LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Residents seeking corrections in their civil registry documents can now benefit from a more streamlined process as the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) expands its digital petition system to four local civil registry offices in Cebu. The PSA announced on Tuesday, June 16, that the Administrative Petition for Correction Automated System (APCAS)

NEW YORK — Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach’s claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding. In a very 2026 twist, artificial intelligence played a role

WASHINGTON, United States — US law enforcement on Tuesday said it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. “Multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold,” FBI Director Kash Patel said. The Department of Justice

This is the Daily Gospel for June 17, 2026, which is the Wednesday of the Eleventh week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 16, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 15, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 6, 1-6.16-18. Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, including the efforts to replace Cebu classrooms damaged in the September earthquake. Cebu schools: Capitol starts building 269 temporary learning shelters The Cebu Provincial Government has begun constructing 269 temporary learning shelters to help restore classroom spaces that the magnitude 6.9

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines continues to closely monitor a Chinese floating platform near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, saying that marine research and surveying activities may have military implications and should not be dismissed as purely scientific or environmental work. “Any marine research conducted could provide information, an information advantage for one

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan on Tuesday ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, who was charged with graft and plunder for supposedly receiving P573 million in kickbacks from budget allocations for flood control projects last year. “Accordingly, in view of the foregoing, this court hereby orders the suspension pendente lite of accused

MANILA, Philippines — Big business and advocacy groups on Tuesday urged the Senate to junk the House-approved antidynasty bill, saying it seeks to protect political clans instead of dismantling them. Approved on third and final reading by the House on June 3, House Bill No. 8389 seeks to ban relatives within the second degree of