MANILA, Philippines — Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio warned that the Philippines must object to China’s high seas claim under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, saying the country has until December 2026 to file a counterdeclaration. Speaking at a forum hosted by the Stratbase Institute and the Embassy of France in
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Capitol maps out plans for ‘The Big One’ in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Wednesday, June 10, outlined the provincial government’s preparations for a possible major earthquake in Cebu after the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) in Central Visayas said the province has yet to experience its own “Big One.” The governor said the magnitude
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Ortega to Sara Duterte: Your friends are well-involved in Senate chaos
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has been urged to check first who the members of her “group chat” are before claiming that the chaos in the Senate is a reflection of the current administration’s leadership, as some of those responsible for the disorder might be her friends. In a statement on Wednesday, House Deputy
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Luistro: Pre-trial to give peek at how Sara Duterte tackles impeachment
MANILA, Philippines — Both the pre-trial brief and the pre-trial conference for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial are of key significance because they will give the prosecution and the public a peek at how her camp will counter the allegations raised against her, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said. Luistro, in an online interview with reporters
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Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines
Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) The Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) was officially announced on May 19, 2026. The 5G-ready smartphone is fueled with a Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh battery + 90W wired + Bypass charging. The phone is available in two colors: Black and White. ... Read more
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Nearly 2,700 child labor cases in Central Visayas as of May 2026
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas has 2,683 monitored child labor cases as of May 2026, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The region also has 1,856 profiled child labor cases in the same period, based on figures presented during a Kapihan sa PIA forum on Wednesday, June 10. World Day Against
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Baricuatro defends P10M aid to quake-hit General Santos City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro defended the provincial government’s decision to extend P10 million in financial aid to earthquake-hit General Santos City. The governor also said that the Capitol continues to provide support to affected communities in Cebu based on beneficiary lists submitted by local government units (LGUs). Speaking during a press
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Flying kites in Cordova? Officials ask that you do it elsewhere
CEBU CITY, Philippines- Flying kites within the territory of Cordova town is now prohibited. On June 4, 2026, Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan signed Ordinance No. 2026-030, which prohibits the flying of kites within the town. Councilor Lemuel Pogoy, who drafted the ordinance, said that the measure was in response to an incident on the
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14-year-old PWD dies after alleged mauling by 6 minors in Parañaque
MANILA, Philippines — A 14-year-old person with disability (PWD) died after allegedly being mauled by six minors in Parañaque City, a police report said. The victim had met with one of the suspects in BF Homes last Friday afternoon as part of a meet-up to buy a pair of shorts the latter was selling online,
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Mindanao earthquake: DILG urges LGUs to audit infrastructure
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units in Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region and Soccsksargen to audit their infrastructure following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Mindanao earlier this week. In a statement on Wednesday, the DILG said it had issued advisories to the governors and mayors
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