Major Ramon Aquiatan, Zamboanga City Police Station 10 chief, said the incident hap...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:25:00 +0800
Young farmer survives bolo attack
A YOUNG farmer survived, although wounded, in a bolo attack by his drinking buddy in an east coast village of Zamboanga City, as reported by the police on Thursday, October 12, 2023The Zamboanga City Police Station 2 (ZCPS2) reported the incident hap...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:20:00 +0800
2 Basilan town officials ink peace covenant
OFFICIALS of Tabuan-Lasa and Hadji Mohammad Ajul towns in Basilan province have signed a peace covenant vowing to ensure peaceful conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023 on October 30, 2023.The signing of the peace cove...
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:16:00 +0800
Barmm to launch housing loan program
THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) is launching a housing loan program in the fourth quarter of 2023 aiming to offer affordable housing units for Barmm employees.A total of 100 housing units constructed in Semba village, Datu...
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:57:00 +0800
PCG man nabbed for transporting smuggled cigarettes
A PERSONNEL of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was arrested while transporting smuggled cigarettes in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Wednesday, October 10, 2023.Police Colonel Diomarie Albarico, Zamboanga del Sur police direc...