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Michael Yang's brother, Yang Jianxin, speaks as a resource person at the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Septamber 24, 2024.

Michael Yang’s brother admits faking Filipino identity for business

By Jean Mangaluz

“The initial intention of my grandfather is for me to start a business here, that’s why I use English names so that I can also apply for business permits for other documentations that will be needed for the business,” Jianxin said in Chinese, translated into English by interpreter Carolyn Batay.

Jaime Florcruz (right), the Philippine ambassador to China, speaks in a video on CGTN released in January 2020. President Bongbong Marcos walks alongside China's President Xi Jinping in January 2023 ahead of bilateral talks in Beijing in January 2023.

From Exile to Ambassador: How Philippines' Jaime Florcruz sees China's future

By Cristina Chi

Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo attends the Senate hearing on her alleged POGO activities on Sept. 17, 2024.

LIVE: Senate hearing on Alice Guo’s escape, POGOs for September 24

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Shiela Guo’s contempt citation lifted

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VP Sara's absence stalls OVP budget debate

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Barely four months after a Senate leadership change, rumors are circulating of another coup to oust Senate President Francis...

Marcos signs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law

Marcos signs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law

By Alexis Romero | 11 hours ago

President Marcos yesterday signed into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.

Sara no-show at House plenary on OVP budget

Sara no-show at House plenary on OVP budget

By Delon Porcalla | 11 hours ago

Saying she had already said her piece and submitted all the required documents in defending the budget of her office, Vice...

Guo negative for TB, stays in regular cell

Guo negative for TB, stays in regular cell

By Jose Rodel Clapano | 11 hours ago

Negative for tuberculosis, dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo is now detained in a cell at the Pasig City Jail female dormitory...

SC asked to stop House arrest order vs Roque

SC asked to stop House arrest order vs Roque

By Daphne Galvez | 11 hours ago

The Supreme Court is being asked to stop the House of Representatives quad committee from enforcing the arrest order it issued...

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Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Rafael Nadal in action during The Netflix Slam at Michelob ULTRA Arena on March 03, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nadal, Alcaraz, Sinner in Davis Cup finals teams

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Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Rafael Nadal in action during The Netflix Slam at Michelob ULTRA Arena on March 03, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nintendo, Pokemon Co sue ‘Palworld’ maker for patent infringement

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The grand prize winner will enjoy VIP access to Wimbledon 2025. Additional prizes include a Polo Ralph Lauren Wimbledon Duffel Bag and an Evian x Wimbledon Sports Visor.

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Basic first: Suggestions for DepEd’s plan to add coding in Philippine curriculum

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A farmer walks past rice fields at the foot of Mount Kanlaon volcano in a village in Canlaon, Negros Occidental province, central Philippines on June 4, 2024, a day after the volcano erupted.

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A cargo truck passes through portal-type X-ray machines at the Manila International Container Port on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

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This picture taken on December 31, 2012 shows a Chinese national flag (C) and a Japanese national flag (L) flying before two buildings in the Chinese city of Dalian.

China urges Japan to deal with boy's fatal stabbing 'calmly'

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Actor Meryl Streep shows solidarity at UN with Afghan women, girls

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The vicinity of the Valenzuela City Regional Trial Court is heavily guarded by the Philippine National Police upon the arrival of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo for her arraignment for graft charges on Sept. 20, 2024,

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Carla Abellana reveals she is already in menopausal stage at 37

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his first State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 25, 2022.

House orders probe into 'Chinese pilots' flying chartered flights in Philippines

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In this file photo, transport group Manilbela holds a protest rally at Monumento in Caloocan, following news that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program to proceed.

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Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo attends the hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones on October 12, 2023.

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This photo shows Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr.

Galvez urges Filipinos to embrace culture of peace

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Members of the Chinese Coast Guard (CGG) were seen roving around the Rozul Reef in Palawan as they patrol the area on April 21, 2024.

Chinese research ship spotted near Palawan

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