June 2025

House approves P200 minimum wage hike on final reading

The Philippines House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 11376, raising the minimum wage by P200 daily. The bill passed with 171 votes in favor and one against. It allows the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards to implement wage increases even after the bill becomes law. The wage hike aims to provide economic relief to minimum wage earners and awaits presidential approval. The House’s decision aligns with efforts to improve labor conditions amid rising living costs.

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Angelica Panganiban overcomes doubts in her theater debut

Angelica Panganiban is set to make her theater debut in “Don’t Meow for Me, Catriona,” part of Virgin Labfest (VLF) 20: Hinog, performing alongside Peewee O’Hara. Directed and written by Toni Go-Yadao and Ryan Machado, the play marks Panganiban’s venture into the world of theater after careful preparation.

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Teves’ transfer on hold as lawyers seek case consolidation

The transfer of former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. to a different detention facility has been temporarily paused as his legal team filed a motion to consolidate his multiple criminal cases. These cases include allegations related to a 2023 shooting involving Governor Roel Degamo and the 2019 killing of a former board member.

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Giannis rumors swirl as Raptors’ trade odds tighten

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP, is considered for a trade, with the Milwaukee Bucks as favorites to retain him in the 2025-26 season, according to DraftKings. Speculation suggests increased interest from the Toronto Raptors, with odds shifting, while the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets also emerge as potential destinations.

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