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Chinese Coast Guard vessels fired water cannons at four Philippine boats near Scarborough Shoal on June 20, damaging one vessel during a routine resupply mission. The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed the incident and filed a diplomatic protest, accusing China of hostile actions inside the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) under international law. The Chinese ships…

The Senate temporarily halted the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on June 10 after voting 18–5 to remand the case to the House of Representatives for certification on constitutional compliance . Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero clarified that the motion does not end the impeachment proceedings. He said the court is “asking the…

Increased seismic activity, ground inflation and recent eruptions have sustained Kanlaon volcano at Alert Level 3, prompting evacuations within the 6‑kilometer permanent danger zone and ongoing flight advisories. PHIVOLCS elevated the alert from Level 2 to Level 3 in early May after recording sustained magmatic unrest. The agency has since documented daily volcanic earthquakes (ranging…

Siquijor province declared a state of calamity after extended power outages disrupted essential services, forced emergency interventions, and drew national attention to the island’s longstanding energy problems. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed the resolution after receiving reports that all six generator sets operated by the Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR) had malfunctioned. The blackout left residents…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asked all Cabinet secretaries to submit resignations following poor performance by his endorsed candidates in the midterm elections. Two months later, most key positions remain unchanged, fueling concerns over political instability amid a growing rift between his administration and Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos requested courtesy resignations from his entire Cabinet on…