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Today’s headlines: The Villars, School shooting, West Philippine Sea

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Villar family faces graft complaints over PrimeWater contracts 

Graft complaints are now pending against members of the Villar family due to allegations related to PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation. This, as confirmed by the Office of the Ombudsman.

• At least 3 dead, 6 wounded in South Cotabato school shooting 

At least three children are killed and six others wounded after a minor opened fire at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, as confirmed by Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr.

• Philippines still among top countries in bullying – PISA 2025 

The Philippines sees a lower bullying rate in 2025 but it still has one of the highest rates among participating countries.

• ‘Intentional ramming’: China Coast Guard damages Philippine ship in West PH Sea 

A Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel sustains damage to its metal stanchions and supports, deck fixtures and equipment, and main railings, after being rammed by a China Coast Guard ship.

• UN mission finds US war crimes, Iran crimes against humanity

A UN fact-finding mission on Iran says, two U.S. military strikes in Iran constituted war crimes. It says it had reasonable grounds to believe the U.S. was behind the strikes on a school and sports facility in Iran in February. – Rappler.com