PH jumps to rank 5 in top non-OIC Muslim destinations

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 06/20/2026

MANILA – The Philippines is this year’s “standout performer” among 20 Muslim-friendly destinations in non-Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries after jumping three spots to No. 5. In its 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) released on…

Scattered rains on weekend due to cyclone’s trough, ‘habagat’

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 06/19/2026

MANILA – A huge part of the country may experience scattered rains this weekend due to a tropical cyclone’s trough as well as the possible prevalence of the southwest monsoon (habagat). A tropical depression outside the Philippine…

CIDG finds inconsistencies in Ateneo drowning accounts

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 06/19/2026

MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) found “inconsistencies” in the accounts of players and coaching staff of the Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team regarding what transpired during a June 8 team-building activity…

City-funded pickleball courts at SRP? Councilors Eran, Archival push proposal

Pia Piquero 06/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two local lawmakers are moving to secure public funding and city support for the development of pickleball courts at the South Road Properties (SRP), including the possible conversion of a former Sinulog venue…

MGB urges LGUs to fully use geohazard maps, act on risk data

Marita Moaje - Philippine News Agency 06/19/2026

MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) on Thursday urged local governments to maximize the use of its geohazard maps in their planning and disaster risk reduction efforts. In…

Minor identified in Mandaue school wall vandalism

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/18/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Government has identified the individual allegedly involved in vandalizing a wall at Mandaue City Central School following a public appeal for information. Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano on Thursday,…

Mandaue City launches major Butuanon River rehabilitation

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/18/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A major clean-up and rehabilitation project for the Butuanon River officially commenced on Thursday, June 18, in Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, as part of the national government’s Oplan Kontra-Baha program. The project covers…

GenSan port resumes limited ops after post-quake inspections

Raymond Carl Dela Cruz - Philippine News Agency 06/18/2026

MANILA – Limited passenger and cargo operations have resumed at the Makar Port in General Santos City after the completion of initial structural inspections, more than a week after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southeastern Mindanao on…

Kumong Bol-Anon 25 boxing event full fight card revealed

Glendale B. Rosal 06/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 25th edition of the “Kumong Bol-Anon” boxing series under PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions is set to feature a stacked fight card on July 11 at the Holy Name University (HNU) Barder Gymnasium…

No formal ICC warrant notice received for Bong Go, 2 others — DILG

06/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Wednesday that he has yet to receive any formal notice regarding a reported International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Sen. Bong Go and…

Mandaue secures P720M DepEd funding for 69 new classrooms

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/17/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City has secured P720 million in funding from the Department of Education (DepEd) for the construction of new school buildings that will add 69 classrooms to the city’s public school system. The…

‘Amihan’ to reduce dry condition’s severity in Nov-Dec – PAGASA chief

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 06/17/2026

MANILA – Although parts of the country are forecast to experience dry conditions beginning late November 2026, this will not be felt much until December due to the northeast monsoon or amihan, the weather bureau’s chief said…

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