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Pope Francis waves during an audience with Hungarian pilgrims in Paul VI hall at the Vatican on April 25, 2024.

Pope Francis trusted by 71% of Filipinos — survey

According to think-tank Oculum Research Analytics, Pope Francis enjoys a high level of trust dye to his "global reputation for humility, compassion and progressive views on various social issues."

Building of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.

‘No law violated in cops coordinating with ICC’

By Cecille Suerte Felipe

Mandy Romero, representing the youth of the Philippines,delivers the country statement at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Filipina youth champions education for women at United Nations

By Büm D. Tenorio Jr.

Hottest day (again) in Metro at 38.2 Celsius

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President Marcos OKs DepEd’s basic education plan, other measures

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MMDA fines 105 in road clearing operation

MMDA fines 105 in road clearing operation

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One hundred five people were fined at least P1,000 each for leaving obstructions such as tables, chairs and vehicles as well...

Nico Bolzico on daughter Tili entering showbiz, managing kids with Solenn Heussaff

Nico Bolzico on daughter Tili entering showbiz, managing kids with Solenn Heussaff

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Content creator and entrepreneur Nico Bolzico is leaving his daughter Tili's showbiz decisions to her as he is more focused...

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Angeline Quinto drops new song at her Quiapo Church wedding

Angeline Quinto drops new song at her Quiapo Church wedding

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Kapamilya singer Angeline Quinto has tied the knot with her non-showbiz boyfriend Nonrev Daquina earlier today in Quiapo...

WATCH: Kris Aquino celebrates Bimby's 17th birthday

WATCH: Kris Aquino celebrates Bimby's 17th birthday

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"Queen of All Media" Kris Aquino celebrated the 17th birthday of her youngest son Bimby.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 26: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers attempts a shot while being fouled by Patrick Beverley #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime during game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 26, 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.

Haliburton hits game-winner as Pacers hold off Bucks in overtime

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Prices may go down by P0.20 to P0.45 per liter for gasoline, P0.40 to P0.60 per liter for diesel and P0.70 to P0.90 per liter for kerosene.

Oil price rollback seen next week

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Philippines, France start tackling VFA – envoy

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‘Foreign actor’ seen behind President Marcos audio deepfake

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PCGG yet to update President Marcos jewelry valuation

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Average monthly crime rate also decreased for the same periods, respectively from 21.92 to 15.04. Focus crimes such as theft, physical injury, robbery, rape, murder, carnapping and homicide also dropped from 196,420 to 71,133 or 63.79 percent decrease.

DILG: Crime rate lower under President Marcos compared to Duterte

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Philippines remains out of US IPR watch list

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

P15.5 billion calamity fund ready for El Niño

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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. signed Memorandum Order 17, which provided the guidelines for the issuance of certificate of necessity to import 25,000 MT of frozen pelagic fish for wet markets from Oct. 1 to Dec. 21, 2024.

Fish catch down since Balikatan – group

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PNP revokes Quiboloy’s firearms licenses

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Workers are seen performing their duties at a constructi site in Taguig on February 7, 2024.

DBM to review status of 830,000 government contractuals

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Aaron Black, Chris Newsome and Allein Maliksi presided over a highly-charged second-half assault that cleared the way for the Boltsâ�� fourth win in nine games that lifted them into the Magic 8.

Meralco restores power, ends slump

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Nearly 150 young athletes across nine age categories are competing for titles and valuable ranking points in the Group 2 tournament presented by Dunlop.

San Jose netfest on

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UST's Jonna Perdido in action against La Salle.

DLSU, UST dispute Final Four bonus

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The long two-pointer by the former Mapua Cardinal capped a closing seven-point run by the Voyagers in the last 64 seconds that reversed the outcome of the game controlled by the Rum Masters.

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The breakfast ritual

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Many people I know skip breakfast....

Francis J. Kong

Different types of mentors

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The renowned English scientist Sir Isaac Newton famously remarked,...

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The Philippines’ defense posture improved dramatically in literally...

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US tries out new missile system in ‘Balikatan’ 2024

by: Satur C. Ocampo

The Marcos Jr. administration appears to be “slowly but surely...

Mary Ann LL. Reyes

Bad for Phl’s image

by: Mary Ann LL. Reyes

While President Ferdinand Marcos has been wooing private companies,...

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Para sa ekonomiya: The need for regulatory coherence

by: Pia Roces Morato

One particular example that comes to mind is the current regulatory...

Japanese superstar Ryohei Suzuki trained in Phl for ‘City Hunter’

Remember in February 2023 when we shared in this column that we...

Staying put

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I am glad that our most trusted and approved top official remains...

Teodoro K. Katigbak

Beating the housing finance conundrum

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Despite the valiant efforts of our secretary for housing, we have...

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Pianne & Ryan: A harvest of memories at The Farm

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From the lush, romantic venue to the fabulous bridal gown, to...

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The alleged multi-level marketing practice of a local pharmaceutical...

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Smile, candid camera soon at toll booths

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After being repeatedly postponed, the mandated installation of...

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President Marcos OKs DepEd’s basic education plan, other measures

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Marcos, approved on Thursday three priority projects, including a medium-term basic education plan and a higher project cost for a world-class cancer center of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH).

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Metropolitan Manila Development Authority personnel conduct a clearing operation at the corner of Scout Borromeo and Scout Tuazon streets in Quezon City yesterday. The two streets are part of the alternative routes for the scheduled closure of the EDSA-Kamuning flyover starting on May 1.

MMDA fines 105 in road clearing operation

One hundred five people were fined at least P1,000 each for leaving obstructions such as tables, chairs and vehicles as well as food carts and stalls during a road clearing operation yesterday in preparation for the closure of the EDSA-Kamuning flyover on May 1.

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Mayor Joy Belmonte Quezon City.

Quezon City sorry for UP road clearing

The Quezon City government has apologized to those affected by a road clearing operation conducted by local government personnel in the University of the Philippines (UP) campus in Diliman on Tuesday.

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Cyclists pass through EDSAâ��s southbound bicycle lane in Quezon City yesterday.

MMDA blames ‘erratic weather’ for ‘underutilized’ EDSA bike lane

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority yesterday cited erratic weather conditions in Metro Manila in explaining the government’s plan to remove the “underutilized” bicycle lane along EDSA.

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