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EARTHQUAKE ALERT: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, at 12:22:26 p.m. on August 19, ...
19/08/2026

EARTHQUAKE ALERT: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, at 12:22:26 p.m. on August 19, 2026, according to the earthquake information provided by PHIVOLCS.

Instrumental Intensity I was recorded in Claveria, Cagayan, and Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.

Residents in affected areas are advised to remain alert and follow official advisories from authorities.

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UPDATE: DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said it is not an acceptable reason for the father of the student involved in the ...
19/08/2026

UPDATE: DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said it is not an acceptable reason for the father of the student involved in the Ateneo de Zamboanga University shooting to have allegedly left his fi****ms inside the vehicle that brought the student to school on Tuesday, August 18.

According to Remulla, firearm owners have a responsibility to ensure that their guns are properly secured and do not fall into unauthorized hands.

Reports also indicated that the fi****ms were allegedly able to enter the university campus because security personnel were no longer conducting inspections of students arriving by vehicle.

The incident has renewed questions over firearm accountability, gun storage, and security protocols in schools, particularly in preventing unauthorized access to weapons on campus.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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ABS-CBN CALLS CURRENT PERIOD A ‘DEFINING MOMENT’ IN ITS HISTORYBUSINESS: ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak des...
19/08/2026

ABS-CBN CALLS CURRENT PERIOD A ‘DEFINING MOMENT’ IN ITS HISTORY

BUSINESS: ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak described the company’s current situation as a “defining moment” in its history during the network’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting.

Katigbak said ABS-CBN remains committed to its mission of public service while adapting to the changing media landscape and circumstances.

“This is a new ABS-CBN that we are building, faithful to our mission of public service, but adapting to a different time and circumstance. Our next chapter will be about proving that ABS-CBN can rebuild a company strong enough to serve the Filipino for generations to come.”

Katigbak’s remarks come as ABS-CBN continues to reshape its operations and business strategy amid significant changes in the Philippine media industry.

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BREAKING: U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing his aides to arrange an in-person meeting with North Korean ...
19/08/2026

BREAKING: U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing his aides to arrange an in-person meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, according to U.S. media reports.

Trump has privately discussed the possibility of meeting Kim during his next planned trip to Asia, raising the prospect of renewed high-level diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang.

Trump and Kim previously held three meetings during Trump's first term, including the historic 2018 Singapore summit and their 2019 meeting in Hanoi, where talks on North Korea’s nuclear program and sanctions ultimately broke down.

A new Trump-Kim meeting, if arranged, could have significant implications for North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, U.S.-North Korea relations, and security on the Korean Peninsula.

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“Gandang Gabi Vice” is set to make its return this September, airing across GMA, iWant, and Kapamilya Channel, according...
19/08/2026

“Gandang Gabi Vice” is set to make its return this September, airing across GMA, iWant, and Kapamilya Channel, according to ABS-CBN COO Cory Vidanes during the company’s stockholders’ meeting.

The return marks the comeback of Vice Ganda’s popular late-night entertainment program, which is expected to bring back its signature mix of comedy, celebrity conversations, and entertainment.

More details about the show’s return, including its exact premiere date and format, are expected to be announced.

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‘AS A FATHER, MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE PARENTS WHO ARE GRIEVING TODAY’LOOK: Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed d...
18/08/2026

‘AS A FATHER, MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE PARENTS WHO ARE GRIEVING TODAY’

LOOK: Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed deep sadness over the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, August 18, 2026.

“As a father, my heart goes out to the parents who are grieving today,” Angara said, extending his sympathies to the families affected by the tragedy.

He also expressed solidarity with the teachers, learners, and school personnel who experienced the incident.

As authorities continue their investigation, the Department of Education is expected to closely monitor the situation and the welfare of the affected school community.

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ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES TO ADZU COMMUNITYLOOK: The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) expresse...
18/08/2026

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES TO ADZU COMMUNITY

LOOK: The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) expressed its solidarity and condolences to the students, teachers, parents, and the entire community of Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) following the shooting incident at the university’s high school campus.

The incident resulted in the deaths of two students, including the alleged gunman, according to reports.

ADMU also called for an immediate and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and provide clarity to the community.

The Ateneo community across the country continues to mourn as authorities investigate the tragedy.

Photo: Ateneo de Manila University/Facebook

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BREAKING: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confirmed that one of the fi****ms reportedly used by the Grade 9 student in the s...
18/08/2026

BREAKING: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confirmed that one of the fi****ms reportedly used by the Grade 9 student in the shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) was issued to his father, who is a Customs police officer.

The father also reportedly personally owned the other firearm used in the incident, which was likewise legally licensed.

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the issue of firearm-owner accountability should be examined, particularly when legally owned fi****ms are used in criminal acts.

"It's accountability that we should examine. It appears that the shooter used legally issued fi****ms from the father. The owner of the gun should be accountable for the illegal use,” Remulla said.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the student gained access to the fi****ms.

As the investigation continues, The Veritas Ledger will report only information that has been verified by authorities.

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CEBU GOV. BARICUATRO ORDERS SCHOOL SAFETY INSPECTIONS FOLLOWING ATENEO DE ZAMBOANGA SHOOTINGLOOK: Cebu Governor Pamela B...
18/08/2026

CEBU GOV. BARICUATRO ORDERS SCHOOL SAFETY INSPECTIONS FOLLOWING ATENEO DE ZAMBOANGA SHOOTING

LOOK: Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, ordered police authorities in the province to conduct inspections of schools across Cebu to help ensure the safety and security of students.

The directive comes following the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) in Zamboanga City, Philippines, which left two fatalities.

The governor directed the police to inspect schools in the province as a precautionary measure amid concerns over the safety of learners following the incident.

Authorities are expected to coordinate with school administrators during the inspections to assess security measures and address potential safety concerns.

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READ: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended his sympathies to the families of the victims of the Ateneo de Zamboanga U...
18/08/2026

READ: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended his sympathies to the families of the victims of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) shooting in Zamboanga City, Philippines.

Marcos also directed law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the shooting incident that occurred at the university’s Junior High School campus on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

The incident resulted in two fatalities, according to ADZU and authorities.

The President’s directive comes as law enforcement authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the events leading up to the incident and the firearm reportedly used.

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