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June 16, 2026

2 senators jumping to Sherwin bloc?

The Senate could form a decisive majority tomorrow, which will install Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president, as at least three senators are being courted to jump ship from Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano's faction, Blue Ribbon committee chair Sen. Erwin Tulfo revealed yesterday.

2 mins

Marcos, Putin to explore mutual interests

President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin will explore ways to further strengthen the two countries’ cooperation in “areas of mutual interest” during their meeting in Kazan this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.

1 mins

US, Iran reach peace deal

The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran’s nuclear program.

3 mins

Return to pre-war pump prices may take a year

Will Filipinos see pump prices fall back to pre-war levels now that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal?

2 mins

Baldwin resigns as coach; Ateneo head apologizes

The Ateneo de Manila University has accepted the resignations of men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin and team manager Christopher Quimpo following the deaths of two Blue Eagles players.

2 mins

Quake toll: 65 dead, 36 missing, 1,447 injured

The number of fatalities from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8 has risen to 65, with 736,386 people affected, 1,447 injured and 36 still missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported yesterday.

2 mins

House, VP defense submit impeachment pre-trial briefs to Senate

The 11-member House of Representatives prosecution panel and the legal defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte submitted their respective pre-trial briefs yesterday, setting the stage for a pre-trial conference on June 18 as scheduled.

2 mins

20 firearms from Bato under PNP custody

Twenty of the 117 firearms registered under fugitive Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa are now under the custody of the Philippine National Police.

1 mins

BBM calls for Congress special session on June 17

In line with his appeal to lawmakers to get back to work, President Marcos yesterday called Congress to a special session beginning tomorrow to allow the passage of priority bills and confirm appointments that are languishing because of the leadership row in the Senate.

4 mins

Tulfo: ‘Blue Ribbon hearing’ today unauthorized

Senate Blue Ribbon committee chairman Erwin Tulfo described as “illegitimate” today’s “hearing” announced by Michael Defensor, saying the former congressman “is neither a member of the Senate nor the Blue Ribbon committee.”

2 mins

First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei (Linda Walker), grace Philippine Independence Day & Philippines-China friendship celebration

QC Mayor Joy Belmonte honored as first recipient of FFCCCII-AKFI Exemplar City Mayor Award

1 mins

Pagasa launches ‘PANaHON’ app for timely weather alerts

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has launched a new app that can give timely weather alerts to users.

1 mins

Non-resident Filipinos (NRFs) from 30 countries converge at the 2026 Filipino Diaspora Summit

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) reminds delegates that the 2026 Filipino Diaspora Summit takes place today, June 16, at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

2 mins

Injured sea turtle rescued in Baseco

An injured Olive Ridley sea turtle was rescued on Baseco beach in Manila yesterday, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

1 mins

DepEd streamlines lesson plan guidelines

The Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced a simplified and flexible lesson planning framework allowing teachers to focus less on paperwork.

1 mins

Napolcom employee axed over gun-toting incident

The National Police Commission has relieved a Napolcom employee after he was arrested for allegedly threatening a TNVS driver with a gun following a traffic altercation in Quezon City.

1 mins

BuCor: Palparan still in Bilibid

Convicted Army general Jovito Palparan remains detained at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa, the Bureau of Corrections said yesterday.

1 mins

SC suspends lawyer for cursing

The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended for one year lawyer Jesus Nicardo Falcis III over his use of profanities on social media, stemming from complaints filed against his brother by Kris Aquino.

1 mins

PNP hunts ‘guerrilla-style’ scam hubs

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is tracking down scam hubs, which have reportedly shifted to ‘guerrilla-style’ operations after the government shut down Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs.

1 mins

Senate bill targets BTS ticket scalpers

Scalpers reselling concert tickets for South Korean super group BTS at exorbitant prices has prompted Sen. Francis Pangilinan to call for the immediate passage of his proposed anti-scalping measure.

1 mins

Stronger Together

Some of the most revered and enduring tales of triumph are about individuals who cared enough to advocate for the people around them.

3 mins

Chongqing Express

Chongqing, a sprawling municipality in southwestern China, may not be top of mind when considering destinations in China.

3 mins

Return to work

The president of the republic can call Congress to a special session anytime.

1 mins

The fire of service

Over 1,200 people packed the hall of the SMX Convention Center last week when the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry hosted a reception to celebrate the country’s 128th Independence Day and the 25th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day.

4 mins

Many Iranians express relief over agreement to end the war

Many Iranians expressed relief and disbelief Sunday after learning that their country had reached an agreement with the United States that could ultimately end the war.

2 mins

The courage to disappoint

For most of my life, I thought being good meant being agreeable.

4 mins

A man for others

Education is about values — truth, honesty, responsibility, leadership, excellence, integrity.

4 mins

2 dead, 3 wounded in Leyte ambush

Two people died and three others were wounded after armed men fired at a vehicle traversing an uphill section of Barangay Salvacion in Albuera, Leyte yesterday, the Leyte Police Provincial Office confirmed.

1 mins

COA: Naga City disaster response programs misaligned, inconsistent

A majority of the 45 programs under the six-year local disaster risk reduction and management plan of Naga City in Camarines Sur \"did not support\" the LDRRM's purpose, the Commission on Audit reported.

1 mins

Rat swimming in soup? Magalong orders probe

Mayor Benjamin Magalong ordered an investigation after a video showing a rat in a customer's bowl of \"sinigang\" in a buffet restaurant here went viral online.

1 mins

Visayas grid alerts may persist until August - NGCP

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) expects electricity supply in the Visayas to remain tight until August, as major power plants continue to be offline.

1 mins

DENR seeks explanation from Baste

Over waste dumping at Davao region office

1 mins

Norway crown princess' son sentenced to 4 years for rape

An Oslo court on Monday sentenced Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son to four years in prison on two counts of rape and other offenses, in a high-profile scandal that has rocked the monarchy.

1 mins

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over documentary, alleging defamation

Tyra Banks (in photo) has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of its docuseries ‘‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,’’ alleging that the producers stripped down hours of interview footage to construct a false narrative.

1 mins

Taiwan launches website to collect intelligence on China

Taiwan has launched a website for Chinese citizens to leak intelligence, inviting those ‘‘who share the same values of democracy’’ to collaborate on reporting on Beijing.

1 mins

UFC fights at WH highlight Trump’s political, economic power

President Donald Trump hosted mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn on Sunday, an unprecedented spectacle highlighting his willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his family’s business interests.

1 mins

Woman dies after staff forgot safety cord during jump

A young woman died in Brazil after being launched off a bridge for a rope jump without a safety cord, police said Sunday.

1 mins

Ukraine's historic church set on fire following Russian attack

Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killing 11, while Ukraine strikes claimed three lives in a city south of Moscow.

1 mins

G7 allies seek common ground with Trump

After Iran accord

1 mins

Silver for Obiena

World No. 13 pole vaulter EJ Obiena greeted the outdoor season with a podium finish at the Flight Circus Dusseldorf, an athletics continental tour bronze level competition, last Sunday and will next face the big guns in the Doha Diamond League on Friday.

1 mins

Eala faces old rival Vekic

Alex Eala goes for a breakthrough WTA 500 win on grass as she clashes with Croatian veteran Donna Vekic in the Round of 32 of the Berlin Open late today or early Wednesday.

1 mins

Lorafia, Roda, Balderama emerge 2-gold winners

Hussein Lorafia, Jessa Mae Roda and Rica Balderama added a second gold to their collection at the close of the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships presented by Philippine Sports Commission Sunday night here.

1 mins

Homecourt advantage a myth?

New York is back in the NBA saddle after a long wait of 53 years and the Knicks exposed the homecourt advantage as a myth in the playoffs.

2 mins

Taruc, Tallon press finals chase

The race for the remaining tickets to the ICTSI Elite Junior PGT Grand Finals reaches a thrilling climax as Jakob Taruc and Levonne Talion lead a crucial final-round charge in the ICTSI Eagle Ridge JPGT Championship tomorrow at the Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in Gen. Trias, Cavite.

1 mins

RECORD NIGHT FOR C-MAC, JB

When TNT import Chris McCullough described it as a title series “that’s going to be remembered for a long time,” it wasn’t an empty sales pitch to bring the crowds in.

1 mins

Phl bond market grows 2.8% in three months

The country’s bond market returned to growth in the first quarter, driven by an increase in both government and corporate issuances, despite heightened global uncertainty, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

1 mins

BIR tops collection target; 5-month haul reaches P1.43 T

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) exceeded its revenue target for May, collecting P279.14 billion. This brought its five-month haul to P1.43 trillion, supported by the extended filing season and taxpayer cooperation.

1 mins

Maharlika nets P629 M in Q1

The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) posted a net income of P629 million in the first three months, marking a strong start for the sovereign wealth fund manager.

1 mins

Remittance growth hits slowest pace in 4 years

UP 2% IN APRIL

2 mins

US-Iran peace deal boosts stocks, peso

Financial markets rallied yesterday as investors cheered reports of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, sending stocks soaring above the 6,200 level and boosting the peso to its strongest finish in more than a month.

1 mins

Apologizing for a price increase after 25 years

Imagine trying to read your customer’s mind, only to realize it’s less like a chess match and more like trying to guess why your cat is staring blankly at a wall. It’s the same thing for many corporate executives and entrepreneurs. Deciphering customer behavior is the ultimate corporate migraine.

2 mins

ABS-CBN nears property transfer to ALI

Media giant ABS-CBN Corp. has received regulatory approval to change its address to a smaller property ahead of the scheduled transfer of its former headquarters to the Ayala Group.

1 mins

‘Most Pinoys open to working abroad’

57% favor foreign jobs, says OCTA poll

1 mins

ACEN offloads up to 49% stake in India solar venture

ACEN Corp. of the Zobel family is bringing Dutch firm Diamond India Renewables One B.V. (DIRO) onboard for the construction of a large-scale solar farm in India.

1 mins

AirSWIFT flies as Cebgo starting July 1

Boutique airline AirSWIFT will cease to operate as a separate entity starting July 1, as its flights will be rolled into the provincial operations of its new owner Cebu Pacific.

1 mins

Beyond the sustainability report: What PFRS S1 and S2 really ask of companies

Sustainability reporting in the Philippines has entered a new phase. With the adoption of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) S1 and S2, companies are being asked to move beyond standalone sustainability reports and provide information more closely linked to financial performance, business strategy, risk management and long-term value creation.

3 mins

SEC eases process for firms seeking to tap capital markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making the process for public offerings more efficient by moving the submission of applications fully online and further reducing the processing period to 40 days.

1 mins

UnionBank leads Visa credit payment in Phl

Union Bank of the Philippines emerged as the top issuer in Visa credit payment volume in the country last year, underscoring the growing use of credit cards for daily purchases, online transactions and planned spending.

1 mins

SEC forms committee for Lopez Group case

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has started its investigation on the complaints and concerns surrounding the ongoing Lopez family feud as well as the corporations embroiled in the controversies.

3 mins

NEXTASIA secures P300 M to fund expansion plan

NEXTASIA Land Inc. is gearing up for major expansion after securing a P300-million unsecured corporate note facility from qualified investors.

1 mins

Aznar Shipping sets sail for next phase of growth

Cebu-based shipping operator Aznar Shipping Corp. is setting sail on its next phase of growth, with the company expressing plans to significantly expand its operations in the next couple of years and eventually become “IPO-ready.”

2 mins

‘Corn farmers risk losing P12 B from import quota hike’

Local corn farmers may risk losing up to P12 billion as the government considers expanding the import quota for corn, a farmers group said.

1 mins

CHECK IN TO CARE

Names matter. They shape first impressions, hint at character, and sometimes tell a story long before you step through the door.

3 mins

WHEN 'LINDA WALKER' MET MAYOR JOY BELMONTE: A TALE OF TWO STUDYHOLICS

Let me paint you a picture. It’s past midnight, early wee hours of June 8. Most of us were in bed, dreaming of less traffic.

3 mins

GERMAN HOUSES, FILIPINO VOICES

This month — which honors Philippine Independence on June 12 and the birth of Jose Rizal, the man who helped make it possible with his writings, on June 19 — also marks the historic visit of the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Manila.

6 mins

THE TALE OF TWO HOUSES

Two German houses — filled with Filipino voices — underline the intertwined past of Germany and the Philippines.

1 mins

THE 'SKINNY SHOT' REVOLUTION

The future of obesity care may indeed include powerful medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, but the healthiest prescription still cannot fit entirely inside a syringe.

4 mins

Tasting Culinary History at Digámo

There is excitement as Digámo opens in Marikina. This new restaurant by Chef Francis Lacson provides a neo-Filipino Experience that combines Filipino food history with modern culinary artistry.

3 mins

Concepcions fete mom Marivic on her 90th birthday

She is the mother who never gave up on him even when he didn’t ace his subjects, says GoNegosyo founder and businessman Joey Concepcion of his mother Maria Victoria Araneta Concepcion, fondly called “Marivic” by her friends and “Mamita” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

2 mins

DIREK BENEDICT MIQUE FINDS HIS MOST EMOTIONAL STORY YET IN 'LITTLE HOPE'

Director-screenwriter-producer Benedict Mique is adding ‘Little Hope’ to his collection of film narratives that tackle family dynamics and touch the heart.

3 mins

Newly formed Reina Filipinas takes charge of Miss Grand Philippines franchise

Marking “a new era of Philippine pageantry,” Jojo Bragais Shoes chief executive officer Jojo Bragais was named president of the newly established Philippine pageant brand Reina Filipinas, while Miss Grand International (MGI) 2015 Emma Tiglao will serve as national director and MGI president Nawat Itsaragrisil as executive partner.

3 mins

FATHERHOOD IS STILL A DAILY LESSON FOR DINGDONG

IT’S INTERESTING TO SEE A YOUNG ACTOR GROW UP before our very eyes, from appearing as one of several teens in an ensemble cast to being one of the country’s finest and most respected leading men.

4 mins

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