MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has issued pay rules for Independence Day on June 12, 2026, reminding employers toremunerate or pay their employees accordingly. Based on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Proclamation No. 1006, June 12 is declared a regular holiday in celebration of Independence Day.  READ: Public warned vs

TUGUEGARAO CITY — Three men allegedly involved in a series of crude oil theft cases were arrested din Barangay Libag Norte here early Friday morning. Police Lt. Col. Garry Matagay, chief of the Tuguegarao City police, said the suspects were identified after the city’s Command Center monitored through closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras a white commuter

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The local government of Medellin in northern Cebu recently unveiled plans to enhance its tourism attractions, particularly Gibitngil Island, and implement further upgrades in the future. “As we work towards creating better experiences for both visitors and Medellinons, we value your ideas and feedback,” the local government said in an advisory

LEGAZPI CITY – A magnitude 5.3 quake shook the Bicol Region at 9:57 p.m. on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs traced the tremor’s epicenter at 15 km. south of Santo Domingo, Albay, with a depth of 9 km. Intensity V was felt in Sto. Domingo and Legazpi City, Albay; and

A high school teacher on Friday urged the Supreme Court to uphold the validity of the Senate’s June 3 session, during which attending senators formed a quorum and reorganized the chamber following a two-day absence by the majority bloc. At the same time, former Senate leaders—including two who remain incumbent senators—released a joint statement calling

Senate Tension Escalates as Agot Isidro Calls Out Pia Cayetano PIA CAYETANO – A Senate lobby incident has taken another dramatic turn after Agot Isidro publicly criticized Pia Cayetano on social media. Veteran actress Agot Isidro criticized Senator Pia Cayetano over what she described as “drama” following the tense incident that unfolded at the Senate ... Read more

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Baste Duterte Criticizes DENR Over Davao City’s Growing Garbage Problem BASTE DUTERTE – Mayor Baste Duterte has voiced strong criticism against the DENR over its handling of the landfill suspension. Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has openly criticized the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), holding the agency responsible for the worsening garbage ... Read more

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Lotto Result Today – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announces the lotto results for June 6, 2026, including Lotto 6/42, Grand Lotto 6/55, EZ2, Swertres, and 6D Lotto.

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MANILA – At least seven airlines are now co-sharing a new premium lounge at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, the airport operator said on Thursday. More airlines are expected to use the First Meridian Lounge, a 2,600-square-meter privately operated third-party facility serving eligible business class and premium passengers. Current users are passengers

MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has clarified that the so-called 18 “Marines” who appeared in a proceeding at the Senate Thursday were no longer part of the service at the time their alleged acts related to the flood control mess took place. “While some reports have collectively described them as