2 suspects arrested after shooting rampage in Tacloban school

Joey A. Gabieta 06/22/2026

TACLOBAN CITY — Both minor suspects in the deadly San Jose National High School shooting are now in police custody after a community effort by teachers, students, and parents prevented one from fleeing, while the second later…

Tacloban City school shooting: 3 killed, 7 wounded, 2 suspects caught

Joey A. Gabieta 06/22/2026

TACLOBAN CITY —A Monday morning shooting at San Jose National High School left three people dead and seven others wounded, with authorities confirming the two alleged suspects, both students of the same school, are already in police…

PNP yet to receive arrest warrant for Senator Marcoleta

Jason Sigales 06/22/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday that it has yet to receive any warrant to arrest Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. READ: Marcoleta: Even arrest, imprisonment won’t stop me In a press briefing in Camp…

Groups oppose Bataan Nuclear Plant revival at No Nukes Asia Forum

Greg Refraccion 06/21/2026

BALANGA CITY, Bataan, Philippines — Anti-nuclear advocates at Friday’s No Nukes Asia Forum (NNAF) in Balanga City reported ongoing regional resistance to the revival of the long-mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in Morong town. The Nuclear…

Collapse of ‘world order:’ An opportunity for Asia and middle powers?

Rodion Ebbighausen 06/21/2026

Many Europeans have been left deeply shaken by a triad of global crises: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the EU’s doorstep, Donald Trump’s blatant disregard for international norms, and the devastating allegations of genocide against Israel in…

Marcos remembers late dad’s lifelong lessons on Father’s Day

Dexter Cabalza 06/21/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marked Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026, by honoring the memory of his late father, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and reflecting on the lessons he taught him. In a…

Pagasa: Severe Tropical Storm Francisco nearing typhoon strength

Keith Clores 06/21/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) is approaching typhoon status, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Sunday. READ: Severe tropical storm ‘Francisco’ enters PAR, trough brings rains to VisMin…

24 OFWs safely return to PH after 9 months of detention in Russia

Keith Clores 06/21/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 24 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returned to the Philippines in two batches over the weekend after spending nine months in detention in Russia. Russian authorities released the OFWs detained in Irkutsk,…

DPWH Chief assures Robredo key projects in Naga City will be completed

Dianne Sampang 06/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo on Saturday said Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has committed to the completion and continuity of several infrastructure projects in Naga City. Dizon met with Robredo on…

Critically endangered JC’s vine found in Cagayan forest

Villamor Visaya Jr. 06/20/2026

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — During a recent two-week habitat monitoring survey at Mt. Hamut in Peñablanca, Cagayan, researchers discovered a critically endangered plant species known as JC’s vine, which is also called the purple jade vine or…

Nursing behavior of endangered flying fox documented in Cotabato

Dennis Atienza Maliwanag 06/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Environmental officers in Cotabato have documented a rare instance of an endangered large flying fox nursing her pup during a routine wildlife monitoring trip earlier this month. The behavior was recorded by the Matalam…

Storm outside PAR intensifies; may become Typhoon ‘Francisco’ by Sunday

Dianne Sampang 06/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Mekkhala gained strength on Saturday morning as it moved toward Southeastern Luzon, though it remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to state weather bureau. In its 11 a.m. update,…

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