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Former President Rodrigo Duterte during an event of the Young Mensâ�� Christian Association of Manila on Oct. 28, 2024.

ICC lawyer: Duterte faces arrest; Bato, Albayalde being probed

By Janvic Mateo

Aside from former president Rodrigo Duterte, two former police chiefs – Sen. Ronald dela Rosa and Oscar Albayalde – are likely to be subjected to arrest warrants that may soon be issued by the International Criminal Court.

Manufacturers and retailers voiced their position at a recent meeting with Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual.

Retailers openm to voluntary price freeze – DTI

By Louella Desiderio

DFA Undersecretary for civilian security and consular affairs Jesus Domingo said on Thursday that the new tourist visa requirements include social security documents to be presented by visa applicants.

Rules tightened for Chinese tourist visas

By Pia Lee-Brago

DFA warns vs ‘false narratives’ on Ayungin

By Michael Punongbayan

Single e-Travel QR code takes off

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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 | 2 days 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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Heart Evangelista fulfills dream to star in Victoria's Secret-like underwear show

Heart Evangelista fulfills dream to star in Victoria's Secret-like underwear show

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

Becoming a Victoria's Secret model was among the dreams of actress Heart Evangelista, a yearning that was somewhat fulfilled...

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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 | 2 days ago

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

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Catriona Gray removes Sam Milby engagement photos on Instagram

Catriona Gray removes Sam Milby engagement photos on Instagram

By Kristofer Purnell | 8 hours ago

Social media users are asking what is happening between Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and actor Sam Milby after...

Expel Chinese embassy execs over phone wiretap – Gibo

Expel Chinese embassy execs over phone wiretap – Gibo

By Michael Punongbayan | 1 day ago

Teodoro said if proven true, those involved should be expelled from the Philippines for admittedly violating the Anti-Wiretapping...

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The complaint stemmed from Estabanâ��s filing of a petition for a writ of mandamus dated March 15, 2024 before the Court of Appeals praying for the full transfer of the operation and maintenance as well as the collection of toll in CAVITEX to PEATC from the CIC.

Cavitex operator files raps vs OIC of PEATC

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US war vet, 100, to marry sweetheart, 96

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In an 18-page order approved by Ombudsman Samuel Martires on May 2, the anti-graft agency denied the supplemental motion for reconsideration of former PS-DBM executive director Lloyd Christopher Lao, seeking the reversal of its Aug. 14, 2023 resolution finding probable cause to file graft charges against him and several other former PS-DBM officials.

Ombudsman affirms raps vs ex-DBM execs in Pharmally mess

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‘Foreign ownership won’t affect local ad industry’

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Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Agriculture chief exempts bonito from import ban

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Rep. Dan Fernandez, vice chairman of the House energy committee, also urged the state-run agency to defer the requests while a December 2023 Court of Appeals decision favoring the Manila Electric Co. is pending before the Supreme Court (SC).

ERC urged to defer power rate hikes

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hrough the years, substitution by reason of withdrawal has been used in numerous instances without any valid cause or reason from the withdrawing candidate. In short, itâ��s a massive deception of the electorate,â�� Rep. Florida Robes of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan said.

House backs Comelec plan to ban substitution by withdrawal

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Measures that seek to develop the coconut industry and key issues affecting the farm sector were discussed during Marcosâ�� meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council-Agriculture Sector Group (PSAC-ASG) at MalacaÃ±ang last Wednesday.

Marcos Jr. vows to fund coconut export program

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ALL IN THE FAMILY: Sen. Nancy Binay is â��seriously contemplatingâ�� running for Makati mayor next year against Rep. Luis Campos, her brother-in-law and husband to outgoing Makati Mayor Abby Binay, who has expressed interest in running for Taguigâ��s top pos

Nancy eyes Makati’s top post

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The police officer, whom PNP chief information officer Col. Jean Fajardo did not identify, is also facing an administrative case for using the bus lane.

Cop sacked for EDSA busway breach

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â��Enforcement and anti-smuggling and all that â�� you really have to beef them up, and I think weâ��re doing that,â�� Marcos said during the sixth Private Sector Advisory Council-Agriculture Sector Group meeting at MalacaÃ±ang last Wednesday.

Marcos orders crackdown on tobacco, vape smuggling

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Catapang: NBP visitors signed waiver allowing strip search

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Another Negros Occidental city under state of calamity

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PNP: Good leads on manhunt for Quiboloy

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Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas and lawyer An- gelica Chua, who is almost 50 years younger than the groom, kiss after tying the knot at a church wedding in Batangas. Story on Page 8.

Batangas governor Mandanas, 80, weds lawyer, 32

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Identified only by their aliases of Gaga and Eng-Eng, the two were apprehended after selling shabu to police officers who posed as buyers in Barangay Basak at 10:17 p.m.

P20.4 million shabu seized in Lapu-Lapu

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Pertussis cases continue to spike

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COBI welcomes water district’s offer to negotiate

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Brooke Van Sickle of Petro Gazz faces the Chery Tiggo defensive wall put up by Aby MaraÃ±o and Jasmine Nabor.

Angels near podium finish

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WATCH: Lauv sings latest hit in TikTok post featuring Manila Cathedral

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‘Marites warfare’

by: Ana Marie Pamintuan

A foreign diplomat must be a naif to take the word of a middle-level...

Conversion, condemnation and rejectionist religion

by: Cito Beltran

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

Atty. Jose C. Sison

Illegal and impossible condition

by: Atty. Jose C. Sison

This is a case involving a donation of a parcel of land subject...

Reef damage: make China pay up P216 B per year

by: Jarius Bondoc

Climate Change Commissioner Albert Dela Cruz and Coast Guard Commodore...

Marichu A. Villanueva

Wages and competition

by: Marichu A. Villanueva

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

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School year shortening

by: Pia Roces Morato

In recent events, the Department of Education has reported that...

Risk appetite

When the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund was proposed...

Joanne Rae M. Ramirez

Truths my mother told me

by: Joanne Rae M. Ramirez

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

BÃ¼m D. Tenorio Jr.

‘The difference between the first & second placers is the right pair of shoes’

by: Büm D. Tenorio Jr.

Bearable was the evening heat when the student-athletes of Region...

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Albay 2nd District Congressman Joey Salceda is mad....

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