𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: “Excavation collapse in Las Piñas kills two workers” by John Resty M. Merano

 

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Published by: Keshia Gwyneth Esposa

Date Published: July 2, 2026

Time Published: 9:19 AM

Two workers died and one sustained injuries after an excavation site collapsed during a Maynilad Water Services pipeline project, trapping them beneath soil inside an 18-meter-deep trench in Barangay Pamplona Dos, Las Piñas City on June 28.

The victims, identified only as Justine and Ricky, were carrying out excavation work when the trench suddenly caved in, burying them under loose soil. Rescue personnel immediately responded to the scene, while the injured worker was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), local disaster response units, and other rescue teams conducted an overnight retrieval operation to locate the trapped workers. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of Justine and Ricky at around 6:44 a.m. on June 29.

Maynilad Water Services confirmed the deaths and expressed condolences to the victims’ families. The company also stated that it is cooperating with authorities in the investigation and will extend assistance to the affected families while reviewing the project’s safety measures.

The Las Piñas City Police, together with the other concerned agencies, launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collapse and to verify whether occupational safety standards and excavation protocols were properly observed at the work site.

The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to determine the cause of the collapse and assess compliance with existing safety protocols.

REFERENCES:

Chi, C. (2026, June 29). Two workers killed after dig site collapses in Las Piñas. The Philippine Star. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/06/29/2538581/two-workers-killed-after-dig-site-collapses-las-pias

 

Danio, J. (2026, June 29). Maynilad confirms two workers killed in Las Piñas excavation site collapse. The Manila Times.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/29/news/maynilad-confirms-two-workers-killed-in-las-pias-excavation-site-collapse/2374630

Ronda, R. (2026, June 30). Las Piñas excavation site collapses; 2 dead. The Philippine Star.

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/30/2538704/las-pias-excavation-site-collapses-2-dead

Sanches, E. (2026, June 29). 2 workers dead after Las Piñas road excavation site collapse. ABS-CBN NEWS. https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/29/rescue-ongoing-for-2-missing-workers-after-las-pi-as-road-excavation-site-collapse-0754

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "INC Protest Crowds EDSA Over Marcoleta Case" by Francheska Pielago

            

Layout by: Kyla Dacanay

Published by: Kyla Shane Recullo

Date Published: July 1, 2026

Time Published: 9:50 PM

Thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) gathered along EDSA in Quezon City on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as the rally reached 14,000 attendees in support of Senator Rodante Marcoleta amid his pending plunder case.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that around 13,500 people gathered at the junction of White Plains Avenue and EDSA northbound, while 600 others occupied the southbound area near Connecticut Street. 

The rally was held to defend Marcoleta, who faces a possible plunder complaint over alleged ₱75-million campaign donations during the 2025 senatorial elections.

INC spokesperson Edwil Zabala said that the church supports transparency, accountability, and justice, while criticizing what it called "selective justice."

They argued that Marcoleta, who had previously investigated alleged irregularities in government projects, should not face prosecution while other individuals accused of corruption remain unpunished.

The gathering caused heavy traffic along major EDSA routes as rallyists occupied portions of the road. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) closed White Plains Avenue and said the protest had no permit or prior coordination with authorities.

To maintain peace and order, the Quezon City Police District deployed around 2,166 police officers in the area. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also canceled his morning activities to monitor the situation, according to the Presidential Communications Office.

Government officials said the case against Marcoleta would proceed through the legal process, while the INC continued to call for transparency, accountability, and justice during the mass protest.

REFERENCES:

Inquirer Net. (2026, June 30) | INC airs support for Marcoleta, hits ‘selective justice’

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2255008/inc-airs-support-for-marcoleta-hits-selective-justice

Tribune Net. (2026, June 30) | INC defends Marcoleta, vows to keep pressing for accountability as rally without permit snarls EDSA

https://tribune.net.ph/2026/06/30/inc-defends-marcoleta-vows-to-keep-pressing-for-accountability-as-rally-without-permit-snarls-edsa

Philstar (2026, June 30) | Marcos cancels morning events to monitor INC rally that swarmed EDSA

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/06/30/2538857/marcos-cancels-morning-events-monitor-inc-rally-swarmed-edsa

Inquirer Net. (2026, June 30) | PNP: INC EDSA rally crowd grows to over 14,000 as of 4 p.m.

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𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: “Senate moves Sara Duterte’s trial closer to July 6” by Christian James Maon

Layout by: Bryan Roxas

Published by: Kyla Shane Recullo

Date Published: July 1, 2026

Time Published: 9:35 PM

The Senate is set to begin Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on July 6, 2026, as it finalizes the pre-trial order that will guide the proceedings. 

The Senate had earlier expected the trial to last about seven to eight months. However, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said that timeline would push the proceedings too far into 2027.

Due to that, the chamber is now looking for a shorter and more focused trial schedule while still keeping the case on track.

Bantug said the pre-trial order will serve as the roadmap for the hearings and will help define what both sides can present before the impeachment court.

The pre-trial phase began on June 18, 2026, and ended after five sessions on June 25, 2026. 

During that phase, the prosecution and defense teams marked evidence, discussed possible witnesses, and worked on the order of presentation.

Bantug added that the final pre-trial order will first be sent to both sides so they can submit their comments by July 1, 2026.

House Prosecutors Leila de Lima and Chel Diokno argued that ending the case early would go against the Constitution and deny the public a full and fair process.

Diokno and De Lima stated that the impeachment court should hear the evidence and allow both sides to present their arguments before making any decision.

“That’s why we’re studying how to hasten the impeachment trial. We will consult the prosecution and the defense on how we can shorten the process,” stated Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. 

REFERENCES:

Clores, K. (2026, June 29). Bantug: Pretrial order sent to parties in Sara Duterte impeachment case. INQUIRER.net. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2254726/bantug-pretrial-order-sent-to-parties-in-sara-impeachment-case

Servallos, N. (2026, June 28). Senate eyes shorter VP Sara impeachment trial.Philstar.com. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/06/29/2538499/senate-eyes-shorter-vp-sara-impeachment-trial

Leon, D. de. (2026, June 29). Prosecution opposes scenario of impeach court junking Sara Duterte case without trial. RAPPLER. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/prosecution-rejects-scenario-impeachment-court-junking-sara-duterte-case-without-trial/

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "DILG Pushes Permanent GoreBox Ban After Tacloban Incident" by Isaac Victor Del Rosario

              

Layout by: Carla Supisa

Published by: Kyla Shane Recullo

Date Published: Jun 27, 2026

Time Published: 10:31 PM

On June 25, 2026, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged stricter measures against violent video games after authorities linked GoreBox to minors involved in school attack threats and the Tacloban shooting investigation.

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that a 14-year-old student in Leyte, who allegedly posted threats of a school attack, was a fan of GoreBox, a game currently blocked by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) following the Tacloban incident.

Authorities earlier reported that one of the suspects in the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City had played the game before the incident, which left three students dead and 20 others injured.

Remulla called for stronger gun ownership laws and pushed for a permanent ban on GoreBox, saying that violent content may negatively affect young users. He also stated that the student from Leyte was investigated after authorities received reports of a school attack threat. 

Meanwhile, GoreBox developer Felix Filip declined a Senate request to attend a hearing on the incident. He expressed sympathy for the victims and stated that the game is intended for adults, not minors.

The government is reviewing online safety measures and monitoring digital platforms as investigations into the incidents continue.

REFERENCES: 

Laqui, I. (2026, June 25). 14-year-old behind foiled school attack threat was a GoreBox fan — DILG. Philstar.com. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/06/25/2537771/14-year-old-behind-foiled-school-attack-threat-was-gorebox-fan-dilg 

Magadia, C., & Oliquino, E. (2026, June 26). GoreBox, violence spree game. Daily Tribune. https://tribune.net.ph/2026/06/26/gorebox-violence-spree-game 

Abanto, R. (2026, June 25). DILG wants stronger gun law, permanent GoreBox ban after fatal Tacloban school shooting. ABS-CBN News https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/25/dilg-wants-stronger-gun-law-permanent-gorebox-ban-1214 

Pechay, I. (2026, June 26). GoreBox declines Senate invite on Tacloban shooting probe. INQUIRER.net. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2253182/gorebox-developer-declines-senate-invite-on-tacloban-shooting-probe

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗡: "Strong Hands, Soft Heart" by Cathleezea Altair

Inilathala ni: Keshia Gwyneth Esposa 

Petsang Inilathala: Hunyo 23, 2026

Oras na Inilathala: 10:09 AM

𝗗𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗛𝗢: "PagPAPAsalamat" ni Jerico Jimenez

Inilathala ni: Keshia Gwyneth D. Esposa

Petsang Inilathala: Hunyo 21, 2026

Oras na Inilathala: 9:00 PM 

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: "Yulo brothers bag gold, bronze in Asian Meet” by Ren Abraham Canale

 

             

Layout by: Erelah Janika Geniza

Published by: Kyla Shane Recullo

Date Published: Jun 21, 2026

Time Published: 11:50 AM

Brothers Carlos "Caloy" Yulo and Eldrew Yulo seize gold and bronze medals at the floor exercise finals of the 13th Senior Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Zunyi, China on Saturday, June 20.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo scored 14.700 points to claim the gold medal, while his younger brother, Eldrew, earned bronze with a score of 14.300.

Meanwhile, Eldrew finished just 0.300 point behind Japan’s Tsukiyama Shoma, who secured the silver medal with 14.600 points.

The Yulo brothers advanced to the final after Carlos topped the qualification round with 14.433 points, while Eldrew posted 13.600 points to claim the eighth and final qualifying spot.

Both Carlos and Eldrew remain in contention for additional medals after qualifying for the horizontal bar final.

Caloy will also compete in the parallel bars final as he aims to add another medal to his campaign.

REFERENCES:

Micaller, B. (2026, June 20). Carlos-Yulo-captures-gold-brother-Eldrew-seizes-bronze-at -Asian-Gymnastics-Championships. GMA NEWS https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/992145/carlos-yulo-captures-gold-brother-eldrew-seizes-bronze-

Fuertes, R. Jr. (2026, June 20). carlos-yulo-wins-floor-gold-eldrew-takes-bronze-in-asian-meet. Inquirer.net. https://sports.inquirer.net/682835/carlos-yulo-wins-floor-gold-eldrew-takes-bronze-in-asian-meet