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WPS: China patrols east of Taiwan over Japan-PH maritime talks

The China Coast Guard carried out “law-enforcement patrols” in waters east of Taiwan on Monday, in retaliation for Japan and the Philippines’ recent plans to begin maritime boundary delimitation negotiations in waters that overlap with areas claimed by China. In a statement, the coast guard said a flotilla had conducted the patrols as a “necessary”

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OIL PRICE WATCH as of June 2, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – A significant relief welcomed Filipino motorists on Tuesday, June 2, as oil prices post major rollbacks after weeks of continued price hikes. Diesel prices were slashed by at least P9.26 per liter, while gasoline went down by a minimum of P4.76 per liter. Kerosene will see the biggest reduction, dropping by at

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Bohol provincial government restores regular workweek

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Government offices at the Bohol Provincial Capitol have returned to the regular five-day workweek following the issuance of an executive order lifting the province’s temporary four-day workweek arrangement. Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado signed Executive Order No. 34, Series of 2026, directing all provincial government offices, departments, divisions, and units to resume

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Army soldier dies in NPA encounter in Negros Occidental town

BACOLOD CITY—A soldier from the 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) was killed during an encounter with remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Tamlang, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Monday afternoon. According to Lt. Col. Eric Alfonso, commander of the 79th IB, government troops encountered communist rebels allegedly responsible for a series of civilian

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Overnight search yields 4 more bodies in Angeles building rubble

ANGELES CITY — Rescuers recovered four more bodies from the rubble of the collapsed nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago from late Monday night to early Tuesday morning, raising the confirmed death toll to 17. The recovery operations spanned several hours, according to authorities. At least three more people are reported to be still

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JV Ejercito Reacts To Jinggoy Estrada’s Arrest: “Hayaan nating umusad ang batas”

JV Ejercito was asked about the recent legal battle of his brother, Jinggoy Estrada Senator JV Ejercito reacted to the arrest of his brother, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, by saying that justice shall prevail. Ejercito and Estrada are both sons of former President Erap Estrada. Both of them also followed in the footsteps of their father ... Read more

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