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House to comply with SC order on impeachment vote threshold

House to comply with SC order on impeachment vote threshold

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Senate could weed out thousands of infrastructure projects in budget

Senate could weed out thousands of infrastructure projects in budget

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The Senate is poised to purge thousands of infrastructure projects that were inserted into the proposed 2027 national budget...
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Marcos: Honor departed loved ones through kindness

Marcos: Honor departed loved ones through kindness

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President Marcos yesterday called on the Catholic faithful to honor those who have passed through acts of kindness, compassion...
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Stricter transport safety, security checks sought

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VP offers prayers for Yolanda victims

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Soldiers practice, during a training at the Army's Camp Siongco in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, how to set-up a shelter for civilian calamity, disaster and accident victims needing immediate on-field aid prior to transport to a hospital.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. offers flowers the gravesite of his father during an All Saints' Day visit in a photo posted Nov. 1, 2026.

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Chef Josh Boutwood attends the Michelin Guide Philippines 2027 unveiling held at the grand ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City on October 29, 2026. His flagship concept, Helm, retained its two-star ranking, while his three other concepts, Ember, Juniper and The Test Kitchen, again made it to the Michelin-Selected list.

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Philippine Coast Guard personnel conduct a seaborne patrol off Barangay Alegria in Ormoc City on Oct. 31, 2026, as part of maritime safety and security operations.

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For an academy team that had never advanced beyond the opening playoff round since entering MDL Philippines in Season 5, the victory marked a long-awaited breakthrough.

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