Most Filipinos favor alliances with like-minded nations, particularly the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada and South Korea, to defend the country’s sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to the latest Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase Group and released on Wednesday. The survey conducted from May 3 to May 7 found that 86
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Daily Gospel, June 11, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for today, Thursday, June 11, 2026, which is the Feast of Saint Barnabas, apostle. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June 10, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 9, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 10, 7-13. Jesus said to his Apostles: “As you go, make this proclamation:
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CDN Top Stories [June 11]: Governor defends ₱10M aid to General Santos
Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Thursday, June 11, 2026. Cebu quake survivors’ questions prompt governor to explain ₱10M aid to GenSan Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro defended the provincial government’s decision to extend ₱10 million in financial aid to earthquake-hit General Santos City. Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, June
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Sara Duterte visits quake victims in Sarangani
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has visited Malapatan in Sarangani province and General Santos City, areas hit hard by a magnitude-7.8 earthquake on Monday, her office said on Wednesday. In a Facebook post, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) said Duterte “personally visited” the families who lost loved ones, as well as
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‘Bagmen’ being probed for possible link to Senate security threat
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has tightened security after intelligence reports indicated that the 18 men who identified themselves as former “bagmen” of ex-Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co may be linked to a reported threat against the chamber. Acting Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian said on Wednesday that information came from National Bureau
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Garin latest to sue Zaldy Co’s 18 ‘bagmen’ over kickback claims
MANILA, Philippines — Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin on Wednesday became the latest public official to file cyberlibel charges against lawyer Levito Baligod and the 18 confessed former “bagmen” of resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co over allegations linking her to supposed flood control kickbacks. Garin lodged cyberlibel and perjury complaints before the Department
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DOJ: NBI to also probe death of Ateneo athletes
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) will see whether there is basis to file criminal charges in connection with the drowning of two members of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball team while in a team-building activity in Aurora province. In a statement on Wednesday, the DOJ said it has instructed
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SC junks taxpayer suit over Senate row
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Wednesday junked for “lack of legal standing” the petition of high school teacher Barry Tayam to validate the June 3 Senate session that led to a reshuffle in the chamber and the installation of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. In a 20-page petition for certiorari, taxpayer and voter
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Italian trader, Filipino cohort face raps over Dubai job scam
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed new criminal charges for estafa and illegal recruitment against a London-based Italian businessman and three other individuals. Facing two counts of illegal recruitment committed by a syndicate and two counts of estafa under Article 315 2(a) of the Revised Penal Code were Adel, Mohammed, and
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In Zambales, coastal volunteers lead defense of marine sanctuary
ZAMBALES, Philippines — Long before sunrise spills across the waters of Masinloc Bay in Zambales, Bantay Dagat (sea patrol) volunteers quietly prepare their boats for another patrol through the vast marine sanctuary they have vowed to defend. Most are fishermen, fathers, and lifelong coastal residents whose lives have always been tied to the sea. But
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