More bodies expected as additional quake-hit areas now accessible

Philippine Daily Inquirer Team 06/12/2026

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — The number of bodies from earthquake-hit areas in southern Mindanao is expected to spike as access to some of the most affected areas has been partially restored, making it possible to retrieve…

Filipinos must eliminate challenges to PH progress – OPAPRU chief

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 06/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines – As the country celebrates its 128th Independence Day on Friday, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento called on all Filipinos to work together to overcome challenges…

Cebu gears up for rainy season, water impounding facilities, dams eyed

Sheena Mae Mandawe - CNU Intern - CDN Digital 06/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu province is gearing up for the rainy season and the coming El Niño, which experts have described as one that could possibly become a “super El Niño.” This developed as Governor Pamela…

Rene Baterbonia, Divine Adili death: PSC to give P250K to their families

Ivan Stewart Saldajeno - Philippine News Agency 06/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will pledge a substantial cash sum to the families of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili following the sudden passing of the college basketball players on Monday. PSC chairperson Pato Gregorio…

Death of Ateneo basketball players: NBI to also investigate it – DOJ

Jason Sigales 06/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Is there a basis to file criminal charges in connection with the drowning of two members of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball team while in a team-building activity in Aurora province?…

SC junks bid of John Barry Tayam to declare June 3 Senate session valid

Benjamin Pulta - Philippine News Agency 06/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a petition filed by a teacher to declare as “valid quorum” the presence of 12 senators during the Senate session on June 3. During Wednesday’s session, the high court…

CDN Top Stories [June 11]: Governor defends ₱10M aid to General Santos

06/11/2026

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Thursday, June 11, 2026. Cebu quake survivors’ questions prompt governor to explain ₱10M aid to GenSan Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro defended the provincial government’s decision to extend…

Pope to bless Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, world’s tallest church

Agence France Presse 06/10/2026

BARCELONA, Spain — Pope Leo XIV will bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona on Wednesday and celebrate mass inside what is now the world’s tallest church. The church is a…

Mindanao quake: DOT lists affected sites

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 06/10/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has advised travelers to monitor advisories before proceeding with their travel plans in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8. In an advisory released…

CDN Top Stories [June 10]: Cebu braces for less power from Mindanao

06/10/2026

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Wednesday, June 10, 2026. ‘Is Cebu City ready for a big earthquake?’ During the Cebu City Council session on Tuesday, June 9, Councilor Pastor M. Alcover Jr.…

CDN Top Stories [June 9]: Cebu prepares to send aid after Mindanao quake

06/09/2026

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Cebu Province OKs ₱10M aid for quake-hit General Santos The Cebu Provincial Board on Monday, June 8, approved a resolution authorizing Governor Pamela…

June 8 school opening: PNP deploys 55K personnel

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 06/08/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed over 55,000 security personnel nationwide for the opening of classes on Monday, assuring the public that heightened school security measures will not compromise regular law enforcement and anti-crime…

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