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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

By Cristina Chi

Makabayan bloc lawmakers have urged the Philippine National Police to release six activists who were arrested during a Labor Day rally near the United States Embassy in Manila, questioning authorities for reportedly not practicing maximum tolerance in dispersing the protesters with water cannons.

A Philippine national (L) arrives at Manila's international airport on October 18, 2023, after she was repatriated from Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.

DMW’s new 10-point agenda to run on lesser 2024 budget

By Jeremaiah M. Opiniano

Combination photo shows Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo and Vhong Navarro

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

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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 | 13 hours ago

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

Sunshine Cruz proud mother to honor student daughters

Sunshine Cruz proud mother to honor student daughters

By Jan Milo Severo | 20 hours ago

Actress Sunshine Cruz revealed that her daughters Angelina, Sam and Cheska are all honor students.

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

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

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 22 hours ago

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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China Coast Guard becoming 'more aggressive' — Philippines

China Coast Guard becoming 'more aggressive' — Philippines

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China's coast guard has become more aggressive towards Philippine vessels in the South China Sea and its water cannon attacks...

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Jimboy Estrada led Binan with 19 points, four rebounds and three assists.

MPBL: Binan wins 3rd straight game; Davao, Batangas hurdle foes

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Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios arrives in Manila on May 1, 2024.

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Cagayan Valley tennis gets major boost

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