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      <title>Globe trains Philippine agencies to detect mobile scams</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Globe held technical training for Philippine government agencies on using IMSI Catcher Detectors to support enforcement against mobile-based scams, after turning over the devices in March. Representatives of the National Telecommunications Commission, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center, Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, and National Bureau of Investigation attended the hands-on session. The training was led by Dr. Altaf Shaik of Technische Universität Berlin, who discussed how mobile threats exploit vulnerabilities in cellular networks and described ways to detect and mitigate them. Globe officials said the session focused on putting the detectors into operation, identifying rogue signals faster and coordinating follow-up among agencies after detection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/mDGEW2yOiCi4LrjHKO9zQHu2nULn71tWV1xoB-VdcZyXLbY_W0CJoBZUFoJVAioGK0QlRRUBkQt_k06bQd_8rXHYzJ-j6P4fZBLXs69PQjbpX7sdoLDaMwdhHlHWkS9sw40JOofQ0xJu4g' alt='Globe and representatives from the NTC, CICC, PNP-CIDG and NBI attend a hands-on session on detecting and addressing mobile-based threats.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;This is no longer just about having the tools - Froi Castelo&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Globe Group General Counsel Froi Castelo said effective use of the detectors requires stronger coordination and a shared understanding of the mobile-threat landscape. (&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/globe-equips-govt-agencies-with-skills-to-detect-stop-mobile-scams/2355313'&gt;Manila Times&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/globe-equips-govt-agencies-with-skills-to-detect-stop-mobile-scams/2355313'&gt;Globe equips govt agencies with skills to detect, stop mobile scams&lt;/a&gt; - manilatimes.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/989744/globe-trains-gov-t-agencies-to-detect-stop-mobile-scams/story/'&gt;Globe trains gov&amp;#x27;t agencies to detect, stop mobile scams&lt;/a&gt; - gmanetwork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/globe-equips-government-agencies-to-detect-and-disrupt-mobile-scams/'&gt;Globe equips government agencies to detect and disrupt mobile scams ‎ ‎&lt;/a&gt; - mindanaotimes.com.ph&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/01/2531874/government-agencies-gear-detect-disrupt-mobile-scams'&gt;Government agencies gear up to detect, disrupt mobile scams&lt;/a&gt; - philstar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Philippine fuel retailers to cut kerosene by at least ₱10.86/liter</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Philippine fuel retailers will cut pump prices on Tuesday, June 2, after the Department of Energy prescribed minimum reductions of ₱4.76 per liter for gasoline, ₱9.26 for diesel and ₱10.86 for kerosene for the June 2 to June 8 pricing period. ABS-CBN also reported a large oil price rollback scheduled for Tuesday. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the reductions follow easing global oil prices linked to improving supply conditions and moderating demand in key markets. She said earlier volatility was tied to tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Garin said pre-conflict pump prices were generally around ₱50 to ₱60 per liter and that current prices were moving closer to that range.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recent increases: The rollback follows five straight weeks of gasoline price increases and two straight weeks of diesel increases.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gasoline grades: RON 97, RON 95 and RON 91 gasoline products will each be reduced by ₱4.76 per liter under the DOE advisory.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Company pricing: The DOE said the figures are minimum reductions, so actual pump price cuts may vary by company and could be larger.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Affected users: The earlier fuel increases raised costs for motorists, public transportation operators and businesses that rely heavily on fuel.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;Hopefully, with no more surprises in the events that are happening in the Middle East, especially with Iran, Israel, and US, hopefully it goes steady and we go back to the previous prices, or at least not as high as before - Energy Secretary Sharon Garin&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Department of Energy: The DOE advisory set minimum per-liter cuts of ₱4.76 for gasoline, ₱9.26 for diesel and ₱10.86 for kerosene for the June 2 to June 8 pricing period. (&lt;a href='https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/733382/oil-rollback-on-june-2-getting-closer-to-pre-war-levels-garin'&gt;Cebu Daily News/Inquirer&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Energy Secretary Sharon Garin: Garin said she hoped fuel prices would stabilize and return to earlier levels, or at least stay below recent highs, if there were no more surprises in Middle East events involving Iran, Israel and the US. (&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/989746/oil-price-rollback-june-2-2026/story/'&gt;GMA News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/989746/oil-price-rollback-june-2-2026/story/'&gt;Big-time pump price rollback set Tuesday, June 2, 2026&lt;/a&gt; - gmanetwork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/733382/oil-rollback-on-june-2-getting-closer-to-pre-war-levels-garin'&gt;Oil rollback on June 2 ‘getting closer to pre-war levels’ – Garin&lt;/a&gt; - inquirer.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/6/1/big-time-oil-price-rollback-set-on-june-2-tuesday-1355'&gt;Big-time oil price rollback set on June 2, Tuesday&lt;/a&gt; - abs-cbn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://philnews.ph/2026/06/01/oil-price-rollback-set-tuesday-june-2-2026/'&gt;Oil Price Rollback Set on Tuesday (June 2, 2026)&lt;/a&gt; - philnews.ph&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Update: NBI subpoenas Senate security chief over Dela Rosa</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The National Bureau of Investigation has subpoenaed acting Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca and three others as it investigates Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s departure from the Senate before he allegedly went into hiding while facing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. NBI Director Melvin Matibag identified the others as Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto, Sen. Robin Padilla’s deputy chief of staff Col. Jean Robles and Padilla’s uncle. The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group said it has leads on Dela Rosa’s whereabouts but declined to disclose details, citing operational reasons. CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II said authorities are validating incoming information and examining people who may have helped the senator. Dela Rosa was last seen leaving the Senate with Padilla in the early hours of May 14, according to Inquirer.net.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/fUe3pWm57R8bM-zG0z1st_Rpzr01qHUSabNxDfL7uiXPGEx_TPCJH--xI3-GTZkDZ1GKO8dRa8RTmbJ2pt97NzVGHaW3DIFKdcxZGzKqhO77TuPitq-fG9jQEQ6sOH1LH0D8RdXqZxGpEiOK1ckcK4QdzHA0DQ' alt='NBI and CIDG operatives search for Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa at the home of Sen. Robin Padilla’s uncle in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, on May 27, 2026.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subpoena scope: Matibag said an NBI subpoena does not automatically make a person an accused and may mean the person can serve as a witness or clarify facts.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wife issue: The NBI said any subpoena for Nancy Dela Rosa would relate to the Senate shooting incident, not to the manhunt for the senator.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Earlier search: NBI and CIDG operatives searched Padilla’s uncle’s home in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, on May 27.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;“We have already issued subpoenas to the personalities we saw with him before he went missing,” Matibag said. - NBI Director Melvin Matibag&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Senator Panfilo Lacson: Lacson urged the NBI not to summon Dela Rosa’s wife, calling it “trabahong tamad,” or lazy work. (&lt;a href='https://news.google.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'&gt;Google News (via Philstar.com)&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;PNP-CIDG: Morico said police are validating all information and that “there will be no stone left unturned” in the manhunt for Dela Rosa. (&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989734/pnp-leads-bato-dela-rosa-whereabouts/story/'&gt;GMA News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.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'&gt;NBI summons Senate security chief, 3 others over Dela Rosa evasion - Philstar.com&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/newsPH/comments/1tth3go/suspended_acting_senate_sergeantatarms_mao/'&gt;Suspended acting Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca at 3 pang huling nakasama ni Sen. Bato dela Rosa, ipina-subpoena na ng NBI | GMA News&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/06/01/2532052/nbi-summons-senate-security-chief-3-others-over-dela-rosa-evasion'&gt;NBI summons Senate security chief, 3 others over Dela Rosa evasion&lt;/a&gt; - philstar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989739/nbi-subpoenas-mao-aplasca-3-others-linked-to-last-sighting-of-bato-dela-rosa/story/'&gt;NBI subpoenas Mao Aplasca, 3 others linked to last sighting of Bato Dela Rosa&lt;/a&gt; - gmanetwork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/1/nbi-summons-robin-padilla-s-aide-uncle-over-dela-rosa-disappearance-1059'&gt;NBI summons Aplasca, Robin Padilla’s aide, uncle over Dela Rosa’s Senate exit&lt;/a&gt; - abs-cbn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://globalnation.inquirer.net/325585/cidg-says-it-has-leads-on-bato-dela-rosas-whereabouts'&gt;CIDG says it has leads on Bato dela Rosa’s whereabouts&lt;/a&gt; - inquirer.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Vietnam cancels Tô Lâm’s meeting with Cayetano</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Vietnamese government canceled the scheduled Philippine Senate visit of Tô Lâm, Vietnam’s president and Communist Party general secretary, and his planned meeting with Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday, June 1, according to the Senate’s Office of International Relations and Protocol and the Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau. No official reason was given for the cancellation. Lâm arrived in Manila on Sunday, May 31, for a two-day state visit and met President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang on Monday morning before a state luncheon. Philippine officials had said the visit would cover cooperation on trade and investment, food security, defense and maritime affairs, education, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/UlQO4WZq1EMOD6TkGsK2Mi1qkhOn5lpySj8ilVGopzwW-fdyWgLm7OngIedijtdG3SBvqEO0ucdx1deE08_WPNZi7hVlr2p8To9Ec1eAMrC7H64Fw2EA2qcrgRLbRGurdNHlwNKeubLXgnGYIL47uxeNBXQ9Kk5eMyhhMncJ8RX_8MlDgoEYg5YU0Ak4cez7' alt='Vietnamese President Tô Lâm arrives in the Philippines for a two-day state visit on May 31, 2026.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Senate schedule: The Senate moved its Monday plenary session from its usual 3 p.m. schedule to 5 p.m. ahead of Lâm’s visit, and GMA News said there was no advisory yet on whether the session would return to the earlier time.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Arrival honors: Lâm and First Lady Ngo Phuong Ly landed at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City at 12:40 p.m. on May 31 and were welcomed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr..&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Diplomatic status: Vietnam is the Philippines’ only strategic partner in Southeast Asia, and more than 7,000 Filipinos live in Vietnam.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Philippine presence: The Philippines plans to open a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City this year to expand its presence and services in Vietnam.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Philippine Senate: The Senate’s Office of International Relations and Protocol said the Vietnamese government canceled the Senate visit and planned meeting with Cayetano. (&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989726/scheduled-senate-visit-of-vietnam-president-to-lam-canceled/story/'&gt;GMA News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vietnamese Embassy in Manila: The embassy informed the Senate’s Office of International Relations and Protocol that the meeting would not proceed, according to the Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau. (&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/meeting-between-vietnamese-president-cayetano-canceled/2355382'&gt;The Manila Times&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vietnam News Agency: The state-run agency said Lâm’s trip demonstrated Vietnam’s high regard for its friendship and cooperation with the Philippines, ASEAN and Southeast Asia. (&lt;a href='https://en.vietnamplus.vn/general-secretary-and-president-to-lam-arrives-in-manila-for-state-visit-to-philippines-post343721.vnp'&gt;VietnamPlus&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQY1JyZm1YR0dNLU1IUzlyWDNKdU4zd0kyeEtGc3BtYWZmS1NZSTFucEVIYmtkY3ZZTTAtS29aNmo5QzU3WjlhSW5YZXA0czVuWE12UVNuRjZSdHVVNEVSY3FUck9abWF6S01NaFZfNkxKYTJ3bFNvMlRkLXBqYmVBT3ROb1JOeHQ1OGpDSTFoTWxBZWg3T2Vrc0lGdzRXMVVnaGprM203Zw'&gt;Vietnam cancels President To Lam’s Senate visit, meeting with Alan Cayetano - Rappler&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/newsPH/comments/1ttj1v1/vietnam_calls_off_president_to_lams_meeting_with/'&gt;Vietnam calls off President To Lam’s meeting with Cayetano&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/meeting-between-vietnamese-president-cayetano-canceled/2355382'&gt;Meeting between Vietnamese president, Cayetano canceled&lt;/a&gt; - manilatimes.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989726/scheduled-senate-visit-of-vietnam-president-to-lam-canceled/story/'&gt;Scheduled Senate visit of Vietnam President To Lam canceled&lt;/a&gt; - gmanetwork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.rappler.com/philippines/vietnam-cancels-president-to-lam-senate-visit-meeting-alan-cayetano/'&gt;Vietnam cancels President To Lam’s Senate visit, meeting with Alan Cayetano&lt;/a&gt; - rappler.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://globalnation.inquirer.net/325430/vietnam-president-to-lam-arrives-in-ph-for-state-visit'&gt;Vietnam President To Lam arrives in PH for state visit&lt;/a&gt; - inquirer.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://en.vietnamplus.vn/general-secretary-and-president-to-lam-arrives-in-manila-for-state-visit-to-philippines-post343721.vnp'&gt;General Secretary and President To Lam arrives in Manila for state visit to Philippines&lt;/a&gt; - vietnamplus.vn&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Visayas grid faces six-hour yellow alert Monday</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines placed the Visayas grid under yellow alert on Monday, June 1, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with available capacity listed at 2,579 megawatts against expected peak demand of 2,488 MW. NGCP linked the alert to forced outages at major coal plants, reduced output at other plants and a high demand forecast. The Monday alert followed a Sunday, May 31, yellow alert from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., when available capacity in the Visayas grid was projected at 2,573 MW against expected peak demand of 2,327 MW. A yellow alert means the grid’s operating margin is not enough to meet the transmission grid’s contingency requirement, but it does not necessarily mean power interruptions will occur. Cebu Daily News, citing NGCP’s Weekly Rolling Outlook, reported that supply margins in the Visayas were expected to remain thin from June 1 to June 5, with Monday’s projected supply only 102 MW above projected peak demand in that outlook. ABS-CBN reported that the Visayas grid had entered its fourth week under yellow alert conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/KYul62H0BOFThl7OWJ6CTRwjN8gejzdT_sXeojUhf4Qv_vBMSTHPyITHE72K8DtRlKBe9r7dN7bR-PkjYSn11oK6-8f_0tRgDMQdcfmOZpSEZa088b9D0VKCLpJiibGN7F6jbyh_nmkn' alt='A National Grid Corporation of the Philippines power substation is seen in Las Piñas City on May 14, 2026, as grid alerts affected Luzon and Visayas.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Unavailable plants: NGCP said 20 plants were on forced outage on Monday and 11 others were operating at derated capacities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coal units: Unavailable large coal units included Therma Visayas Inc. Units 1 and 2 and KEPCO SPC Power Corp. Unit 2.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lost capacity: NGCP put unavailable capacity at 958.25 MW on Monday, compared with 959.05 MW cited for Sunday’s alert.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Outage duration: NGCP said forced outages involved 11 plants since May 2026, one since March 2026, three since 2025, two since 2024, two since 2023 and one since 2021.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxNZGpsckxtUFVUVDZLSHpkTWQyU3V4QW1aNG5nZ0RLQk5BSXc2Y2VVZ1MwTjh3MFdvdE13WnJkVG4zQTZmdlRINmZHNzVkczYxREtYU3k2LWVKUjNJUm1xVWxyYmJPTDBXNTM0aFVRLWlhZDNreWh2a1c4T0poUjI2VVZlUknSAYoBQVVfeXFMTWE3M3RxX3NmYk9NNEFqNUYzcWoxR2dZN241dVRwMlZpMGkxY3Z1aHAxUTJjVTU0NjZ0cVA5UGFqeV9SVERqaWQzQWN6N0pjMWtxdWxRY1JZTXFoSVhKaDRoSUpzRVBrbXFNdlltU0ljaU1NMDVSeGpCNl9SQ214ZTlZT1pvSlpfOXdB'&gt;Grid outlook: Visayas power crunch drags into June - Cebu Daily News&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/05/31/2531842/visayas-grid-yellow-alert-may-31-evening'&gt;Visayas grid on yellow alert on May 31 evening&lt;/a&gt; - philstar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/ngcp-issues-yellow-alert-for-visayas-grid-anew/2355305'&gt;NGCP issues yellow alert for Visayas grid anew&lt;/a&gt; - manilatimes.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/989714/ngcp-visayas-grid-yellow-alert-june-1-2026/story/'&gt;NGCP: Visayas grid on yellow alert on Monday, June 1, 2026&lt;/a&gt; - gmanetwork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/6/1/visayas-grid-on-yellow-alert-for-4th-week-1013'&gt;Visayas grid on yellow alert for 4th week&lt;/a&gt; - abs-cbn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>NCR wins 19th straight Palarong Pambansa crown</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The National Capital Region won the overall championship of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur, extending its streak to 19 straight editions at the national elementary and high school sports meet. GMA News put NCR’s final regular-sports haul at 91 gold, 71 silver and 71 bronze medals, ahead of Region IV-A Calabarzon with 55 golds, 50 silvers and 60 bronzes, and Region XI Davao Region with 34 golds, 32 silvers and 34 bronzes. The 66th Palarong Pambansa closed on Sunday, May 31, with ceremonies in Agusan del Sur. The Philippine Star reported that NCR built its lead with gold-medal performances in traditional Olympic disciplines including swimming and athletics, then added titles in secondary girls’ volleyball and secondary boys’ football before the closing rites.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/UNUYLHBdVCmCulQ6kbm2JSfVUVxA-kw8vaTa5hZaXsK-sM9aXUFSN0h3bNFTCULRl5Z3EqWQu2SRVhvNO9QyqSYFD0aRmBS-y-tGppf0RkPLUoYCVjskShZ7ZMbGVZyOK620r-4x3XgRy05MhpUnQdTrmeKbnD-xMBCOkpJ2uHcpJNq6kEu4Ts9zfu6Lta33iro8MGVs-0Wmtrgqx8cybvAMh35Iq3aii38HhoVT' alt='NCR is shown as overall champion at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Rappler’s recap image.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Quezon City host delegation: Mayor Joy Belmonte attended the Agusan del Sur closing ceremony for the official turnover of hosting duties to Quezon City for the next Palarong Pambansa. (&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/01/2531954/whats-new-ncr-flexes-muscles'&gt;The Philippine Star&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;NCR volleyball representatives: National U-Nazareth School represented NCR in secondary girls’ volleyball and won back-to-back titles with a four-set victory over the Negros Island Region team represented by Bacolod Tay Tung High School. (&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/01/2531954/whats-new-ncr-flexes-muscles'&gt;The Philippine Star&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/989672/ncr-claims-19th-straight-palarong-pambansa-overall-crown/story/'&gt;NCR claims 19th straight Palarong Pambansa overall crown&lt;/a&gt; - gmanetwork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.rappler.com/sports/palarong-pambansa/video-recap-national-capital-region-overall-championship-may-31-2026/'&gt;Rappler Recap: 2026 Palarong Pambansa sees NCR take home 19th straight overall championship&lt;/a&gt; - rappler.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/01/2531954/whats-new-ncr-flexes-muscles'&gt;What’s new? NCR flexes muscles&lt;/a&gt; - philstar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://tonite.abante.com.ph/ncr-sakalam-sinungkit-ika-19-na-titulo-ng-palarong-pambansa/sports/'&gt;NCR sakalam! Sinungkit ika-19 na titulo ng Palarong Pambansa&lt;/a&gt; - abante.com.ph&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sara Duterte faces June 1 impeachment answer deadline</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Vice President Sara Duterte had until 7 p.m. on June 1 to file her answer to the Articles of Impeachment with the Senate impeachment court, Senate Secretary Jose Luis Montales said. The articles list four primary charges: misuse of public funds, unexplained wealth, bribery and corruption, and public threats. The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, scheduled Duterte’s trial to begin on July 6 after releasing a trial calendar approved by the senator-judges on May 25. Montales said the Office of the Senate Secretary would accept and process filings on the 6th floor, where access would be limited to authorized impeachment court officials and members of the Vice President’s legal team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/DCa_E2ShyyXwqSbroJPtO_D7YuD1mjgbZzEXSdcBCWZHqYcSiVNEEwEZeNSnzPuOB0pEhfelyW7l-VfVLDNhhJJWxTyCMpCWPScQA7ITREMBSyNc3nGkKnkOVhsas_2f' alt='Vice President Sara Duterte' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Filing options: The Senate filing window ran from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 1, and Duterte could submit her answer through counsel or by email instead of appearing personally.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;May file her answer personally, through counsel, or through electronic mail - Senate Secretary Jose Luis Montales&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPWmVvOGt5MnFCVk80a1pWQm52WFVCZ3hTaGpkSUU3bmRKLV9qYy1TWnBtUlFZb1VTdC0wdHN1bm55Y3o4czBMSXktal8tNU1mMFBZVDJCRUljbjZYSTRQQ2FLWGI2LTRwSXAyR04wLVI1M3BURHVTcDVSMkhod2VkRFpmQ0ZrZE5FN3NrNXV6a1Zhb3M3QWRHdGUxa9IBogFBVV95cUxOS0I4UmZCQmd3SXRyQTh6TDUwTWJMNEdUZlE4VGJObG9yelRDY2N5N3NFZUNZNkNZdkhyeXpUSXRVQXNGMHVLamxqQXF5Y19GMUNJVkp5WThRVHhnUUpzczJXQ3JDOXVCYmc3aFkydm92ZlEtRnhxdUxkQzFEYXZER2o3MlV4Zkt0YlM1MnhabUNxcVY3QndsaWJGZW53cE9PNVE'&gt;Sara Duterte’s impeachment answer due by 7 p.m. - Philstar.com&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/senate-waits-for-vps-answer/2355241'&gt;Senate waits for VP’s answer&lt;/a&gt; - manilatimes.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/06/01/2532032/sara-dutertes-impeachment-answer-due-7-pm'&gt;Sara Duterte’s impeachment answer due by 7 p.m.&lt;/a&gt; - philstar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/733357/look-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-to-begin-on-july-6'&gt;LOOK: Sara Duterte impeachment trial to begin  on July 6&lt;/a&gt; - inquirer.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/vp-sara-must-file-impeachment-response-until-7-pm-monday'&gt;VP Sara must file impeachment response until 7 p.m. Monday&lt;/a&gt; - sunstar.com.ph&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Philippines, Vietnam upgrade ties during To Lam visit</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Philippines and Vietnam upgraded relations to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership on June 1 during Vietnamese leader To Lam’s state visit to Manila, where he met President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace. The visit ran from May 31 to June 1, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership between the two countries. Marcos and To Lam witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents covering defense, information technology and digital transformation, and tourism for 2026-2029. Marcos said the renewed defense agreement updates a 2010 memorandum. The two leaders also addressed the South China Sea, where both countries have overlapping claims with China, and reaffirmed the importance of peace, stability, freedom of navigation and overflight, and peaceful dispute settlement based on international law, including UNCLOS and the 2016 arbitral award. Inquirer reported that the tourism program aims to expand direct flight options and increase tourism between the Philippines and Vietnam.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/laCarxzKB1qaj5GklNddOcANVUL3AmeZMyW6_ZKPzW4YGHvKGhmREx7qHSXyaPXlPESb6dAcNQp8yrjqnCarH50RWo5LRU2HDkc9fFL_6UHzFDFuVWQfYy3UV1vb6gOEtO_wqYqOZwlWG5-d8y_PsEnQL7Lp-w-dydaLMfo' alt='The Philippines and Vietnam agreed to upgrade relations to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership during Vietnamese leader To Lam’s state visit to Manila.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trade target: The joint statement said both governments want to surpass a $10 billion bilateral trade target while pursuing a more balanced trade relationship through wider market access and fewer trade and investment barriers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dialogue channels: The leaders agreed to use existing mechanisms, including the Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, Joint Trade Committee, defense and security dialogues, and maritime and ocean affairs consultations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Action plan: The joint statement directed the two foreign ministries to coordinate a new Plan of Action for the Enhanced Strategic Partnership.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;ASEAN link: Marcos said Vietnam is the Philippines’ only strategic partner in Southeast Asia.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;This strategically important framework will significantly bolster our joint capabilities in maritime security, military education, and disaster risk reduction and management - Ferdinand Marcos Jr.&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ferdinand Marcos Jr.: Marcos said his talks with To Lam reflected a shared vision for long-term prosperity, collective resilience and regional stability. (&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989736/ph-vietnam-renew-2010-defense-cooperation-deal/story/'&gt;GMA News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To Lam: To Lam said the two sides agreed to elevate bilateral relations on the basis of friendship and the interests and aspirations of the peoples of both countries. (&lt;a href='https://www.vietnamplus.vn/viet-nam-philippines-nang-cap-quan-he-doi-tac-chien-luoc-tang-cuong-post1113846.vnp'&gt;VietnamPlus&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro: Lazaro described To Lam’s state visit as a historic milestone in Philippines-Vietnam relations ahead of the visit. (&lt;a href='https://en.nhandan.vn/philippine-official-highlights-bright-prospects-for-ties-with-viet-nam-post162791.html'&gt;Nhan Dan&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989736/ph-vietnam-renew-2010-defense-cooperation-deal/story/'&gt;PH, Vietnam renew 2010 defense cooperation deal&lt;/a&gt; - gmanetwork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/733391/more-direct-flights-ahead-ph-vietnam-sign-new-tourism-deal'&gt;More direct flights ahead: PH, Vietnam sign new tourism deal&lt;/a&gt; - inquirer.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/1/marcos-vietnamese-president-to-lam-deepen-bilateral-ties-in-malca-ang-0923'&gt;PH, Vietnam elevate defense ties with fresh deals to jointly address South China Sea issues&lt;/a&gt; - abs-cbn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/ph-vietnam-upgrade-ties-to-enhanced-strategic-partnership'&gt;PH, Vietnam upgrade ties to enhanced strategic partnership&lt;/a&gt; - sunstar.com.ph&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-philippines-issue-joint-statement-on-enhanced-strategic-partnership-post343765.vnp'&gt;Vietnam, Philippines issue Joint Statement on Enhanced Strategic Partnership&lt;/a&gt; - vietnamplus.vn&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/philippines-and-vietnam-upgrade-ties-to-enhanced-strategic-partnership'&gt;Philippines and Vietnam upgrade ties to &amp;#x27;enhanced strategic partnership&amp;#x27;&lt;/a&gt; - nikkei.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/01/asia-pacific/politics/vietnam-philippines-ties-south-china-sea/'&gt;Vietnam and Philippines elevate ties, discuss South China Sea&lt;/a&gt; - japantimes.co.jp&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/philippines-vietnam-elevate-ties-to-enhanced-strategic-partnership'&gt;Philippines, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced strategic partnership&lt;/a&gt; - straitstimes.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://nhandan.vn/viet-nam-va-philippines-nang-cap-quan-he-len-doi-tac-chien-luoc-tang-cuong-post966263.html'&gt;Việt Nam và Philippines nâng cấp quan hệ lên Đối tác Chiến lược tăng cường&lt;/a&gt; - nhandan.vn&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://tuoitre.vn/viet-nam-va-philippines-nang-tam-quan-he-len-doi-tac-chien-luoc-tang-cuong-20260601122041231.htm'&gt;Việt Nam, Philippines nâng tầm quan hệ lên Đối tác chiến lược tăng cường&lt;/a&gt; - tuoitre.vn&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3355526/philippines-vietnam-close-ranks-south-china-sea-lam-visits'&gt;Philippines, Vietnam close ranks on South China Sea as To Lam visits&lt;/a&gt; - scmp.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://baochinhphu.vn/tuyen-bo-chung-ve-quan-he-doi-tac-chien-luoc-tang-cuong-giua-ch-philippines-va-chxhcn-viet-nam-102260601135943571.htm'&gt;Tuyên bố chung về quan hệ Đối tác Chiến lược tăng cường giữa CH Philippines và CHXHCN Việt Nam&lt;/a&gt; - baochinhphu.vn&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260601122300104'&gt;&amp;#x27;中과 영유권 분쟁&amp;#x27; 필리핀·베트남 정상회담…외교관계 격상&lt;/a&gt; - yna.co.kr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>DepEd launches Brigada Eskwela with TUPAD jobs</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Department of Education launched Brigada Eskwela 2026 nationwide on Monday, June 1, with Education Secretary Sonny Angara leading the kickoff at Cabadbaran City National High School in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. The school maintenance week runs from June 1 to 5 to prepare public schools for the 2026–2027 school year, with classes scheduled to start on June 8. The Department of Labor and Employment said it will provide more than 200,000 temporary jobs nationwide through TUPAD, the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers program, to support school readiness work. The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported the rollout as a P2-billion cash-for-work program aimed at employing 240,000 workers to help prepare public schools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/Wq75QnaUMWVuiIrT7Fyrr8hJ2LIpj0bQgeKv-j0r_hiaq6Bs2GXwEbcD4AKP2qDMh4D5zbyHto7MmmTpl4IYtBuJyCej6102eRHbeDy9bZL2hXtMQ3Gm9k_5AP3H08XT8HY_VgsoK5M' alt='Brigada Eskwela 2026 activities during the DepEd launch' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Program theme: This year&amp;#x27;s Brigada Eskwela carries the theme “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman,” focusing on school order and learning readiness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;School tasks: The Cebu Daily News article described cleanup, facility repairs, arranging chairs, repainting and preparing learning spaces as part of the work in participating schools.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Calendar shift: DepEd scheduled the June 8 opening of classes for the 2026–2027 school year as part of a shift to a three-term academic calendar.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;So dito po nagkakaisa po tayo, and it’s a reminder na if we want quality education, kung gusto natin lumaki sa tamang paraan ang ating mga bata, if we want to enculcate them with values, then we really must concentrate in our schools - Education Secretary Sonny Angara&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Department of Education: Angara described the school-preparation drive as a community effort tied to quality education and children&amp;#x27;s development during the kickoff speech. (&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989751/deped-kickstarts-brigada-eskwela-2026-as-school-opening-nears/story/'&gt;GMA News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Department of Labor and Employment: Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said DOLE will use TUPAD to provide temporary work for school readiness activities. (&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/national/200000-temporary-jobs-to-support-school-readiness-under-tupad-program/2355235'&gt;The Manila Times&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cebu and Lapu-Lapu school communities: Teachers, parents and volunteers joined cleanup and preparation work at central elementary schools in both cities on June 1. (&lt;a href='https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/733385/look-cebu-lapu-lapu-schools-prepare-for-brigada-eskwela'&gt;Cebu Daily News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/national/200000-temporary-jobs-to-support-school-readiness-under-tupad-program/2355235'&gt;200,000 temporary jobs to support school readiness under TUPAD program&lt;/a&gt; - manilatimes.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/06/01/2531900/dole-opens-200000-jobs-brigada-eskwela'&gt;DOLE opens 200,000 jobs for Brigada Eskwela&lt;/a&gt; - philstar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989751/deped-kickstarts-brigada-eskwela-2026-as-school-opening-nears/story/'&gt;DepEd kickstarts Brigada Eskwela 2026 as school opening nears&lt;/a&gt; - gmanetwork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/733385/look-cebu-lapu-lapu-schools-prepare-for-brigada-eskwela'&gt;LOOK: Cebu, Lapu-Lapu schools prepare for Brigada Eskwela&lt;/a&gt; - inquirer.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/1/angara-leads-brigada-eskwela-kickoff-in-agusan-del-norte-1352'&gt;Angara leads Brigada Eskwela kickoff in Agusan del Norte&lt;/a&gt; - abs-cbn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/brigada-eskwela-a-voluntary-act-of-bayanihan'&gt;Brigada Eskwela: A Voluntary Act of Bayanihan&lt;/a&gt; - sunstar.com.ph&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Typhoon Domeng exits PAR as habagat rains persist</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Typhoon Domeng, internationally named Jangmi, exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, without making landfall, PAGASA said. The state weather bureau said the typhoon continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, or habagat, bringing cloudy skies, scattered rains and thunderstorms to Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol, Mimaropa, Western Visayas and other areas. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Domeng had slightly weakened and was 710 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts of up to 150 kph. It was moving northward at 20 kph near Okinawa, Japan. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said 85,295 people, or 17,059 families, had been displaced in 37 barangays in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, with no casualties reported in its 8 a.m. situational report.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/877dAY78veBdHLdhWAu1nQN6dXUbDxX1QXsfp9SpVqVHNCuU00SnDMf3cqQjyZ19kEPI7MGRId5Hph87252QFDwdXqbdmWdvNZCc6JcSOUq5OXoPYqhJxBcnp2dMPVaIEHoDyg6wk4z7_KyX0Up2M91sa0S2VTXkq_74Gafb01TryHwiqhnqT-uk' alt='PAGASA track and intensity graphic for Typhoon Domeng' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rain hazards: PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains in Western Visayas, Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol and Mimaropa could trigger flash floods or landslides.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sea conditions: PAGASA forecast moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas in extreme northern Luzon and advised small sea craft, including motor bancas, not to sail.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Damage report: The NDRRMC reported P3.4 million in infrastructure damage in BARMM and 37 flooded areas linked to typhoon-induced rains.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;Domeng has likely reached its peak intensity and will maintain its strength while moving over Okinawa, Japan. Afterwards, weakening trend is expected - Aldczar Aurelio&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;PAGASA: The weather bureau had no tropical cyclone wind signals in effect but said heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas remained possible because Domeng continued to enhance the southwest monsoon. (&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/06/01/2532045/typhoon-domeng-weakens-rains-persist-pagasa'&gt;Philstar.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;NDRRMC: The disaster agency said it coordinated with provincial disaster risk reduction offices and other agencies in affected areas to gather reports after flooding and displacement in BARMM. (&lt;a href='https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/06/01/753474/typhoon-jangmi-displaces-over-85000-people-all-in-barmm-says-ndrrmc/'&gt;BusinessWorld&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQRk9VNUlJc19mQW5aWm1hdGg0UVVvNlJpajg3V3NJc3hWbHJaRlhvenpMeGxDYURHU3BDcDNUM2EwTDBjbEQwVnhoVFBxTGxTeV96TzVHMk55OE5mdHBsMUIzNjZYS3AzRG1PeTdiM0Y1TlU2dWJ0YUkyeURwUjh0T1BOR3TSAYoBQVVfeXFMUF9LbDh0YjdETG1uX2ItVUk0OHlINUIxY0xIcGpueDU3eXFVb1c3YkE1YVB2M2xVeXFPOFpLbGVWblpoSGd1N19tcURjVlo0NG5pVWpxcUdTZjU3UWVJaEpNMktQTlpXQjIzblUwX0ZFOGs4UklmeXg4RkNYNHZDZUpMa3N3eFBuVHl3'&gt;Typhoon Domeng exits PAR, Pagasa says - Inquirer.net&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/southwest-monsoon-to-bring-more-rain-pagasa/2355340'&gt;Southwest monsoon to bring more rain - Pagasa&lt;/a&gt; - manilatimes.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/06/01/2532045/typhoon-domeng-weakens-rains-persist-pagasa'&gt;Typhoon Domeng weakens but rains to persist – PAGASA&lt;/a&gt; - philstar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/06/01/753493/typhoon-jangmi-exits-par-still-enhances-southwest-monsoon-says-pagasa/'&gt;Typhoon Jangmi exits PAR; still enhances southwest monsoon, says PAGASA&lt;/a&gt; - bworldonline.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-domeng-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-1-2026-5am/'&gt;Typhoon Domeng on its way out of PAR but enhancing southwest monsoon&lt;/a&gt; - rappler.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/733415/typhoon-domeng-exits-par-habagat-brings-rains-to-countrys-west'&gt;Typhoon Domeng exits PAR; Habagat brings rains to country’s west&lt;/a&gt; - inquirer.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/habagat-to-dampen-w-visayas-most-of-luzon-on-monday'&gt;Habagat to dampen W. Visayas, most of Luzon on Monday&lt;/a&gt; - sunstar.com.ph&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Philippine anti-graft court orders Estrada's arrest in plunder case</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Monday ordered the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan and three former Department of Public Works and Highways officials in plunder and graft cases linked to alleged irregularities in flood-control projects. The court found probable cause to issue warrants against Estrada, Bonoan, former DPWH NCR Assistant District Engineer Denryl Caesar Cortuna, and former district engineers Manny Bulusan and Arturo Gonzales Jr.. The cases stem from allegations that Estrada received ₱573 million in kickbacks from flood-control projects, an accusation he has denied. Rappler reported that Estrada was placed in police custody after the warrant was issued. Estrada said he was voluntarily surrendering at the Senate, while Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla later said authorities had arrested him before his press conference. The plunder case is non-bailable at this stage, though bail may be granted if the court finds the evidence of guilt is not strong. Estrada and Bonoan had earlier posted ₱90,000 bail in a separate graft case before the Sandiganbayan Second Division.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/rGPyvRPkrAgb6VbKb64sEfbdYPVGTZV-1DezKOx5w8Hi5LkGPuQ9HyWrrrIOSaFjUPvKWgDBlW-kUAQCcavLnCF-lcsjV3Xus2DpzVEOmru9tTBmV8JJR7RmlrEwqbvcZwcbZy-RHlXp' alt='Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta during a Senate session in Pasay City on May 26, 2026.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Legal counts: GMA News cited the court as saying the warrants relate to Criminal Case No. E-SB-26-CRM-0005 for alleged violation of Section 3(e) of RA 3019 and Criminal Case No. E-SB-26-CRM-0006 for plunder under RA 7080.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Defense motions: Estrada&amp;#x27;s lawyers filed motions earlier Monday seeking to withhold the warrant, but the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division issued it the same day.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Police position: PNP-CIDG chief Police Major General Robert Alexander Morico II said police would implement a warrant if one were issued. Another official said action inside the Senate would depend on the offense and rules on legislative immunity.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Senator Jinggoy Estrada: Estrada denied the allegations and said he respected the rule of law when he posted bail and submitted to the Sandiganbayan&amp;#x27;s jurisdiction in the separate graft case. (&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989731/pnp-to-arrest-jinggoy-estrada-despite-possible-senate-protective-custody/story/'&gt;GMA News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Manuel Bonoan: The former public works secretary denied involvement in the alleged anomalous flood-control project. (&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/sandiganbayan-orders-arrest-of-jinggoy-estrada-bonoan-for-plunder/2355438'&gt;The Manila Times&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQNHJVYnVpNTg1X2pqdDFITVNNdEktX0JfUkhoamI0eFJaeXBiUi1ZOFF2UHh4bUNYS2dSdm1EQzZ6SVUxTmtYMjNJUmNlMmE3Nkt2bjJGOWpqMnkyTEFlbFROc2NXZkxQdjZpbmxndDY1OGszSk9KY1VtdmV1SFNNSFdaQzFfS2RUekRiOEJTbkFzSmlhSG0xS3VUZXoyM0FONTVjMW1Ncw'&gt;Sandiganbayan orders Jinggoy Estrada’s arrest for plunder, graft cases - Rappler&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/newsPH/comments/1ttjomt/breaking_sandiganbayan_orders_arrest_of_jinggoy/'&gt;BREAKING: Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Jinggoy Estrada for plunder&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/sandiganbayan-orders-arrest-of-jinggoy-estrada-bonoan-for-plunder/2355438'&gt;Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Jinggoy Estrada, Bonoan for plunder&lt;/a&gt; - manilatimes.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/06/01/2532002/sandiganbayan-orders-jinggoy-estrada-arrest-plunder-flood-control-scandal'&gt;Sandiganbayan orders Jinggoy Estrada arrest for plunder in flood control scandal&lt;/a&gt; - philstar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989747/sandiganbayan-arrest-warrant-jinggoy-estrada-plunder-graft-flood-control-mess/story/'&gt;Sandiganbayan issues arrest warrant vs Jinggoy Estrada for plunder, graft&lt;/a&gt; - gmanetwork.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.rappler.com/philippines/jinggoy-estrada-arrest-plunder-graft-cases-flood-control-corruption/'&gt;Sandiganbayan orders Jinggoy Estrada’s arrest for plunder, graft cases&lt;/a&gt; - rappler.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/733406/sandiganbayan-orders-arrest-of-jinggoy-estrada-arrest-for-plunder'&gt;Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Jinggoy Estrada for non-bailable plunder&lt;/a&gt; - inquirer.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/1/jinggoy-estrada-faces-second-arrest-warrant-for-non-bailable-plunder-1414'&gt;Jinggoy Estrada faces arrest warrant for non-bailable plunder&lt;/a&gt; - abs-cbn.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
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