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Possible EV link in June Aster fire prompts ferry bans, safety review

Possible EV link in June Aster fire prompts ferry bans, safety review

By Renalyn Ramirez | 9 hours ago
Shipping firms impose restrictions as the June Aster fire investigation continues.
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President Marcos has no plans to resign – Palace

President Marcos has no plans to resign – Palace

By Helen Flores | 18 hours ago
President Marcos has no plans of stepping down, Malacañang said yesterday, after the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte...
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Senators should consider commuting to work – Sherwin

Senators should consider commuting to work – Sherwin

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 18 hours ago
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged his fellow lawmakers yesterday to try commuting to work, inspired by a Department...
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At least 3 dead from school shooting in South Cotabato
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At least 3 dead from school shooting in South Cotabato

By Cristina Chi | 1 day ago
The Department of Education confirmed on Friday, September 18, a reported shooting incident at Banga National High School...
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House prosecutors defend statements on impeachment

By Daphne Galvez | 18 hours ago
Members of the House prosecution panel have maintained that their statements on the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte were not about the merits of the case, but merely on procedure and summary...
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Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up

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Education officials inspected on Saturday the scene of the deadly gun attack. the day before, inside the Banga National High School campus in Banga, South Cotabato.

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From left: Cary Lagdameo, president of Damosa Land; Sunrise Events Inc. president Princess Galura; Samal Mayor Lemuel Reyes; and Vice Mayor Richard Guindolman showcase the finisher shirts, special medals and commemorative mugs during Saturday’s press conference for the Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon at Bridgeport Harbor Luxury, City Garden of Samal.

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From left: Jeffrey Ian Dy, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Leader; Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Leo Herrera-Lim; Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque; and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSecretary Rexlon T. Gatchalian during the second ASEAN Business Media Exchange 2026 held on September 7 at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City. The officials discussed the Philippines’ progress and priorities across the three ASEAN Community pillars.

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Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines follows through with his shot en route to a sizzling seven-under-par 65 highlighted by a hole in one on hole No. 14 at Sta. Elena.

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Duncan Sheik attends the Museum of Broadway's one-year anniversary celebration at the Museum of Broadway on November 15, 2023 in New York City.

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From left: Jeffrey Ian Dy, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Leader; Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Leo Herrera-Lim; Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque; and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSecretary Rexlon T. Gatchalian during the second ASEAN Business Media Exchange 2026 held on September 7 at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City. The officials discussed the Philippinesâ?? progress and priorities across the three ASEAN Community pillars.

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