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Must-watch queer films this June 2026
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (226+ words) June marks the arrival of Pride Month, a season celebrating visibility and honoring the activists who fought for fundamental rights. Yet, beneath the public celebrations, Pride holds an equally profound significance for those navigating identity in silence. For individuals experiencing…...
Sara hopes landfill reopens soon amid ongoing waste management concerns
10+ hour, 53+ min ago (554+ words) VICE President Sara Duterte hopes that the Davao City Sanitary Landfill will operate soon following its closure after the mass-wasting incident in the area, which resulted in two deaths. "At sana ay magawan nila ng paraan na ma-operate o mabuksan…...
3 ID chief urges public to protect peace on Independence Day
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (435+ words) MAJOR General Michael Samson, commander of the 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division (3 ID), called on residents of Central Visayas, Western Visayas, and the Negros Island Region to help preserve peace and freedom as the nation commemorates the 128th Philippine Independence Day. In his Independence…...
VP Sara calls on to defend sovereignty vs corruption
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (477+ words) VICE President Sara Duterte encouraged the public to fight for sovereignty and freedom this Independence Day, noting that the loss of sovereignty occurs not only through foreign invaders but also through corruption in our country. During her Independence Day speech…...
City of Naga eyes portion of Balili property for job creation
14+ hour, 29+ min ago (963+ words) The City Government of Naga plans to purchase 16 to 17 hectares of the Province-owned Balili property in Barangay Tinaan to establish an economic zone aimed at creating 10, 000 local jobs. Mayor Valdemar Chiong aims to attract industrial locators to the site, while…...
LTO Joins My Real Serbisyo Caravan in Mawab
10+ hour, 25+ min ago (405+ words) MAWAB, Davao de Oro " A total of 427 residents availed themselves of various government services during the successful staging of the My Real Serbisyo Caravan in Barangay Nueva Visayas, with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) participating in the program. The caravan,…...
More women in Davao choose smaller families
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (401+ words) WOMEN in Davao Region are increasingly choosing smaller families and exercising greater control over their reproductive lives, according to the results of the 2025 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), signaling a significant demographic transition that will shape the region's future…...
Cebu Pride Festival 2026 rolls out month-long celebration
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (254+ words) The festivities began with a series of community-centered activities, including "Run With Pride" at Cebu IT Park on June 7. Combining fitness and celebration, the event featured 5 K, 3 K and 1 K race categories, as well as an open category, with a…...
Atasha Muhlach rumored to star in "Annie Batungbakal" musical.
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (170+ words) Sun Star Publishing Inc. Atasha Muhlach rumored to star in "Annie Batungbakal" musical. Many are speculating that Atasha Muhlach will take on the lead role in "Bongga Ka, "Day! The Annie Batungbakal Musical." The buzz started after a teaser was…...
Cebu marks Independence Day with unity calls, protests
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (311+ words) CEBU marked the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence on Friday, June 12, 2026, with ceremonies, parades, and tributes across the province, as officials called for unity while progressive groups staged protests asserting that genuine freedom remains elusive for many Filipinos. At the Cebu…...