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2 cops caught having sex in parking lot

By Emmanuel Tupas | 10 hours ago
Two police officers are in hot water after they were caught having sex by their spouses, who are also members of the police force, in a parking lot of a mall in Barangay Canlubang in Calamba City, Laguna on Thu...
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‘Stop intrusions at sea to avoid miscalculations’

‘Stop intrusions at sea to avoid miscalculations’

By Sheila Crisostomo | 10 hours ago
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez yesterday urged China to stop its intrusion in the West Philippine Sea...
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Manila’s ‘last lung’ to remain free from development

Manila’s ‘last lung’ to remain free from development

By Ghio Ong | 10 hours ago
Arroceros Forest Park, often described to be Manila’s “last lung,” will remain off-limits to private interests,...
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Nico Bolzico on daughter Tili entering showbiz, managing kids with Solenn Heussaff

Nico Bolzico on daughter Tili entering showbiz, managing kids with Solenn Heussaff

By Kristofer Purnell | 1 day ago
Content creator and entrepreneur Nico Bolzico is leaving his daughter Tili's showbiz decisions to her as he is more focused...
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Background of Chinese students being checked

By Emmanuel Tupas | 10 hours ago
Police are conducting background checks on Chinese students in Cagayan province amid rumors they could be spies or are part of sleeper cells for the Chinese military.
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Haywood Highsmith #24 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 27, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Celtics beat the Heat to regain control, Thunder roll to 3-0 lead

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Haywood Highsmith #24 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 27, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal

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A motorcycle-riding police officer, reportedly belonging to the Philippine National Police Forensic Group, is questioned by a member of the PNP Highway Patrol Group for illegally using the EDSA busway on April 25. Lower photo shows an ambulance pulled over on April 26 for the same violation.

EDSA busway violation: Cop, ambulance driver fined

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Locals walk over the dry part of Intang Lake in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija on April 22, 2024.

Cavite, La Union LGUs adopt 4-day workweek

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspects the inventory of police personnel, who seized more than two tons of shabu worth more than P13.3 billion, along a national road in Barangay Pinagkrusan, Alitagtag, Batangas on April 16, 2024.

‘Batangas shabu haul did not come from China’

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Bikers plying the EDSA southbound bike lane in Quezon City navigate through passing motorcycles and cars on April 24, 2024.

DOTr: No letup in active transport push

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Dante Seguro, 77; Rey Fabia, 66, and their unidentified companion were walking on their way home to Barangay Naddungan in Gattaran town when a thunderstorm occurred.

Lightning strikes kill 3 senior citizens in Cagayan

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Manila Police District (MPD) on January 4, 2024.

New PNP-IAS head ready to face police scalawags

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The official with the rank of lieutenant colonel was relieved from his post as a commander of a police unit in Quezon City on April 22 and was placed on floating status while an investigation is underway on the offenses he allegedly committed.

PNP official sacked for sexual harassment

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Passengers board and alight trains from various Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) stations in Manila on July 31, 2023.

LRT-2 cuts train trips after power cables stolen

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A jeepeney driver raises a clinched fist during a rally to coincide with their transport strike in Caloocan City, suburban Manila on March 6, 2023. Operators of traditional public jeepneys are holding a weeklong strike in various cities across the Philippines from March 6 to 12, 2023 to protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.

Transport strike set for April 29 to May 1

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Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos answers questions from reporters shortly after his first hearing at a Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Lingayen, Pangasinan on February 23, 2024.

Abalos allows PNP, BJMP, BFP to wear light uniforms

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This photo taken by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on April 3, 2024 shows Taiwan's president-elect and current Vice-President Lai Ching-te (3rd R) surveying damage in Hualien, after a major earthquake hit Taiwan's east. At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured on April 3 by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.

No OFWs injured in Taiwan quakes

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Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on March 13, 2024.

Gibo denies China claim on Ayungin deal

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This file photo shows a facade of the Department of Education.

Killings of female students alarm DepEd

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Floy Quintos, renowned stage director, playright, passes away

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Senator Win Gatchalian leads the public hearing of the Committee on Finance�s Subcommittee E on September 29, 2023.

Gatchalian wants cellphones banned in schools

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The STAR Cover (April 28, 2024)

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NorthPort�s Zav Lucero and Blackwater�s Justin Chua box each other out under the basket.

NorthPort ends drought

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Back after a sortie in the Korean league, Philips made a smashing return and helped the Angels swoop down on the Nxled Chameleons, 22-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-22, yesterday to clinch the top seeding in the semifinals at the PhilSports Arena.

Angels earn No. 1 seeding in semis

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Indigenous peoples, Bangsamoro group advocates, and other sectoral organizations stage a protest rally against the peopleâ??s initiative or Charter change (Cha-cha) in Mendiola, Manila on February 23, 2024.

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Photo provided by the AFP shows Philippine and US Marines taking part in an air assault exercise utilizing a USMC CH53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter in Balabac, Palawan yesterday as part of the annual Balikatan drills.

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A motorcycle-riding police officer, reportedly belonging to the Philippine National Police Forensic Group, is questioned by a member of the PNP Highway Patrol Group for illegally using the EDSA busway on April 25. Lower photo shows an ambulance pulled over on April 26 for the same violation.

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Pope Francis attends "The caress and the smile" event to meet with grandparents, elderly, grandchildren and members of the "Fondazione Eta' Grande" at the Paul VI Audience Hall in The Vatican, on April 27, 2024.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Haywood Highsmith #24 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 27, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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After more than a year of hiatus, the veteran host is making his TV comeback through a partnership deal of his production outfit, Goodwill Productions, with Manny V. Pangilinanâ??s MediaQuest Ventures and TV5 network. Present during the contract-signing with Willie are MediaQuest and Cignal TV president and CEO Jane Basas (third from left) and TV5 president and CEO Guido Zaballero (second from right), along with lawyer Leonard de Vera, Cignalâ??s Sienna Olaso and MediaQuestâ??s John Andal.

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