MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday began towing illegally parked vehicles along Edsa as authorities sought to ease heavy traffic caused by a protest rally near Ortigas Avenue. MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III said the agency had coordinated with law enforcement and other government agencies while deploying personnel, barriers,
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At least 7,000 gather at People Power Monument on June 30
MANILA, Philippines — Groups of rallyists gathered along the corner of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) and White Plains Avenue near the People Power Monument on Tuesday morning, June 30, prompting road closures and heavy traffic in the area. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) estimated the crowd at around 7,000 as of 6:45 a.m.,
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Parts of Edsa in QC, Mandaluyong closed as rally disrupts traffic
MANILA, Philippines — Several roads / road segments around the People Power Monument and Edsa in Quezon City and Mandaluyong City were closed on Tuesday morning due to a rally, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. In a traffic advisory as of 7:18 a.m., the MMDA said road closures include: Meanwhile, the MMDA said
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‘Arraignment of Estrada, Bonoan moved to July 28’
MANILA, Philippines — The arraignment of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan for their graft and plunder cases before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has been postponed to July 28, a source said on Tuesday. This comes after state prosecutors filed before the antigraft court division a motion to amend case information
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Visayas to see scattered rains, thunderstorms due to LPA
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The entire Visayas region will see scattered rains and thunderstorms on Tuesday, June 30, due to a low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. On Tuesday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued a general flood advisory for Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas. READ:
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World Cup: Brazil downs Japan with Martinelli late show, reaches last 16
HOUSTON, United States — Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. Arsenal winger Martinelli struck on 95 minutes in Houston to break Japanese hearts in the most dramatic fashion. The five-time champions will face either the Ivory
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Marcoleta: Plunder case meant to keep me off Duterte impeach trial
(Screengrabbed from Senator Rodante Marcoleta / Facebook) WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1NaCPAHMSw/ MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday alleged that the impending plunder case against him was part of a coordinated effort to prevent him from participating in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which is set to begin on July 6. Marcoleta claimed
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LPA off Masbate likely to become tropical cyclone in next 24 hours
MANILA, Philippines — The low pressure area (LPA) off Masbate has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours, according to the state weather bureau. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Chenel Dominguez, in an early morning update, said the LPA was spotted over the
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White Plains Avenue in QC closed due to Tuesday morning rally
MANILA, Philippines — White Plains Avenue in Quezon City is temporarily closed to vehicular traffic due to an ongoing rally, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced Tuesday morning. In an advisory on social media, the MMDA said White Plains Avenue is been temporarily closed as of 5:15 a.m. An estimated 500 rallyists and 30
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CDN Top Stories [June 30]: More security in Cebu’s schools; drills eyed
Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Tuesday, June 30, 2026, including a round-up of measures to keep Cebu’s schools and learners safe. Safe schools: Cebu deploys 2.5K personnel, considers anti-bullying hotline The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) approved additional safety measures for Cebu’s schools. Governor Pamela Baricuatro ordered long-term reforms
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