Philippine News

June 16 ------ Motorists will see mixed movements in pump prices this week, as retailers are set to roll back diesel and kerosene prices, while gasoline prices may either decrease or increase. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), mixed movements may be seen this week, depending on the fuel retailer and their location, whether they are closer or farther from the depots: - Gasoline: Rollback of up to P0.32 or hike of up to P1.68 - Diesel: Rollback of P3.71 to P5.71 - Ke

MANILA, June 16 ------ A Chinese research vessel was observed towing a movable floating platform out and back into Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, during a maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight conducted by Philippine authorities. ABS-CBN News joined the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) during the patrol over the shoal, where Chinese vessels and structures first reported by authorities in May remained. As the aircraft approached the area, a

MANILA, Philippines, June 16 ------ Leaders of Congress welcomed President Marcos’ proclamation, calling the legislature to a special session this week to tackle urgent measures and pending appointments, which he cited in his pronouncement. Earlier on Sunday, Sen. Joel Villanueva said he would attend a special session of Congress should Marcos convene one. The attendance of one more senator is seen as crucial to resolving the dispute in the Senate, which Malacañang had asked

MANILA, June 16 ------ The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 28 individuals from a motor yacht that ran aground at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Palawan. In an interview over DWWW 774 on Monday, PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the yacht, dubbed MY Philippine Siren 2, left Puerto Princesa City on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) for a diving expedition in Tubbataha Reef, carrying 14 divers and 14 Filipino crew members. The 14 divers were composed of nine Amer

MANILA, Philippines, June 15 ------ The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern and Central Mindanao on June 8 has risen to 61, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The NDRRMC said 54 deaths were reported in Region 12 and seven in Region 11 as of 6 a.m. yesterday. At least 40 people remain missing while 1,403 have been injured. The quake affected 724,000 people, with around 10,000 staying in evacuation centers. In

MANILA, June 15 ------ The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the floating structure detected inside Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea had shifted to the northern part of the shoal. "So for an update, ‘yong platform na ipinakita namin noong Wednesday na namataan natin sa may kalagitnaan ng loob ng Bajo de Masinloc Shoal ay umangat na sa ibabaw meaning they are on the northern most part of Bajo de Masinloc,” said PCG Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the Wes

MANILA, Philippines, June 15 ------ The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s BRP Gabriela Silang joined a multinational group sail with a Philippine Navy (PN) vessel and ships from four other countries, as they traveled from Guam to Hawaii to participate in the world’s largest maritime warfare exercise Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2026 (RIMPAC 2026). BRP Gabriela Silang was joined by the PN’s BRP Miguel Malvar, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Kongo, Italian Navy’s ITS Giovann

MANILA, Philippines, June 15 ------ Amid the leadership dispute in the Senate, Sen. Joel Villanueva yesterday vowed to attend a special session if called by President Marcos, to address issues such as disaster relief for Mindanao and the stalled promotion of military officers. Delivering a message during the healing service of the Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church, Villanueva broke his silence on the political turmoil, saying that his mandate is above factional bickering. “In case t