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Pope Francis's coffin is sealed.

Pope Francis's coffin sealed ahead of funeral rites

By Alice Ritchie

Pope Francis’s wooden coffin, in which the Argentinian pontiff lies wearing a red chasuble, white mitre and black shoes, was sealed in a private ceremony on Friday ahead of Saturday's funeral.

Pope Francis in his open coffin in the Vatican, April 21, 2025.

LIVE updates: Global tributes, funeral after Pope Francis’ passing

By PhilstarLIVE

Pope Francis waves to the crowd during the weekly general audience on March 20, 2024 at St Peter's square in The Vatican. Pope Francis "spent calm night, is resting", the Vatican said in the morning update on February 28, 2025. Pope Francis's condition was continuing to improve, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked two weeks in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs.

Pope Francis's death triggers surge of disinformation he fought against

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VP Sara, siblings to intensify campaign for ‘Duter10’ bets

VP Sara, siblings to intensify campaign for ‘Duter10’ bets

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Vice President Sara Duterte and her siblings will go full force in campaigning for the senatorial candidates of the Partido...

Palace to VP: Don’t be termite, stop crab mentality

Palace to VP: Don’t be termite, stop crab mentality

By Alexis Romero | 1 day ago

Malacañang yesterday lashed back at Vice President Sara Duterte for linking the administration’s P20-per-kilo rice program...

VP Sara endorses Isko Moreno

VP Sara endorses Isko Moreno

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After changing her mind about endorsing candidates, Vice President Sara Duterte attended on Thursday a campaign sortie of...

Sara keeps mum on confidential funds

Sara keeps mum on confidential funds

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 1 day ago

Vice President Sara Duterte declined to address questions raised about confidential funds and her impending impeachment trial...

Principal removed from position after viral toga incident

Principal removed from position after viral toga incident

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The school principal at the center of a controversial graduation ceremony in Antique has been removed from their position,...

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Abu Tratter (left) and Blackwater coach Jeff Cariaso

Tratter fills big-man void for Blackwater

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Members of the Standard Insurance team en route to the finish where they were greeted by fans (inset).

Philippine riders eye team title

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The Bossing came out of the halftime huddle with guns on full auto mode, seizing control with a 40-27 bombardment in the third then bringing the coveted W home after a 0-2 start with a 32-24 closeout.

Blackwater in win column

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Jalen Williams added 26 and Chet Holmgren scored 23 of his 24 points in the second half to spark the second-largest NBA playoffÂ fightback since 1997.

Thunder take 3-0 lead vs Grizzlies

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Bugna shines in Capiz

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Vietnamâ��s VTV Binh Dien Long An defeats Taiwanâ��s Taipower in four sets, 25-20, 17-25, 25-22, and 28-26, during the AVC Womenâ��s Volleyball Champions League at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on April 25, 2025.

Vietnamese in semis

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La Salle's Shevana Laput (7) soars in over the defense of the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball clash April 2, 2025 at the MOA Arena.

La Salle shoots for No. 2 spot

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A Pope Francis cutout standee is displayed on the popemobile used by the pontiff during his 2015 visit to the Philippines, outside the Quiapo Church in Manila yesterday. The â��Pope Jeep is being toured at the request of various churches to honor his memory.

Malolos church bells to ring 88 times for Pope Francis

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Lawyer Salvador Medialdea (L) sits in the courtroom during the first appearance via video link of his client former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (seen on a screen) before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charge of crimes against humanity over his deadly crackdown on narcotics, in The Hague on March 14, 2025. The 79-year-old, the first ex-Asian head of state to face charges at the ICC, followed by videolink during a short hearing to inform him of the crimes he is alleged to have committed, as well as his rights as a defendant. Duterte stands accused of the crime against humanity of murder over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups said killed thousands.

Respect ICC judges, judicial process, Duterte lawyer says

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The Department of Energy has estimated a potential price increase of P0.80 to P1.40 per liter for gasoline, P0.40 to P1 per liter for diesel and P0.50 to P0.70 per liter for kerosene.

Expect higher pump prices next week

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DICT to accelerate, expand access to digital loans

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President Marcos, Ishiba to discuss security, maritime issues

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Probe ordered on reported China meddling in polls

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Beijing denies interfering in Philippine elections

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Earlier, 29 candidates were issued show-cause orders by the poll body over similar allegations.

17 more poll bets ordered to explain ‘vote buying’

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The lead defense lawyer of former president Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his call to all Filipinos to respect the judges and judicial process at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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Photo taken on March 14 shows Vice President Sara Duterte arriving to address people gathered outside the ICC in The Hague.

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during a press conference at her office in Manila on December 11, 2024. Philippine lawmakers on February 5 voted to send articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate, a day before the current congressional session was set to end.

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Sara back in Philippines, set to address ICC developments Photo taken on March 14 shows Vice President Sara Duterte arriving to address people gathered outside the ICC in The Hague.

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