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Combo photos show Vice President Sara Duterte gesturing while answering questions from the House appropriations panel during the deliberations on the proposed 2025 budget for the Office of the Vice President yesterday.

Makabayan groups decry dropping of Sara confidential funds charge

By Cristina Chi

Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson assailed the Senate on Wednesday, October 14, for what he claims was more than P500 million in "wasted" public funds after three of four impeachment charges were dropped yesterday.

Vice President Sara Duterte arrives before the start of the impeachment trial at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 7, 2026.

51% of Pinoys want Sara Duterte to testify in impeachment trial — poll

By Renalyn Ramirez

This photo taken and handout on May 18, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle putting the Fisherman's Ring on a finger of Pope Leo XIV during a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in St Peter's square in The Vatican. (

Cardinal Tagle to lead Vatican Mass as Pope Leo recovers

Trump to fly to Manila for ASEAN summit, first PH visit since 2017

By Cristina Chi

Suspected mastermind in Laos shabu shipment to Philippines identified — PDEA

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Pope Leo has cancerous tumor removed in lung operation

Pope Leo has cancerous tumor removed in lung operation

By Dario Thuburn | 13 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumor removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally"...

VP Sara: I will not resign, I will never resign

VP Sara: I will not resign, I will never resign

By Bella Cariaso | 22 hours ago

Vice President Sara Duterte reiterated that she will not resign from her post amid the Senate impeachment trial and the various...

Visayas, Mindanao may expect rains due to ITCZ — PAGASA

Visayas, Mindanao may expect rains due to ITCZ — PAGASA

By Ian Laqui | 11 hours ago

In its weather forecast on Wednesday, October 14, PAGASA said that Visayas and Mindanao may expect cloudy skies with scattered...

Trends and ReadyLinks say IR and hospitality sectors can modernize connectivity infrastructure sans expensive overhauls

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Withdrawal of impeach charges denied Sara Duterte a chance to clear her name — spox

Withdrawal of impeach charges denied Sara Duterte a chance to clear her name — spox

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 9 hours ago

Vice President Sara Duterte was deprived of the opportunity to refute the allegations against her in the Senate impeachment...

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King rules with 44 as Beermen wreck Dyip

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Maroons storm back in payoff period to escape Falcons

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A piece of Divisoria’s history: Cultural group calls for landmark’s preservation

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More than half of 80 newly-elected members of the Bangsamoro parliament met in Davao City on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and formed a coalition bloc.

46 BARMM lawmakers form majority coalition bloc

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Pope Leo had peaceful night in hospital after lung cancer surgery

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The Bangsamoro regional government center is located in Cotabato City, the capital of the autonomous region.

Newly formed Bangsamoro coalition gets Palace backing

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Singer-songwriter Janine Berdin took the stage at New Frontier Theater on Saturday, October 10, for her first major solo concert.

'So proud': Janine Berdin shares stage with OPM icons at 1st solo concert

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Ricson Vergara and Derrick Ching

Vergara, Ching claim Lacoste pickleball honors

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Thirty-five-year-old Swedish national Andre Per Michael Palmqvist arrested by Immigration officials on Oct. 4, 2026.

Swedish fugitive wanted for fraud nabbed in Negros Oriental

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Tigers stop Tamaraws’ streak

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Disney On Ice presents Letâ��s Dance! is bringing some groove to the holiday season.

World-class entertainment lights up the holiday season at SM Mall of Asia Arena

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Ang mga miyembro ng Padel Pilipinas na sumabak 20th Asian Games sa Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Cayetano pinuri sina Abad, Malazarte sa historic Asiad finish

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Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Senate in Pasay City on July 7, 2026 to meet with members of her defense team ahead of the continuation of her impeachment trial.

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Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Senate in Pasay City on July 7, 2026 to meet with members of her defense team ahead of the continuation of her impeachment trial.

Autism Society Philippines calls out podcast hosts for mocking Josh Aquino

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Brooke Van Sickle (right) had a modest but match-best 11 points while helping their floor defense with eight excellent digs.

Chameleons disconnect High Speed Hitters on Van Sickle's return

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Rosanna Roces and John Arcilla in "Ligaya ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin."

John Arcilla recalls first love scene with Rosanna Roces in ‘Ligaya’

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Tiffany Lee poses with her championship trophy.

Lee nails long-awaited victory at ICTSI Pueblo de Oro

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Attracting tourists

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The full-grown Komodo dragon lay sprawled in the shade of a tree,...

A blessing in disguise

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News travels fast, bad news travels faster, rumors and gossip...

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Oh Loren… tsk, tsk

by: Andrew J. Masigan

Disappointment is greatest when it concerns someone from whom...

It’s tough to make Sara accountable

by: Jarius Bondoc

The Ombudsman sacked last Thursday Bohol provincial board member...

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Presidential prerogative

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It came as a big surprise, if not shock – the sudden exit...

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Three Filipinos were reported injured in a Houthi missile attack...

Slow progress and a jet full of drugs

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Ask Filipinos, especially minimum wage earners, about the skyrocketing...

The journey’s the thing

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Five years after the pandemic lockdowns, travel has pretty much...

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Nation 46 BARMM lawmakers form majority coalition bloc 4 hours ago Newly formed Bangsamoro coalition gets Palace backing Inclusive BARMM government eyed amid coalition of 46 parliament members More Nation Articles	World Pope Leo has cancerous tumor removed in lung operation 13 hours ago Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war Pope Leo to be operated on for lump on lung More World Articles	Business FDI inflows sink 44% in July – BSP 22 hours ago Toyota eyes bigger bet on Tamaraw High food, energy prices to weigh on Philippines growth More Business Articles
Sports King rules with 44 as Beermen wreck Dyip 1 hour ago Maroons storm back in payoff period to escape Falcons Vergara, Ching claim Lacoste pickleball honors More Sports Articles	Entertainment 'So proud': Janine Berdin shares stage with OPM icons at 1st solo concert 4 hours ago John Arcilla recalls first love scene with Rosanna Roces in ‘Ligaya’ Kim Yong Ji announces surprise wedding, reported pregnancy More Entertainment Articles	Lifestyle Erwan Heussaff's dish inspired by Eastern Samar fish patty Podpod 4 hours ago World-class entertainment lights up the holiday season at SM Mall of Asia Arena Apple unveils HomeView smart display in renewed home push More Lifestyle Articles
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