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,…

NGCP: Visayas grid still under yellow alert on Saturday

Dianne Sampang 06/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas power grid is still placed under “yellow alert” status on Saturday because of high demand forecast and unavailability of Visayas’ large coal plants, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said.…

LTO urges motorists to renew licenses, vehicle registrations before July 31

Dianne Sampang 06/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) urged motorists to renew their driver’s licenses on or before July 31, 2026 to avoid incurring penalties. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced that the extension of the…

DSWD guarantee letters now honored at drugstore branches nationwide

Dianne Sampang 06/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that guaranteed letters are now being accepted at selected Generika Drugstore branches nationwide. A guarantee letter is issued to qualified beneficiaries to ensure payment to…

Groups oppose Chiz Escudero as Sara Duterte trial presiding officer

Dianne Sampang, Gabriel Pabico Lalu 06/20/2026

As senators get back on track following a short-lived but tumultuous Senate leadership, a broad coalition of activist groups and concerned individuals warned on Friday that designating Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as the presiding officer of the…

Alex Eala stuns world No. 8 Svitolina, enters Berlin Open semifinals

Celest Flores-Colina 06/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala toppled world No. 8 Elina Svitolina, 6-3, 6-4, Friday, to reach the semifinals of the 2026 Berlin Open. The result came just 24 hours after she ousted world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals of…

Ateneo coach maintains Aurora drowning tragedy an ‘accident’

Jason Sigales 06/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team coach Reynaldo Jacinto maintained that the fatal drownings of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora were an “accident,” his lawyer said. Jacinto had appeared before…

White Ribbon March: Groups to hold anti-corruption rally on June 28

Gillian Villanueva 06/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of religious and civil society groups will stage the “White Ribbon March” at the EDSA People Power Monument on June 28, renewing demands for government accountability and political reform. At a press…

Marcos backs Escudero as presiding officer in VP impeachment trial

Luisa Cabato 06/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday raised no objections to Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero potentially returning as presiding officer of the impeachment court that will try the case against Vice President Sara Duterte. Escudero…

Russia ‘very open’ to oil trade deal with PH, says Marcos

Luisa Cabato 06/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has yet to lock in a formal energy deal with Russia, but President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday that Moscow is “very open” to expanding petroleum trade between the two nations.…

Remulla: Too early to say if Baldwin is liable for Ateneo drownings

Jason Sigales 06/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Investigators have yet to determine if Ateneo men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin is liable for the drowning deaths of his players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, earlier this month. Baldwin showed up at…

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