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Satellite image shows Tropical Storm Kristine taken as of 6 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2024.

'Kristine' now a tropical storm

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

Cyclone Kristine reached the tropical storm category on Tuesday morning, October 22, state weather bureau PAGASA reported.

A weather forecaster from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) explains their forecast of Tropical Depression Kristine track throughout the country during a press conference at the PAGASA head office in Quezon City on Oct. 21, 2024.

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for October 22 due to ‘Kristine'

Satellite image of tropical cyclone Kristine taken on Oct. 21, 2024.

LIVE updates: Tropical cyclone 'Kristine'

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TV channels in Afghan province stop showing living things

TV channels in Afghan province stop showing living things

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At least two TV channels in a northern Afghan province stopped showing images of living beings during their broadcasts, journalists...

Kris Aquino rules out cancer, reveals marriage plans

Kris Aquino rules out cancer, reveals marriage plans

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Host-actress Kris Aquino gave a new health update since returning to the Philippines last month from the United States after...

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Cyclone 'Kristine': Signal No. 1 issued for 15 areas nationwide

Cyclone 'Kristine': Signal No. 1 issued for 15 areas nationwide

By Dominique Nicole Flores | 18 hours ago

State weather bureau PAGASA raised on Monday, October 21, Wind Signal No. 1 across the country in light of tropical cyclone...

VP Sara needs psychological assessment – lawmakers

VP Sara needs psychological assessment – lawmakers

By Delon Porcalla | 1 day ago

The “disturbing and childish” temper and arrogance displayed by Vice President Sara Duterte during her two-hour...

Philippine hosting of world dragonboat tilt up for discussion at PSA Forum

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World-class dragon boat competition will be on board when the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum resumes on...

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More than 100 fights in today’s NCA 6 Stag Derby

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This photo taken on April 28, 2016 shows Shariff Aguak's mayoral candidate Sajid Ampatuan listening to speeches along with his mother Bai Laila Ampatuan (R) during a campaign rally in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province.

Ampatuan convicted in P393 million graft case

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This Facebook post from Sept. 27, 2024 shows Vice President Sara Duterte talking to Japan ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya.

‘No let up in OVP confidential fund probe’

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Workers do renovation works around the House of Representatives within the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on July 3, 2024.

No joint Senate probe with House quad comm

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TikTok bans political ads

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Angara said fixing the implementation of theÂ Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education ActÂ was crucial, as resources for the education sector have been thinly spread after education subsidy was expanded to college.

DepEd eyes exclusion of rich students from subsidy

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A lawyer holds the certificate of candidacy for senator of Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, on the last day for filing COCs on October 8, 2024.

Quiboloy to run as independent in 2025 polls

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A man inspects the damage to a building after an Israeli strike in the southern town of Kfour, in the Nabatiyeh district, on August 17, 2024, amid the ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters. Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon killed 10 people including children. It was one of the largest tolls in southern Lebanon since the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement and Israeli forces began exchanging near-daily fire over their border after war in the Gaza Strip began in October.

Ship ready for repatriation of OFWs in Lebanon

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Motorists queue at a gasoline station in Quezon City on July 7, 2024.

Fuel prices down this week

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Philippines, US defense officials discuss AFP upgrade, intel sharing

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Members of the House quad committee turnover the documents involving cases against Chinese nationals to the Office of the Solicitor General on October 21, 2024.

Quad comm turns over land-grabbing evidence to OSG

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The amount includes COVID-19 claims from 2020 to 2022, according to the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPI).

Settle P6 billion unpaid claims, hospitals urge PhilHealth

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Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte

Belmonte vows more programs for ‘inclusive, sustainable’ Quezon City

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Handout photo shows Federal Bureau of Investigation agents talking to Karisa Hairin and her parents in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte on October 19, 2024

FBI joins search for kidnapped American

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According to Mayor Abby Binay, the program targets 7,621 students in 24 public elementary and high schools in the city.

Makati resumes free vax for students

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In a 22-page ruling promulgated on June 5, the SCâ��s Third Division upheld the 2017 conviction of Si Young Oh, alias Steve Oh, for qualifiedÂ trafficking in persons under Republic Act RA 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law.

SC upholds life sentence, P2 million fine for South Korea pastor

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A piggery farm worker begins disinfecting an empty pig pen after more than 10 pigs were infected by African swine fever (ASF) on August 20, 2024.

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The main plotter of the deadly Dec. 3, 2023 bombing of Catholic worshipers hearing mass in a gymnasium in Marawi City is now locked in a police detention facility, arrested on Oct. 16, 2024 in Iligan City

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Given their bodies of work, Eula Valdes and Michael De Mesa know when a young talent has the knack for acting. They are both impressed with the work attitude and commitment of Euwenn Mikaell, the child star and lead character of â��Forever Young,â�� in which Michael and Eula play the heads of powerful families, the Malaque and the Vergara, respectively. Euwenn delivers as Rambo Agapito, a man trapped in a boyâ��s body.

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With a mouthwatering rematch with the defending champion Tropang Giga as incentive, the Gin Kings handled their end of things and sealed their PBA Governors’ Cup finals advance with a thrilling 102-99 Game 6 clincher over the San Miguel Beermen last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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