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Policemen stand guard near the body of a man killed during what police said was a drug-related vigilante killing in Barangay Manggahan in Pasig City early yesterday.

Amnesty urges Marcos to end 'drug war' as killings persist

By Gaea Katreena Cabico

Human rights group Amnesty International has called on the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to adopt a clear and unequivocal policy ending the "war on drugs" and extrajudicial killings.

People buy coconut water to cool themselves along a road in Manila on April 24, 2024, as extreme heat affected the country.

'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines

By Cecil Morella

Yemeni coastguards loyal to the internationally-recognised government ride in a patrol boat in the Red Sea off the government-held town of Mokha in the western Taiz province, close to the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, on April 15, 2024.

DMW bans seafarers on Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

'Paurong mag-isip': MMDA's proposal to remove EDSA bike lanes draws flak

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Former senator Rene Saguisag dies

Former senator Rene Saguisag dies

By Ian Laqui | 8 hours ago

Following the EDSA Revolution in 1986, Saguisag became the spokesperson of former President Corazon Aquino.

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Marlon Stockinger spotted with new girlfriend; ex Pia Wurtzbach marks 1st wedding anniversary with Jeremy Jauncey

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 2 days ago

Racecar driver Marlon Stockinger is seen more and more with girlfriend Dani Camcam at public events.

MMDA mulls removing bicycle lane from EDSA

MMDA mulls removing bicycle lane from EDSA

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 18 hours ago

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is exploring the possibility of removing EDSA’s bicycle lane as part of...

Paulo Avelino goes viral as elevator operator for a day

Paulo Avelino goes viral as elevator operator for a day

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino surprised mallgoers as he posed as an elevator assistant in a mall recently.

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‘Laging trapik’: Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel poses as Angkas driver

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Filipino-American model and fashion designer R’Bonney Gabriel has been in the Philippines for about a week now for “special...

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Chery Tiggo, PLDT have contrasting fates in semis bids

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(From left) Jiro Taniyama, executive vice president, Chief of Clean Energy; Environment Business Promotion Division, Taisei Corporation; Milagros Reyes, chairman, PGEC; Francisco Delfin Jr., president and CEO, PGEC; RGEC, during the signing ceremony

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Blue Eagles soar past Lady Falcons for winning exit

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Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket on Paul George of the LA Clippers during a 96-93 Mavericks win in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at the Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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In an interview with dzBB yesterday, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said there is a proposal suggesting the complete removal of bicycles from EDSA.

MMDA mulls removing bicycle lane from EDSA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is exploring the possibility of removing EDSA’s bicycle lane as part of a study the MMDA is conducting with the Department of Transportation to consider an exclusive motorcycle lane along the highway.

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dedicated motorcycle lane is questionable given the limited road space, Sen. Grace Poe, who chairs of the Senate committee on public services, said.

Senators buck exclusive motorcycle lane on EDSA

Data-driven solutions to address traffic congestion are needed, senators said yesterday as they opposed the proposed exclusive lane for motorcycles along EDSA.

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Motorists continue traversing the EDSA-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City on April 7, 2024 before it partially closes on April 25, 2024 for retrofitting that will last for 11 months.

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The EDSA-Kamuning flyover will be closed for repairs starting May 1, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday.

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This undated photo shows the Oblation statue in the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, Quezon City.

UP-Diliman renames marine science building

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