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MyTV Cebu: The Week That Was (June 15–19, 2026)

MyTV Cebu: The Week That Was (June 15–19, 2026) Calls for justice, disaster preparedness efforts, concerns over a looming El Niño, political developments, and Filipino achievements in sports dominated the headlines this week. The week began with the return of the remains of Ateneo student-athlete Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia to his hometown in Agusan del Sur. Ateneo de Manila University publicly apologized to the families of Baterbonia and Divine Adili following the tragedy that claimed their lives during a team-building activity. The university also accepted the resignations of Blue Eagles Head Coach Tab Baldwin and Team Manager Epok Quimpo. Recovery efforts continued in Mindanao following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani the previous week. Authorities reported 65 fatalities, dozens still missing, and more than 1,400 injured. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited affected communities to assess rehabilitation efforts and government assistance. In Cebu City, three separate fires damaged at least 18 homes and displaced several families. Concerns over a possible El Niño also intensified after PAGASA warned of prolonged dry conditions that could affect agriculture and water supply. The Metropolitan Cebu Water District likewise cautioned that thousands of consumers could face water shortages if reservoir levels continue to decline. Authorities also raised alarm over increasing cases of illegal adoption and online baby-selling activities, while labor groups pushed for a higher minimum wage for BPO and private-sector workers. Political developments took center stage as Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate President following a dramatic leadership change in the upper chamber. He called for unity in addressing economic challenges, disaster recovery, and climate-related concerns. Pre-trial proceedings in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte also formally began. In Cebu, questions were raised over the hospital admission of Byron Garcia following his arrest, while Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced the return of the Festival of Festivals as part of the province’s founding anniversary celebration. On the international front, President Marcos met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture, energy, and food security. In sports, EJ Obiena opened his outdoor season with a silver-medal finish in Germany, while Alex Eala stunned world No. 2 Elena Rybakina to reach the quarterfinals of the Berlin Open. Continue following the stories that matter and stay informed on the developments shaping Cebu, the Philippines, and beyond. #MyTVCebu #TheWeekThatWas #WeeklyNewsRecap #CebuNews #PhilippineNews