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Philippine authorities on Wednesday released photos of a movable floating platform allegedly deployed by China within Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

The number of Chinese vessels monitored in several features in the West Philippine Sea slightly declined to 41 over the past week, down from 44 in the previous week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday.

The cause of death of Ateneo student-athlete Rene Baterbonia was asphyxia by drowning based on a post-mortem examination certificate, according to the Aurora Provincial Police Office on Wednesday.

More than 346,000 people have been affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its 8 a.m. Thursday report.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) called on netizens to refrain from speculating and spreading unverified reports regarding the fatal drowning of Ateneo's basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday said the possibility of foul play in the deaths of Ateneo basketball players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili remains under review as it launches its own probe.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed condolences Thursday to the family of Ateneo basketball player Rene Baterbonia, a

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said he will continue to carry out his duties and defend the country's interests despite sanctions imposed by China against him and his family.

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday said it has not received any verified threats against Independence Day celebrations or the Senate.

Protest actions were launched across several locations in Metro Manila on Friday morning as various groups marked Philippine Independence Day 2026 with calls to eradicate corruption and address key social issues.