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09/06/2026

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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered government agencies to prioritize the safety and welfare of patients i...
09/06/2026

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered government agencies to prioritize the safety and welfare of patients in hospitals affected by the powerful 7.8 magnitude quake that struck Mindanao.

He called for immediate inspections of medical facilities and ensuring uninterrupted power supply to health centers in affected areas amid ongoing post-disaster response and recovery efforts.

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09/06/2026

WATCH | Aurora Provincial Director PCol. Percival Pineda said initial investigation shows no indication of foul play in the drowning of Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team players Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia.

Pineda said witness accounts point to the incident as a “purely accident,” which happened around 2:40 p.m. during a team-building activity attended by around 20 people.

LOOK | The mother of Ateneo basketball player, Rene Baterbonia, mourns the death of her son, who drowned during a team-b...
09/06/2026

LOOK | The mother of Ateneo basketball player, Rene Baterbonia, mourns the death of her son, who drowned during a team-building activity in Aurora province.

09/06/2026

WATCH | The Palace expressed confidence that the testimonies of the 18 former bodyguards of Zaldy Co will not hold up in court.

09/06/2026

Newport World Resorts joins the Philippines in celebrating National Ube Day on June 12, honoring one of the country’s most beloved ingredients through special offerings across its dining and bar destinations.

Few ingredients carry as much meaning within Filipino food culture as ube. The purple yam – with its vivid violet hue, gentle sweetness, and remarkable versatility – has long been woven into the most cherished sweets and celebrations. In recent years, ube has traveled far beyond Philippine shores, earning a presence in international cafés, pastry programs, and dessert menus across the globe.

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09/06/2026

WATCH | Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday announced the successful operation of the Philippine National Police (PNP), which led to the arrest of former Police Lieutenant Colonel Rafael Dumlao III.

During a press briefing at Camp Crame, Remulla disclosed that the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group carried out the operation in the early hours of June 9 in Pasong Tamo, Quezon City.

Remulla also said that following Dumlao’s arrest, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung was notified by Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa. According to the interior secretary, the South Korean government extended its congratulations. The family of Jee Ick-joo was also informed. | via Vince Lopez

BFP deploys personnel and assets, evacuates 969 after Mindanao EarthquakeFollowing the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Minda...
09/06/2026

BFP deploys personnel and assets, evacuates 969 after Mindanao Earthquake

Following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, the Bureau of Fire Protection, led by Officer-in-Charge FCSUPT Wilberto Rico Neil A Kwan Tiu, responded immediately by activating its Emergency Operations Center (EOC). BFP Regions 11 and 12 are currently on Full Alert Status (Code Red), starting June 8. BFP Personnel, working with local disaster reduction and management offices, helping clear debris, monitor evacuation centers, and assess damage to infrastructure. Teams have successfully evacuated 969 individuals in the affected areas.

The BFP activated multiple assets to support the ground operations, including 130 Search, Rescue and Retrieval (SRR) personnel, 14 rescue trucks, 1 ambulance, and an Incident Command Vehicle to the response effort. Additionally, the BFP sent 103 fire trucks with 257 crew members, along with 22 ambulances with 109 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel.

Teams are also handling retrieval efforts, with rescuers recovering two bodies in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Region 11 and 21 bodies in Region 12, from Calumpang, San Jose, Siguel, Lagao, KCC GenSan, and Malapatan.

The BFP remains on the ground to assist the local units, secure the area and assist the affected communities.

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09/06/2026

WATCH | Palace says PBBM respects the separation of powers and won’t interfere in Senate gridlock.

| A deed of donation was signed on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) between the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), represented by its C...
09/06/2026

| A deed of donation was signed on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) between the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), represented by its Chairman and CEO, Richard Gordon, and Yazaki-Torres Manufacturing Inc., represented by its President and General Manager, Felcaster Torres, in Tanauan City, Batangas.

A groundbreaking ceremony took place as well as the unveiling of the architectural perspective designed by one of the country’s most notable architects, Arch. Manolo Merhan. Also present at the activity were PRC Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang, PRC Tanauan City Branch Council Chairman Francisco Lirio, Tanauan City Administrator Ferdinand Perez, and other PRC and local officials. | via Pot Chavez

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