Authorities rush to contain Aklan oil spill

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Oil spill wreaks havoc in Aklan town, authorities rush to contain damage

Aklan authorities deploy oil spill booms to contain a slick affecting local fishing communities with reports of dead fish and oil-coated birds unable to fly.

Ombudsman suspends Bohol governor, 68 officials over Chocolate Hills mess

The Ombudsman orders the preventive suspension of Bohol Governor Erico Aumentado and 68 other officials from different government agencies over the construction and operation of the controversial Captain’s Peak Resort on Chocolate Hills.

Marcos denies hand in Zubiri’s ouster as Senate president

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. distances himself from speculations he is behind Senator Juan Miguel ‘Migz’ Zubiri’s removal as Senate president.

‘Very pissed’: EJ Obiena settles for 7th as pole breaks in Czech Republic tiff

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena records his lowest clearance in nearly two years placing seventh in the Ostrava Golden Spike in Czech Republic after dealing with multiple issues with his poles on Tuesday, May 28.