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VP’s secret funds: 3 more witnesses to be presented

VP’s secret funds: 3 more witnesses to be presented

By Delon Porcalla | 12 hours ago
Commission on Audit supervising auditor Xylene Mae del Campo returns to the witness stand today at the Senate impeachment...
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Ping: PRA to seize illegally reclaimed areas in Taguig

Ping: PRA to seize illegally reclaimed areas in Taguig

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 12 hours ago
Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) is moving to seize substantial areas of illegally reclaimed land in Taguig City, Sen....
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Walang Pasok: Palace orders remote class, work setup in NCR, 15 provinces

Walang Pasok: Palace orders remote class, work setup in NCR, 15 provinces

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Malacañang orders alternative work and class arrangements amid continued heavy rain.
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Tropical Storm Peilou develops, may enhance monsoon

Tropical Storm Peilou develops, may enhance monsoon

By Josiah Antonio | 12 hours ago
A tropical storm with international name Peilou has developed outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and may...
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Eala feeds on energy, roar; Bencic seeks silence

Eala feeds on energy, roar; Bencic seeks silence

By Jan Veran | 16 hours ago
Alex Eala may have walked away from her “toughest” battle with a battered ankle, but there is one thing that appears...
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Italy's Jannik Sinner hits a return to Italy's Andrea Pellegrino during the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2026.

Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury

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An aerial view shows the shows Dexa beach, where legend has Odysseus landing when he finally returned home, on the island of Ithaca, on August 3, 2026. Ithaca, the home to the hero Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, is far from Greece's main tourist hubs it has never been a regular stop for travellers. The release of the blockbuster film The Odyssey has the island's businesses and officials expecting a rise touristic activity.

Greek island Ithaca bets on tourism surge after hit Nolan 'Odyssey' flick

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Celebrity couple Mariel Rodriguez Padilla and Robin Padilla explained the former's 2022 vlog about Robin's qualifications as a senator in a clip uploaded on Mariel's Facebook on August 9, 2026.

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Power on the go meets fandom flair with the Ugreen × Honkai: Star Rail collection showcased at the HoYo Fest 2026 at the Space at One Ayala.
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Ugreen's Honkai: Star Rail collaborations reflect the growing influence of gaming fandoms in Southeast Asia

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Celebrity couple Bianca Umali and Ruru Madrid

Bianca Umali shares sweet road trip with Ruru Madrid after cheating admission

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Photo of a mobile phone displaying icons of social media apps.

Capiz, Quezon youth and school leaders train on responsible online behavior, safety

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Jon Rahm of Spain looks on from the 14th green on Day 1 of LIV Golf New York at the Trump National Golf Club on August 06, 2026 in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Rahm three-peats as LIV Golf season champ; Niemann wins in New York

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns a shot to Liudmila Samsonova on Day eight of the National Bank Open at the Sobeys Stadium on August 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

Rybakina survives scare as Gauff, Osaka race into Canadian Open quarterfinals

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It is important to clean house regularly.

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SM Cinema brings FIFA World Cup Final 2026 to the big screen

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A wall dedicated to the memory of US rapper Tupac Shakur is seen on May 26, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. A former gang leader has been charged with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, a prosecutor said on September 29, 2023. The development is the latest in a long-running case that has gripped the public imagination after the death of an artist whose spectacular career was cut short at the age of just 25.

Thirty years on, a trial finally opens in Tupac Shakur's killing

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Rico Hoey of the Philippines looks on from the 18th green during the third round of the Wyndham Championship 2026 at the Sedgefield Country Club on August 08, 2026 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Hoey saves 69, finishes joint 25th at Wyndham

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Rico Hoey of the Philippines looks on from the 18th green during the third round of the Wyndham Championship 2026 at the Sedgefield Country Club on August 08, 2026 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts

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Head coach Don Nelson of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Orlando Magic during an NBA game at Oracle Arena on December 5, 2009 in Oakland, California.

NBA champion player, historic coach Nelson dead at 86

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Kenniel's and Ailyn's journeys reflect the experiences of many Filipino nano and microentrepreneurs who have the drive to succeed but often lack access to the financial support needed to take the next step.
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How access to capital helps Filipino nano and microentrepreneurs turn 'diskarte' into sustainable livelihoods

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(From left) Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon, Sen. Bam Aquino, Mynt Chief Technology and Operations Officer Pebbles Sy Sen. Bam Aquino delivers the keynote address at the 5th GCash iGnite Innovation Summit, underscoring the importance of technology to move the country’s digital economy forward.
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GCash gathers top global tech leaders shaping the future of AI and cybersecurity at the 5th iGnite Innovation Summit

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Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian sits as a senator judge during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on August 3, 2026.

Sara Duterte's trial paused for Aug. 10 as Senate shifts to WFH

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Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian sits as a senator judge during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on August 3, 2026.

New theater festival opens call for Filipino plays, musicals

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Sapang Kawayan Aeta community leaders and farmers hold a press conference in Quezon City on Aug. 6, 2026 as they air their dismay on the possible threat on ancestral lands and livelihood of indigenous communities when the proposed Pax Silica data hub project starts.

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Celebrity couple Mariel Rodriguez Padilla and Robin Padilla explained the former's 2022 vlog about Robin's qualifications as a senator in a clip uploaded on Mariel's Facebook on August 9, 2026.

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An aerial view shows the shows Dexa beach, where legend has Odysseus landing when he finally returned home, on the island of Ithaca, on August 3, 2026. Ithaca, the home to the hero Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, is far from Greece's main tourist hubs it has never been a regular stop for travellers. The release of the blockbuster film The Odyssey has the island's businesses and officials expecting a rise touristic activity.

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