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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at a press conference to give a statement on impeachment complaints filed against her at her office in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila on February 7, 2025. Duterte said she had yet to consider stepping down and was still weighing a run for president despite her dramatic impeachment this week by the House of Representatives.

VP Sara Duterte's future in balance as election season kicks off

By Cecil Morella

Campaigning began in the Philippines Tuesday for mid-term elections that could set the table for the next presidential race and determine the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.

[From left to right] Rep. Perci CendaÃ±a (Akbayan Partylist), Chel Diokno, Bam Aquino, former Vice President Leni Robredo, Kiko Pangilinan and Erin TaÃ±ada at the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice during their campaign kick off on Feb. 11, 2025.

Bam Aquino, Kiko Pangilinan launch Senate comeback bid

The Makabayan Coalitionâ��s senatorial and party-list candidates launch their campaign at the Kartilya ng Katipunan in Manila on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Makabayan bets launch campaign with house-to-house, community rallies

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‘VP Sara impeachment trial starts after SONA’

‘VP Sara impeachment trial starts after SONA’

By Cecille Suerte Felipe | 13 hours ago

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte would commence only after President Marcos’ fourth State of the...

Asian Boxing, OCA affirm alliance

Asian Boxing, OCA affirm alliance

By Joaquin Henson | 13 hours ago

ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas inked a Memorandum of Understanding confirming the partnership of Asian Boxing, where he is a board...

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Philippines curlers hit win column

Philippines curlers hit win column

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A farmer works in a rice field at the foot of Mount Kanlaon volcano in a village in Canlaon, Negros Occidental province, central Philippines on June 4, 2024, a day after the volcano erupted.

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Theatre Group Asia's "Into the Woods" will be a family affair as young actor Nic Chien joins his mother Lea Salonga in the upcoming production's cast.

Nic Chien joins mom Lea Salonga in 'Into the Woods,' 1st musical together

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Theatre Group Asia's "Into the Woods" will be a family affair as young actor Nic Chien joins his mother Lea Salonga in the upcoming production's cast.

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This file photo of the Department of Education's schools division office in Sulu was taken Nov. 6, 2023, during the officials' flag ceremony.

DepEd condemns killing of Sulu education official, calls for swift justice

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Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal reunite on the big screen in "Ex Ex Lovers."

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Philippine Ladies Masters sets spotlight on elite Filipina golfers

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The Philadelphia Eagles soared to a crushing 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, shattering their opponents’ bid for a historic hat-trick of NFL titles in a rout watched by President Donald Trump.

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Asian Boxing, OCA affirm alliance

ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas inked a Memorandum of Understanding confirming the partnership of Asian Boxing, where he is a board member, and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) represented by director general Dr. Husain Al-Musallam at a signing ceremony during the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China last Saturday.

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The Philippines' Enrico Pfister sweeps during the menâ��s curling round robin Group A session 5 between the Philippines and Kazakhstan in the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang province on February 10, 2025.

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