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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom during his first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charge of crimes against humanity over his deadly crackdown on narcotics, in The Hague on March 14, 2025.

ICC case: At least 8,500 pages, 15 hours of footage to be used as evidence vs Duterte

The DMW, in collaboration with Meta Philippines and TikTok Philippines, made possible the deletion of 71,653 fake job postings and accounts in 2024, including 50,220 suspicious posts on Facebook and 21,433 on TikTok.

8 Filipino seafarers detained in Malaysia over immigration charges

By Cristina Chi

Riley, earlier named Chick 31, has passed away, according to an announcement by the Philippine Eagle Foundation on April 16, 2025.

Bone disease led to death of Philippine eagle Riley — foundation

By Cristina Chi

Holy Week 2025: PNP records 28 'incidents' so far

Chiz to Filipinos this Holy Week: 'Huwag magpadala sa propeta ng kadiliman', set aside divisions

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Nora Aunor stars in unreleased 'Kontrabida' film, working on film project prior to passing

Nora Aunor stars in unreleased 'Kontrabida' film, working on film project prior to passing

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 22 hours ago

Nora Aunor's unreleased film titled “Kontrabida,” which director Adolf Alix Jr. hopes to be a fitting...

Ian de Leon says mom Nora Aunor didn't die during an operation

Ian de Leon says mom Nora Aunor didn't die during an operation

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 20 hours ago

Ian de Leon said that his mother, Nora Aunor, passed away “peacefully” last night. He also said that the National...

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Finding purpose in platforms

Finding purpose in platforms

By Jing Castañeda | 1 day ago

As the House of Representatives continues its hearings on fake news and social media—with an eclectic cast of vloggers,...

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NBI: Interpol not needed ‘for now’ in Roque, vlogger sedition raps

NBI: Interpol not needed ‘for now’ in Roque, vlogger sedition raps

By Dominique Nicole Flores | 1 day ago

The Interpol won’t be tapped in the cases against ex-presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and vlogger Claire “Maharlika”...

‘A gift to the Filipino nation’: Marcos offers condolences to Nora Aunor’s family

‘A gift to the Filipino nation’: Marcos offers condolences to Nora Aunor’s family

By Jean Mangaluz | 1 day ago

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Maundy Thursday extended his condolences to the family of veteran actress Nora Aunor following...

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‘A gift to the Filipino nation’: Marcos offers condolences to Nora Aunor’s family

New Ipil bishop only wants to be a ‘simple priest’

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A woman walks past an electronic board showing the numbers of morning trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange along a street in Tokyo on April 14, 2025.

Asian markets mixed as traders track tariff talks

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A woman walks past an electronic board showing the numbers of morning trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange along a street in Tokyo on April 14, 2025.

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

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Hoey sizzles early but slips late; Pagdanganan blows birdie-eagle start

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Jessica Chastain-led ‘Dreams’ is a Mexican-US toxic love story

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Residents harvest vegetables near their house at the foot of Mount Kanlaon volcano covered in thick clouds in a village in Canlaon, Negros Occidental province, central Philippines on June 4, 2024, a day after the volcano erupted.

LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness

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Residents harvest vegetables near their house at the foot of Mount Kanlaon volcano covered in thick clouds in a village in Canlaon, Negros Occidental province, central Philippines on June 4, 2024, a day after the volcano erupted.

Luxury labels bulk up on lower-priced goods to appeal to middle-class shoppers

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Italian artist Giovanni Guida

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Italian artist Giovanni Guida reminisces time in Manila

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Italian artist Giovanni Guida

Drake attacks Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in lawsuit against record label

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This illustration picture shows a video circulating on social media about humorous campaign online taken in Beijing on April 18, 2025. While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight US President Donald Trump's trade war "to the end", its army of social media soldiers are embarking on a more humorous campaign online

Chinese vent anger at Trump's trade war with memes, mockery

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This illustration picture shows a video circulating on social media about humorous campaign online taken in Beijing on April 18, 2025. While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight US President Donald Trump's trade war "to the end", its army of social media soldiers are embarking on a more humorous campaign online

‘Nag-iisang Superstar’: Nora Aunor’s performances as screen legend remembered

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Coach Shanti Blake (left) watches children compete at the Richmond Park Sports Complex in Kingston on April 5, 2025.

From field of dreams to Olympic glory: Jamaica's sprinting conveyor belt

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PCG Commandant Admiral Gavan (left) and JICA Philippines Chief Representative BABA (right) during the signing ceremony, April 15, 2025.

Japan commits to 3-year support for PCG vessel operations, maintenance

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Google has illegal monopoly in ad tech, US judge rules

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The Holy Thorn Reliquary in the Abbey of Saint Maurice treasury

Swiss abbey houses thorn from Christ's Crown of Thorns

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Holy Week practices underway in Concepcion, Tarlac

Look: Holy Week traditions in town where Severino Mallari was parish priest

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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen speaks during a press conference ahead of the 2023 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 17, 2025.

Verstappen dismisses Red Bull exit fears

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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen speaks during a press conference ahead of the 2023 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 17, 2025.

Fake news and dirty politics flood Philippine social media

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The island province of Siquijor has a long history tied to mysticism and healing, leading to some to believe that magic brews within the coastalÂ trees.

How Siquijor faith healers make their 'medicine'

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Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso looks on during a press conference ahead of the 2023 Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 17, 2025.

'Not at 50' — Alonso sets retirement limit

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Finding purpose in platforms

by: Jing Castañeda

As the House of Representatives continues its hearings on fake...

Alex Magno

Irreversible

Chinese netizens, over the past week, released a flurry of videos...

Iris Gonzales

‘Strange Fruit’

by: Iris Gonzales

There’s no lack of rituals in this nation of 120 million...

Elfren S. Cruz

Invention of good and evil

by: Elfren S. Cruz

Today is Holy Thursday, the beginning of the four-day commemoration...

Huang Xilian

Invest in the neighborhood: Building a community of shared future with neighboring countries

by: Huang Xilian

A few days ago, amid the gentle breezes and blossoming vitality...

Tony Lopez

Danding Cojuangco vindicated

There was no illegal hidden wealth after all. ...

Joe Zaldarriaga

Collective action to power through the dry season

by: Joe Zaldarriaga

Filipinos are no strangers to the dry and humid season –...

Bienvenido Oplas Jr.

Corporate rationality and NGOs irrationality in electricity pricing

by: Bienvenido Oplas Jr.

Last week and this week, there were a number of important developments...

Dolly Anne Cavajal

John Estrada still loves his wife Priscilla Meirelles

by: Dolly Anne Cavajal

Just for comic relief, let me share my crazy thoughts about the...

Ana Marie Pamintuan

Reward and punishment

by: Ana Marie Pamintuan

Adhering to tradition, Filipinos flocked in droves to churches...

Cito Beltran

Land-grabbed shorelines

by: Cito Beltran

Why is it that most of the public beaches or shorelines in the...

Andrew J. Masigan

Speculating on Trump’s policies towards China

by: Andrew J. Masigan

President Donald Trump has always maintained a confrontational...

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Headlines Chiz to Filipinos this Holy Week: 'Huwag magpadala sa propeta ng kadiliman', set aside divisions 23 minutes ago Holy Week 2025: PNP records 28 'incidents' so far LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness More Headlines Articles	Opinion EDITORIAL - Reckless, sleepy drivers 1 day ago Irreversible ‘Strange Fruit’ More Opinion Articles	BrandSpace Oreo creates history: First cookie to dunk in the Milky Way 2 days ago Balancing heritage and progress: How Max’s Group continues to thrive in changing times Scent of Filipino pride finds a home in Singapore
Nation 2 more bodies found in capsized vessel in Occidental Mindoro — PCG 21 hours ago Lanao del Sur politicians forge election peace compact Soldiers from outside deployed in BARMM for election security duties More Nation Articles	World Chinese vent anger at Trump's trade war with memes, mockery 2 hours ago Plane passenger shoots, kills US hijacker on Belize flight Menendez brothers' resentencing postponed More World Articles	Business Asian markets boosted as 'Big Progress' made in Japan tariff talks 21 hours ago LTFRB mulls revival of driving academy for PUV drivers amid ‘kamote’ incidents Luzon railway project gets $1.45 billion financing Malolos-Clark line More Business Articles
Sports Hoey sizzles early but slips late; Pagdanganan blows birdie-eagle start 38 minutes ago From field of dreams to Olympic glory: Jamaica's sprinting conveyor belt Verstappen dismisses Red Bull exit fears More Sports Articles	Entertainment 'Buffy,' 'Gossip Girl' star Michelle Trachtenberg cause of death revealed 4 hours ago 'Harry Potter' series casts actors for Snape, Dumbledore, Hagrid, McGonagall Nate Bargatze to host Emmys: organizers More Entertainment Articles	Lifestyle Italian artist Giovanni Guida reminisces time in Manila 2 hours ago Swiss abbey houses thorn from Christ's Crown of Thorns Look: Holy Week traditions in town where Severino Mallari was parish priest More Lifestyle Articles

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