Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify

Reuters — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:41:20 +0000

(Reuters) – The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and authorities pressed on with the search for survivors in the hardest-hit coastal areas. The updated toll came as ‌rescuers fanned out across La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have

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US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

Reuters — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:26:52 +0000

Washingotn/Dubai – The U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week. U.S. Central Command said aircraft struck missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar

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Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped

Reuters — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:28:50 +0000

La Guaira/Caracas – Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors on Friday as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above 900 with foreign crews and aid only beginning to reach devastated areas nearly two days after the quakes. The government said 172 people remained trapped, 920 were dead and 3,360 injured after the quakes devastated parts of

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Court sheriff punched by Duterte, journalists in prosecution witness list for impeachment trial

Lance Mejico — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:09:20 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – A court sheriff once punched by Vice President Sara Duterte, journalists, and a psychiatrist will take the witness stand for the looming impeachment trial, to address allegations of grave threats committed by the second highest official. In a press briefing on Friday, June 26, Jay Tolosa, legal spokesperson for the prosecution

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Tacloban schools tighten security ahead of return to face-to-face classes after deadly shooting

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:42:15 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Authorities in Tacloban City are ramping up security at San Jose National High School and other public schools ahead of the resumption of face-to-face classes following last week’s shooting that killed three students and injured more than a dozen others. Mayor Alfred Romualdez announced the move after he met Thursday, June

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DILG seeks hazing raps vs. Baldwin, 10 others over Baterbonia, Adili deaths

CJ Marquez — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:21:42 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), in coordination with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), has recommended the filing of hazing charges against former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin and 10 others in connection with the deaths of student athletes Rene Baterbonia and

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Duterte impeachment won’t derail flood control probe – Palace

Tristan Nodalo — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:01:58 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Malacañang said the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte would not be sidelined by the flood control scam probe, as agencies continue to pursue corruption cases independent of the looming litigation. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano previously warned against allowing the impeachment proceedings to overshadow corruption investigations and result in “selective

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Pre-trial may still be reopened to unseal box of Duterte tax records

Eimor Santos — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:29:54 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – After the pre-trial concluded without opening the controversial box containing Vice President Sara Duterte’s tax records, the clerk of the Impeachment Court said it may still be unsealed and its contents marked as evidence before the July 6 trial, if the court so decides. “Kung iyan lang naman ang magiging pakay,

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DepEd orders tighter school security after deadly Tacloban shooting

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:43:46 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Department of Education on Friday ordered tighter security measures in public schools nationwide following last week’s deadly shooting at a high school in Tacloban City, including the deployment of handheld metal detectors, campus safety audits and stricter visitor screening. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced the measures days after three students

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Infrastructure push to lift economic growth – Palace

Tristan Nodalo — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:29:01 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Malacañang expressed confidence that higher government spending on infrastructure projects will help boost the economy in the second half. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said infrastructure spending has improved with the resumption of a number of projects after a review of flood control and other public works programs. “Since ngayon ay gumaganda

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