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A Philippine news outlet covering politics, sports, and regional developments with recent headlines focusing on Senate leadership disputes, sports achievements, and local news.
- 53 stories today
- 64/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Sports
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- One more winGinebra defeated TNT in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals with a 100-95 overtime win, led by Justin Brownlee's career-high 54 points.
- Davao grieves as Baterbonia comes homeRene Baterbonia, an 18-year-old Ateneo player, was honored in Davao after dying in a drowning incident, with public viewing and a mass held for him at his alma mater.
- Spurs vow to keep on swingingThe San Antonio Spurs, after a 107-106 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, vowed to fight back in Game 5 despite the heartbreaking defeat. The Knicks now lead the series 3-1. Spurs players expressed confidence in their ability to win the next game and continue the fight for the championship.
- Kazakh spikers stun VietnameseKazakhstan stunned Vietnam with a 5-0 record in pool play at the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup, advancing to the next round.
- Gobothia, Roda hard to catchSteeplechasers Junel Gobothia and Jessa Mae Roda won their events at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championship with improved times ahead of the Nagoya Asian Games.
- ‘Viva Mexico!’ in spectacular World Cup openerMexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup opener at the Azteca stadium, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring goals.
- Mourning EaglesTwo Ateneo athletes died during an open-water training session, prompting questions about safety protocols and institutional response.
- President Marcos recognizes Gatchalian leadershipPresident Marcos recognized Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President Pro Tempore during Independence Day events, marking Malacañang's support for his leadership amid a Senate leadership dispute. Authorities also investigated a cyberattack on the Senate website.
- Quake death toll adjusted to 46; 38 still missingThe death toll from the Mindanao earthquake has been adjusted to 46, with 38 people still missing and 688 injured, as relief efforts continue with mental health support and humanitarian aid.
- PCSO deploys large-scale relief aid to Mindanao quake victimsThe Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office deployed large-scale relief aid, including medical transport and supplies, to earthquake-affected areas in Southern Mindanao.
- Baldwin says sorry to families, admits failureAteneo head coach Tab Baldwin apologized to families of two players who drowned during a team-building activity, admitting failure as a coach and leader, while Philippine National Police investigate the incident with subpoenas issued to Baldwin and 20 others.
- VP won’t support efforts to overthrow President MarcosVice President Sara Duterte affirmed she will not support efforts to overthrow President Marcos, while Malacañang dismissed rumors of a destabilization plot. She criticized government officials for corruption and mismanagement.
- Cheaper airfares await Pinoys by end-JuneFilipinos will see cheaper airfares in late June as fuel surcharge levels decrease, but airlines face financial difficulties due to ongoing cost pressures.
- ICC lifts restriction vs unnamed Duterte visitorThe ICC lifted restrictions on an unnamed individual to visit former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, allowing them to have contact at his detention facility in The Hague. The decision did not disclose the individual's identity, though it may be Duterte's partner, Honeylet Avanceña. The ICC allows visits from family, lawyers, and diplomats.
- Philippines, Canada sign deals to augment SOVFAPhilippines and Canada strengthen defense ties with new agreements to enhance cooperation and security in the Indo-Pacific region.