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Palace: DOH ‘closely monitoring’ plague concerns in Russia
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Palace: DOH ‘closely monitoring’ plague concerns in Russia

By Renalyn Ramirez | 1 day ago
The plague concerns came following the death of a laboratory technician in Russia who was working at a plague research i...
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Mark Villar joins Senate majority

Mark Villar joins Senate majority

By Mark Jayson Cayabyab | 9 hours ago
Sen. Mark Villar yesterday bolted the minority led by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano to join the majority, beefing up the composition...
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Defense team ready to present witnesses

Defense team ready to present witnesses

By Evelyn Macairan | 9 hours ago
With the prosecution panel wrapping up its presentation of witnesses, Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team has...
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BIR: VP Sara tax returns, SALN don’t match

BIR: VP Sara tax returns, SALN don’t match

By Delon Porcalla | 9 hours ago
Spouses Vice President Sara Duterte and Manases Carpio earned only a total of P85.3 million as lawyers in a span of 18 years...
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Senate OKs bill restricting socmed for under-18s

Senate OKs bill restricting socmed for under-18s

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 9 hours ago
The Senate impeachment court took a short break yesterday, allowing senators to hold a legislative session in the afternoon...
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Black Eyed Peas co-founder Apl.de.Ap has partnered with GMA Music, the official music label of GMA Network, in a milestone distribution deal. Under this partnership, GMA Music will manage the world distribution and release strategy for the international music icon’s upcoming three-track Extended Play (EP), which carries the themes of national pride, Filipino identity, cultural unity and the global Pinoy spirit.

Apl.de.Ap recalls failed attempt to date Nicole Scherzinger

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Black Eyed Peas co-founder Apl.de.Ap has partnered with GMA Music, the official music label of GMA Network, in a milestone distribution deal. Under this partnership, GMA Music will manage the world distribution and release strategy for the international music icon’s upcoming three-track Extended Play (EP), which carries the themes of national pride, Filipino identity, cultural unity and the global Pinoy spirit.

Archbishop urges Catholic communicators to put human dignity first in AI age

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Fans cheer during an MPL Philippines live match, highlighting the league's shift toward deeper on-ground community engagement and brand activations.

MPL Philippines looks beyond the screen to deepen community experience

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Fans cheer during an MPL Philippines live match, highlighting the league's shift toward deeper on-ground community engagement and brand activations.

ICC says former President Duterte fit to stand trial

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Brianna Turner (left) and Kierstan Bell (right) of the Las Vegas Aces look on as A'ja Wilson of the Aces listens to a prerecorded message from former US Vice President Kamala Harris informing Wilson that she is the recipient of the 2026 WNBA MVP award, her third consecutive and fifth career trophy, after a team walkthrough at the Michelob Ultra Arena on October 8, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wilson captured her previous MVP awards in the 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2025 seasons.

Aces star Wilson wins record-extending fifth WNBA MVP

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Zamboanga Sibugay raids cited in push for border security systems upgrade

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From left: LENTE president Noel Ferrer, vice president Nathalie Tomada, secretary Robert Requintina, treasurer Marinel Cruz, committee head Allan Policarpio, auditor Gerry Olea and committee heads Gorgy Rula and Allan Diones during an oath-taking ceremony. They are joined by fellow journos and TV personalities Atom Araullo, Karmina Constantino and Kim Atienza.

New entertainment journalists’ guild LENTE focuses on welfare,dev’t

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Luis Manzano has built a successful showbiz career of his own while openly embracing the influence of his famous parents, Vilma Santos-Recto and Edu Manzano.

Luis Manzano on mom Vilma Santos’ non-inclusion in National Artist list

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Actor-comedian Michael V., also known as Bitoy, relishes his stint as the guest host of the game show ‘Family Feud.’ It’s a breather from his weekend gag and sitcom shows. He considers it an unexpected blessing for this year, fulfilling a dream to present the popular show, which is very close to Pinoys’ heart.

β€˜Family Feud’ an unexpected blessing for Michael V.

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Presented by Live Nation Philippines, Be:First’s Manila showcase was in support of their newly-released EP, ‘Watch Me.’

J-pop boy group Be:First showcases dance prowess musical range in Manila

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At the ASEAN Transportation Forum organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Transportation Undersecretary Mark Steven Pastor said the DOTr has concluded the pre-feasibility study, funded by a grant from the World Bank, for the new busways in Metro Manila.

DOTr to build new busways in C5, Quezon Ave, Ortigas

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Families and caretakers clean graves at the Manila North Cemetery yesterday, days before the observance of Undas.

Manila North, South cemeteries gear up for Undas

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This shows a general view of the skyline of Manila.

Manila retains trillion-peso city economy

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Undated file photo shows the exterior of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Man jumps over NAIA fence to meet returning OFW wife

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TNVS Community Philippines chairman Walter Lugay disputed the claim that the prescribed P15-per-kilometer pickup fare had been implemented, saying the amount reflected for drivers was fixed at P15, regardless of the actual pickup distance.

TNVS drivers question fare, commission claims

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Judge Pia Cristina Bersamin-Embuscado, Judge Leilani Marie Dacanay-Grimares and Allan Gepty.

Marcos Jr. names 3 new CA associate justices

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Senate of the Philippines.

Senate ratifies SOVFA with France

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NCMH medical center chief Dr. Noel Reyes said that as part of the activities for the National Mental Health Week, school tours aimed at improving the country’s mental health literacy will be held in learning institutions.

School caravans for mental health start next week

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Marcos quizzed on corruption by global investors

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Former President Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, for the first time as proceedings over his administrationâ??s â??war on drugsâ?? move forward.

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