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Gorebox developer declines Senate investigation invite
Gorebox developer Felix Filip has declined the invitation of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality to participate in its investigation into the Tacloban school shooting incident on July 1.
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June 27, 2026
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US backing Marcos’ energy security push
The Philippines has secured approval for a new grant from the United States (US) aid arm Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) to support energy-sector reforms, providing a fresh boost to the Marcos Jr. administration’s efforts to strengthen energy security while the country remains under a state of national energy emergency.
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June 27, 2026
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Marcos launches new platform to track public funds spending
No matter how complex the government budget is, it must be made accessible and understandable for every Filipino, President Marcos said.
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June 27, 2026
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Another big blow
Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch postponed amid Floyd's legal battle
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June 27, 2026
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Gov. Lacson urges schools to step up campus safety
Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has called on schools in Negros Occidental to ensure the safety and security of their students.
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June 27, 2026
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Where community blossoms
A weekend of connection, creativity, and community awaits at May-December Affair this July
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June 27, 2026
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The old recliner
Finally, after 18 years, I had to say goodbye to my old dark brown recliner.
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June 27, 2026
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I will come and cure him
Jesus assures the centurion that he will cure his servant.
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June 27, 2026
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The Philippines faces growing land degradation risks
“If not prevented, desertification of the world can one day make camels the best and sole cars of our civilization,” said Mehmet Murat Ildan, a modern Turkish playwright, novelist, and philosopher recognized for his insightful writings, plays, and novels.
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June 27, 2026
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Mindoro routs Sarangani
The Mindoro Tamaraws pounded the Sarangani 10ACT Marlins, 110-81, and gained ground in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City on Thursday.
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June 27, 2026
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The youth as future climate change leaders and instructors
A new generation of Filipino sustainability leaders took center stage as students and young professionals gathered for the inaugural Italy-IRENA Action for Climate Toolkit (I ACT) Philippines workshop held at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde on May 23.
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June 27, 2026
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Reimagining the future
A couple of weeks ago, I jokingly asked a friend: “When do we intend to flee the country and migrate?”
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June 27, 2026
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SC clarifies sanctions that may be imposed on homeowners in residential subdivisions
The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a decision clarifying the legal boundaries of sanctions that a homeowners' association (HOA) can impose on delinquent, non-paying members under Republic Act No. 9904, also known as the Magna Carta of Homeowners and Homeowners’ Association (HOA).
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June 27, 2026
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PH shocks Brazil
The Philippine women’s handball team dug deep and stunned three-time champion Brazil, 14-26, 23-22, 7-6, to keep its podium bid alive in the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia Thursday, June 25.
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June 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
‘Gardo’ exits PAR; ‘habagat’ continues to affect Luzon
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said severe tropical storm “Gardo” (international name “Higos”) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 26.
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June 27, 2026
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Ecuador stuns Germany
A little flick of Gonzalo Plata’s big toe helped Ecuador make a great escape.
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June 27, 2026
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Protect IT-BPM’s global edge
The Philippine government is right to push back against proposals in the United States (US) that could discourage companies from outsourcing customer-service operations overseas.
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June 27, 2026
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High costs, drought to cut PH rice output
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has adjusted upward its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 5.20 million metric tons (MT) in the upcoming marketing year (MY), as it expects the country to post lower rice output than initially projected.
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June 27, 2026
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Stricter gate checks cause long lines at Quezon City High School
Quezon City High School saw long queues at its entrance on Friday, June 26, after stricter gate inspections were introduced to strengthen campus security.
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June 27, 2026
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Cone to Gilas: Steal one in Down Under
Gilas Pilipinas may have been through to the next round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers but the two remaining games in the third window are crucial to the Nationals’ bid of making it back to the global showpiece.
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June 27, 2026
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‘Tacloban school shooting: Just how safe are students in the Philippines?
A mother walks her child to school, gives her a tight hug, and waves goodbye — not knowing it would be the last time she would see her alive.
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June 27, 2026
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Celebrating Earth's greatest biodiversity treasures on World Rainforest Day
Every June 22, the world observes World Rainforest Day, a global call to protect one of the planet’s most important ecosystems.
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June 27, 2026
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When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
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June 27, 2026
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Luistro says VP Sara compelled to attend her impeachment trial
Lead prosecutor and Batangas 2nd Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro insists that Vice President Sara Duterte must attend her own Senate impeachment trial--slated to begin on July 6—as a matter of constitutional duty.
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June 27, 2026
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Malolos distributes metal detectors to public schools
The city government of Malolos, in partnership with the Bulacan police, distributed handheld metal detectors to public schools on Thursday, June 25, as part of efforts to strengthen campus security.
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June 27, 2026
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Biz confidence rebounds in May
Philippine corporate executives turned less pessimistic about the economic outlook last month, betting that a revival in consumer spending will shore up corporate earnings even as households grew increasingly anxious over job security and dwindling finances.
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June 27, 2026
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Phivolcs monitoring earthquake swarm off Pangasinan coast
The earthquake swarm being monitored offshore of Bolinao, Pangasinan has generated over 200 tremors since it began on May 27, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Friday, June 26.
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June 27, 2026
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Pangasinan school saves on electric bill with solar power
The Aliaga Elementary School in this town has significantly reduced its electricity bill following a switch to solar energy.
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June 27, 2026
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Artificial lake formed by 7.8-quake drained of water
An artificial lake that formed following the massive 7.8-earthquake induced landslide in the remote village of San Isidro in Jose Abad Santos (JAS), Davao Occidental was finally drained of water on Wednesday, June 24.
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June 27, 2026
Manila Bulletin
BSP warns banks over e-money compliance
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) are prohibited from entering into partnerships that would allow unlicensed third-party players to conduct electronic money (e-money) operations.
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