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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 | 1 day ago
  The military never received confidential funds from the Department of Education when DepEd was headed by Vice...
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Poa disavows liquidation of DepEd funds

Poa disavows liquidation of DepEd funds

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 1 day ago
Although he signed the Department of Education’s replies to a state audit on confidential funds, lawyer Michael Poa,...
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Impeachment court eyes whole-day trial

Impeachment court eyes whole-day trial

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 1 day 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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Sara Duterte trial recap, Sept. 2: Michael Poa on the stand
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Sara Duterte trial recap, Sept. 2: Michael Poa on the stand

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The impeachment court on Wednesday, September 2, heard from its latest hostile witness, defense counsel and former DepEd spokesperson...
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Director Ivan Andrew Payawal has opened up about how his female- centric comedy-drama ‘Saving Cherry’ ended up ‘saving’ him. The Regal film is now showing in over 150 cinemas nationwide.

Saving Cherry’ director Ivan Payawal shares how film ‘saved’ him

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Ruru with his girlfriend, Bianca , his sister, Rere, and her husband, basketball player Kai Sotto.

Ruru Madrid shares how sister Rere and Kai Sotto broke pregnancy news

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Christian Bautista has seen the singing talent of Filipinos as a judge and panel member of ‘The Clash’s regular and teen editions. For the latter, he is looking for versatility and authenticity. The song should also fit and complement the singer’s voice. Christian shares the goal of ‘The Clash Teens’ panel is to give contestants concise and straightforward commentary and advice.

Christian Bautista looks for versatile, authentic ‘The Clash’ teens

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Members of the prosecution panel led by Congresswoman Gerville Luistro (top 2nd L) look on during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate in Pasay City, Metro Manila on July 6, 2026.

Prosecutors receive copies of VP Sara’s bank, tax records

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Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company Bahri confirmed that the incident occurred at about 11:40 p.m. local time while the tanker was passing through the strategic waterway.

2 Filipino sailors killed in Hormuz attack

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“We will study it. And we will come out with the findings of the study,†TRB executive director Jose Arturo Tugade said in response to queries during a field inspection yesterday of the San Simon section of NLEX.

TRB mulls extending NLEX toll holiday

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President Marcos, along with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, inspects the newly rehabilitated drainage system along G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City yesterday. The work is part of the drainage improvement project in the city and the national government’s intensified flood mitigation efforts under ‘Oplan Kontra Baha.’

Palace eyes integration of flood master plan

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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla speaks during a briefing on his office’s pro- posed 2027 budget, at the Senate yesterday.

Remulla: Judiciary needs ‘soul-searching’

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Facade of the House of Representatives at the Batasan Complex in Quezon City.

Senate ratings down, House up in Q2 – OCTA poll

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Qualified personnel’s positions have been reclassified under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System.

DBM OKs P8.68 billion for teachers’ pay raise

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Photo shows Filipinos celebrating in a feast.

SWS: 33% of Pinoys say quality of life improved

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Senator Panfilo “Ping†Lacson at Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano

Lacson, Cayetano trade barbs anew

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“We will not fail the President. We will make sure that the funds are spent wisely based on the Department of Budget and Management’s guidelines and subject to strict auditing and accountability rules,†LMP president Faustino “Inno†Dy V promised.

Local execs vow proper use of P58.32- billion LGSF

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Residents wade through floodwaters along Zapote Junction in Las Piñas on August 29, 2026.

Leptospirosis cases reach 6,253; DOH warns of post-flood surge

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MMDA general manager Nicolas Torre’s vehicle remains in the custody of the Land Transportation Office for using the EDSA busway.

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Sen. Rodante Marcoleta arrives at the Sandiganbayan for his arraignment in relation to plunder and violation of Presidential Decree No. 46 on July 22, 2026.

Marcoleta gets medical furlough, posts bail

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Criminal Investigation and Detection Group investigators conduct a crime scene reconstruction at a beach in Dipaculao, Aurora on June 23, 2026 as part of the ongoing probe into the deaths of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who drowned during a team-building activity on June 8, 2026.

DOJ starts probe into Ateneo drowning deaths

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Authored by Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, House Bill 10134 underscores the need for better awareness and collective action against bullying in schools and communities.

House OKs September as National Bullying Awareness Month

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Phi­lippine National Police (PNP) Chief PLtGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr.

PNP to secure 3-day Bar exams

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