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The earthquake saw thousands of people ordered to evacuate in coastal areas of the southern Philippines and neighbouring Indonesia as tsunami warnings were issued by multiple countries and a regional warning centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A judge last month ordered his name stripped from it and halted his plan to close it for renovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Marcos also ordered the suspension of classes in affected areas after the quake, which coincided with the first day of the school year in the Philippines.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Kars4Kids jingle is back on the air in California after being ordered off the airwaves last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Determined to go further north, Elisha ordered the crew to pull the ship along through the thickening slush.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock