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Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro (right) is joined by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles and Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru during a multilateral press briefing at the US Indo-Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii the other day.

‘We must be ready to respond to China’s expansion claims’

By Iris Gonzales

With China becoming bolder in its expansionist bid, the United States and its allies should be prepared to take action if and when necessary, according to the newly appointed chief of the US forces in the Indo-Pacific region.

A Palestinian girl wearing a pink dress stands amidst the ruins of the Al-Faruq Mosque that was destroyed during Israeli bombardment, in Rafah on the southern Gaza Strip on March 22, 2024, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas

Hamas official says group will not accept truce that does not end Gaza war

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky holds a press conference during the NATO Summit in Vilnius on July 12, 2023.

Russia adds Zelensky to criminal 'wanted' list

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Bossing wallop Fuel Masters to end PBA Philippine Cup bid

Bossing wallop Fuel Masters to end PBA Philippine Cup bid

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The Blackwater Bossing ended their PBA Philippine Cup campaign with a bang after drubbing the already-ran Phoenix Fuel Masters,...

Hotshots turn to veteran Reavis in win vs Terrafirma

Hotshots turn to veteran Reavis in win vs Terrafirma

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Coming off back-to-back defeats, the second of which was a horrendous loss, the Magnolia Hotshots needed a huge bounce-back...

Ogie Diaz breaks silence over Bea Alonzo's surprise Cyber Libel raps

Ogie Diaz breaks silence over Bea Alonzo's surprise Cyber Libel raps

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Veteran showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz reacted to actress Bea Alonzo's surprise filing of Cyberlibel charges against...

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Essence of Olympic solidarity

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There is growing concern that the Paris Olympics may be tainted by disunity, terrorism and social unrest as malevolents could exploit a global platform to propagate their ends at the expense of sports.

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Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios arriving in Manila on May 1, 2024.

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Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios arriving in Manila on May 1, 2024.

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Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios arriving in Manila on May 1, 2024.

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Daniel Radcliffe (left) and 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling (right).

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Employees pick up canned goods and other grocery items that fell from the shelves at a supermarket in Tacloban City following a magnitude 5.8Â earthquake that hit Leyte on Friday night.

Magnitude 5.8 quake shakes Leyte; 2 injured

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Locals walk over the dry part of Intang Lake in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija on April 22, 2024.

State of calamity sought in Isabela due to drought

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Bureau of Corrections personnel fit convict Cedric Lee with a shirt for inmates at the New Bilibid Prison on Friday night.

Cedric Lee transferred to Bilibid

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Latest data from the DOH showed that 2,264 cases were reported as of April 27, an increase of 39 percent compared to the 1,627 recorded on April 6.

Measles, rubella cases up 39 percent

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Husin Kalang and his relatives Ryan Latip, Abubakar Latip, Jemar Kalang, Ajim Jamaluddin and Algafar Naser, all residents of Tuburan town, were in a vehicle when they were attacked in Sitio Lessem, Barangay Bato-Bato, allegedly by a group led by a certain Jemar and Kedyok Nani.

Basilan councilor, 5 companions hurt in shooting

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Police Major General Rommel Francisco Marbil is the 30th Chief of the Philippine National Police.

PNP probes ‘demolition job’ vs Marbil

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MMDA: NCAP remains suspended

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Workers begin the retrofitting and rehabilitation of the EDSA-Kamuning flyover southbound lane in Quezon City on May 2, 2024

DPWH contractor rushing Kamuning flyover rehab

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No interruptions in Metro Manila water supply, DENR exec says

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Mayor Jeannie Sandoval led the â��Gabi ng Pasasalamat 2024â�� awarding ceremony held at the Rizal Park Hotel in Manila.

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The OPCC, which was launched in 2011, was previously known as the Earth Hour City Challenge, a friendly competition that recognizes cities with proactive climate initiatives and commitment to sustainable urban development.

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Bibliomania, a passion for books

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People have been collecting written materials ever since the invention...

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Why many managers do not manage well

by: Francis J. Kong

“One day,” says the hard-working employee, “My manager pulled...

Jump starting Phl startups

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Not far from one of Apple’s sprawling campuses in this region...

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I filed for adjustment of status (Form I-485) to enable me to...

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Technology is the death of us

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I read a funny story titled: “Technology is the death of us.”...

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International tribunal hears ‘war crimes’ charges

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This month, on May 17-18, the International Peoples’ Tribunal,...

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