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Police investigators walk in front of the school entrance after a shooting incident at a high school compound in Tacloban City, Leyte province on June 22, 2026.

3 teens killed in Tacloban City school shooting

By Cristina 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.

Cargo ships are pictured off cost of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on June 19, 2026.

Big fuel price rollback to proceed despite Hormuz disruption – DOE

By Renalyn Ramirez

Sean Ramos (left) and Clyde Mondilla

Ramos, Mondilla eye breakthrough on global stage, earn International Series Philippines Open berths

DepEd starts phaseout of grade transmutation policy

By Cristina Chi

Two minors in custody after Tacloban school shooting

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Gatchalian rejects Cayetano’s claims of cover-up, impeach control

Gatchalian rejects Cayetano’s claims of cover-up, impeach control

By Renalyn Ramirez | 6 hours ago

Cayetano accuses new majority of trial control; Gatchalian denies it

'Francisco' rapidly intensifies; Signal No. 1 over northernmost areas up

'Francisco' rapidly intensifies; Signal No. 1 over northernmost areas up

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(Updated) Signal No. 1 remains over Batanes and parts of Cagayan, while small seacraft are warned not to sail in rough s...

DPWH officials allowed to sign infra contracts anew

DPWH officials allowed to sign infra contracts anew

By Rainier Allan Ronda | 16 hours ago

Disregarding recommendations of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has sustained...

Azcuna: Convicting VP needs 16 votes, unless…

Azcuna: Convicting VP needs 16 votes, unless…

By Evelyn Macairan | 17 hours ago

Retired Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna believes that 16 is still the magic number to convict Vice President Sara Duterte...

Japan approves five-fold increase in visa fees for foreign nationals

Japan approves five-fold increase in visa fees for foreign nationals

By Cristina Chi | 7 hours ago

Japan has approved a five-fold increase in visa fees for foreign nationals.

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Tacloban parish urges prayers after deadly school shooting

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ERC lets non-NGCP firms build transmission projects

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MTM relief cushions bank capital

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Construction pipeline softens as building permits decline in April

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L'Oréal expands #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign for refillable beauty packaging

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Matet de Leon airs frustration over family issue

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Well-being meets togetherness at ‘My Novotel Family for All’

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Unloved and directionless, UK’s Starmer quits after just two years

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Naomi Cesar sets new Philippine record in silver finish at Oregon OSAA Outdoor State tilt

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Police investigators walk in front of the school entrance after a shooting incident at a high school compound in Tacloban City, Leyte province on June 22, 2026.

PANOORIN: 2 teenager hawak ng pulis matapos ang school shooting sa Tacloban

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From left: Prince March Son Petallana, Jonathan Caraang and Jay-r Cuevas

Caraang reigns in Pride Run 2026 Manila

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Sydney Sy banners Philippines in 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo tilt

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The Philippinesâ�� Alexandra Eala returns a ball to Czech Republic's Linda Noskova during their women's singles semifinal match at the WTA500 Berlin Tennis Open tournament in Berlin on June 20, 2026.

Up five spots, World No. 30 Eala seals historic Wimbledon berth

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The Philippinesâ�� Alexandra Eala returns a ball to Czech Republic's Linda Noskova during their women's singles semifinal match at the WTA500 Berlin Tennis Open tournament in Berlin on June 20, 2026.

Marcos orders probe into school shooting that killed three in Tacloban

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Toast the Best of Bread

Toast the Best of Bread adds Davao stop to Philippine tour

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Nagmartsa at nagtipon sa Quirino Highway nitong June 22 ang mga residente ng San Jose del Monte upang ipahayag ang kanilang pagkadismaya sa patuloy na operasyon ng PrimeWater.

PANOORIN: Mga residente ng San Jose del Monte nagprotesta laban sa PrimeWater

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Senator Ronald Dela Rosa reacts as he talks to the media before the start of a plenary session at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on May 12, 2026.

For ex-SC justice, Bato's absence matters more than Jinggoy's suspension

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Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto and his wife, actress Rere Madrid, are expecting their first child. The celebrity couple tied the knot last May in an intimate ceremony in Cavite.

'Our greatest adventure': Kai Sotto, Rere Madrid expecting first child

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The House Impeachment Team today appeared before the Senate for the pre-trial conference of the impeachment case against the vice president, June 18, 2026.

Impeachment pre-trial cannot be won or lost – House prosecutors

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Bayombong Bishop Elmer Mangalinao delivers a speech on Jan. 12, 2026.

Bayombong bishop defends presence among land defenders

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Nation Big fuel price rollback to proceed despite Hormuz disruption – DOE 56 minutes ago Two minors in custody after Tacloban school shooting Bayombong bishop defends presence among land defenders More Nation Articles	World Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat 8 hours ago Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu Hormuz ship traffic climbs after war deal — trackers More World Articles	Business Balance of payments back to surplus in May 17 hours ago Cash in or withdraw? Avoiding a clash with GCash’s mega-IPO Government seeks private help in P18 billion offshore wind push More Business Articles
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