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There were nearly 500,000 vehicles that traversed EDSA on May 22, the highest in the history of the highway, according to data released by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

Tropical Storm “Chedeng” has maintained its strength on Wednesday morning, June 7, but remains unlikely to directly bring heavy rainfall and far from the Philippine landmass, the weather bureau said.

All 10 buoys of the Philippine Coast Guard which also serve as sovereign markers are all still in their original locations in the West Philippine Sea.

Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual announced Tuesday that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the proposed Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2023-2028, a measure to capitalize on export growth opportunities among local industries.

The local government of Muntinlupa passed an ordinance of Monday, June 5, that penalizes individuals engaging in gender-based sexual harassment.

Tropical Depression "Chedeng" has slightly intensified but is unlikely to directly bring heavy rainfall in the country in the next three to five days, the weather bureau said in its bulletin on Tuesday afternoon, June 6.