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Duterte trial: ICC rejects victims' request to use Tagalog in opening statement
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Duterte trial: ICC rejects victims' request to use Tagalog in opening statement

By Cristina Chi | 1 day ago
Judges at the International Criminal Court have refused a request to use Tagalog during opening statements in the trial of...
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DepEd procures over 170,000 MacBooks for teachers, staff

DepEd procures over 170,000 MacBooks for teachers, staff

By Cristina Chi | 14 hours ago
The Department of Education has purchased 170,000 Apple MacBook Neo laptops, in what Apple's chief executive called...
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Schools may reopen during LGU class suspensions under new Marcos order
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Schools may reopen during LGU class suspensions under new Marcos order

By Cristina Chi | 9 hours ago
Schools will be allowed to resume in-person classes even while a mayor's or governor's class suspension is still in...
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NCR chief prosecutors endorse Zalameda for chief justice

NCR chief prosecutors endorse Zalameda for chief justice

By Ian Laqui | 8 hours ago
Zalameda is among five justices shortlisted by the JBC to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who retires November...
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Senate to restore budget for foreign-aided projects

Senate to restore budget for foreign-aided projects

By Janvic Mateo | 1 day ago
Senate finance committee chairman Sen. JV Ejercito has committed to have the allocation for foreign-assisted projects in...
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Sen. Pia Cayetano said she would file a resolution to investigate possible animal rights as well as environmental and sanitation violations committed by Bacoor-based Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium.

Senate eyes tougher animal welfare law

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DPWH execs face graft for P491.9 million right-of-way scam

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In this handout photo, a Move It rider waits at a crossing in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Move It appeals P555 million penalty

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A resident walks across a dried-up rice field along Maharlika Highway in Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya yesterday. One farmer reportedly abandoned his newly planted rice crop after seedlings became stunted due to the prolonged drought and has since taken a job as a construction worker to make ends meet.

DA addresses data discrepancies on farm-to-market roads

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China urged: Walk the talk on peace

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5 Filipinos in California charged with illegal voting

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295 DPWH projects to be removed

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5 rob suspects killed in Cavite shootout

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A boatman tries to remove seawater from his motorized boat while drifting between Cebu and Bohol yesterday morning. Inset shows medical personnel attending to rescued passengers at a port in Cebu.

19 returning Undas travelers rescued off Cebu, Bohol

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Screengrab shows a grayish ash plume rising from the crater of Mayon Volcano in Albay yesterday morning.

Mayon emits ash anew

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Ex-vice mayor’s slay suspect nabbed after 16 years

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Based on Wage Order 1226, the pay hike will be implemented in two tranches, benefitting 86,815 minimum wage earners in the region, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.

Soccsksargen workers get P41 in daily pay hike

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Intensify feeding programs for undernourished kids, LGUs told

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Arellano U coach Chico Manabat

Knockin’ on the door

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Gabriel Medina in action and right, with Caitlin Simmers at the awards ceremony.

Medina, Simmers conquer Cloud 9

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Converge import Cameron Clark powers his way against two Rain or Shine defenders in the Game 3 of the PBA Governors’ Cup last night.

Converge one away from final four

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Alex Eala poses with her bronze medal in the women's singles tennis tournament of the 20th Asian Games.

Eala hurdles opening foe

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Eli Soyud (right) scraped her way to a match-high 30 points, including key hits in the final two sets.

Highrisers snap winless spell

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The Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return against Russia's Diana Shnaider during their quarter-final match at the WTA Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on October 28, 2026.

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