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Mahiya naman kayo, BBM, Sandro jeered

By GOTCHA | By Jarius Bondoc | 17 hours ago
People cheered when President Bongbong Marcos in his 2025 State of the Nation rebuked lawmakers, “Mahiya naman kayo!” He claimed then to be fed up with their pork barrels in the form of fake and faulty...
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Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency

Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency

By Frankie Taggart | 1 day ago
Americans deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's tumultuous second presidency Tuesday in midterm elections that threaten...
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295 DPWH projects to be removed

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 17 hours ago
Close to 300 infrastructure projects deemed not compliant with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)’s evaluation would be removed from the P7.2-trillion proposed national budget for next year,...
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Could Xi come to Manila? Palace says visit could help settle tension

Could Xi come to Manila? Palace says visit could help settle tension

By Cristina Chi | 1 day ago
China has yet to announce who will attend the Nov. 16-18 ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Manila.
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Senate eyes tougher animal welfare law

Senate eyes tougher animal welfare law

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 17 hours ago
Senators have called for an inquiry in aid of legislation following a pet crematorium’s alleged dumping of animal remains...
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Immigration intercepts 2 Filipinos bound for conflict zones

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Cement price hikes face weak demand and rising construction costs

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Ordizo takes down Vietnamese WGM in breakthrough win at ASEAN+ chess tilt

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InLife Executive Chairperson Nina D. Aguas (center) accepts the award from (left to right) Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Assistant Governor Ma. Belinda G. Caraan, ICD Vice Chair Senen L. Matoto, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Rogelio V. Quevedo, and ICD President Tomasa H. Lipana.

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From left: Edwin Ano, AFAD VP; Grace Tan, officer; Aric Topacio, president; Cristina Tuason-Gonzalez, secretary; and Ivy Sapasap, officer

Second part of Defense and Sporting Arms Show slated Nov. 18-22

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