Inquirer News
June 2026
AFP places NCR units on red alert amid Edsa protest
The AFP continues to coordinate with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other government agencies to promote public safety, security, and the uninterrupted delivery of essential services,
The AFP has placed units in the NCR on Red Alert Status to ensure heightened operational readiness,
2 foreigners nabbed for robbing nearly P200,000 from condo lessor
Upon entering the unit, the victim was allegedly overpowered by the suspects. One of them reportedly pointed a firearm at him while the others tied and restrained him,
The suspects then forced the victim to transfer funds from his online banking account, mobile wallet, and cryptocurrency account to accounts under their control before taking his mobile phone and other personal belongings and fleeing the scene,
DOH: Only 44 cases of mpox recorded so far in 2026
It is 79 percent lower than last year’s count of 205 for the same monitoring period,
While the disease has always been around, there is no outbreak or even an increase in numbers,
Court dismisses P1-B civil case vs QC Rep. Vargas
Patrick Michael Vargas over his alleged involvement in anomalous flood control projects, citing lack of jurisdiction over the complaint alleging “abuse of rights and unjust enrichment.”
We welcome this decision of the court,
This was a nuisance complaint filed by a disgraced city official. It is clear that the sole intent was to smear me with baseless allegations,
By dismissing the case over unpaid filing fees rather than addressing the core merits, the court has penalized the poor for standing up against corruption,
These instances are a grave misuse of our legal system’s time and resources,
1 student hit in Tacloban school shooting still in ICU, others recovering
Based on the latest update, most of our learners who remain hospitalized are in stable condition, and are showing positive signs of improvement,
The learners who underwent operations are also recovering, while the others continue to be monitored and provided with the necessary medical care,
LTFRB suspends e-taxi unit after driver joins viral robbery prank
This is not funny and it causes fear to regular passengers of taxis and TNVS (transport network vehicle service),
We will look into this and we assure that appropriate disciplinary measures will be done,
DOTr, Cebu launch provincial gov’t-led transport service contracting program
This program is a good example of how such partnerships can help improve public transport services for commuters,
Participating bus operators must comply with the standards set by the Cebu Provincial Government, including the installation of GPS devices in buses linked to a local command center for real-time monitoring, adherence to cleanliness and sanitation standards, the use of PWD-friendly low-floor buses, well-maintained air-conditioning, and compliance with the prescribed 60-passenger, no-standing policy,
Aside from the operators and drivers, commuters will also benefit from this to ensure sufficient public transportation,
GoreBox declines Senate invite on Tacloban shooting probe
It is disappointing that Mr. Filip chose not to attend our upcoming hearing, especially since I wanted to hear directly from him on many important matters,
After careful consideration, I must respectfully decline the invitation to appear at the hearing on 1 July 2026, whether in person or via Zoom,
My committee remains open to facilitate his attendance and participation in our investigation in case he changes his mind. Hindi dito nagtatapos ang aming pagnanais na marinig siya (Our desire to hear from him does not end here),
Ombudsman files graft vs Cebu town mayor, vice mayor, 11 others
This stemmed from the local government’s repeated refusal to approve a Rehabilitation Plan submitted by complainants Jomara Konstruct Corporation and Jomara Agri Foods and Supply Corporation
Not only did the respondents reject the recommendations of the DENR, they also deliberately ignored the findings and recommendations of the PENRO, MGB and the Sangguniang Barangay of Guindarohan, Minglanilla, Cebu,
Ateneo drowning probe: CIDG mum on Baldwin appearance for now
Baldwin had appeared with a team of lawyers before the CIDG in Camp Crame to answer the police investigators’ subpoena shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19
This is to ensure that the integrity of the investigation is preserved and that the rights of all parties involved are protected and not prejudiced in any way,
We did our work… We’re holding other cases, not just that.”
No external injuries seen on 2 bodies found in car along TPLEx
The two bodies had been discovered on Wednesday at a rest stop along the southbound segment of the TPLEx in Barangay San Francisco in Victoria town
Based on the initial forensic examination, no apparent external injuries were found on the deceased,
The car was heavily tinted,
No other cars parked beside them for the duration they were parked there. They also have no one to meet up with,
The cadavers were subsequently brought to a funeral facility for proper disposition and processing,
Bicol cop held over P38,000 extortion to pass PNP applicant in med exam
The PNP will ensure that the case is pursued through the proper legal and administrative processes. No rank or position exempts anyone from accountability.”
He allegedly demanded and received P38,000 in exchange for facilitating the supposed passing of the medical phase of the ongoing PNP recruitment process within PRO 5,
NBI subpoenas Baldwin, Ateneo officials over drowning incident
This comes after Blue Eagles players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili died in a drowning incident on June 8 during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora
Tomorrow, we will subpoena Coach Tab Baldwin, the Ateneo players, and some university officials,
Once they come here we will ask questions. They will shed light on what really happened and help determine who is responsible, if anyone,
Cayetano on Ninoy Aquino reference: No family holds monopoly on his name
So let me be clear about Ninoy. No family holds a monopoly on his name because no one holds a monopoly on heroism. Heroism is not inherited; it is earned,
That is the conviction shared by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Senators Pia Cayetano, Joel Villanueva, Rodante Marcoleta, Imee Marcos, Robin Padilla, Jinggoy Estrada, Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, Bong Go, and Mark and Camille Villar,
We believe the Filipino people have the right to know what was done with their money, and what was done in their name,
Napolcom officer nabbed for alleged grave threats in argument on the road
Napolcom officer nabbed for alleged grave threats in argument on the road
The suspect was identified as alias ‘Jaime,’ a resident of Project 6, Quezon City and a Police Inspector III of NAPOLCOM, while the victim is a 42-year-old Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver from Macabebe, Pampanga,
Lacson thanks Tulfo for ‘speaking the truth’ on stalled flood control report
Looks like you don’t know how to be a team player,... It’s as if you’re not one of us.”
Magnitude 5.3 quake strikes off Glan, Sarangani
In its updated bulletin, Phivolcs downgraded the magnitude from 5.7 to 5.3
Senate threat may involve Co’s ex-bagmen; report under validation — Gatchalian
Matibag said there’s a possibility that there will be troublemakers in the Senate, and there’s a possibility that the troublemakers will be armed groups,
According to the NBI, it might be connected to them.”
Matibag: No pressure to arrest dela Rosa before Sona; it should be ‘sooner’
There is no instruction like that, but of course, the sooner that we arrest him…. It’s not even from the president or the Malacañang. It’s already the pulse of the people that we’re talking [about],
If I were Senator Bato, it’s scarier to go to another country because I might be arrested there. But here in the Philippines, you can still gamble with the Supreme Court,
TD Ester maintains strength; Signal No. 1 remains over Batanes
It was still carrying maximum wind speed of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 55 kph
ESTER may maintain its strength after traversing Taiwan. Afterwards, it will steadily intensify and may reach tropical storm category by tomorrow while over the East China Sea,
Ex-Senate leaders to Senate: Prioritize work over ‘internal maneuvering’
We call on all incumbent senators, regardless of bloc or affiliation, to de‑escalate public rhetoric that demeans the Senate and weakens confidence in it; to confine their disagreements to the floor and to the proper forums, where the arguments and the votes can be scrutinized by the public; and to prioritize the urgent work before the Senate (the economy, food and energy security and justice) over internal maneuvering,
The country cannot afford an unstable Senate at a time of mounting economic pressures, security threats, and growing public distrust in institutions,
Lacson: Cayetano lacks Avelino’s decency, respect for rule of law
That’s a trap for them that they want me to go immediately to the Supreme Court because they know it will take time.”
Cayetano does not have Avelino’s decency and respect for the same rule of law.”
But they won’t do that because they know they’re wrong,
Right now, no violence. I’m not calling for civil disobedience. I will calmly, actively fight for the rights of the Senate, rights of the duly elected Senate President and appeal to people’s conscience,
PNP assures ‘dedicated, select team’ readied to arrest Dela Rosa
Internally, we’re looking at these situations.”
Our CI is very strong, our counter-intelligence, in which we check all our personnel’s associations.”
That’s why we purposely created a really dedicated team just to arrest him and to monitor him… This is a select group of people. In the PNP, we have special units where, internally, of course, if you know they’re associated with a target, why would you use them there?”
House expels Kiko Barzaga over ‘disruptive’ and ‘disorderly’ behavior
Maybe I’ll work as a veterinarian,