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PH accepts UN Security Council loss to Kyrgyzstan after multi-round vote
GeneralJune 3, 2026

PH accepts UN Security Council loss to Kyrgyzstan after multi-round vote

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday accepted the outcome of the United Nations Security Council election and congratulated Kyrgyzstan after losing its bid for a nonpermanent seat for the 2027–2028 term. Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro said the Philippines respected the decision of UN member states and extended its congratulations to the Kyrgyz Republic, which secured the Asia-Pacific seat after multiple rounds of voting at UN Headquarters in New York. “The Philippines respects the decision of the member states of the United Nations and extends its congratulations to the Kyrgyz Republic following today’s election for the nonpermanent seat in […]... Keep on reading: PH accepts UN Security Council loss to Kyrgyzstan after multi-round vote

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PH loses UN Security Council seat bid to Kyrgyzstan for 2027–2028 term
GeneralJune 3, 2026

PH loses UN Security Council seat bid to Kyrgyzstan for 2027–2028 term

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Wednesday lost its bid for a nonpermanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term after Kyrgyzstan secured the Asia-Pacific seat in the General Assembly vote, according to the United Nations. The Philippines received 49 votes out of 191 ballots cast in the fourth round of voting, while Kyrgyzstan obtained 142 votes, surpassing the required two-thirds majority to secure the Asia-Pacific seat. In the first round of voting, Kyrgyzstan received 105 votes while the Philippines received 85 votes, with neither candidate reaching the required two-thirds majority. The contest then moved to […]... Keep on reading: PH loses UN Security Council seat bid to Kyrgyzstan for 2027–2028 term

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Cayetano proclaims sine die adjournment via letter
GeneralJune 3, 2026

Cayetano proclaims sine die adjournment via letter

MANILA, Philippines — Prior to his unseating as Senate President, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano sent on Wednesday a memorandum on-paper declaring sine die adjournment. This was confirmed by Majority Leader Sen. Migz Zubiri, who shared with the media the physical copy of the memorandum handed to the first 11 senators present at the session hall, while Cayetano and his allies were absent. The senators on the floor received a copy on the third day of Cayetano and his allies’ so-called “boycott” against the chamber. Zubiri said, in a message to reporters, this was “illegal and irregular.” READ: Alan Peter Cayetano […]... Keep on reading: Cayetano proclaims sine die adjournment via letter

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Cabral bypassed key office in budget amendments, DPWH exec tells court
GeneralJune 3, 2026

Cabral bypassed key office in budget amendments, DPWH exec tells court

MANILA, Philippines — The late Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral had skipped the agency’s chain of command as she submitted budget amendments known as “errata” without a required endorsement from a division, a witness told the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday. Alex Bote, now an assistant secretary of the DPWH, made this testimony before the antigraft court Third Division’s malversation trial of former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. over the alleged ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan. Bote previously served as the agency’s planning service director. Citing a DPWH department order, he told the court through […]... Keep on reading: Cabral bypassed key office in budget amendments, DPWH exec tells court

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Tulfo-led Senate blue ribbon suspends June 4 hearing
GeneralJune 3, 2026

Tulfo-led Senate blue ribbon suspends June 4 hearing

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate blue ribbon committee, chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo, formally announced on Wednesday that the 9th public hearing on the flood control scandal is suspended until further notice. The hearing was supposed to be conducted on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The announcement came after Senate president pro tempore Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian earlier declared that there would be no official business at the Senate on Thursday, June 4, even authorizing all Senate staff to work from home. READ: Gatchalian: No official business on June 4; WFH allowed for Senate staff This, he said, is to “preserve the […]... Keep on reading: Tulfo-led Senate blue ribbon suspends June 4 hearing

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Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarterfinal defeat by Shnaider
GeneralJune 3, 2026

Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarterfinal defeat by Shnaider

Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced errors, collapsing to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss in blustery conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier. READ: Aryna Sabalenka takes advantage of heat wave in French Open win Shnaider will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals on Thursday, with Marta Kostyuk or Mirra Andreeva awaiting the winner […]... Keep on reading: Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarterfinal defeat by Shnaider

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PBA Finals: Nambatac finds rhythm despite TNT’s Game 1 heartbreak
GeneralJune 3, 2026

PBA Finals: Nambatac finds rhythm despite TNT’s Game 1 heartbreak

MANILA, Philippines—TNT dropped Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at the hands of Barangay Ginebra, but the Tropang 5G went down swinging. One of the players who fought until the end was Rey Nambatac. Despite the 102-100 heartbreaker, Nambatac said he has no regrets with how TNT performed in the best-of-seven series opener against the Gin Kings. That, plus the fact that he was able to find his offensive rhythm–albeit too late. “I don’t have any regrets because we gave them a good fight and we gave the fans a show,” Nambatac said in Filipino. “Actually, this is […]... Keep on reading: PBA Finals: Nambatac finds rhythm despite TNT’s Game 1 heartbreak

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PBA Finals: Brownlee credits Ginebra trust after Game 1 heroics
GeneralJune 3, 2026

PBA Finals: Brownlee credits Ginebra trust after Game 1 heroics

MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra super import Justin Brownlee did what he does best in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against TNT: pull the Gin Kings out of trouble. With time expiring, Brownlee knocked down the go-ahead midrange jumper to give Ginebra a 102-100 victory at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. It was hardly a new scene for Brownlee. …SINO PA BA? Brownlee’s game winner in Game 1 of the #PBAFinals. @inquirersports pic.twitter.com/BxDG9iH5hF — Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 3, 2026 After all, those kinds of plays–the go-ahead jumpers late in the game–are already regarded as a Brownlee special. The […]... Keep on reading: PBA Finals: Brownlee credits Ginebra trust after Game 1 heroics

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