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In this photo shared on Facebook on May 25, 2024 shows Vice President Sara Duterte at Panabo Multi-Purpose, Tourism, Cultural, and Sports Center in Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

Sara Duterte urged to fix delays stalling work of Teacher Education Council

By Cristina Chi

A national government body tasked with drafting a new roadmap for training future educators remains unable to fulfill its mandate due to apparent appointment delays from Vice President and Department of Education Sara Duterte.

This photo shows the "re-arrest" of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. in Timor-Leste.

Teves in ‘custody,’ not detained — counsel

File photo shows a typical office of a licensed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator or POGO.

'Social menace:' New House bill bans all POGO hubs

BTS to reunite for member Jin's military discharge — reports

By Kristofer Purnell

Senators sound alarm after POGO raid unearths alleged Chinese army uniform

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Gretchen Barretto bought a necklace with the price of a condo — RS Francisco

Gretchen Barretto bought a necklace with the price of a condo — RS Francisco

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Businessman RS Francisco revealed that actress Gretchen Barretto once bought a pearl necklace worth $1.5 million.

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Heart Evangelista, Tessa Prieto muses of Gideon Hermosa’s Dolce & Gabbana-inspired installations

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Heart Evangelista, Tessa Prieto muses of Gideon Hermosa’s Dolce & Gabbana-inspired installations

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 1 day ago

Inspired by “La Dolce Vita” or “Life is Beautiful,” which he said is one of the festivals in Italy,...

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Chinese accounts pounce on Mindanao secession issue to warn of 'civil war' in Philippines

Chinese accounts pounce on Mindanao secession issue to warn of 'civil war' in Philippines

By Cristina Chi | 1 day ago

The call to secede Mindanao triggered not just a flurry of controversy among Filipinos. It also fed a coordinated campaign...

Filipino martial arts Kali the star of international show ‘Marvel Universe Live!’

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Filipino martial arts Kali the star of international show ‘Marvel Universe Live!’

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 8 hours ago

“Kali originated in the Philippines!”

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Here’s why the hate train vs Vice Ganda raised suspicions of a ‘demolition job’

Here’s why the hate train vs Vice Ganda raised suspicions of a ‘demolition job’

By Cristina Chi | 1 day ago

Here’s what the so-called “demolition job” against Vice Ganda teaches us about two common strategies used...

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The sister of Mutaz Khaled Sadiq Nabulsi, 28-years-old, says her final farewells at the morgue of the Rafidia Hospital, hours after he was killed during an Israeli raid on the Balata refugee camp, near the Israeli occupied West Bank city of Nablus on June 3, 2024. Palestinian officials said Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on June 3, as Israeli police confirmed undercover agents had killed a wanted man in the territory. The Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah named the dead men as Adam Salahuddin Mansour Faraj, 23, and Mutaz Khaled Sadiq Nabulsi, 28.

UN 'shocked' at civilian toll of Israeli operation to free hostages

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This handout photo taken on June 9, 2024 and received from the Taiwan Coast Guard on June 11, 2024 shows staff of the Taiwanese Coast Guard onboard a boat belonging to a Chinese man at Tamsui harbour in New Taipei City. Taiwan's coast guard arrested a Chinese man on June 9 after his boat entered the Tamsui River -- whose opening on the north coast travels to the capital -- and collided with other vessels.

Taiwan steps up security after ex-Chinese navy captain enters illegally by boat

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This handout photo taken on June 9, 2024 and received from the Taiwan Coast Guard on June 11, 2024 shows staff of the Taiwanese Coast Guard onboard a boat belonging to a Chinese man at Tamsui harbour in New Taipei City. Taiwan's coast guard arrested a Chinese man on June 9 after his boat entered the Tamsui River -- whose opening on the north coast travels to the capital -- and collided with other vessels.

What’s hatching? Alodia Gosiengfiao’s dragon egg pic sparks pregnancy rumors

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Andi Eigenmann and Philmar Alipayo

Andi Eigenmann, Philmar Alipayo address viral TikTok video together

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Davao Occidental Assistant Provincial Prosecutor Eleanor Polancos Dela PeÃ±a, was killed in an ambush in a residential area in Digos City, Davao del Sur on June 10, 2024.

Half-brother tagged in murder of Davao Occidental state prosecutor

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Actor Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual to star with Shaina Magdayao, portrays corrupt politician in comeback series 'Pamilya Sagrado'

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Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in "Practical Magic"

Warner Bros. eyeing Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman for 'Practical Magic 2'

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Janine and Jove Sagario on their wedding day

Viral Negros newlyweds to remarry after church incident

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Blackpink's Jennie Kim makes runway debut for Jacquemus

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Jennie Kim for Jacquemus

BSP says wants inflation firmly settled near target midpoint

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In this photo posted on Facebook on June 4 2024 shows staff collecting samples from the BPI Kadiwa Center on May 31, 2024.

Marikina City to host first farm-to-consumer food hub

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Paris Olympics-bound fencer Samantha Catantan (accompanied by her mother Aileen) and coach Amat Canlas receive support for their upcoming Olympic preparation from Burlington Industries PH Inc. general manager Ruddy Tan, left, and production manager Dexter Tan.

Olympic-bound fencer Catantan set for Italy training camp

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Undersecretary Dennis Mapa talks to GCash head of customer experience Joanne Avendano at the sidelines of the National ID eVerify launch.

PSA, DICT, GCash pilot National ID eVerify integration

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Brianna Macasaet (4th from left) and Jose Luis Espinosa (2nd from right) pose with the other 8-10 age category top finishers, alongside Pilipinas Golf Tournaments Inc, executive director Narlene Soriano (right) and Pinewoods general manager Tom Clemente (left) during awards rites.

Espinosa, Macasaet coast to wins at JPGT Pinewoods

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Officials enter the Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER airplane, which was headed to Singapore from London before making an emergency landing in Bangkok due to severe turbulence, as it is parked on the tarmac at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on May 22, 2024. A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured on May 21 in what passengers described as a terrifying scene aboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 that hit severe turbulence, triggering an emergency landing in Bangkok.

Singapore Airlines offers $10,000 to passengers hurt by turbulence

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Officials of Perlas ng Silangan Basketball League during Tuesday's PSA Forum.

'Perlas' developmental hoops league tips off July 24

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Sports Commissioner Fritz Gaston.

PSC golf fundraiser aims to pool P2.5M for Paris Olympic bets

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Sports Commissioner Fritz Gaston.

Pope Francis invites comedians including Whoopi Goldberg to Vatican

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Filipino martial arts Kali the star of international show ‘Marvel Universe Live!’

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I watched in awe as a convoy of small fishing boats braved the...

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As a young Fine Arts student in UP in the early 80s, my understanding...

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Last weekend, I delivered a commencement address to the 8th graders...

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Wanted: Livable spaces

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I was in Singapore the other week and what caught my attention,...

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At Ease: RR 4-24 and its impact on individual taxpayers

by: Vichellene Gandecila-Viernesto

In today’s dynamic business landscape, tax regulatory changes...

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The Verde Island Passage is a strait that separates the islands...

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Heart: Chiz’s a wiz in fatherhood

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Preventive suspension

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Maybe it’s just me and my imagination, but there seems to be...

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For the last 50 years, Philippine media has been the work of three...

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This handout photo grabbed from a video released by the Philippine Coast Guard on June 7, 2024 shows Chinese Coast Guard personnel aboard their rigid inflatable boat, blocking a Philippine Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (back) carrying marine scientists in the waters of the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard said on June 7, that Chinese boats "harassed" their vessel during a medical evacuation last month of a Filipino soldier, who was stationed on a remote outpost in the South China Sea.

Philippines says China approval not needed to access Ayungin Shoal

The Philippines rejected China's claim that permission is needed to access Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

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George Erwin Garcia Chairman, COMELEC on May 21, 2024.

Internet voting may be expanded – Comelec

The Commission on Elections over the weekend said that once internet voting for overseas Filipino workers next year proves to be successful, this voting system will also be adopted locally to benefit the country’s elderly population.

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This photo shows vessels of the Chinese Navy passing through the Zamboanga Peninsula.

'Standard challenge' issued vs 2 Chinese warships monitored in Basilan Strait

According to state-media reports, the AFP monitored a training ship and an amphibious transport dock of the PLA Navy which passed through the Basilan Strait on Thursday.

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Chinese media pushes 'Philippines as aggressor’ narrative before viral Marcos deepfake

A relentless months-long campaign by Chinese state media to depict the Philippines as the aggressor in the South China Sea preceded the viral spread of the “deepfake” audio of Marcos allegedly ordering an attack on China.

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This handout photo taken on May 19, 2024 and received on June 4, 2024 from the Armed Forces of the Philippines shows two Chinese rigid-hulled inflatable boats (L and R) maneuvering close to Philippine personnel on board their boats (2nd L and 2nd R) near the Philippine outpost at Second Second Thomas Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippine military said June 4 that Chinese boats illegally "seized" food and medicine airdropped to a Filipino outpost in the South China Sea. Chinese personnel on board the boats later dumped the items in the water, a Philippine Navy spokesman said.

China Coast Guard tried to block evacuation of sick soldier at Ayungin — AFP

Apart from snatching airdropped supplies, the China Coast Guard or CCG also tried to stop the evacuation of a sick soldier from Ayungin Shoal to Palawan last month.

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