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China issues radio challenge to aircraft of senators visiting Pag-asa Island

China's radio challenges were made even before the private aircraft carrying Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva and Sen. JV Ejercito landed in Pag-asa Island.

In this file photo taken on June 1, 2022 Philippine coast guard personnel handle dock line as the second newly-acquired 97-meter Multi-role Response Vessel (MRRV) by the coast guard, the BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) arrives from Japan at the international port in Manila. The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than 400 million USD, Manila said on May 17, 2024, as the Southeast Asian country faces growing Chinese pressure in the South China Sea.

Philippines to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships in $400 mn deal

Passengers look at a screen showing flight information at terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay, Metro Manila on January 1, 2023. Thousands of travellers were stranded at Philippine airports on January 1 after a "loss of communication" at the country's busiest hub in Manila forced hundreds of flights to be cancelled, delayed or diverted.

Marcos: Philippines' tourism in 'stiff competition' with Asian neighbors

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Marcos: All Tarlac politicians don't know Alice Guo

Marcos: All Tarlac politicians don't know Alice Guo

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that no single politician from Tarlac knows Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and that the government...

COPA swim tilt slated this weekend

COPA swim tilt slated this weekend

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 1 day ago

More than 500 swimmers are expected to splash their way to glory in this weekend’s Congress of the Philippine Aquatics...

Atin Ito: Mission accomplished

Atin Ito: Mission accomplished

By Michael Punongbayan | 15 hours ago

Diskarteng Pinoy” – the Filipino way – made the day for the Atin Ito Coalition’s “peace and...

'Massacre of livelihood': Impounding, P50K fine on unconsolidated jeeps begin

'Massacre of livelihood': Impounding, P50K fine on unconsolidated jeeps begin

By James Relativo | 21 hours ago

The government had started impounding traditional jeepney units as it continues implementing the controversial Public Utility...

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 announces preliminary competition

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 announces preliminary competition

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte | 1 day ago

The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) Organization announced that the date of its preliminary competition will happen this...

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Happening on May 18 and 19, the â��Ever After â�� A Journey Through Timeâ�� bridal fair offers a one-stop experience for couples to plan their dream wedding at Hilton Manila.

Hilton Manila to host an enchanting two-day bridal fair on May 18 and 19

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Happening on May 18 and 19, the â��Ever After â�� A Journey Through Timeâ�� bridal fair offers a one-stop experience for couples to plan their dream wedding at Hilton Manila.

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TCLâ��s mission is to bring exceptionally good and technologically updated products to the home of every Filipino, making sure that there is a right product for every person from its product portfolio that is easy on each Filipinoâ��s pocket.

TCL reigns supreme as the 'No. 1 Panel TV brand' in the Philippines

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Philippine volleyball gains full Palace backing

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SMB head coach Jorge Gallent

Recent losses sharpened Beermen, says Gallent

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Litrato ng mga progresibong tumututol sa red-tagging laban sa mga aktibista nitong Mayo 2024

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Coffee shop offers dessert martini, tea-based mojito in new Makati cafe bar

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Some of the gold items the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is loaning to the Ayala Museum for the 'Reuniting the Surigao Treasure' exhibit, on view until 2027.

Pre-colonial 'Surigao Treasure' reunited after 40 years in Ayala Museum

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Some of the gold items the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is loaning to the Ayala Museum for the 'Reuniting the Surigao Treasure' exhibit, on view until 2027.

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Litrato ni Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo (kaliwa) at Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (kanan)

Marcos nais imbestigahan 'hindi kilalang' Alice Guo

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CBCP head seeks peaceful solution to WPS dispute

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Shopwise Bike Fest draws over 2,000 cyclists

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As a special offer, the Smart Bro 5G Pocket Pro is now available at Smart Stores nationwide for a discounted price of only P7,995 from its original price of P12,995.Â

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The firearms and other belongings of the two members of the New Peopleâ��s Army soldiers killed in an encounter in Barangay Salansang in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat on May 16, 2024.

2 wanted NPAs killed in brief clash with soldiers in Sultan Kudarat

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House panel considering monthly pension for retired Olympians

The House youth and sports committee on Wednesday considered a legislation that would provide retired Filipino olympians with a lifetime monthly pension of at least P15,000 — an amount that a lawmaker said would honor the athletes’ lifetime of “perseverance and sacrifice.”

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Floorball takes center stage as Philippines hosts men's Asia-Oceania qualifiers

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