Jonathan the tortoise is officially a Guinness World Records ICON ✨
Believed to have been born c. 1832, Jonathan is the oldest living land animal at the grand old age of 194 years. He is a Seychelles giant tortoise and the average life expectancy of his species is 150.
THE PHILIPPINE SENATE in 28 days under Alan Peter Cayetano:
Estimated Cost - P700M. Output - chaos, gunfire, Bato’s escape despite ICC-issued warrant while under its “protective custody”, session boycott, failed destabilization attempt, unauthorized committee hearings highlighted by one not presided nor attended by a single senator.
WHAT A WASTE OF TAXPAYERS’ MONEY!
FIRST TIME IN RUSSIA 🇷🇺
WATCH: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrives in Kazan, Russia, to participate in the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit on June 17-18, 2026.
Marcos will also hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to boost cooperation in energy security and food security, among other areas. It will also be the first time that the two leaders will meet in person.
Marcos' visit is his first time on Russian soil — 50 years after his father, then-President Marcos Sr. made his own historic visit to the then-Soviet Union in 1976, which culminated in the establishment of diplomatic relations between Manila and Moscow. | 🎥: RTVM via @dexcabalzaINQ /PDI
The company behind GCash, the Philippines’ top fintech firm, has secured approval for a potential IPO, its key shareholder Globe Telecom says https://t.co/tUaXiLvTte
Department of War Restores U.S. Pacific Command Designation.
CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM).
Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States' unified combatant commands.
Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific. From its critical role in establishing the post-WWII regional security architecture to its coordination of joint forces during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and countless humanitarian operations, the USPACOM namesake carries decades of military heritage and enduring regional partnerships.
USPACOM’s vast area of responsibility—spanning from the waters off the West Coast of the United States to the western border of India—remains exactly the same. The command's fundamental mission and its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open theater alongside regional allies and partners are unchanged.
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As America celebrates 250 years, our newest specialty livery honors the selfless contributions of our nation’s veterans, including the 8,300 military veterans, of which 1,500 are active members of the National Guard and Reserve forces currently at United.
Painted on both a 737-800 and 787-10, you can track the Stars and Stripes planes with these tail numbers: N91007 and N78285
Breaking news: The U.S. and Iran have reached a deal to end months of fighting, according to President Trump and the leader of Pakistan, which has been mediating the talks.
Trump said the deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/1wXYI1R29o
New York City landmarks lit up in blue and orange as the Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, with the Knicks winning 94-90 and securing their first championship in more than 50 years. https://t.co/U0zKjdJT5n
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆
New York defeats San Antonio 4-1 in the NBA Finals, capturing their third championship in franchise history!
Wishing our #FriendsPartnersAllies a happy Independence Day. 2026 marks a special year for our countries as we observe #USPH80, eighty years of diplomatic relations. Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! #Kalayaan2026
BATERBONIA'S MOM TO ATENEO PLAYERS: 'MAYAMAN KAMI SA RESPETO'
Rovelyn Baterbonia, the mother of the late Ateneo Blue Eagles player Rene Clert Baterbonia, broke down in tears as she addressed her son's teammates during their visit to his wake.
She recalled how Rene once promised to bring home a UAAP MVP award—and, one day, even a PBA MVP trophy.
"Pag ako makarating sa UAAP, bibigyan talaga kita ng UAAP MVP o kung mapagbigyan na siya, PBA MVP. Kasi 'yan ang pangarap natin," Rovelyn said, recalling her son's words.
Rovelyn also reminded the players about the value of respect, a principle she said their family has always upheld.
"Mahirap kami pero malaki ang respeto. Mayaman man o mahirap, may yaman kami sa respeto. Kaya sana maintindihan niyo 'yung respeto na sinasabi ko," she said.
Important meeting in Manila for the second Trilateral Maritime Dialogue with the Philippines and Japan. We are deepening our collaboration toward a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵
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⚽️ The 🇺🇸, 🇨🇦, 🇲🇽 Embassies, SM Mall of Asia, and BlastTV bring you the Pinoy Football Fiesta at SM MOA Sky on June 13. The Fiesta is free. To attend, download the SM Malls Online App and redeem the “PINOYFOOTBALL” coupon under the Mall Events tab. #FriendsPartnersAllies
Pope Leo sat with the pilots of a flight from Madrid to Barcelona on the second leg of his Spain tour. The pontiff was invited aboard by one of the captains, and waved at Spanish Air Force fighter jet pilots escorting the plane https://t.co/pbv4UuLWFo