MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said it is monitoring new statements and developments surrounding the fatal drowning of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili as part of the ongoing investigation. “We take note of all these, and rest assured that every piece of information, every statement, and every account that has
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Ending the Iran war: What to know about possible deal
The United States and Iran once again appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
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‘Frustrated murder’: Neighbor hacks senior man in Dalaguete
A male senior citizen was injured after he was hacked by his neighbor in Sitio Kayapokyapokan, Barangay Manlapay, Dalaguete town, on Saturday aftrtnoon, June 13, 2026.
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Dy backs stronger local disaster planning after Mindanao quake
MANILA, Philippines — The recent earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao highlights the need to further strengthen local disaster preparedness and risk-based planning, particularly in areas vulnerable to earthquakes, landslides, and flooding, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III stressed Thursday in an interview in General Santos City. Dy visited the city with a House delegation
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DHSUD extends HOA re-registration until December
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has ordered the extension of the deadline for the re-registration of homeowners’ associations (HOAs) previously registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Home Insurance Guarantee Corporation (HIGC) until Dec. 18, 2026. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling signed Department Order No. 2026-007,
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Lacson: Suspended senators may not be barred in VP Sara’s impeach trial
The preventive suspension of senators involved in the flood control scandal may only apply to their function as legislators but not as senator-judges in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said on Sunday.
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Lacson: AFP, PNP won’t be affected by destabilization plot, 18 bagmen
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday expressed confidence that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) will not be affected by supposed destabilization schemes involving the 18 bagmen of former lawmaker Zaldy Co. Lacson made the statement after noting that the uniformed services have distanced themselves
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Camille Villar brings aid, honors earthquake hero in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Sen. Camille Villar, the youngest senator of the 20th Congress, brought relief assistance to earthquake-stricken communities in General Santos City on Saturday, expressing solidarity with families affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that recently struck Mindanao. “In a time of disaster, more than ever, we need to feel that there are
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Sultan Kudarat lifts in-person class suspension following powerful quake
KORONADAL CITY – The provincial government of Sultan Kudarat lifted on Sunday the face-to-face class suspension prompted by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck neighboring Sarangani province on June 8. Sultan Kudarat Gov. Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu issued Executive Order No. 135, ordering the lifting of class suspensions in all school levels, with regular classes
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In just a weekend, Torregosa wins double gold in Tarlac, 21K in Manila
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Artjoy Torregosa continued to stamp her class in long-distance running after delivering another standout performance, highlighted by a personal best in the 10,000-meter run to clinch her second gold medal in the finale of the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships 2026 at the New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac on Sunday,
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