Coast Guard officer faces extortion charge
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has filed a case against a Coast Guard officer who allegedly tried…
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Dawning of motorcycle taxi era
Motorcycles crowd out four-wheeled vehicles in this image captured by the lens of Standard photogra…
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Owag shi Kayapa
Kayapa, a fourth-class town in Nueva Vizcaya, marks its 121st year with a parade of floats showcasi…
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CSC: Public may now apply for written tests until June 3
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Wednesday announced that interested individuals may apply for…
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Happy Living marks 30th anniversary with epic wine festival – enjoy 150+ kinds of the world’s best wines this June
Join Happy Living as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with “A Continuing Journey Across the World…
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Plebescite forms.
Workers at the National Printing Office in Quezon City are busy printing out forms for the June 29,…
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Business first, conservation second?
“MGFI’s role as the caretaker of Masungi must reply to questions: One, what are they really underta…
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ERC halts power market as outages surge due to ‘Aghon’
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered the temporary suspension of the Wholesale Electricit…
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Bill penalizing ‘lemon’ suppliers filed
Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City Rep. Camille Villar has filed a bill amending Republic Act 10642,…
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Always expect the unexpected
“No Senate President had achieved Numero Uno since Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Those who tried, faltered. …
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DILG Sec. Abalos to open 2024 ROTC Games in Bacolod
BACOLOD – The expanded second edition of the Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Game…
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Brownouts affect 480,000 Meralco users
Power outages hit more than 480,000 customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) due to insufficient …
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NBI nabs court employee for alleged bribery
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday confirmed it has received a preliminary report from the National B…
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Pope Francis clears path to recognize Blessed Carlo Acutis as the first ‘millennial saint’
In a significant step towards sainthood, Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to Blesse…
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The inconsistent Mayor Alice Guo
Tightening visa requirements will not solve the problem unless the corrupt officials are rooted out…
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From Libyan hell to migrant boat, 2 young Bangladeshis are saved
Thanks to a telephone, the migrants managed to communicate their GPS position to the Alarm Phone mi…
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Barbers slams use of police escorts for POGO VIPs, workers
Rep. Robert Ace Barbers of Surigao del Norte on Tuesday assailed the reported unauthorized assignme…
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MMDA gives e-vehicles 1 week grace period to comply with ban
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is extending the information campaign on the p…
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Pedal for people and planet
Hundreds of cyclists of all ages join the Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development for a mot…
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Cops nab drug suspects, seize shabu worth P3.5m
Quezon provincial police personnel apprehended seven drug suspects and seized suspected shabu value…
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Army recruits
Exactly 900 Army recruits begin their four-month basic military training in Camp O’Donnell, Capas, …
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Illegal drugs situation in Bicol ‘manageable’ despite having 15 areas identified as ‘hotspots’
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Bicol said it is closely monitoring 15 areas in th…
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Ombudsman’s ruling exposes Duque and Lao’s corruption odyssey
“The guilty must be held to account, their crimes laid bare for all to see” In the hallowed halls o…
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Of patriots and traitors
“And since Cagayan governor Mamba believes China is so great, he should consider moving there to be…
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Sapphire Beauty & Wellness Launches South Korean Skincare Brands Désembre and Dermagarden in Manila
Sapphire Beauty & Wellness (SB&W), a company dedicated to providing high-quality beauty and…
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SEAMEO INNOTECH Artists Go Beyond the Local Art Scene with a Traveling Exhibition in Europe
The diverse talents of an artist collective from SEAMEO INNOTECH extend far beyond the local art sc…
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Celebrities face digital backlash over Gaza silence
“It’s uncertain whether the movement is directly responsible for the social media hits seen by some…
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A young voice for change
Rep. Migz Villafuerte’s legacy in the 19th Congress Camarines Sur’s Fifth District Representative, …
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The riches of Rinconada District
In the heart of Camarines Sur lies the vibrant Rinconada District, a treasure trove of unique produ…
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Ombudsman lifts suspension of 72 NFA warehouse heads
THE Office of the Ombudsman has lifted the preventive suspension of 72 personnel of the National Fo…
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37 local officials join LAKAS-CMD
Two town mayors, three city and municipal vice mayors, and 32 other local officials on Monday joine…
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NSC: No to abolishing NTF-ELCAC
The National Security Council (NSC) rejected all calls for the abolition of the National Task Force…
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Senators back special human rights agency
Senator Francis Escudero yesterday expressed hope that the intent of the special body on human righ…
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Solon lauds arrests in hospital ‘palit-ulo’ scheme
Rep. Wilbert T. Lee of AGRI party-list group on Monday welcomed the arrest order issued by the Vale…
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‘Transformative pivot’ to seize critical mineral opportunity
“Specific reforms agreed upon are: the embedding of a DENR personnel in each mining project to assi…
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Reduced waste
Vino Kulafu, the Chinese wine brand produced by Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), is making a signifi…
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Mentorship
Twenty-three mentees of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) progr…
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Ex-Duterte adviser to be invited to hearing
Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Sunday said Michael Yang, an alleged drug lord and pre…
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For Mother’s Day
People purchase bouquets in Dangwa in Manila on Saturday to be given away to mothers during Mother’…
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Gov’t agencies working cash adjustments for 4Ps beneficiaries
Three government agencies are now determining the best index to use for the automatic adjustment of…
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DA reports agri damage to El Niño climbs to P6.3B
The damage to agriculture brought by El Niño has reached P6.3 billion, according to Department of A…
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Gibo says Balikatan 2025 war games will get real
Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said that the next edition …
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Putin: Nuke forces ‘always’ on alert in defiant speech
MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday his nuclear forces were “always” on alert and …
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S. Korea vows strong Ukraine ties
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday Seoul would keep strong ties with Ukrain…
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China planes detected around Taiwan as US destroyer passes Strait
TAIPEI – Taipei’s defense ministry said Thursday it had detected 23 Chinese warplanes and five navy…
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Biden says Trump ‘won’t accept’ result of election
WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump will refuse to accept the results if he loses the US election this ye…
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UP expands degree programs in Mindanao campus, pushes more inclusive admission policy nationwide
Starting next year, the University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao will significantly upgrade its …
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Kim Soo-hyun to hold ‘Eyes On You’ Asia Tour in Manila
Award-winnning Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is returning to Manila to bring his “Eyes On You” Asia Tou…
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CAAP: Rehab of Davao Airport runway finished
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has announced the completion of the repair w…
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High heat prompts QC schools to adjust classes
Quezon City’s Schools Division Office (SDO) has adjusted its learning modality due to the persisten…
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House panel okays changes in rice tariffication law
The House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture on Tuesday approved the proposed amendments t…
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Trillanes cries destab anew; PNP sees none
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday pointed an accusing finger at both retired and high-…
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PH could face ICC sanctions, warns Manila solon
A lawmaker warned on Monday that the Philippines could incur sanctions if it fails to cooperate wit…
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Pinay photojournalist is ‘24 Pulitzer finalist
Hannah Reyes Morales, Filipina photojournalist and New York Times contributor, is one of only two f…
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Castro calls salaries of central bank executives ‘obscene’
Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT-Teachers) Rep. France Castro slammed as “obscene” the hefty sal…
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IBC employees finally receive retirement pay
After more than two decades, 145 former Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) employees h…
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BOC seizes Liberian vessel drifting in Bohol Sea
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized Liberian-flagged M/V Ohshu Maru, reportedly drifting and loi…
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Cedric Lee gives up, Cornejo in prison
Businessman Cedric Lee, who was sentenced to life with model Deniece Cornejo and two others in the …
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Fuel price rollback seen next week
The Department of Energy expects another round of oil price rollback of as much as P0.70 per liter …
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Gencos urged: Use anti-bill shock loan
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) urged electricity distrib…
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#ANONGBALITA Orangutan seen treating wound in world first
Scientists have observed an orangutan applying medicinal herbs to a face wound in an apparently suc…
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Smart drives increase in 5G data traffic, powered by PH’s Best 5G Coverage Experience
As 5G is fast becoming the connectivity of choice among mobile subscribers in the country, leading …
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From war zone to zone of peace, development
“The restoration of peace in Muslim Mindanao after decades of armed rebellion means that the nation…
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Bangkok RHVAC 2024 and Bangkok E&E 2024: ONE STOP SOLUTION for NET ZERO Future
Thailand is now ready to stage Bangkok RHVAC 2024 and Bangkok E&E 2024, the largest trade show…
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MR.DIY awards grand prize winner of the holi-diy spend and win raffle promo
MR.DIY, the go-to destination for big and small home improvement Familyhan needs, in partnership wi…
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PSC stresses passion for grassroots advancement
The Philippine Sports Commission highlighted the importance of passion among sports leaders and coa…
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