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SC justice sheds light on P89.9-b unused PhilHealth subsidy

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Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Antonio Kho, Jr. clarified Tuesday how the Department of Finance (DOF) was able to determine the existence of the...

British-Israeli named Duterte’s lead counsel

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Legal team to challenge ICC jurisdiction—Roque Vice President Sara Duterte has named lawyer Nicholas Kaufman as the lead counsel of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Kaufman is set to join the legal team, which also includes former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. The Vice President said her father’s defense team will meet...

‘Disney’s Snow White’ gets muted Hollywood premiere

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Los Angeles, United States—Disney's live-action remakes of animated classics are usually safe bets....

Marcos vows to upgrade internet services for Eastern Visayas

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday pledged to improve internet access in...

‘Morale boost,’ Navy says of subsistence allowance hike

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The Philippine Navy on Sunday expressed satisfaction on the recent approval of...

Philippines positioning itself as premier global tourist destination

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CEBU CITY – The Philippines aims to become a global tourism powerhouse,...

Francis still requires therapy, Vatican says, as pope looks ahead to 2028 

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Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis is improving but still requires various in-hospital therapies,...

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America 

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Washington, United States—President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of...
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ELECTIONS 2025

More than 100K Warays gather to support Admin

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More than 100,000 Warays gathered in Tacloban City for a grand rally in support...

‘DOH should not burden LGU on health centers’

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Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate and Makati City Mayor Abby Binay said...

Gov’t needs private sector help during calamities—Ping

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Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson underscored the importance of collaboration...

Sen. Go takes lead in race for 12 Senate seats — Pulse Asia

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Re-electionist Senator Christopher “Bong” Go emerged as the top choice in the latest Pulse...
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TOP STORIES

VP won’t return to PH until next of kin arrives

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Leaving the Netherlands is not an option for Vice President Sara Duterte at the...

Palace: Justice rolling down with ICC’s ‘fair’ trial

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Justice is starting to roll down following former President Rodrigo Duterte’s first appearance before...

Marcos hikes AFP daily subsistence allowance to P350

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a 133 percent increase in the daily subsistence allowance...

Comelec says printing of 68.5m ballots now complete

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that it has completed printing over 68.5 million...
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NEWS

Philippines positioning itself as premier global tourist destination

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CEBU CITY – The Philippines aims to become a global tourism powerhouse, emphasizing collaboration...

Francis still requires therapy, Vatican says, as pope looks ahead to 2028 

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Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis is improving but still requires various in-hospital therapies, the Vatican...

Chinese military jet crashes, pilot safely ejects 

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Beijing, China—A Chinese naval fighter jet crashed on Saturday during a training exercise but its...

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America 

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Washington, United States—President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of America (VOA)...

G7 Diplomats condemn China’s ‘dangerous actions’ in Indo-Pacific

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The top diplomats of the Group of Seven (G7) have condemned China’s “illicit, provocative,...

Fil-Am pastry chef recognized by prestigious James Beard Awards

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Filipino-American pastry chef Monique Feybesse has earned a spot as a semifinalist in the...
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Let them fan themselves

This is an AI-generated cartoon with the prompt: Generate a political cartoon in horizontal format of a corpulent slug...

Beijing ups the ante

How should we interpret Chinese social media posts claiming that Palawan, a front-line province...
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COLUMNISTS

Fury vs. US Deep State, proxies, ICC

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“The vast majority find the thought of a foreign judicial institution of dubious repute,...

Alterations in a contract of surety

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(Last of two parts) “Not all changes in the principal contract would work to absolve...

Filial piety

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“Do we really want our kids to defend us fiercely, at all costs?”  An interesting...

Digital vote-buying scheme in Las Piñas

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“What’s keeping the poll body from running after candidates who will resort to online...

Good job Philippines!

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“The documentary, visual, and testimonial evidence against Duterte is substantial” Last Tuesday, Rodrigo Roa Duterte,...

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NATIONAL

Marcos vows to upgrade internet services for Eastern Visayas

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday pledged to improve internet access in Eastern Visayas,...

Army condemns grenade thrown at military unit in Maguindanao del Sur

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The 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division of the Philippine Army strongly condemned a grenade attack...

278 newly promoted AFP personnel await CA nod—Pimentel

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The Commission on Appointments (CA) has to act on the appointment papers for 278 newly...

Duterte’s supporters demand his release from ICC

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Supporters of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on...
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WORLD NEWS

At least 27 dead as tornadoes ravage central US

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Houston, United States—At least 27 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes...

Francis still requires therapy, Vatican says, as pope looks ahead to 2028 

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Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis is improving but still requires various in-hospital therapies, the Vatican...

Chinese military jet crashes, pilot safely ejects 

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Beijing, China—A Chinese naval fighter jet crashed on Saturday during a training exercise but its...

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America 

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Washington, United States—President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of America (VOA)...
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BUSINESS

Snack enthusiasts build viral sensation

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For life partners Denise Caranto and Tricia Epilepsia, food has always been an essential...

European supplement provider expands into the Philippines

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As Filipinos increasingly prioritize health and wellness, Sole Pharma, a leading European pharmaceutical manufacturer,...

PAL launches ‘Fly With Her’ to support women in aviation

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Philippine Airlines (PAL) is strengthening female representation in aviation with its “Fly With Her”...

Crypto wallet gets islanders connected via digital finance

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Buhayin, an advocacy agency for emerging island hubs, teamed up with Bitget Wallet and...

GALLERY

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Record-breaking SM2SM Run 2025

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ON THE ROAD

2025 Lotus Emira Lineup: Unleashed

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Lotus Philippines, under Autohub, has announced the debut of the 2025 Emira range for...

Changan To Showcase Form Of Electrification Come MIAS 2025

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Inchcape Philippines, the official distributor of Changan, is set to electrify the Manila International...

Tesla Powers Up Pasay, QC with New Charging Stations

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Tesla Philippines has just expanded its charging infrastructure in Metro Manila, bringing greater convenience...

The Curious Case of Metro Manila’s Missing Luxury Car Taxes

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The sudden appearance, and equally swift disappearance, of news regarding seized luxury cars in...
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SPORTS

Southwoods Invitational draws record field

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Excitement is at an all-time high as the Southwoods Invitational, one of Manila Southwoods'...

GolfCon 2025: A game-changer for PH golf tourism

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The inaugural GolfCon 2025: Let’s Golf the Philippines concluded with resounding success, drawing nearly...

Fun and thrills blend with premium sound at 2nd JBL Golf Cup

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The 2nd JBL Cup Golf Tournament recently transformed the prestigious Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club...

Filipino runners take on Acea Run

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ROME—Over a hundred Filipino runners from around the world have arrived in Rome to...
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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Disney’s Snow White’ gets muted Hollywood premiere

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Los Angeles, United States—Disney's live-action remakes of animated classics are usually safe bets. But a...

Can exes be friends? Ex-couple Kyosu Guinto, Jaja Disuanco answer

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Former couple Kyosu Guinto and Jaja Disuanco, now an onscreen love team, are rekindling...

Ruffa Gutierrez’s ex-husband Yilmaz Bektas proposes again

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For some, love is sweeter the second time around. But for former beauty queen...

SB19’s ‘DAM’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard sales chart

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P-pop group SB19 marked their comeback with their single “Dam,” which debuted at No....
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LIFESTYLE

Students develop video game on jeepney drivers’ challenges

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A group of young developers has created a 3D video game that explores the...

Global competition seeks innovative inventions from future engineers

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The James Dyson Award, a prestigious global design and engineering competition for students, has...

Feels like gap

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Clothing brand Gap has launched its Spring 2025 campaign, “Feels Like Gap,” featuring actor...

Discover tranquility at Pico Sands Hotel

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Located amidst the lush greenery of Pico Canyon and overlooking the clear waters of...
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SPOTLIGHT

Step Forward for Inclusion: Happy Walk 2025 Unites Communities Nationwide

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This March 30, 2025, thousands of families, advocates, and supporters will come together to...

THE ULTIMATE YOUNIVERSE BUCKET LIST—Celebrating #WomensMonth At SM

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March is all about YOU! This Women’s Month at SM, we’re celebrating empowered women...

ArenaPlus presents PBA 49th Season Commissioner’s Cup Finals presscon

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ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports entertainment gateway in the Philippines, together with the Philippine Basketball...

SM City Caloocan: Where Every Day Feels Like a Celebration!

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Step into a world where excitement meets convenience at SM City Caloocan—your ultimate lifestyle...
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LGUs

Cops pursuing suspects in DPWH exec’s shooting

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KIDAPAWAN CITY— Police in North Cotabato are following up leads on the whereabouts of...

PDEA seizes P340-m shabu, nabs 2 in Munti

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WITH help from the police, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Friday arrested two...

Noveleta to inaugurate 4-storey municipal hall

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The newly constructed 4-storey Noveleta Municipal Hall in Barangay Poblacion is set to be...

Las Piñas City opens new high school building

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The Las Piñas City government has announced the opening of a newly constructed CAA...
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TECH

Snap and Slay all day with the new OPPO A5 Pro 5G, now available nationwide!

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Leading global smart device brand OPPO has officially unveiled the all-new OPPO A5 Pro...

ASUS Republic of Gamers launches ROG Phone 9 Series

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the new ROG Phone 9 series of...

Connectify MNL marks 1st anniversary

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CONNECTIFY MNL proudly marks its first anniversary, reflecting on a year of meaningful partnerships...

Go all day, beyond with vivo V50’s 6000mAh battery

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WHY just keep up when you can take the lead? More than just a...
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CRAVINGS

Solaire Resort Entertainment City: Shining brighter at 12 with world-class lineup of chefs

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Solaire Resort Entertainment City marked its 12th anniversary this year by featuring three Michelin-starred...

Alimango Festival at The Manila Hotel

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This March, The Manila Hotel invites guests to embark on a culinary journey, featuring...

Full steam ahead for popular hotpot’s new Mandaluyong branch

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Chinese hotpot chain Jiang Nan has opened its newest branch at Mandaluyong's Fame Mall. This...

Inari Sukiyaki officially launches new home in BGC

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Inari Sukiyaki, known for its innovative take on the classic Japanese sukiyaki experience, has...
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Climate actions assure sustainability—CCC

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ILOILO CITY—The Philippines must build up resilience measures to minimize climate risks and ensure...

Global biodiversity agreement lines up $200-b fund for nature

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Governments last week reached agreement on a strategy to raise an additional $200 billion...

DENR boosts coastal ecosystems, disaster resilience

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has initiated a move to protect...

WMO sees brief La Niña occurrence

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The weak but significant La Niña weather event that began in December is likely...
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PETS

Shiitake mushrooms and canine cancer

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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in dogs, with diagnosis ranging...

Understanding constipation in pets

Mariana Burgos -
Constipation in pets is a common issue that affects many animals, particularly dogs and...

14 unwanted dogs and cats put up for adoption, instead of being put to sleep

Dennis Abrina -
It was a day of love and compassion indeed, a rare but commendable move...

Is oatmeal good for dogs?

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Oatmeal is a staple in many human diets. It is known for its fiber...
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POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Close watch

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Lifeguard Rodolfo Villanueva, 52, keeps a close watch over swimmers at his station at...

Contraband

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Smuggled cigarettes are laid out by members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The...

HPV Summit

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Guests attend the 1st HPV (human papillomavirus) Summit for Private Schools held at the...

Jobs for all

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits a job fair in Samar. The president assured Filipinos...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

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  Australian Dollar35.7
  Swiss Franc62.8
  Euro59.7
  British Pound68.9
  Hong Kong Dollar7.26
  Japanese Yen0.38
  American Dollar56.8
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EXAM RESULT

January 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects Results

Complete list of successful examinees in the licensure examination for architects. Roll of Successful Examinees...

List of Successful Examinees for 2024 Bar Exam Results

Supreme Court of the Philippines ManilaLIST OF SUCCESSFUL BAR EXAMINEES2024 Bar ExaminationsFollowing is the...

List of Successful Examinees for 2023 Bar Exam Results

2020-2021 Bar Exam results

List of successful examinees ABABA, Jayson R.ABAD, Elmer II H.ABAD, Joshua Quintin I.ABAD, Neldren J.ABALAYAN,...

Architect Licensure Examination Results (January 2022)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,370 out of 2,205 passed the Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) given...

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