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LIST: VP Sara’s witnesses for Nov. 9–13 hearings

LIST: VP Sara’s witnesses for Nov. 9–13 hearings

By Cristina Chi | 12 hours ago
 Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers have submitted a witness lineup for the Senate impeachment proceedings...
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Rica Peralejo regrets passing up chances to become US citizen

Rica Peralejo regrets passing up chances to become US citizen

By Jan Milo Severo | 14 hours ago
The actress gets candid about getting out of the country for a better future. 
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The new chief justice: Who is Rodil Zalameda?

The new chief justice: Who is Rodil Zalameda?

By Ian Laqui | 11 hours ago
This marks the second appointment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the Supreme Court and the first to the position of...
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Malampaya Phase 4 achieves first gas delivery

Malampaya Phase 4 achieves first gas delivery

By Alyana Uy | 13 hours ago
Phase 4 of the Malampaya Project reached its first gas milestone, marking the official connection of two new wells near Palawan...
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Filipino teens among least physically active globally — WHO study

Filipino teens among least physically active globally — WHO study

18 hours ago
Around 40% of Filipino adolescents reported no day with at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in a...
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After 11 years without releasing new music, Bamboo Mañalac returns with Alon, a single that signals a new chapter in his 34-year OPM career. The hitmaker explains why he took his time before releasing new material, what he learned during the extended recording break and what lies ahead as he works on more songs targeted for release in 2027

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Phoemela Baranda attends the opening of Viva Food’s Beanhound Cafe at SM Aura in Taguig City.

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The casting call for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel series is accepting submissions until Nov. 30. The announcement also clarified that there is no fee to audition and that applicants are not required to memorize lines ahead of their interview or audit

Want to be part of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’? HBO launches global auditions

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Sisters Jaja Santiago-Minowa and Dindin Santiago-Manabat are two of the country’s best volleyball players. They can be deadly on the court with their spikes, digs and blocks, yet they’re supportive siblings despite playing against each other on opposing teams

Siblings Jaja and Dindin Santiago recall humble beginnings in volleyball

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The DOTr clarified that only public utility buses are allowed to pass through the inner lane.

Private cars still banned on EDSA busway – DOTr

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Laos shipments watched after P1.36 billion shabu haul

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The directive followed the robbery of a South Korean national in Parañaque on Oct. 31 by suspects who posed as motorcycle taxi riders.

NCRPO tightens security for tourists

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Joseph Sy skips Senate probe on fake citizenship

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28 Pinoys in Cambodia face felony charges

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PCSO general manager Melquiades Robles said the Ultra Lotto jackpot has remained elusive for almost five months.

Ultra Lotto prize soars to P487.5 million

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NAIA operator New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) yesterday said passenger volume during the Undas holiday went up to 1.29 million from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4, from 1.24 million in 2025.

NAIA Undas traffic up 4%

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Mobile devices, cash and official receipts used to cover an illegal numbers game were seized by the National Bureau of Investigation and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office at a lotto outlet in Caloocan on Nov. 4.

NBI, PCSO raid Caloocan lotto outlet

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Handout photos show frost-covered flowers at an agro-tourism farm in Atok, Benguet.

Frost hits Benguet flower farm amid El Niño

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Pulong’s libel case vs Matibag transferred

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DA spokesman Arnel de Mesa said one of the agency’s requests for 2027 is to secure vaccines for small-scale hog raisers.

P1 billion sought for ASF vaccination in minor hog farms

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The remains of four fatalities were retrieved from the scene of the explosion by responding personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection.

5 killed in Pangasinan firecracker factory explosion

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Boat sinks off Quezon; 7 rescued

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For the FiberXers, who took a 2-1 lead against Rain or Shine in the race-to-three quarterfinal series with a 105-89 romp last Tuesday, getting it done today will result in history – a first-ever stint in the Final Four since the franchise’s PBA debut in Season 47.

PBA last 8: end or extend?

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Players who declined to join earlier drafts for the chance to go overseas may apply without restrictions. Two years of college are required for those who are 19. Application forms are available online or at the PBA office in Libis. For Fil-foreigners, a valid Philippine passport is required. Deadline for applications is on Jan. 8 at 5 pm.

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For the FiberXers, who took a 2-1 lead against Rain or Shine in the race-to-three quarterfinal series with a 105-89 romp last Tuesday, getting it done today will result in history â?? a first-ever stint in the Final Four since the franchiseâ??s PBA debut in Season 47.

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After 11 years without releasing new music, Bamboo Mañalac returns with Alon, a single that signals a new chapter in his 34-year OPM career. The hitmaker explains why he took his time before releasing new material, what he learned during the extended recording break and what lies ahead as he works on more songs targeted for release in 2027

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Ely Buendia, Audry Dionisio, and Pat Sarabia pushed to include more Filipino homecooked meals given they are what locals would be familiar with.

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