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BSP reduces interest rate to 6.0%

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The Monetary Board, the policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday reduced its overnight borrowing rate by 25 basis points...

Iraq says top Islamic State figure killed

De Lima: Duterte’s drug war modeled after his notorious ‘Davao Death Squad’

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Former Sen. Leila De Lima on Tuesday linked the “Davao Model”—a term used by former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Royina Garma—to the infamous Davao Death Squad (DDS), which was allegedly formed and led by former President Rodrigo Duterte during his tenure as mayor of Davao City.De Lima, testifying before the House Quad Comm investigating extrajudicial killings (EJKs) linked to the previous administration’s brutal war on drugs,...

Garma says Duterte called her up after cash-for-killings exposé

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Retired police colonel Royina Garma bared Tuesday that former President Rodrigo Duterte...

Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets 20 years for corruption

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LIMA—A Peruvian court on Monday sentenced former president Alejandro Toledo to more...

UN agency to Indonesia: Save Rohingyas

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JAKARTA—The United Nations refugee agency has appealed to Indonesia’s government to rescue...

China extends Vatican deal on bishops

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BEIJING—China said Tuesday it had agreed to extend for four years a...

NDRRMC on ‘red alert,’ anticipates strong impact of ‘Kristine’  

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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has been on...

Ex-President Duterte could face crimes against humanity charges under PH law

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Former Sen. Leila de Lima on Tuesday said former President Rodrigo Duterte...
Paris Olympics

PARIS OLYMPICS

PH Paralympians to receive heroes’ welcome at Palace

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PARIS —Fresh from its participation in the 17th Paralympic Games, the Philippine team will...

Wheelchair thrower Cendy Asusano to carry PH Flag at Paris Paralympics closing rites 

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Thanks to her impressive fourth-place finish in the women's javelin throw F54 event on...

Wheelchair thrower Asusano vows 100% effort in Paralympics’ debut

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PARIS—Wheelchair thrower Cendy Asusano is ready to make her Paralympic debut a memorable one. Despite...

Otom advances to 50m butterfly final

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PARIS—Angel Mae Otom placed third in her qualifying heat, propelling herself to the final...
Elections 2025

ELECTIONS 2025

SC upholds disqualification of Albay governor, 2 others

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The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday affirmed the disqualification of Noel Rosal as Albay...

Aspiring politicians face possible disqualification for unregistered socmed accounts

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned to disqualify aspirants vying for local and national...

Abalos calls for overhaul of 33-year-old Local Government Code

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Former Interior Secretary and Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. underscored the need...

Comelec bares plan to dismantle private armies

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will issue a resolution to place the Philippine National Police...
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TOP STORIES

Joint probe on drug war pushed

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But Senate lukewarm to House proposal for bicameral hearing A lawmaker on Monday proposed a...

Gov’t readies for ‘Kristine’; 30m people may be affected—OCD

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Tropical cyclone “Kristine” is expected to affect 30 million individuals across various regions, prompting...

DOJ mulls legal action vs. Sara; Solons urge VP: Get medical help

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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Monday the department is studying potential legal action...

AFP set to help rescue American vlogger; no ransom demands yet

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The military has put its manpower and other resources at the Philippine National Police’s...
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NEWS

China extends Vatican deal on bishops

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BEIJING—China said Tuesday it had agreed to extend for four years a deal with...

NDRRMC on ‘red alert,’ anticipates strong impact of ‘Kristine’  

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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has been on "red alert"...

Ex-President Duterte could face crimes against humanity charges under PH law

Maricel Cruz -
Former Sen. Leila de Lima on Tuesday said former President Rodrigo Duterte could be...

SC upholds disqualification of Albay governor, 2 others

Pot Chavez -
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday affirmed the disqualification of Noel Rosal as Albay...

Comelec flags 253 BSKE winners accused of vote-buying

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At least 253 barangay officials, who won in the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan...

PAGASA raises signal no. 2 in Bicol, Eastern Visayas as ‘Kristine’ intensifies

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Several provinces in Bicol and Eastern Visayas were placed under tropical cyclone wind signal...
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OPINION

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COLUMNISTS

The saga of illegal drugs continues

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“It’s a telenovela that is nothing to be proud of.” There is an allegation that...

Dynasty at a crossroads

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“Marcos vs. Duterte and the battle for 2028” Once united under the “UniTeam” banner, the...

When legislation fails to protect the environment

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Unless the bills are passed and the legislative flaws are corrected, another Chocolate Hills...

Come as you are

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“Halloween is just another excuse to eat and be together.” The kids, who are all...

Deconstructing the ‘rant’

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“All this is in character for the embattled Vice President.” I finished writing my piece...

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NATIONAL

PH, Aussie Armymen press ‘Kasangga’ drills

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THE Philippine Army’s 9th Infantry Division and their Australian counterparts on Monday conducted civil-military...

Ex-President Duterte could face crimes against humanity charges under PH law

Maricel Cruz -
Former Sen. Leila de Lima on Tuesday said former President Rodrigo Duterte could be...

Comelec flags 253 BSKE winners accused of vote-buying

Vito Barcelo -
At least 253 barangay officials, who won in the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan...

PNP to boost presence ahead of ‘Undas,’ holiday season

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The Philippine National Police (PNP) will increase its presence in malls, public transportation hubs,...
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WORLD NEWS

Iraq says top Islamic State figure killed

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Baghdad, Iraq—Iraqi authorities announced Tuesday that security forces killed nine Islamic State group commanders, including...

Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets 20 years for corruption

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LIMA—A Peruvian court on Monday sentenced former president Alejandro Toledo to more than 20...

UN agency to Indonesia: Save Rohingyas

Agence France Presse -
JAKARTA—The United Nations refugee agency has appealed to Indonesia’s government to rescue a boat...

China extends Vatican deal on bishops

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BEIJING—China said Tuesday it had agreed to extend for four years a deal with...
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BUSINESS

Massive transport hub to rise in Quezon City’s Elliptical Circle

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Four government agencies are working together to construct a massivea transportation hub in Quezon...

PH, European Union achieve progress in free trade talks

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The first round of negotiations for the Philippines-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA)...

CAB maintains fuel surcharges for domestic, international flights

Darwin G. Amojelar -
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) maintained fuel surcharges for domestic and international flights in...

Stable inflation to boost spending in 2025—BPI

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A more manageable inflation of 2.8 percent in 2025 will boost consumer spending, according...

GALLERY

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ON THE ROAD

Suzuki to reveal vision for the future at PIMS 2024

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Suzuki Philippines will showcase its latest innovations at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show...

A call for coordination and action

Andy Sevilla -
Our roads will continue to suffer from heavy traffic until both private and government...

Ford Territory owners get a big boost with Territory Assure+

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Ford Philippines has officially launched Territory Assure+, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at elevating the...

Hyundai Motor PH announces leadership transition

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Mr. Jiho Son has been appointed as Hyundai Motor Philippines’ new president, succeeding Mr....
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SPORTS

Retamar, Ronquillo take charge as HD Spikers cruise past Titans

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SANTA ROSA, Laguna – Cignal made a strong statement in its opening match of...

Blue Eagles, Falcons clash; Maroons take on Warriors

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Games Wednesday (SM Mall of Asia Arena) 10 a.m. – FEU-D vs Ateneo (JHS) 12 noon...

PH muay thai fighters clinch 2 golds at IFMA Asian Open

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THE Philippines extended its remarkable run in combat sports as Filipino Muay Thai athletes...

Bibat grabs ICTSI Negros golf lead

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BACOLOD—Michael Bibat showcased his resilience and adaptability, battling through relentless rain and unpredictable conditions...
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ENTERTAINMENT

Iza Calzado and her ‘tiny, beautiful’ experiences in theater

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Award-winning actress Iza Calzado wore her promotional shirt—a green top with beautiful lettering—as she...

Maki brings ‘Dilaw’to international stage, joins LANY at Philippine Arena concert

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Breakthrough artist Maki took the stage at the AXEAN Music Festival 2024 in Bali...

James Reid hums summer romance with ‘Mirasol’

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Actor and music producer James Reid has released his latest single, “Mirasol,” under Sony...

‘Silver Lining Redux’

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A journey through love, friendship, and history As a Filipino, there’s something inherently powerful about...
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LIFESTYLE

Repertory PH’s full circle moment

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When a mall in Makati was set on closing down for renovation last April,...

Honoring the past, uplifting the future

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UST Philets and Artlets Alumni Association commemorates 60th anniversary of the Faculty of Arts...

Carmela Geisert,Ole Morabe bring Filipino flair to Paris

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Filipino artist Carmela Geisert showcased her Filipiniana-themed art at the Business Art Fair, Espace...

‘Silver Lining Redux’

Nickie Wang -
A journey through love, friendship, and history As a Filipino, there’s something inherently powerful about...
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SPOTLIGHT

Victoria Skin Elevates Aesthetic Medicine with New Expert Team

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Quezon City, October 19, 2024 — Victoria Skin, a trailblazer in non-invasive aesthetic solutions,...

VHermosa: A thriving, sustainable home for the nextgen

Paola Navarette -
Get it touch with nature—and live with harmony—at these leisure farms  Let’s face it, when...

Provincial and Regional Commitment to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

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John Paul Aquino, regional immunization coordinator of DOH Region 1, emphasized the need for...

Rising Cases Highlight Urgency for Immunization

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HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, which ranks as the second most...
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LGUs

Calamba attains stable internal peace, security status

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THE Calamba City government has officially declared that the city has attained stable internal...

1 missing, two survive sea mishap off Leyte

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THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has launched a search and rescue operation for a...

Police buy-bust nets P40k drugs in Bukidnon

Vince Lopez -
ANTI-DRUG agents have arrested a suspected pusher and seized some P40,000 worth of illegal...

Three-nation HADR unfolds in Ilocos Norte

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MORE than 300 soldiers from the Philippines, the United States, and Japan participated in...
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TECH

Top 3 standout features of vivo V40 Lite that make it a must-have for Filipinos

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The newly launched vivo V40 Lite, available in both 4G and 5G variants, is...

GCash brings fun, prizes, financial access to barangays

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Finance superapp brings its lending products to more Filipinos with Barangay GCash activations and...

MR.DIY, Team Kramer bring excitement to Pampanga with the ‘MERON DIYan! Caravan’                                                                                               

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SAN FERNANDO – Continuing its commitment to community engagement and family fun, MR.DIY, in...

Counting down to a century of excellence: Mapúa celebrates 100 years of achievements

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For a century, Mapúa University has cemented its position from being one of the...
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CRAVINGS

US frozen spuds go far as hot potatoes in Philippines

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Here's a tater thought: the Philippines is one of the world's leading export markets...

The Westin Manila cooks up an Eat Well Menu for Kids  

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Eating well isn’t just for grownups and it’s recommended to nurture and foster good...

Alaska Fruitti Yo! – Your kids’ new exciting ‘baon’ choice

Manila Standard Cravings -
Moms only want the best for their kids, and that means going the extra...

Casa John Artisanal Donuts: Marinduque’s sweetest treat

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Situated at the coastlines east of Quezon province, Marinduque is known for its tourist...
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

UN appraising risk resilience program for PH

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The United Nations may reassess the standard toolkit for humanitarian aid and development programming...

SMAC donates P14.9m to Globe’s Hapag Movement

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SM Advantage Card (SMAC) has donated P14.93 million to Globe Telecom Inc’s Hapag Movement,...

How migratory birds maintain earth’s ecological balance

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Traveling thousands of miles and connecting ecosystems across the globe, migratory birds are vital...

PH reaffirms pledge to fight climate woes

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New York—The Philippines stressed the importance of international collaboration and national leadership in advancing...
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PETS

Best vitamins and supplements for dogs (from puppyhood to adulthood)

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In the Philippines, dog owners are increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining their...

Pawsbook

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We have been encountering posts on dogs, cats, and other animals on Facebook that...

Household sounds that stress our pets every day

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Ordinary household sounds that we often take for granted can be a significant source...

Pawsbook

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We have been encountering posts on dogs, cats, and other animals on Facebook that...
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POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Hygiene practices.

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Maynilad Water Services Inc. engages 600 students and 60 teachers from nine public schools...

Green housing.

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National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC) president Renato Tobias (third from left) speaks at...

Sanitation facilities.

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BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive, hands over five sanitation facilities...

Yuletide season

Manny Palmero -
SM City Marikina kicks off the holiday season as it unveils its stunning Christmas...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

in PHP
  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

Physical Therapists Licensure Examination Results

Roll of successful examinees in the Physical Therapists Licensure Examination held on June 5...

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...

7 women in top 10 of Bar Exam: 2,103 new lawyers

by Supreme Court of the Philippines Manila, Philippines - Justice Perlas-Bernabe announced that a total...

December 2019 Dentist Licensure Examination results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 540 out of 1,549  passed the December 2019 Dentist Licensure...

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