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The Philippine Embassy warns Filipinos in Cambodia regarding the enforcement of the law against online scams. Authorities reported that the Cambodian police continue to raid areas where cybercrimes take place.

“Patuloy ang pagsalakay ng kapulisan ng Cambodia sa mga pook kung saan nagaganap ang krimen ng online scam,” the PH Embassy in Cambodia confirmed

Recently, 47 Filipinos were arrested in separate operations and detained in the provinces of Cambodia — 24 in Sihanouk, while 23 are in Battambang; they are under prosecution and will face criminal charges.

“Ayon sa CCOS, itong 47 na Pilipino ay naaresto sa isang “raid” at ngayon ay dumadaan sa pag-uusig na may napipintong kasong kriminal,” the Embassy reported

Hence, the Embassy advises all Filipinos who are still inside the scam compounds to voluntarily leave or approach authorities to seek assistance and be rescued from their situation.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reports the safe repatriation of twenty-two Filipino victims of human trafficking in Cambodia.

As an act of compassion and care for the repatriates, they were provided with medical assistance upon their arrival.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) also assisted by providing them with transportation and temporary accommodations. The DMW and Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking are also ready to assist by providing legal assistance and welfare support to help them start over.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia warns Filipinos regarding the enforcement of a new law against online scams. Currently, there are 47 Filipinos caught in separate operations who are now detained in separate jails in Cambodia and will face criminal charges. 

The Embassy called on Filipinos who are still inside the scam compound to surrender and seek help from the authorities to be rescued from their situation.

Commission of Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Erwin Garcia confirms that special elections in the 4th district of Dasmariñas, Cavite, will proceed on August 29, 2026, to fill the vacant seat of expelled Congressman Kiko Barzaga.

“Ang fixed date natin ay August 29 na. Yun din ang napag-usapan namin kanina sa Commission en banc,” he said

[“Our fixed date is on August 29. We already talked about that in Commission en banc.”]

The commission is set to meet with local officials, security forces, and other concerned agencies to fix the necessary matters regarding the calendar of activities, filing of certificates of candidacy, campaign period, election period, and the enforcement of the gun ban. 

The Comelec also stated that the special polls will be conducted through manual voting system.

Garcia previously mentioned that special polls in Barzaga’s district will be possible because there are still more than one year remaining before the current term expires.

“Tayo po ay nasa labas pa ng isang taon bago ang susunod na halalan ng 2028. Kung kaya naman kung tutuusin parang lumalabas kakailanganin talaga nating mag-hold ng special election,” he said

[“We are still over a year away from the next elections in 2028. Therefore, it appears we will really need to hold a special election.”]

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines extends the notice to airmen (NOTAM) to June 14, 2026, meaning commercial flights are still suspended until the given date.

“The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has extended the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for General Santos Airport,” they said

According to CAAP, extensive cleaning and repair of facilities, particularly the passenger terminal building, are still needed before the airport is allowed to resume full operations. Aftershocks slow down the rehabilitation, which is also dangerous for the workers involved in the operations.

CAAP Spokesperson Eric Apolonio apologizes for the extension of the suspension of commercial flights; he emphasizes that they do not want to compromise passenger safety.

“Ina-announce natin ‘yong extension dahil kailangan talaga ayusin muna mabuti ‘yong passenger terminal building dahil we cannot compromise safety naman. Pasensya na lang po,” he said

Hence, the CAAP advises passengers to coordinate with their respective airlines for rebooking, refund, or other alternative travel options. They are also advised to use Davao Airport as an alternative for commercial flights while the GenSan Airport remains unavailable.

Vice President Sara Duterte will leave the impeachment trial preparations to the defense team. This is her response when asked regarding the preparations for the impeachment trial.

“Ang preparation o paghahanda sa impeachment trial ay iiwan ko na sa mga abogado,”

[“I will leave the preparation for impeachment trial to the lawyers.”]

She also mentioned that she’s just going to comply with the decisions of the defense team.

“Kung ano ‘yong sa tingin nila pinakatama at pinakamabisa at pinakamagaling na paraan ng kanilang defense ay susunod lang ako bilang kliyente nila,”she added

[“Whatever they think is most correct, most effective, and the best way of their defense , I will just comply as their client

The Senate also issued a notice of pre-trial conference, scheduled on June 18, 2026, to the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte.