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Jobseekers queue for an interview at the job fair organized by the local government inside a mall in Marikina City as part of their observance of Labor Day on May 1, 2024.

Jobless Filipinos hit 2 million in March 2024 — PSA

During a Wednesday morning press conference, national statistician and PSA chief Claire Dennis Mapa announced an uptick in the number of unemployed persons aged 15 and above to two million in March 2024, up from 1.8 million in February 2024.

Photo shows one of the activists from 'Mayo Uno Six' released on May 7, 2024.

‘Mayo Uno 6’ protesters released from detention

This combination of pictures created on April 12, 2024 shows adult film star Stormy Daniels in Hollywood, California and former US President Donald Trump in New York City on March 25, 2024. Donald Trump goes on trial on April 15, 2024 for allegedly covering up hush money payments to hide affairs ahead of the 2016 presidential election which propelled him into the White House.

Pajamas, 'honeybunch' and sex: Stormy testifies vs Trump at hush money trial

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Heart Evangelista reacts to Pia Wurtzbach awarded Global Fashion Influencer instead of her

Heart Evangelista reacts to Pia Wurtzbach awarded Global Fashion Influencer instead of her

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 1 day ago

It can be recalled that Pia and Heart are rumored to be on a professional rivalry, following Heart's falling off with her...

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Trillanes says another oust-Marcos plot brewing

Trillanes says another oust-Marcos plot brewing

By Emmanuel Tupas | 11 hours ago

Two senior officials of the Philippine National Police are plotting to oust President Marcos to make way for a takeover either...

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 names Top 5 interview challenge winners

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 names Top 5 interview challenge winners

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte | 1 day ago

Today, May 7, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization announced the Top 5 winners in the Up Close & Personal interview...

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'Nalilito ako dito': Maricel Soriano denies knowledge of drug allegations in unverified PDEA documents

'Nalilito ako dito': Maricel Soriano denies knowledge of drug allegations in unverified PDEA documents

By Cristina Chi | 17 hours ago

"Nagtataka ako dahil lahat ng tumestigo dito ay sinabing hindi naverify ang information ni Mr. Morales at walang imbestigasyon...

PAGASA on severe heat: Worst is over

PAGASA on severe heat: Worst is over

By Bella Cariaso | 1 day ago

The worst is over in terms of the record-high temperatures and searing heat, with many areas in the country possibly experiencing...

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A winning preview of food excellence for IFEX Philippines. (Top to bottom, from left) The Power of SLOW Coconut Flower Sap by Lionheart Farms Philippines Corp., Handcrafted Chocolate Treats by Theo and Philo Chocolate Factory, Real Bacon Crisps by Baken Philippines, Ube Cream Liqueur by Destileria Barako Corporation, Bean Appetit Monggo with Squash in Coconut Milk and Dilis by Bestfriend Goodies, Buenas Dried Vegetables by Gem Foods International, unMEAT Luncheon Meat Hot & Spicy by Century Pacific Food (special citation), DoÃ±a Maria Brown Rice Puffs Series by SL Agritech Corporation, Hueza Crisps by Hueza Bakery (special citation), Northbay Deli Classic Salmon Smoked in Oil by Kai Anya Foods International Corp. and Maharlika Pure Calamansi Extract by One Vizcaya by Gulf Pacific Integrated Exports.

Winners of 2024 Katha Awards for Food revealed

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A winning preview of food excellence for IFEX Philippines. (Top to bottom, from left) The Power of SLOW Coconut Flower Sap by Lionheart Farms Philippines Corp., Handcrafted Chocolate Treats by Theo and Philo Chocolate Factory, Real Bacon Crisps by Baken Philippines, Ube Cream Liqueur by Destileria Barako Corporation, Bean Appetit Monggo with Squash in Coconut Milk and Dilis by Bestfriend Goodies, Buenas Dried Vegetables by Gem Foods International, unMEAT Luncheon Meat Hot & Spicy by Century Pacific Food (special citation), DoÃ±a Maria Brown Rice Puffs Series by SL Agritech Corporation, Hueza Crisps by Hueza Bakery (special citation), Northbay Deli Classic Salmon Smoked in Oil by Kai Anya Foods International Corp. and Maharlika Pure Calamansi Extract by One Vizcaya by Gulf Pacific Integrated Exports.

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Jacob Cortez continued to shine in his new home, logging 15 points, six assists, three assists and two steals.

Green Archers pummel Blue Eagles in PinoyLiga cagefest

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Young Filipinas thrash Indonesia in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup debut

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Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets looks for a foul call while playing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during Game 2 of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs at the Ball Arena on May 06, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

NBA fines Denver's Murray $100,000 for heating pad toss

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A woman walks past air-conditioning units outside a building in Seoul on April 30, 2024. South Korea experienced its hottest April since comprehensive records began in 1973, the state weather agency said on May 7, with average daily temperatures more than 2.5 degrees higher than in previous years.

South Korea records hottest April in half a century

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Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets is blocked by Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter during Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs at the Ball Arena on May 4, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

Minnesota's Gobert named 2024 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

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Philippines Q1 farm output value up 0.05% yr/yr

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Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 07, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Celtics rout Cavs to take NBA playoff series opener

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Grandmas slay underwear fashion runway

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Philippines gross foreign reserves at $103.4 billion at end-April

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Group hosts Indie film screenings with sign language interpreters

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Blackpink's Jennie Kim welcomes Met Gala debutants Stray Kids

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AyalaLand Logistics Q1 profit: P211-M (+18%)

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Apex Mining Q1 profit: P853-M (+55%)

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April inflation comes in at 3.8%

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The Annual Stockholderâ��s Meeting of Philippine Business Bank (â��PBBâ��) will be held virtually on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

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Windfall benefits from the trilateral summit

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We Filipinos have waited a lifetime for our era of investment-led...

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Evidence of fraud in Election 2022 piles up. Five presidential...

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Our heritage conservation champion

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