Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Let's Do The News! (June 9, 2026)

             

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- About 1,055 aftershocks from yesterday's M7.8 quake that killed about 35 people in Mindanao were recorded, according to PHIVOLCS.

- A simple State of the Nation Address of Philippine President Bongbong Marcos will take place on July 27, 2026.

- Former Police Lieutenant Colonel Rafael Dumlao III has been arrested, according to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla. Dumlao is the alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-Joo.

- A full lockdown is a possible option for the PH Senate in the event of a clear threat.

- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to distribute aid to provinces affected by yesterday's strong earthquake in Mindanao.

- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is holding off attacks on Iran for now. Iran's military warns Israel of "more severe" response if Lebanon attacks continue.

- Billionaire and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan abused his power and preyed for sex, according to a female witness.

- US President Donald Trump was one of the attendees who watched Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs stole the game by beating the New York Knicks by a score of 115-111. Knicks lead 2-1.

- Toyota reportedly said that the GR brand will not replace Lexus's now-defunct F sub-brand and F-SPORT range.

- The production-spec Peugeot e-208 GTi was unveiled.

- Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung confirmed their breakup after their 14-year relationship.

- Better Late Than Single's second season streams on Netflix this July 7, 2026.

TTFN.

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