https://www.philstar.com/rss/nation Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:30:05 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2537021/bayombong-bishop-defends-presence-among-land-defendersIan Laqui Bayombong Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao rejected claims that the diocese's role in a Kasibu mining dispute is adversarial. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2537021/bayombong-bishop-defends-presence-among-land-defenders https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2537010/media-security-task-force-slams-attack-roxas-city-broadcasterIan Laqui Radio broadcaster Jay Lavapiez survived after gunmen allegedly opened fire on his vehicle. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2537010/media-security-task-force-slams-attack-roxas-city-broadcaster https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2537014/3-teens-killed-tacloban-city-school-shootingCristina Chi Three people were killed and five wounded in a shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on Monday, June 22, police said. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:31:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/22/2537014/3-teens-killed-tacloban-city-school-shooting 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