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Formal offer of evidence vs VP submitted early

Formal offer of evidence vs VP submitted early

By Delon Porcalla | 19 hours ago
Prosecutors from the House of Representative have submitted their formal offer of evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte...
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Move over, staycation: Bonding over malling and 'pet-cation'

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Marcos orders lawful, non-violent arrest of Bato

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By Helen Flores | 19 hours ago
President Marcos has ordered a lawful, non-violent arrest of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa after the government put up a P50 million...
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Sherwin: Recall of House budget bill unnecessary

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Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday rejected calls from the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives to recall...
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Pokwang or Marietta Subong faces the press at the intimate interview for her movie "2 Valid IDs" held in Quezon City on September 21, 2026.

WATCH: Why ‘2 Valid IDs’ is personal to Pokwang

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Subway's limited-edition Waldorf Fiesta Ham, in collaboration with Purefoods (right). Ipponyari, the casual Japanese restaurant, marks 30 years in the Philippines (left).

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The second olive ridley sea turtle nest of the season, containing 110 eggs, was discovered on Oct. 25, 2026 in Barangay Pudoc, Bauang, La Union.

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PhilSA confirms China’s rocket launch

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The suspect in the ambush of the mayor of Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, earlier this year was arrested on Oct. 24, 2026, and is now in the custody of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

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Moro National Liberation Front founder Nur Misuari and Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua held lengthy discussions on governance issues during their meeting in Davao City on Oct. 22, 2026.

Misuari wants Macacua to remain as BARMM's figurehead

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This file photo shows the executive building of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

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Coral Hart poses for a portrait at the Cape Town public library in Cape Town, on October 14, 2026. South African writer Coral Hart has published more than 370 books since February 2025 using artificial intelligence, a process she passionately defends despite criticism and threats. Coral Hart -- a pseudonym she uses for protection -- told AFP in an interview she had received "tens of thousands" of hate messages and several death threats.

370 books in 20 months: Author defends her use of AI

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By bringing young people together with business leaders, mentors, and fellow aspiring entrepreneurs, AYES 2026 provides opportunities to gain knowledge, build networks, and exchange ideas that can help them realize their potential. 

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New York archdiocese agrees to pay $800 million to sex abuse victims

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 24: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bucks 127-116. 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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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 19: Manny Pacquiao reacts after his WBC welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was declared a majority draw and Barrios retained his title.

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