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Foreign and local travelers flock to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on December 22, 2023.

Bomb scare at NAIA delays Japan flight

On Wednesday, Japan-bound Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight, PR412, was delayed for five hours due to a bomb threat call received by airport authorities from an unidentified woman.

This frame grab from handout video footage taken and released on April 30, 2024 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Bagacay (C) being hit by water cannon from Chinese coast guard vessels near the chinese-controlled Scarborough shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon on April 30 at two of its vessels, causing damage to one of them, during a patrol near a reef off the Southeast Asian country.

Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon attack

Demonstrators stand their ground while being sprayed by water from a water canon during a Labour Day rally outside the US Embassy in Manila on May 1, 2023.

Lawmakers call on PNP to release 6 activists arrested on Labor Day

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Senate rallies behind legislated wage hike; House to proceed with 'caution'

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'Respeto lang ba': Orange & Lemons, Francine Diaz's Mindoro gig goes viral

'Respeto lang ba': Orange & Lemons, Francine Diaz's Mindoro gig goes viral

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Marcos Jr. approves military procurement ‘wish list’

Marcos Jr. approves military procurement ‘wish list’

By Michael Punongbayan | 16 hours ago

Amid continuing maritime aggression by China, President Marcos has approved a $35-billion budget to modernize the Armed Forces...

Taguig RTC convicts Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo, others over illegal detention of Vhong Navarro

Taguig RTC convicts Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo, others over illegal detention of Vhong Navarro

By Ian Laqui | 4 hours ago

In a 94-page decision, Taguig RTC Branch 153 has sentenced Lee, Cornejo, Ferdinand Guerrero, and Simeon Raz to reclusion perpetua,...

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates to receive cash gift from Sultan Kudarat

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates to receive cash gift from Sultan Kudarat

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This year's Miss Universe Philippines candidates are said to receive a "thank you" cash gift after their last event competition...

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Pia Wurtzbach awarded Global Fashion Influencer of the Year in Dubai

Pia Wurtzbach awarded Global Fashion Influencer of the Year in Dubai

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference at the US embassy in Beijing on April 26, 2024.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference at the US embassy in Beijing on April 26, 2024.

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Philippine Canoe-Kayak Dragonboat Federation (PCKDF) President Leonora â��Lenâ�� Escollante gives essential details about the country's hosting of the World Championship as Sepak Takraw Federation Coach Ronsited Gabayeron and athletes Ken Interno and Mark Kian Jake Fuentez looks on.

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Police Captain Roland Moralde died instantly from multiple gunshot wounds.

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Japan's super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (left) and Mexico's Luis Nery pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2024. Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue on March 6 promised a "white-hot fight" as he announced a title defence against Mexico's Luis Nery at the Tokyo Dome on May 6.

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Japan's super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (left) and Mexico's Luis Nery pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2024. Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue on March 6 promised a "white-hot fight" as he announced a title defence against Mexico's Luis Nery at the Tokyo Dome on May 6.

Memorial site for drug war victims inaugurated in La Loma cemetery

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A photograph by the PDEA-Cordillera shows two drug traders who sold P3.7M worth of dried marijuana leaves on May 1, 2024 dawn during a sting operations at an open parking space along the Strawberry Farms in barangay Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet

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Microsoft announces $2.2 bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia

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Spain's tourism revenue seen hitting new record in 2024

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