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Banks slap uniform 20% tax on interest income

Banks slap uniform 20% tax on interest income

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 1 day ago
Major banks have started implementing new tax rates on interest income from deposit products following the effectivity of...
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Metro Manila’s new minimum wage rate starts on Friday

Metro Manila’s new minimum wage rate starts on Friday

By Mayen Jaymalin | 1 day ago
With the new minimum wage rate in Metro Manila taking effect on July 18, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday...
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No tropical cyclone monitored; monsoon rains persist – Pagasa

No tropical cyclone monitored; monsoon rains persist – Pagasa

By Christine Boton | 1 day ago
The southwest monsoon will continue to affect large parts of the country, bringing rains over the western sections of...
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Scientists warn: Distant cyclones drive more rain, pose greater risk to Philippines

Scientists warn: Distant cyclones drive more rain, pose greater risk to Philippines

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The findings counter widely held belief that only tropical cyclones that directly hit the country pose the most serious flooding...
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Tropical Storm Nari spotted outside PAR — PAGASA

Tropical Storm Nari spotted outside PAR — PAGASA

By Ian Laqui | 2 days ago
As of 3 a.m., Tropical Storm Nari was estimated to be 2,165 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on July 24, 2023.

British companies optimistic on Marcos’ performance ahead of 4th SONA

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Pet owners accompany their fur babies as they receive free microchipping and anti-rabies vaccination along Escriva Drive in Barangay San Antonio, Pasig on February 23, 2023.

Senate bill seeks public vet clinics in every LGU to curb rabies cases

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Pet owners accompany their fur babies as they receive free microchipping and anti-rabies vaccination along Escriva Drive in Barangay San Antonio, Pasig on February 23, 2023.

Legaspi family steps into Marvel spotlight with ‘Fantastic Four’ cast in Sydney

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The Philippine Coast Guard responds to the distress call of F/B Grey Erron, July 14, 2025.

PCG rescues 8 fishermen after boat engine failure off Zambales

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Emergency responders have pulled out the cadavers of the three illegal gold miners from the tunnel that collapsed and are still searching for two more until noon July 15, 2025.

3 illegal gold miners die in Palawan tunnel mishap

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As of 2:00 p.m. on July 15, 2025, a new low pressure area is being monitored inside the Philippine area of responsibility.

New LPA spotted inside PAR — PAGASA

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The UNO Social Club in Las Vegas

UNO card game to debut in Las Vegas, other locations eyed

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Elmo’s X account gets hacked, posts antisemitic and racist messages

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The leaders of the feuding partisan groups in Nabawalag, Cotabato, reconciled during a symbolic rite held on July 15, 2025, at the headquarters of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division.

Rival Moro groups end clan war

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The leaders of the feuding partisan groups in Nabawalag, Cotabato, reconciled during a symbolic rite held on July 15, 2025, at the headquarters of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division.

‘CBCP Avenue’ takes root in Bohol as part of climate, faith initiative

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The skies lit up as DreamSky Entertainment Inc. presented a drone show at the Mall of Asia Grounds on July 12, 2025.

WATCH: Local drone production lights up Manila sky

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Aside from ad-free access to the biggest library of Filipino video content, ABS-CBN said it would also provide the first window streaming of new episodes of local TV series, 48 hours before they premiere on any ABS-CBN platform or channel.

Revamped ABS-CBN streaming service iWant features GMA-7 shows, films

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Aside from ad-free access to the biggest library of Filipino video content, ABS-CBN said it would also provide the first window streaming of new episodes of local TV series, 48 hours before they premiere on any ABS-CBN platform or channel.

A Minute With: ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ star and director on making the live action movie

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In this March 13, 2024 photo shows Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.

Gibo says smear campaign behind Malta passport story

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Around 200 motorcycle riders pass by Roxas Boulevard as they gather together for the One Ride event on Sept.17, 2023.

After 11 years, gov’t wipes out motorcycle plates backlog

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(From left) Martha Sazon, president and CEO of Mynt, the holding company of GCash; Undersecretary Joee Guilas of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAP-IEA); and Pebbles Sy, chief technology and operations officer of Mynt, join a packed house at GCash iGnite 2025.
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Brent Manalo at the Spotlight Star Magic 'Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition' press conference held at the PBB House in Quezon City on July 14, 2025. Also in photo are his fellow housemates (from left) Esnyr and Ralph de Leon.

‘PBB' big winner Brent Manalo on ‘MikBrent,’ almost quitting showbiz

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Manny Pacquiao works out with Buboy Fernandez for the last time at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles on July 14, 2025, before he departs for Las Vegas.

Pacquiao breaks Los Angeles camp, makes Las Vegas return

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Manny Pacquiao works out with Buboy Fernandez for the last time at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles on July 14, 2025, before he departs for Las Vegas.

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Jhanlo Mark Sangiao (left) celebrates after a “much-needed†submission win over Mongolia’s Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg.

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Members of the progressive group Akbayan Partylist handed out Philippine flaglets to motorists and passersby along Elliptical Road in Quezon City on Friday, urging the observance of July 12 as â??West Philippine Sea Victory Day.â??

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Pet owners accompany their fur babies as they receive free microchipping and anti-rabies vaccination along Escriva Drive in Barangay San Antonio, Pasig on February 23, 2023.

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A health worker administers a child with an anti-polio vaccine at a health center in Manila on June 25, 2025.

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Manny Pacquiao smiles while talking to reporters inside his suite at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Monday, July 14 (Tuesday July 15 Manila time).

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Aside from ad-free access to the biggest library of Filipino video content, ABS-CBN said it would also provide the first window streaming of new episodes of local TV series, 48 hours before they premiere on any ABS-CBN platform or channel.

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