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Jun Olis Memorial Open Chess tilt set Sunday in Lapu-Lapu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than a hundred woodpushers are expected to battle for supremacy in the Jun Olis Memorial Open Chess Tournament on Sunday, June 14, at Mahi Central Mall in Lapu-Lapu City. The event is co-organized by Cebu’s biggest and longest-running chess groups: the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA), Cebu School

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Cesafi Esports League: Strong push to make women’s division permanent

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Strong community demand and overwhelmingly positive feedback are pushing the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Esports League (CEL) to consider making the women’s division a permanent fixture in its growing tournament lineup. Ryan Abarquez Balbuena, CEL tournament director since its launch in 2022, said the league had been receiving consistent

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Bam Aquino To Investigate P67 Billion Fund For Classrooms

Bam Aquino wanted to focus on resolving this education issue Senator Bam Aquino laid out the major reforms he wanted to push forward on his return as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic Education. This is to address the country’s education crisis, including the shortage of 166,000 classrooms. At the same time, Aquino ... Read more

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14-Year-Old PWD Dies After Alleged Beating by Six Minors in Parañaque 

14-Year-Old PWD Dies After Alleged Beating by Six Minors in Parañaque  A 14-year-old boy with a disability lost his life after he was allegedly beaten by six minors on an overpass in Barangay BF Homes, Parañaque City.  According to the victim’s mother, 42-year-old Lecille Tabinas, her son had simply asked permission to go out with a friend on June 5, 2026. ... Read more

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Mindanao quake: DOT lists affected sites

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has advised travelers to monitor advisories before proceeding with their travel plans in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8. In an advisory released Tuesday night, the agency reminded travelers to coordinate with hotels and tour operators regarding cancellations, rebooking options and

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‘Habagat’ weakens; thunderstorms expected across PH – Pagasa

(Satellite image from Pagasa / Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or “habagat” has slightly weakened, but thunderstorms are still expected nationwide on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the habagat is now only affecting the western section of Northern Luzon. “We

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Phivolcs logs over 2,000 aftershocks after Mindanao earthquake

MANILA, Philippines — More than 2,000 aftershocks have been recorded following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao on June 8, state seismologists said Wednesday. READ: Quake death toll exceeds 40, viilages still isolated The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that as of 7 a.m., a total of

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Memories of Rene Baterbonia shared by his high school coach amid loss, grief

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rene Baterbonia’s longtime high school coach and mentor, Jess Linus Evangelio, head coach of the Ateneo de Davao boys basketball team, shared heartfelt memories of his former player following the tragic drowning incident in Aurora on June 8, where Baterbonia and another player died. In a Facebook post, Evangelio recalled how

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PH protests floating structure in Panatag

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest with China over a floating structure spotted inside Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said on Tuesday. “The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already undertaken appropriate diplomatic action with the government of the People’s Republic of China

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Daily Gospel, June 10, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel for June 10, 2026, which is the Wednesday of the Tenth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 9, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 8, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 5, 17-19. Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I

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