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Over 50 complainants hold a press conference before filing the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on the ground of betrayal of public trust on Dec. 4, 2024. Makabayan bloc lawmakers endorsed the complaint.

VP Sara Duterte faces 2nd impeachment complaint

By Dominique Nicole Flores

A few days after the first, a second impeachment complaint was filed against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, December 4.

The NDRMCC Operations Center communicates with regional units of the Office of Civil Defense in this handout photo

COA flags OCD for missing equipment; OCD says everything is accounted for

By Jean Mangaluz

A Philippine vessel conducting a routine maritime patrol â�� under the operation of the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources â�� gets doused with water cannons by what the PCG says is a Chinese Coast Guard vessel, Dec. 4, 2024.

PCG reports latest water cannon attack by Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal

By Cristina Chi

Climate and Environment

'Internationally wrongful act': Gov't demands legal remedy for climate change damages at top UN court

By Dominique Nicole Flores

After VP Sara's death threats, lawmaker files bill punishing solicitation to murder

By Dominique Nicole Flores

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Anthony Jennings' ex-girlfriend exposes actor's alleged infidelity with Maris Racal

Anthony Jennings' ex-girlfriend exposes actor's alleged infidelity with Maris Racal

By Jan Milo Severo | 7 hours ago

Anthony Jennings' ex-girlfriend Jamela Villanueva exposed the actor's alleged affair with his onscreen partner Maris Rac...

Marcos urges action as Philippines hosts climate fund meet

Marcos urges action as Philippines hosts climate fund meet

By Bella Cariaso | 17 hours ago

President Marcos has expressed hope that the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage would find ways to ensure that Filipinos...

South Korean president abandons martial law attempt

South Korean president abandons martial law attempt

By Claire Lee | 8 hours ago

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abandoned a short-lived attempt at martial law on Wednesday after lawmakers defied security...

Malacañang has no hand in impeachment raps vs. Sara — Bersamin

Malacañang has no hand in impeachment raps vs. Sara — Bersamin

By Jean Mangaluz | 1 day ago

The Palace denied any involvement in the filing of impeachment complaints against former ally Vice President Sara Duterte,...

VP Sara’s rants and the need for political reform

By THE CORNER ORACLE | By Andrew J. Masigan | 17 hours ago

I spent the better part of last week briefing the diplomatic and corporate communities on VP Sara’s tirades and what it could mean for our political future.

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GCash collaborates with LGUs, MSMEs to advance digital financial inclusion

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Adamson's Cheska Apag (23) celebrates after hitting a game-tying shot towards the end of regulation Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Apag rises to the occasion in Lady Falcons' semis win over Ateneo

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Laborers are seen working in a construction site along Road 10 in Navotas City on June 22, 2024.

DPWH flagged for delayed projects worth P215.9 billion

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United States condemns Chinese ‘dangerous maneuvers’ in South China Sea

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US President Joe Biden speaks to the press with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (L) at the White House in Washington, DC, April 11, 2024.

Philippines, Japan hold maritime dialogue ahead of historic trilateral talks with US

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People wear traditional Hanbok clothing as they attend a culture festival in Seoul, South Korea on May 19, 2023.

South Korea remains safe for travelers, says DFA official

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Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks drives against Wendell Carter Jr. of the Orlando Magic during their game at the Madison Square Garden on December 03, 2024 in New York City.

Knicks' offense too much for Magic's defense

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Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks drives against Wendell Carter Jr. of the Orlando Magic during their game at the Madison Square Garden on December 03, 2024 in New York City.

Vet offers free ‘kapon’ for cats named ‘Maris’ and ‘Anthony’ as Christmas promo

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Miguel Iglupas makes a forehand return to Perawat Sukjai of Thailand in the second round of the J60 Coca-Cola Philta International Juniors Leg 2 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center on Wednesday (December 4, 2024). Iglupas won, 7-5, 6-3, to reach the quarterfinal.

Philta international juniors netfest: Iglupas edges Thai foe to barge into quarterfinals

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The Cignal HD Spikers will battle the Nxled Chameleons at the Minglanilla Sports Complex.

Volleyball great Thelma Barina-Rojas: PVL in Cebu will be massive

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The police operation in Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, which led to the seizure of P15 million worth of cigarettes from Indonesia, was supported by local officials in the province.

Cops seize P15M worth of cigarettes in Zamboanga Sibugay

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A farmer walks past rice fields 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.

LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness

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Motorcycle-riding teacher, son die in Cotabato accident

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The Philippine delegation headed by PAI vice president Jessie Arriola left Manila on Wednesday.

Philippine swimmers test mettle in SEA Age Group Championship

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This handout photograph released by Philippine's Office of the Press Secretary and taken on January 4, 2023, shows Philippine's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (2L) shaking hands with China's President Xi Jinping (2R) during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of People in Beijing.

Philippines employs own version of China's 'gray-zone' tactics, says new Navy chief

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Hundreds of students participated in a series of dialogues in three South Cotabato schools on responsible mineral and fossil fuel explorations in late November.

South Cotabato students taught responsible mining lessons

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Rising taekwondo star Tachiana Mangin.

Siklab Youth Awards: World champions get share of spotlight

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'Disney's Snow White' stars Gal Gadot as the evil queen stepmother (left) and Rachel Zegler in the titular role (right). The live-action adaptation is set to hit theaters on March 21, 2025.

'Snow White' trailer shows expansion of Disney's iconic film

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VP Sara’s rants and the need for political reform

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I spent the better part of last week briefing the diplomatic and...

Easy to impeach, but hard to convict

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Détente

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I came across a meme on Facebook that said: “The Philippines...

Global private debt drops

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According to an International Monetary Fund blog post jointly...

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No shortage of courage in the fight against cancer

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In the Philippines, cancer remains one of the most pressing healthcare...

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Toxic politics and stability

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In a country previously disrupted – and set back for years –...

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Sports Apag rises to the occasion in Lady Falcons' semis win over Ateneo 1 hour ago Knicks' offense too much for Magic's defense Philta international juniors netfest: Iglupas edges Thai foe to barge into quarterfinals More Sports Articles	Entertainment 'Snow White' trailer shows expansion of Disney's iconic film 2 hours ago 'Panis s'ya sa'kin dito': Daniel Padilla on dad Rommel over action stunts in 'Incognito' Byeon Woo Seok to star as lead with IU in new drama More Entertainment Articles	Lifestyle Coca-Cola blends technology, tradition in massive Christmas drone show 2 hours ago Hong Kong welcomes family as millionth Philippine visitor for 2024 Clark airport hailed 'Airport of the Year' More Lifestyle Articles
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