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Disaster drills credited with saving lives during Mindanao earthquake

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials on Friday said that years of disaster drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the most powerful earthquakes in 50 years hit Mindanao and left 55 people dead with 31 others missing. The powerful 7.8-magnitude quake that hit off Sarangani province on Monday left more than

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Lacson: Applause shows public approval of Gatchalian’s Senate leadership

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said that the crowd’s applause for Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian during Friday’s Independence Day rites reflected public approval of his Senate leadership. The senator said in a post on X, “The cheering and applause this morning simply symbolized public acceptance and approval versus public disapproval and disgust.

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Angara backs inclusive learning with 1st DepEd-led ALS Center in Mindoro

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education has formally inaugurated the country’s first DepEd-funded Alternative Learning System (ALS) Community Learning Center (CLC) in Barangay Sto. Niño, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. This milestone underscores the government’s commitment to making education more accessible to out-of-school youth, learners in difficult circumstances, and adult learners seeking a second chance. The

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Bojie Dy on Independence Day: Freedom must benefit every Filipino

MANILA, Philippines — Freedom must create opportunities and improve lives, as the promise of independence remains incomplete if its benefits are not experienced by all. This was the message of House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on the occasion of the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence, as he urged Filipinos to ensure that freedom

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Calabarzon declared insurgency-free on Independence Day

LUCENA CITY – The entire Calabarzon region (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) was formally declared free from the influence of communist insurgents during a ceremony held here on Friday, June 12. The declaration of “Stable Internal Peace and Security” (SIPS) in Calabarzon was made at the Quezon Convention Center in line with the celebration

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PNP: No untoward incidents at Independence Day 2026 events

MANILA, Philippines — No untoward incidents were recorded at events commemorating this year’s Independence Day, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday. The national police force deployed over 89,000 personnel for security measures for the 128th anniversary of Philippine independence. “As of this hour, the localized demonstrations and public assemblies being held across the

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Joey Reyes Reveals Ateneo Basketball Players Drowned In Same Area Where His Driver Died

Joey Reyes attested to how dangerous this specific area in Dipaculao, Aurora, is Film Development Council of the Philippines chairman and director Joey Reyes revealed that the area in Dipaculao, Aurora, where Ateneo de Manila University Men’s Basketball Team members Rene Clert Baterbonia (19) and Divine Adili (21) drowned was the same area where his ... Read more

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Motorcycle Rider Arrested in Rizal After Stolen Cellphone Tracked From Quezon City 

Motorcycle Rider Arrested in Rizal After Stolen Cellphone Tracked From Quezon City  A motorcycle rider who allegedly stole a cellphone in Quezon City was arrested in Rizal after authorities tracked the device using a mobile tracking application.  The incident started when a victim was reportedly resting inside a vehicle with the window partially open. Based on footage reviewed by authorities, the ... Read more

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