In the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani, the nation’s foremost concern must be the welfare of the thousands of families whose lives have been disrupted by this devastating disaster. Beyond the tremors that rattled communities lies a more enduring challenge: ensuring that …
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How many mayors scrutinize the expenditures of the barangay officials in their jurisdiction, to ensure the proper use of public funds? Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto did, and noticed an unusually large amount of declared expenditures in just one barangay, Manggahan. After reviewing disbursement vouchers, Sotto noted that the P130 million …
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The aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Sarangani province on June 8, 2026. (Photo from Vice Mayor James Yap Jr. of Glan, Sarangani) The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani waters has climbed to 37 as rescuers continued searching for four missing …
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COUNTER DECLARATION. Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio speaks during the panel session of the French Embassy-Stratbase Institute forum on ocean governance in Makati City on Tuesday (June 9, 2026). Carpio said the Philippine government must issue a counter-declaration to China’s statement denying the existence of high seas in the South China …
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Rescuers from the 1002nd Infantry “Bagwis” Brigade of the Philippine Army carry an injured resident of Balut Island, Sarangani, Davao Occidental to be airlifted aboard a Philippine Air Force Black Hawk helicopter on June 9, 2026. (Courtesy: 1002nd Infantry “Bagwis” Brigade) Foreign military partners have offered assistance as search and …
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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is now officially authorized to elect a new presiding officer in an impeachment court before its scheduled convening next month following the publication yesterday of an amended set of rules designed to bypass the automatic assumption of the Senate president as presiding officer. Published in …
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President Marcos and Navy chief Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta lead the commissioning of BRP Rajah Lakandula during the Navy’s 128th anniversary celebration at Naval Station Jose Andrada in Malate yesterday (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Even as the Philippines faces security issues demanding intensified vigilance, the Filipino …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends a situation briefing in Malacañang on June 9, 2026 to stay abreast of developments in the aftermath of the magnitude-7.8 earthquake in Mindanao on June 8. (Courtesy: Bongbong Marcos) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants senators to settle their internal disputes first before any request for …
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POST-QUAKE INSPECTION. A member of a specialized unit from the Philippine Coast Guard inspects a damaged commercial building in Barangay Calumpang, General Santos City, following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani province on Monday (June 8, 2026). Electricity in quake-affected areas of Mindanao is expected to be fully restored …
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Patients from Sarangani Provincial Hospital stayed outside after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, June 8, 2026 (DSWD) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered agencies to prioritize the assessment of hospitals and health facilities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro …
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