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Sara Duterte: Corruption a threat to sovereignty, freedom

In her Independence Day message, Vice President Sara Duterte said the country’s sovereignty and hard-won freedom may not only be threatened by a foreign force but also undermined by domestic corruption and poor governance. “Corruption is not only about stealing money. It steals opportunity, it steals dignity, and it steals hope. And ultimately, it steals

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Marcos recognizes Gatchalian as Senate leader in Freedom Day speech

Malacañang already made it clear in earlier statements, but now the affirmation came from the President himself. In his Independence Day speech on Friday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian as the new leader of the chamber. READ: Gatchalian rejects Cayetano ‘power-share’ proposal The President opened his remarks by

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Duterte groups rally at Senate 

More than 1,000 police officers were deployed at the Government System Insurance Service (GSIS) Complex in Pasay City as Duterte supporters began to gather for a protest coinciding with the commemoration of the 128th Independence Day on Friday, June 12. In an ambush interview, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) regional director Maj. Gen. Anthony

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CA junks Curlee Discaya’s ‘deficient’ appeal vs Senate arrest

The Court of Appeals (CA) has junked the petition filed by contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya to reverse a trial court’s ruling that kept him under Senate custody for nearly nine months after being cited in contempt. In a June 4 resolution, the CA’s Third Division denied the petition for certiorari by Discaya for “being procedurally

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LTO revokes, suspends licenses of more than 800 drivers

Over 800 erring drivers had their licenses suspended or revoked by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) since October last year. In a statement on Friday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said 434 driver’s licenses have been revoked, while 396 have been suspended since his appointment to the LTO. READ: LTO suspends SLEX hit-and-run driver’s

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Daily Gospel, June 13, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel for June 13, 2026, which is the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 12, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 11, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Luke 2, 41-51. Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of

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35 years after Pinatubo blast, ‘bayanihan’ still inspires

MABALACAT CITY—Thirty-five years after Mt. Pinatubo’s 1991 eruption buried towns, darkened skies and displaced hundreds of thousands across Central Luzon, survivors remember not only the destruction—but the solidarity that helped them endure one of the world’s most powerful volcanic eruptions of the 20th century. As Pampanga marks the anniversary of the June 15, 1991 eruption,

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Old freedom, new struggles take center stage in Independence day rites

BAGUIO CITY—Filipinos across the country commemorated the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence on Friday, honoring the sacrifices of the nation’s heroes while highlighting the continuing struggle for peace, economic resilience, energy security and social justice. In Baguio City, families visited the museum of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo to view what his descendants believe is the original

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Quake-hit schools need P341-M fund

ILOILO CITY—The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that 1,501 public schools across 24 provinces in six regions sustained damage from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani on June 8, with initial repair and response needs estimated at P341.04 million. In a report on Friday, DepEd said the affected schools are located in 37

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Lotto draw results, June 12, 2026

Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Friday, June 12, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, June 11, 2026 Lotto draw results, June 10, 2026 PCSO lotto games The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49, GrandLotto 6/55, and

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