https://www.philstar.com/rss/nation Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:30:05 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/06/22/2536993/francisco-rapidly-intensifies-signal-no-1-over-northernmost-areas-up (Updated) Signal No. 1 remains over Batanes and parts of Cagayan, while small seacraft are warned not to sail in rough seas. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/06/22/2536993/francisco-rapidly-intensifies-signal-no-1-over-northernmost-areas-up https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536857/cop-shot-dead-inside-mosqueJohn Unson A gunman shot dead an off-duty policeman who was praying inside a mosque in Barangay Uyaan Proper in Madamba, Lanao del Sur on Saturday. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536857/cop-shot-dead-inside-mosque https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536858/dating-apps-linked-rising-hiv-cases-baguioArtemio Dumlao Online dating applications have been identified as a key factor behind the growing number of human immunodeficiency virus cases in this city, with health officials warning that digital platforms are making it easier for young people to engage in risky sexual behavior. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536858/dating-apps-linked-rising-hiv-cases-baguio https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536860/pnp-boosts-school-security-after-cavite-stabbing-incidentsMark Ernest Villeza The Philippine National Police has ordered heightened security measures in and around schools in Cavite, as the PNP expresses concern over two separate stabbing incidents involving students in the province this month. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536860/pnp-boosts-school-security-after-cavite-stabbing-incidents https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536862/vp-sara-visits-quake-hit-davao-occidental-townsEvelyn Macairan Vice President Sara Duterte celebrated Father’s Day yesterday by visiting families hit by the powerful earthquake in the towns of Sarangani and Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536862/vp-sara-visits-quake-hit-davao-occidental-towns https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536864/police-secure-june-28-edsa-protestRainier Allan Ronda The Philippine National Police will ensure the safety of protesters during the “White Ribbon Movement” rally on June 28 at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536864/police-secure-june-28-edsa-protest https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536867/woman-gets-life-drug-importMark Ernest Villeza A Pasay court has sentenced a woman to life in prison for importing more than 1.4 kilos of the party drug Ecstasy, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency reported yesterday. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536867/woman-gets-life-drug-import https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536868/da-orders-destruction-p867-million-chinese-onionsAndrew Ronquillo The Department of Agriculture has directed the destruction of an onion shipment from China worth P86.7 million, after laboratory tests found the imports in an advanced state of decay. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536868/da-orders-destruction-p867-million-chinese-onions https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536869/more-metro-manila-vaccination-hubs-setRhodina Villanueva Private health clinics are putting up more vaccination hubs in commercial areas in Metro Manila. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536869/more-metro-manila-vaccination-hubs-set https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536871/p30-million-transport-park-rise-marikinaEmmanuel Tupas Bicycle enthusiasts will soon have more spaces in Marikina as the city government has started the construction of a transport park. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2536871/p30-million-transport-park-rise-marikina