Philippines

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0800
Marcos 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran ceasefire
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed the United States-Iran ceasefire and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but expressed concern on the possibility the deal could fall apart like past peace efforts in the region.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0800
Philippines open to VFA with Germany
The Philippines is open to a visiting forces agreement with Germany, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday, June 16, signaling Manila's intent to expand defense pacts beyond its traditional treaty allies.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0800
First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Linda Walker actress grace Philippines Independence Day and Philippines-China Friendship celebration
The event commemorated the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence and the 51st year of bilateral diplomatic ties, and over a thousand years of Philippines and Chinese friendship.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0800
Cayetano bloc brings Senate row to Supreme Court, seeks voiding of June 3 session
The Senate bloc of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the revamp of Senate leadership under Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0800
New Philippine billiards body aims to revitalize sport
The newly formed National League for Billiards Sports of the Philippines (NLBSPh) is right on cue as it tries to chart the future of the sport that is dear to Filipinos.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0800
Volleyball Nations League resumes play in Philippines
Six teams, headed by World No. 1 Italy and crowd darling Japan, descend to the country when Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League 2026 resumes Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0800
Fact check: Altered image falsely depicts Rene Baterbonia restrained
An altered photo falsely shows the late Rene Baterbonia restrained on a beach, with no official evidence supporting the claim.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0800
Drilon says Senate must elect new leader before VP Sara impeachment trial
Electing a new Senate leader is necessary for Senate stability, says Drilon.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0800
Does blood type matter? Why some people are mosquito magnets
Female mosquitoes — which are the only ones that bite — detect these signals with finely-tuned receptors, then choose their target accordingly.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0800
MVP Sports Foundation says role with Ateneo basketball 'limited to funding'
The MVP Sports Foundation on Tuesday clarified its involvement with the basketball program of the Ateneo de Manila University.

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