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Fur-parents dress their doggies with hats and sunglasses while cooling off in inflatable pools at the paw park of a mall in Taytay, Rizal on April 21, 2024.

27 areas to reach dangerous heat index on May 11

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

State weather bureau PAGASA said that the heat index in 27 areas is expected to reach the dangerous levels on Saturday.

US Marines walk on sand dunes after a live fire exercise against an imaginary "invasion" force as part of the joint US-Philippines annual military Balikatan drills in Laoag on Luzon island's northwest coast on May 6, 2024. US and Filipino troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary "invasion" force during war games on the Philippines' northern coast on May 6, days after their governments objected to China's "dangerous" actions in regional waters.

Philippine military must evolve fast — Gibo

Athlete-mother and karate medalist Erica Samonte

Mother's Day: Athlete-mom shares how she inspires kids through sports

By Kristofer Purnell

Pandemic talks extended as deadline passes

Duque, Lao face raps over COVID-19 supplies

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Albayalde on ICC arrest: My conscience is clear

Albayalde on ICC arrest: My conscience is clear

By Emmanuel Tupas | 4 hours ago

Stressing that his conscience is clear, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Oscar Albayalde said he is ready to...

Filipinos make me feel very Filipina — Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios

Filipinos make me feel very Filipina — Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios

By C. Mendez Legaspi | 1 day ago

After her emotional motorcade at the Mall of Asia on Sunday, May 5, Miss Unierse 202 Sheynnis Palacios was still feeling sentimental...

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Sofitel closes after 51 years, citing ‘safety issues’

Sofitel closes after 51 years, citing ‘safety issues’

By Ghio Ong | 11 hours ago

The 51-year-old Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City will close its doors starting July 1.

Mother's Day: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 mom contestant Selena Antonio Reyes on balancing pageantry, motherhood

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Mother's Day: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 mom contestant Selena Antonio Reyes on balancing pageantry, motherhood

By Kristofer Purnell | 16 hours ago

Pasig City's representative Selena Antonio Reyes, a 38-year-old mother of two, is among the candidates making history at this...

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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to cease ops in July 2024

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to cease ops in July 2024

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Five-star-hotel by Manila Bay, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, is closing its doors to the public starting July.

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NIDOÂ® 3+5+, the toddler-expert growing-up milk, celebrates all moms as #1Moms!

A tribute to all #1Moms whose love is more than words

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Displaced Palestinians arrive in a car carrying their belongings to set up shelter after returning to Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 9, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

UN chief warns of 'epic disaster' as Israel tightens vice on Rafah

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 10: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after making a three-point basket against the New York Knicks in the last minute of the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 10, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Nembhard the hero as Pacers down Knicks to claw back in series

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US actress Zendaya accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for "Euphoria" onstage during the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September 12, 2022.

Zendaya: a superstar, not a challenger

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Incredible, strong and inspiring moms Josephine Rivera, Michelle Arce and Ivy Domingo

Struggling as a working mom? These mamas run the office and household with grace and gratitude

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Former Miss USA titleholder Noelia Voigt

Miss USA pageant under scrutiny as two winners step down

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Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac (left) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration head Arnel Ignacio welcome the released Filipino seafarer and his wife at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport yesterday.

One of four Pinoy seafarers held by Iran freed

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Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe reacts during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Metz at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on December 20, 2023.

Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at end of season

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Construction firm worker Bernie Calile died on the spot after he fell from a backhoe and got rolled over by one of its large wheels in Sultan Kudarat in Maguindanao del Norte on May 10, 2024.

Construction worker killed after being run over by backhoe

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This photo shows a pump from a gasoline station.

Oil prices seen to decline again next week

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In a statement yesterday, the DTI said several manufacturers have decided to voluntarily implement a price freeze on select stock keeping units of bottled water, canned meat and processed milk until July 10.

Makers freeze prices of select items until July 10

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President Marcos hands over cash assistance to farmers affected by El NiÃ±o, during the distribution of financial aid under the Socio-Civic Projects Fund, at the Universidad de Zamboanga Summit Center in Zamboanga City last Thursday. Beneficiaries included thousands of farmers and fisherfolk from the Zamboanga Peninsula.

DA prepares for more destructive La Niña

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Topnotcher Jeneth Elumba is joined by fellow Philippine Military Academy cadets during the presentation of the Top 10 graduates of Bagong Sinag Class of 2024 yesterday.

Peasant’s daughter from Surigao tops 2024 PMA Class

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Philippine Balikatan director Army Maj. Gen. Marvin Licudine and US First Marine Expeditionary Force commander Lt. Gen. Michael Cederholm furl the Balikatan flag during the closing ceremony of the joint military exercises, at Camp Aguinaldo yesterday.

‘Balikatan gives pause to adversaries of open Pacific’

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Allein Maliksi shows way for the Meralco Bolts with 22 points.

Bolts buck Bolick’s 48-pt sizzler

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In a one-of-a-kind setting, National U and Santo Tomas go for each otherâ��s necks in a royal rumble for the menâ��s and womenâ��s titles in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournament today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

NU, UST in virtual tag team duel

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Members and supporters of the La Salle Green Archers celebrate their perfect run in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup.

Archers nail grand sweep, three-peat

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Hoffman races to 2nd gold, Knott breaks 100 meter mark

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Powered by Zach Huang and Arvin Gamboa, the Knights pulled away, 85-60, and cruised to their fifth straight win in as many starts in the round-robin elimination phase of the 29-team tournament.

Knights rip Weavers for win No. 5

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Cleveland star Donovan Mitchell Michael.

Cavaliers, Mavs pull abreast

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We had the good fortune of trying Filipino ingredients as presented...

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SM celebrates the 2024 Paris Olympics

by: Christine S. Dayrit

“The past shapes us, belief empowers us."...

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Sports is definitely not my strong suit (neither is singing, if...

Francis J. Kong

The quest for learning

by: Francis J. Kong

Economist Robert Gordon points out that, had you lived in 1870,...

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SC rules: Red-tagging is threat to life, liberty

by: Satur C. Ocampo

For almost six years, red-tagging has been a major component of...

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The answer to our woes

by: Mary Ann LL. Reyes

The recent weeks’ faltering energy supply has driven no less...

Arci Muñoz explains the reason behind her evolving looks

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‘Dumaguete Doctrine’

by: Harry Roque

The gentle yet patriotic people of Dumaguete City have spoken,...

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Truths my mother told me

by: Joanne Rae M. Ramirez

My mother Sonia, at 85, is an effortless crowd drawer because...

Conversion, condemnation and rejectionist religion

by: Cito Beltran

This week has been a tough one for me in the “faith” department...

Marichu A. Villanueva

Wages and competition

by: Marichu A. Villanueva

Like any worker or professional, doctors too need protection from...

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In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023, the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition.

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