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Palace orders alternative learning mode in NCR, 15 areas on Sept. 4 amid habagat, haze

Palace orders alternative learning mode in NCR, 15 areas on Sept. 4 amid habagat, haze

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 1 day ago
Malacañang has ordered schools in Metro Manila and 16 areas in Luzon to shift to alternative learning modes on...
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Warrant out: Sara Duterte facing arrest in grave threats case
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Warrant out: Sara Duterte facing arrest in grave threats case

By Ian Laqui | 23 hours ago
(2nd update) The vice president is facing an arrest over three counts of grave threats, with bail set for each count.
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Lachica, Madriaga out as witnesses

Lachica, Madriaga out as witnesses

By Daphne Galvez | 13 hours ago
The House prosecution panel has dropped as witnesses two of Vice President Sara Duterte’s former security officers and...
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FDA acting chief grilled over appointment, ties to predecessor Teston

FDA acting chief grilled over appointment, ties to predecessor Teston

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The Food and Drug Administration's acting chief faced pointed questions on Friday, September 4, over how he got the post,...
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'No comment': Sharon Cuneta calls Kiko Pangilinan, Robin Padilla Senate clash a 'non-issue'

'No comment': Sharon Cuneta calls Kiko Pangilinan, Robin Padilla Senate clash a 'non-issue'

By Kristofer Purnell | 21 hours ago
"Uy ex ko, uy husband ko" was the only thing that crossed Sharon Cuneta's mind when Robin Padilla and Kiko...
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The Smart 5G Max Home WiFi — power by its nationwide 5G network — delivers speeds of up to 600Mbps, supports up to 40 devices, and comes with free unlimited data for 15 days.

Smart slashes 40% off 5G Home WiFi plan

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Russell tops second practice to beat Ferrari and Antonelli in Italy

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USA's Serena Williams (R) and her sister Venus Williams (2R) shake hands with Australia's Maya Joint (2L) and Taiwan's Chan Hao-ching (L) after losing their women's doubles first-round tennis match on day six of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 4, 2026.

Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles

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Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua started functioning as chief minister of the autonomous region in March 2025 based on an appointment by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

Maguindanao del Norte solon vouches for BARMM chief minister

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Ben Simmons makes NBA comeback with Kings: reports

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Students will be able to get access to Google's full suite of tools powered by artificial intelligence designed to help them study smarter, stay organized, and tackle coursework with ease.

Google offers 1-year free AI Plus for college students

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House on September 02, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes' for US

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Swedens's Armand Duplantis reacts after jumping in the men's pole vault event of the Silesia Diamond League athletics meeting in Katowice, Poland, on August 23, 2026.

Duplantis pulls out of Diamond League finals

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Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka waves to the crowd after defeating Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova during their women's singles third round tennis match on day six of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 4, 2026 ; Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the second set during his men's singles third round tennis match against China's Wu Yibing on day six of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 4, 2026.

'Getting there' - Alcaraz into US Open last 16 along with Sabalenka

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines competes against Iva Jovic of the United States during the Stars of the Open at Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2026 in New York City.

Revenge and breakthrough

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Hard-fighting Filipinos wind up fourth

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Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Quezon City Hall of Justice on Sept. 5, 2026 accompanied by members of the media, where she is set to post bail following the issuance of an arrest warrant in connection with the grave threats case filed against her.

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The de Leon siblings legally adopted by Nora Aunor and Christopher de Leon including Lotlot and Matet de Leon; inset shows the former celebrity couple's biological son Ian de Leon

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