ALL SYSTEMS GO. The cleaning and renovation of the interior and exterior of the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite is in full swing in preparation for the 128th anniversary of Independence Day on June 12, 2026. General Emilio Aguinaldo declared the country’s independence through a 21-page document officially titled ‘Acta de …
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House Prosecutors Rep. Gerville Luistro and Rep. Chel Diokno introduce the first batch of private prosecutors tapped to assist the public prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate. Several of the private lawyers, namely Atty. James Bryan Ibrahim Alih (left), Atty. Marforth Fua (2nd …
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Senate President Pro Tempore and Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday, June 11, that the Senate will not yield to intimidation following a cyberattack on the institution’s website. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (Photo from Senator Gatchalian’s Facebook page) “Hindi kami susuko sa intimidasyon. Hindi kami hihinto sa aming trabaho …
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Sen. Chiz Escudero enters the plenary hall, joins minority senators already waiting there and gives the chamber the numbers it needs to move against its own leadership on June 3, 2026. (Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto via Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — Even before the tumultuous weeks that saw its leadership change …
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Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Robert Morico II (PNA photo by Lloyd Caliwan) MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Thursday subpoenaed several individuals, including coaches and players, as it investigates the death of college basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora province. “Right …
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Mugshot of former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson after he was arrested by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) personnel over allegations of cyberlibel. The businessman-politician was immediately released after posting bail. (Courtesy: QCPD) Businessman and former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson was arrested Thursday over a cyberlibel …
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Responders and a rescue dog conduct a search and rescue operations outside a collapsed building after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 9, 2026 (AFP / Jam Sta Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino Dy III said the House of Representatives would shoulder the medical expenses …
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Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Thursday, June 11 that the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a petititon filed by a teacher with regards to the Senate leadership dispute only shows that it was “not justiciable.” Former Senate president Vicente Sotto III (Photo courtesy of Wendell Alinea/Senate Social Media …
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OPAPRU Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento. (PNA file photo) MANILA – As the country celebrates its 128th Independence Day on Friday, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento called on all Filipinos to work together to overcome challenges that stop the nation from attaining progress. …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is set to visit Russia next week to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, an event that coincides with the Philippines’ chairmanship of the regional bloc. The working visit to Kazan City from June 17 to 18 will be …
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