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Jovenal Mapalo Francisco Jr. (born June 11, 1969) is a Filipino broadcast journalist in the Philippines.

Among 17 other journalists from different international media organizations including CNN, Jove Francisco is the only Filipino reporter to be accepted as a fellow in the Journalist to Journalist (J2J) program of the AIDS Vaccine 2011 Journalist Training Program Fellows by the Washington-based National Press Foundation held recently in Bangkok.

He has been covering health and politics for 15 years, spanning four administrations from Ramos to Aquino. He was an anchor for TV5's late night newscast Pilipinas News and AksyonTV's Balitang 60.

His name was mentioned by then-Rep. Gilbert Remulla during the congressional investigation on the "Hello Garci" controversy for his TV reports.

On October 10, 2015, according to a Media Newser Philippines' report, Jove has transferred to ABS-CBN.

On April 25, 2018, Francisco joined Cignal TV's One News.

In October, Francisco was promoted as officer-in-charge of One News, replacing Patrick Paez who was named new head of News5.

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11/06/2026

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Mark Anthony Barriga (born 11 June 1993) is a Filipino professional boxer who challenged for the IBF mini-flyweight title in 2018. As an amateur, Barriaga represented Philippines at the 2012 Olympics, reaching the round of 16 of the light-flyweight bracket.

Barriga was born in Danao, Cebu but grew up in Panabo, Davao del Norte. Mark Anthony was born to Edgar and Melita Barriga, the former a printing machine operator for a Korean company in their hometown. Barriga took up boxing at the age of 10, encouraged by his father. He studied business at the UM Panabo College and plays guitar as a hobby.

Barriga's participation at the 2012 London Olympics ended after he lost to Kazakh boxer Birzhan Zhakypov, 16–17, in their August 4 round-of-16 match. Barriga was slapped with a one-point deduction in the middle of the fight's third and final round, enabling Zhakypov to eke out a one-point win despite trailing by two (8–10) after the second round.

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Sandra Ann Rivera Talag (born June 11, 1998) is a Filipina actress, singer, radio host and model. She rose to fame through the television talent search show StarStruck Kids.

Talag entered showbiz through StarStruck Kids in 2004. Although she didn't win, she went on to do more GMA television series such as Ang Mahiwagang Baul and Majika.

In 2012, Talag starred in a Dutch indie film Lilet Never Happened as a young pr******te. The film was received well in film festivals, and earned her acting awards in some film festivals.

In 2014, Talag joined the cast of Niño.

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Jose Angelo Gabriel Pangilinan Valenciano (born June 11, 1988), professionally known as Gab Valenciano, is a Filipino dancer, actor, musician, host, percussionist, drummer, choreographer, director, and commercial model. He is the son of Gary Valenciano. He was known for his YouTube videos called "Super Selfie."

He is second of three siblings by Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan. His paternal grandmother is a Puerto Rican of Italian descent. He graduated from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.

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Joanna Marie "Pinky" Pagaspas Webb (born June 11, 1970) is a Filipina broadcast journalist, best known for her work on CNN Philippines and Bilyonaryo News Channel as the anchor of the programs Balitaan and The Source with Pinky Webb (both 2016–2024). and as an anchor for Agenda and On Point with Pinky Webb (since 2024). She is the daughter of former senator Freddie Webb and a sister of basketball coach Jason Webb, as well as Vizconde murder suspect Hubert Webb.

During her career at ABS-CBN, Webb was a first news anchor of ANC Primetime News (1999–2004) and Dateline Philippines (2004–2014) and also host of Umagang Kay Ganda, ###: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé (from 2008 until the show ended) and TV Patrol Weekend. She was a radio co-anchor of Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Kwatro and the radio commentary program Tambalang Failon at Webb on weekdays with Ted Failon on DZMM. On May 9, 2015, The Philippine Star reported that Webb has resigned from ABS-CBN.

Webb joined CNN Philippines in 2016. The network confirmed her move in a tweet. She debuted with CNN Philippines on April 4, 2016, as the first anchor of its Filipino-language newscast, Balitaan. On September 26, 2016, Webb named as a host for a new current affairs daily program titled The Source.

In July 2024, Webb joined Bilyonaryo News Channel, along with her former ABS-CBN and CNN Philippines personalities. She anchors the network's flagship newscast Agenda together with veteran broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez. She also hosts an interview format show On Point with Pinky Webb.

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11/06/2026

Game 4 is Live @ 8:30am!!

A must win for both teams!!

11/06/2026

June marks the Philippine Judiciary Month, celebrating the 125th anniversary of Supreme Court PH. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) recognizes the judiciary as a pillar of democratic governance and its invaluable contribution to nation-building.

Declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 1265, s. 2026, the observance calls on government agencies, local government units, the private sector, and civil society to support and partake in the commemoration.

The Supreme Court has stood as a pillar of justice, first led by Chief Justice Cayetano Arellano, during its establishment on 11 June 1901 through Act No. 136 of the Philippine Commission.

Follow the Supreme Court to join the series of activities this Judiciary Month under the theme: “SC: 125 Years of Tradition and Innovation.”



Credit to Philippine Space Agency

11/06/2026

June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, falling exactly in the middle of the month and leaving 203 days remaining. [1]

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7 platinum selling songs that were recorded in one take!