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Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 37; LGUs on Red Alert

Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 37; LGUs on Red Alert GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — As of June 9, 2026, the death toll...

Mindanao Earthquake Death Toll Climbs as USGS Reports Severe Shaking Across Southern Philippines

Recovery operations continue after the magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake that killed at least 35 people, injured hundreds, and displaced thousands. The USGS says more than 22 million people experienced moderate to severe ground shaking across southern Philippines.

The Philippines: A Changeless Land, Still

The current crisis in the Philippine Senate, marked by the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, violent confrontations inside the chamber, and a bitter...

Spurs Stay Alive: Wembanyama, Fox Power San Antonio Past Knicks in NBA Finals Game 3

The San Antonio Spurs avoided a 3-0 NBA Finals deficit after defeating the New York Knicks 113-108 in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, powered by Victor Wembanyama's 32-point performance and De'Aaron Fox's late clutch shot.

A Perfect Storm Gathers on June 12 Independence Day: Will BBM survive?

There are moments in a nation’s history when seemingly unrelated events begin moving toward the same point. Political rivals who despise each other suddenly find themselves attacking the same government. Economic pressures begin piling up on top of political grievances. Public trust erodes while institutions struggle to maintain authority. What appears at first to be a series of isolated developments gradually reveals itself as a single, larger crisis.

Crisis at the Philippine Senate: National Security Risks and International Stakes

A crisis has once again engulfed the Philippine Senate. The declaration of vacancies in all leadership positions and the installation of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian...

The Cayetano-Marcos-Marcoleta show may have harmed the 18 Marines, lemme explain why

The controversy over Cayetano, Marcos and Marcoleta's sine die Senate hearing raises questions about whether the 18 Marines were protected—or exposed.

Gatchalian elected, Cayetano ejected. What’s next?

Gatchalian elected, Cayetano ejected. What's next? The halls of the Senate are usually defined by a highly calculated, polite choreography. But today the music stopped. For...

Vice President Sara Duterte’s Open Letter for Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga

Vice President Sara Duterte’s Open Letter for Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga by Master JJ Vice President Sara Duterte publicly expressed support for former Cavite 4th District Representative...