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No confidential intel behind DepEd-backed youth summits, says Army officer
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No confidential intel behind DepEd-backed youth summits, says Army officer

By Ian Laqui | 1 day ago
An Army officer says DepEd gave only open-source information for military youth programs.
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Poa disavows liquidation of DepEd funds

Poa disavows liquidation of DepEd funds

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 12 hours ago
Although he signed the Department of Education’s replies to a state audit on confidential funds, lawyer Michael Poa,...
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No DepEd confidential funds given to AFP, Poa confirms

No DepEd confidential funds given to AFP, Poa confirms

By Delon Porcalla | 12 hours ago
  The military never received confidential funds from the Department of Education when DepEd was headed by Vice...
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Impeachment court eyes whole-day trial

Impeachment court eyes whole-day trial

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 12 hours ago
The Senate impeachment court may hold whole-day trials in October as senators juggle their duties as judges trying Vice President...
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Senate OKs bill barring public execs’ kin from government contracts

Senate OKs bill barring public execs’ kin from government contracts

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 12 hours ago
The Senate unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill barring relatives of public officials up to the fourth civil...
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For qualified buyers considering SMDC house-and-lot communities in Pampanga, Batangas, and Tarlac, the higher loan ceiling opens up more possibilities.

More room to choose: What Pag-IBIG’s P10-million loan cap means for Filipino homebuyers

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after victory during the men's singles second round tennis match against Portugal's Jaime Faria on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 2, 2026.

Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round

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Xavier School’s Michael Chua tries to score against a GCC defender during their game at theFil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. at the Tanduay Gym in Quiapo.

Fil-Chinese hoops: Xavier, Uno High notch second straight wins

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Xavier School’s Michael Chua tries to score against a GCC defender during their game at theFil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. at the Tanduay Gym in Quiapo.

A galaxy of storytelling comes to life at George Lucas’ new museum

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Dominic McLaughlin as the titular character in "Harry Potter."

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Panata Awards 2026: Celebrating effective, responsible and impactful brand building

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Gilas still slides one spot in FIBA world rankings

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Runners hit by teen rider on ‘car-free’ Ayala Avenue give update

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Alex Gonzaga with her first son

Alex Gonzaga announces birth of 1st child with Mikee Morada

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George Clooney poses after he received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from Laura Dern during the opening ceremony of the 83rd International Venice Film Festival, on September 2, 2026 at Venice Lido.

George Clooney honored as Hollywood-light Venice Film Festival kicks off

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The Manila Metropolitan Theater pictured on March 19, 2025

Teatro Panalo opens call for original plays, musicals for 2027 festival

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Singer Dolly Parton at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards

Dolly Parton to get new Hollywood star after vandalism

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The main entrance of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is seen during a press preview in Los Angeles on September 2, 2026.

George Lucas unveils art galaxy at his new LA museum

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Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after defeating Russia's Polina Iatcenko during the women's singles second round tennis match on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 2, 2026.

Sabalenka storms into US Open third round as Pegula, Medvedev advance

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This combination of pictures created on December 14, 2020 shows Boxer Tyson Fury (left) during a press conference in Los Angeles, California on January 25, 2020, and British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua during a press conference in Ad Diriyah, a Unesco-listed heritage site, outside Riyadh, on December 4, 2019.

Fury hits out at 'coward' Joshua as 'Battle of Britain' talks go on

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Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA cracks whip on Clippers over Leonard salary cap violations

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Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Clooney tells Venice festival that AI threatens film and journalism

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Manila Digger FC coach Joan Esteva

Manila Digger wary of Brunei squad in ASEAN Club Championship playoff clash

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. surveys the damage at Barangay Sta. Fe, San Marcelino, Zambales with (L-R): Congressman Jefferson Khonghun, Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon.

Marcos inspects isolated community in Zambales

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after victory during the men's singles second round tennis match against Portugal's Jaime Faria on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 2, 2026.

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