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08/06/2026

7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of General Santos City (GenSan) and a Jollibee building collapsed during the quake on June 8, 2026

08/06/2026

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08/06/2026

KEEP SAFE! 🙏

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolted General Santos City at 7:37 AM on Monday, according to Phivolcs.

The agency also warned residents of possible aftershocks.

08/06/2026

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of General Santos City on Monday morning, June 8, 2026, at 7:37 a.m.. The state seismology agency PHIVOLCS recorded the tectonic quake at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located 13 kilometers southwest of the city.Because the earthquake hit on the first day of the school year, local government units immediately suspended classes to prioritize student and public safety. Heavy damage has already been reported across the city, including collapsed building sections and scattered debris at RD Plaza.

04/06/2026

The Mindanao State University has approved the offering of a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography at the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography, marking a historic milestone for marine science education in the country. University officials described the new 171-unit curriculum as the first undergraduate BS Oceanography degree program of its kind in the Philippines and the first to be offered in Mindanao. The program was approved by the MSU System University Council during its May 2026 session.

The new degree is strategically located in Tawi-Tawi, one of the country's most important marine regions within the Sulu Archipelago. Surrounded by some of the most biologically diverse waters in the world, the province provides an ideal natural laboratory for studying ocean currents, marine ecosystems, fisheries, climate processes, and coastal resource management. University officials noted that the program aligns with international sustainability goals while leveraging the region's unique marine environment.

In Oceanography, students examine the physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes that shape the world's oceans. Oceanographers play critical roles in climate research, marine conservation, fisheries management, disaster preparedness, coastal planning, and the sustainable use of marine resources. As the Philippines is an archipelagic nation with vast territorial waters, experts have long emphasized the need for more specialized training in ocean sciences.

Researchers and educators believe the program could strengthen the country's capacity for marine research and environmental stewardship while producing future scientists equipped to address challenges such as climate change, coral reef degradation, biodiversity loss, and sustainable fisheries management. The development further reinforces Tawi-Tawi's growing role as a center for marine and environmental science in the Philippines.

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04/06/2026

Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano earned a degree in Mass Communication from Centro Escolar University and completed a specialized course in Local Governance and Policy Making for local leaders at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

04/06/2026

JUST IN | Congratulations to all BS in Accountancy students of the University of Mindanao for successfully passing the May 2026 Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination.

UM proudly celebrates its 34 newly licensed Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).

Kudos to the College of Accounting Education!
Mabuhay, University of Mindanao!

04/06/2026

Alex Eala marches on in Birmingham! 🇵🇭

Alex Eala delivered a dominant performance, crushing Australian Priscilla Hon in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2, to book her spot in the next round of the Birmingham Open.

The Filipina tennis star was in complete control from start to finish, showcasing her sharp form as she continues her grass-court campaign in Great Britain. 💪🔥

🎾🇵🇭

04/06/2026

SEXBOMB GIRLS MO-PERFORM SA ORMOC CITY FIESTA

ORMOC CITY—Gikompirmar na kagahapon sa grupong Sexbomb nga mo-perform sila sa Ormoc City Stage sa umaabot nga fiesta sa Hunyo 29, 2026.

Ang Ormoc City lakip sa ilang world tour karong buwan sa Hunyo.

Nasayran nga libre ra ang maong concert sa Sexbomb agi og paghatag og pasalamat ug paglingaw sa mga Ormocanon ug mga bisita niini sa fiesta.

Gilauman sa kapulisan ug kagamhanan ang pagdagsa sa daghang mga tao gikan sa lain-laing mga probinsya gumikan sa libre nga pasundayag.

Ang Sexbomb maoy nagpasikat sa kantang Spaghetting Pababa o Spaghetti Song, Pretty Little Baby, Halukay Ube, ug Bakit Papa nga nagsugod pagsikat niadtong 2002. | via DNT

02/06/2026