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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 | 2 days ago
Malacañang has ordered schools in Metro Manila and 16 areas in Luzon to shift to alternative learning modes on...
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Online trolls target Quezon City judge

Online trolls target Quezon City judge

By Janvic Mateo | 9 hours ago
The Quezon City judge who issued the arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte is now being targeted by trolls ...
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‘Prosecution focused on solid impeach case, not threshold’

‘Prosecution focused on solid impeach case, not threshold’

By Daphne Galvez | 9 hours ago
The House prosecution panel is focused on presenting evidence strong enough to meet whatever conviction threshold will...
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JV hopes reforms will boost Senate ratings

JV hopes reforms will boost Senate ratings

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 9 hours ago
The Senate’s trust ratings will likely improve following reforms put in place by the new leadership, according to finance...
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Impeachment unaffected by grave threats raps – Drilon

Impeachment unaffected by grave threats raps – Drilon

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 9 hours ago
Former Senate president Frank Drilon said the grave threats case against Vice President Sara Duterte before the Quezon City...
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 11: Katie Taylor looks on prior to her fight against Amanda Serrano in their undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and Ring super lightweight championship bout during Netflix's Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 at Madison Square Garden on July 11, 2025 in New York City.

Taylor bows out as undisputed champion in Dublin farewell

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Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland is tackled by Coventry City's English-born defender # 02 Ethan Pinnock during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on September 5, 2026.

Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League

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China's Qinwen Zheng hits a return to USA's Madison Keys during their women's singles third round tennis match on day seven of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 5, 2026.

Zheng, Potapova pull off upsets to reach US Open last 16

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Joheirry Mola of Domican Republic wins Miss World 2026 at the coronation night held in Vietnam on September 5, 2026. She is flanked by her runners up: 1st runner- up Elisabeth Reynes of Spain (left) and Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia (2nd runner-up).

Dominican Republic is Miss World 2026, Philippines in Top 12

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Speaking Truthfully in Christ

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The STAR Cover (September 6, 2026)

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Residents wade through floodwaters while others use paddle boats in a village in Lingayen, Pangasinan on August 30, 2026.

DPWH working on detailed flood master plan

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Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Quezon City Hall of Justice on September 5, 2026.

PDP-Laban denounces Sara arrest warrant

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“As of Sept. 3, bed capacity in 20 DOH hospitals in Metro Manila is at 602, including the 260 additional surge beds,†the department said in its report.

DOH readies more hospital beds

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PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police force is ready to work with legislators and other stakeholders to add more teeth to the law in running after people involved in online criminal activities.

PNP seeks strengthened SIM Card Registration Act

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According to DOLE, 1,418 TUPAD workers have been deployed across flood-prone areas in Metro Manila from Aug. 24 to Oct. 2.

DOLE allocates P220 million for cleanup drive

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Facade of the Commission on Human Rights building.

CHR looks into missing P6 million trust fund

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Metro Manila Development Authority general manager Nicolas Torre III on April 22, 2026

Torre pays fines over traffic violations

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Sen. Ronald “Bato†dela Rosa.

NBI has leads on Bato’s location

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United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton

US Ambassador Lipton visits PCG

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Screengrab shows the Toyota Avanza lying along the road after it was lifted from a river near the Ninoy Aquino Boulevard in Tarlac City yesterday afternoon.

Third Tarlac bridge collapse fatality found

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DOH data showed the country recorded 209,631 cases of the mosquito-borne disease last year.

128,634 dengue cases reported this year

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In a 35-page ruling dated Aug. 17 and made public by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) yesterday, the Tanauan City Regional Trial Court Branch 83 found the defendants – A Ming, Yan Xing Xue and Ko Xiao Ya – guilty for violating Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

3 Chinese nationals get life for drugs

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This undated photo shows an individual counting Philippine peso bills.

Visayas labor groups seek P250 daily wage hike

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Photo posted on social media by the Center for Conservation Innovation Ph Inc., the Iraya Mangyan and the Mindoro Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Program shows a Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon roaming in the forest of Oriental Mindoro.

Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon spotted after 20 years

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The national budget: People-centricity and good governance

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Vice President Sara Duterte talks to members of the media, asking them to accompany her to the 5th floor of the QC Hall of Justice where she was to post bail yesterday for her grave threats case.

VP Sara posts P360K bail for threats case

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â??As of Sept. 3, bed capacity in 20 DOH hospitals in Metro Manila is at 602, including the 260 additional surge beds,â?? the department said in its report.

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This aerial photo taken from a commercial plane shows haze from Indonesian forest fires blanketing a residential district in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak state on the island of Borneo on September 5, 2026.

How Indonesian fire haze is affecting Southeast Asia, including the Philippines

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Presidential Legislative Liaison Office secretary Joey Salceda said retirement accounts could serve a broader economic purpose by channeling savings into productive investments while helping Filipinos prepare for old age.

PERA growth seen deepening long-term savings pool

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 11: Katie Taylor looks on prior to her fight against Amanda Serrano in their undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and Ring super lightweight championship bout during Netflix's Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 at Madison Square Garden on July 11, 2025 in New York City.

Taylor bows out as undisputed champion in Dublin farewell

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Baus Rufo adds the GTV Sunday talk show titled â??Kalurksâ?? to his small-screen daily grind. The â??Unang Hiritâ?? host-mate and â??The People Have Spokenâ?? celebri-peep will give viewers a recap of the hottest, juicy and trending showbiz news and issues. Although his hands are full, Baus has time for the podcast â??Dogshow Divas,â?? which has opened doors of opportunities to him.

Baus Rufo on the future of ‘Dogshow Divas’ as he joins GTV’s ‘Kalurks’

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Joheirry Mola of Domican Republic wins Miss World 2026 at the coronation night held in Vietnam on September 5, 2026. She is flanked by her runners up: 1st runner- up Elisabeth Reynes of Spain (left) and Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia (2nd runner-up).

Dominican Republic is Miss World 2026, Philippines in Top 12

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Honor Magic V6 now up for pre-order at P119,999 with free HONOR Pad X8b worth P12,999

Honor Magic V6 now up for pre-order at P119,999 with free HONOR Pad X8b worth P12,999

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