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• Earthquake affects Davao de Oro’s power supply, causes evacuations, damage

The magnitude 5.9 earthquake and its aftershocks that struck Davao de Oro Tuesday afternoon continue to impact the province’s power supply, causing damage to homes, commercial establishments, and landslides, and forcing many families to evacuate to safer areas. 

• ‘Hindi kami komunista’: Transport groups slam Duterte’s comments vs jeepney drivers

Jeepney drivers and operators challenge Vice President Sara Duterte to ‘broaden her mind’ about their grievances, calling her red-tagging a diversion from government lapses. 

• UN rights chief hopes for ‘rapid progress’ in PH drug war accountability

The United Nations human rights chief reminds the Philippine government of its obligation to deliver justice for victims of abuses, including those killed under former president Rodrigo Duterte’s violent war on drugs.

• Murder complaint filed vs Arnie Teves over Negros Oriental killings in 2019

A multiple murder complaint is filed against Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo ‘Arnie’ Teves Jr. in relation to killings in Negros Oriental in 2019.

• Pope Francis says equal opportunities for women are key to a better world

Pope Francis decries violence and prejudice against women and says granting equal pay and opportunities could help create a more peaceful and sustainable world.

• ‘Ruined our safe space’: Filipino K-pop fans cry foul over ‘unfair’ portrayal of photocard collecting

Many Filipino K-pop merchandise collectors report getting their photocards stolen. They attribute the thefts to an episode of GMA’s Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho that featured a senior high school student and her thousand peso K-pop merchandise collection.

• SNSD’s Taeyeon is coming to Manila

Taeyeon of K-pop girl group SNSD, or Girls’ Generation, is coming back to the Philippines! Event organizer Make It Live Asia announces Taeyeon will be joining labelmate aespa in the upcoming K-VERSE concert. — Rappler.com