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Gatchalian eyes BARMM development

Gatchalian eyes BARMM development

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 7 hours ago
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian wished the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliament well after its inaugural...
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Prosecution eyes turnover of VP Sara’s tax cases to BIR

Prosecution eyes turnover of VP Sara’s tax cases to BIR

By Delon Porcalla | 1 day ago
The House prosecution panel plans to turn over tax documents of Vice President Sara Duterte and companies linked to her husband...
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VP Sara visits mass grave of Ormoc flash flood victims

VP Sara visits mass grave of Ormoc flash flood victims

By Evelyn Macairan | 1 day ago
As the 35th anniversary of the Ormoc flash floods nears, Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday visited the city public...
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Senate majority bloc backs budget purge

Senate majority bloc backs budget purge

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 1 day ago
The Senate majority bloc is backing a planned purge of the House-approved 2027 national budget bill riddled with “corruption-prone”...
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Lapid’s son gets DPWH post

Lapid’s son gets DPWH post

By Rainier Allan Ronda | 1 day ago
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Giovanni Lopez has appointed Maynard Lapid, a councilor of Porac town...
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Directed by MAVX president and CEO Erwin ‘Lucky’ Blanco (fourth from left), the family comedy-drama ‘Buddy’ stars (from left) EA Guzman, Shaira Diaz, Elisse Joson, Michael de Mesa, Empoy Marquez, Benjie Paras and Andre Paras. The film opens tomorrow, Nov. 4, in cinemas nationwide.

MAVX producer makes directorial debut with ‘Buddy’

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The six-man live band, InnerVoices, made a music video of the Yuletide song, O Holy Night, to greet and thank followers for last year’s Christmas. Surprisingly, it generated over a million views on social media and gave the group the idea of releasing it. And so they did.

InnerVoices releases 1st Christmas single

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Titled ‘Kailangan Kita: An Ogie Alcasid Musical,’ the next production at the Newport Performing Arts Theater will feature the OPM hitmaker’s compositions throughout his almost 40-year career in the Philippine entertainment industry. The show, which he also stars in, is scheduled to open in May 2027.

Ogie Alcasid’s dream musical ‘Kailangan Kita’ with Regine Velasquez set for 2027

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From left: Second runners-up Jay Chan II and Jamaica Co, Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global Philippines 2026 titleholders Ben Siao and Yna Uy, and first runners-up Izobel Uy and Jyron Ngo during the Winner’s Night at the Metropolitan Theater.

Ben Siao, Yna Uy to represent Philippines at Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Global in 2027

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8 hours ago
Supporters of China's Premier Li Qiang wave Chinese national flags outside an event held at the Auckland Museum in Auckland on June 14, 2024.

Groups call for de-escalation of tension with China

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In this handout photo, a Move It rider waits at a crossing in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

LTFRB fines Move It P555.7 million over excess riders

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Passengers bound for Lucena City in Quezon wait at the Balanacan Port Terminal in Marinduque on November 2, 2026, as they make their way home following the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

PNP monitors transport hubs

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8 hours ago
The DOH recommended pretreating raw water containing debris, organic matter and suspended solids to prevent filtration systems from getting clogged and ensure their effectiveness.

DOH advises public against relying solely on water filters

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In its “Legally Speaking†series on Facebook, the high tribunal discussed legal terms such as libel, slander and slander by deed, as well as legal principles that may serve as defenses in cases involving freedom of expression.

SC urges public to be cautious in expressing views

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8 hours ago
Motorists queue at a gasoline station in Quezon City on July 7, 2024.

Gas prices going up, diesel down today

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8 hours ago
Following the completion of DNA analysis, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Regional Office VIII has announced a breakthrough: nearly 90 percent of the victims buried in the mass grave have been identified.

Nearly 90% in Yolanda mass grave identified

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8 hours ago
This file photo shows a facade of the Department of Education.

DepEd prioritizes violence-hit campuses in hiring counselor associates

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8 hours ago
Workers assemble an archway in front of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay yesterday for the 49th ASEAN Summit.

Philippines to host Quad leaders’ summit during ASEAN meet

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Job seekers fill out application forms at a job fair in Manila, Feb. 24, 2023.

Study: Grads earn more when jobs match academic training

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John Mark ‘Marama’ Tokong

Tokong, Alciso bow out at Cloud 9

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8 hours ago
Alex Eala

New milestone for No. 17 Eala

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Cone expects all hands on deck

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Barangay Ginebra is poised to quash whatever hopes of a “Beeracleâ€-like comeback embattled San Miguel Beer is entertaining going to tonight’s Game 3 of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal duel in Dasmariñas, Cavite.

Closeout in Dasma?

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â??We donâ??t like a reenacted budget,â?? DEPDev Undersecretary Carlos Abad Santos told reporters last week, citing its impact on the economy.

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