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Dominant ‘One Cebu’ party, Visayas leaders still rooting for PBBM

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received unwavering support from Visayas governors and the members of the influential ‘One Cebu’ provincial party headed by Cebu Governor...

Vice President Sara Duterte impeached

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, citing a series of grave allegations, including conspiracy to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., large-scale corruption, abuse of public funds, and involvement in extrajudicial killings. A total of 215 lawmakers, crossing party lines, voted to approve the seven Articles of Impeachment, marking the first time in Philippine history that a sitting vice president faces impeachment. The move sets the...

QC mulls legal action vs private school for lapses in off-campus activity

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The Quezon City government wants to hold the Novaliches-based Bestlink College of...

Trump’s foreign aid freeze won’t affect US defense commitments to Philippines—Teodoro

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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. is optimistic the United States will honor...

Philippines’ inflation steady at 2.9% in January 2025

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The Philippines’ inflation settled at 2.9 percent in January 2025, within the...

Trump signs order withdrawing US from UN bodies

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Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order withdrawing...

All 67 bodies from Washington air disaster now recovered

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Washington, United States—Salvage crews have recovered the bodies of all 67 people killed...

Navy warns Chinese ships spotted in Scarborough

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The Philippine Navy issued a warning to its Chinese counterpart against unauthorized...
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ELECTIONS 2025

AFP ensures troop deployment to assist midterm elections

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it will deploy troops in...

Comelec: Over 10M ballots printed for 2025 polls

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday announced that more than 10 million ballots...

Comelec allows warrantless arrest against poll violators

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has authorized warrantless arrest for vote-buying, vote-selling and abuse...

Senate OKs bill to move BARMM polls

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Senators on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that moves the...
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TOP STORIES

Escudero refutes claim on Senate preparing for impeachment complaints

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Senate President Francis Escudero denied reports that the Senate is preparing for the impeachment...

Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza as he welcomes Netanyahu

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Washington, United States—President Donald Trump made an extraordinary proposal for the United States to "take...

Cheaper NFA rice available at P35/k

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DA also lowers imported rice max SRP: P55/k Filipinos will be able to buy even...

SolGen: Nothing illegal in PhilHealth fund transfer

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The Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday dismissed allegations of wrongdoing in the transfer...
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NEWS

Mercado vows reforms, digitized processes at PhilHealth

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Newly appointed Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) President and CEO Dr. Edwin Mercado on...

QC mulls legal action vs private school for lapses in off-campus activity

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The Quezon City government wants to hold the Novaliches-based Bestlink College of the Philippines...

Trump’s foreign aid freeze won’t affect US defense commitments to Philippines—Teodoro

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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. is optimistic the United States will honor its commitments...

Philippines’ inflation steady at 2.9% in January 2025

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The Philippines’ inflation settled at 2.9 percent in January 2025, within the government’s target...

Trump signs order withdrawing US from UN bodies

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Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order withdrawing Washington from...

‘Around 10’ dead, including gunman, in Sweden’s worst mass shooting 

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Örebro, Sweden—Around 10 people were killed on Tuesday in a shooting at an education center...
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Academic freedom

A GROUP of more than 1,500 private schools in the country has withdrawn from...
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COLUMNISTS

Enrile: Duterte’s bloody war on drugs illegal

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“Would the DOJ take the cue from what Enrile has said and file criminal...

Teamwork for environmental protection

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“Caring for the environment is integral to sustainable development” TRAVERSING Paranaque and Pasay, cities that...

The story of ‘The Manila Standard’

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“I like being with friends and I like the vision of this newspaper” ON FEB....

Mandating debates, undermining democracy

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“The Comelec, as an unelected body, has no business mandating participation under threat of...

The ideal national economic planning structure

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Converting NEDA into a regular Cabinet department is not the answer to what ails...

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NATIONAL

Comelec: Not enough time to hold Sulu plebiscite

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday announced there is insufficient time to conduct...

SC clarifies VAT refund deadlines

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday clarified the prescriptive periods for filing value-added tax (VAT)...

US exit from UNHRC won’t affect PH discourse on rejoining ICC – De Lima

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The United States’ withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) won't impact...

Vice President Sara Duterte impeached

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, citing a series...
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WORLD NEWS

Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza as he welcomes Netanyahu

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Washington, United States—President Donald Trump made an extraordinary proposal for the United States to "take...

Trump signs order withdrawing US from UN bodies

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Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order withdrawing Washington from...

‘Around 10’ dead, including gunman, in Sweden’s worst mass shooting 

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Örebro, Sweden—Around 10 people were killed on Tuesday in a shooting at an education center...

All 67 bodies from Washington air disaster now recovered

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Washington, United States—Salvage crews have recovered the bodies of all 67 people killed when a...
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Philippines’ inflation steady at 2.9% in January 2025

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The Philippines’ inflation settled at 2.9 percent in January 2025, within the government’s target...

Cainta Mayor sanctions Angkas, orders community service after traffic violation

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Cainta Mayor Atty. Elenita "Elen" Nieto has sanctioned motorcycle taxi firm Angkas and ordered...

PH gov’t debt jumped 9.8%to surpass P16t as of end-2024

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The outstanding national government (NG) debt jumped 9.8 percent year-on-year to reach P16.05 trillion...

BIR bullish on meeting 2025 tax collection target of P3.23t

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expects to meet its 2025 tax collection target,...

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Trash to treasure

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ON THE ROAD

Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6: Now a PH mainstay

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Ford Philippines has officially made the Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 a permanent member in...

Toyota ‘keeps the ball rolling’ for the Tamaraw with exciting offers

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Last month, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) began delivering the first units of its much-anticipated...

Caltex, AACI ink partnership

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Caltex Philippines has teamed up with Assist and Assistance Concept Inc. (AACI) to provide...

A ‘Golden’ Suzuki experience

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Suzuki Philippines deserves high praise as it marks an impressive 50 years in the...
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SPORTS

PH curling team rips Korea, Kyrgyzstan in Winter Asiad

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THE Philippine curling team slayed world No. 13 and Asia’s top seed South Korea,...

PLDT High Speed Hitters overwhelm Farm Fresh

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PLDT showcased its superior firepower and composure, smothering Farm Fresh with a 25-20, 25-17,...

Eala marches to Mumbai Open Final 16

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THE Philippines’ Alex Eala advanced to the second round of the Women’s Tennis Association...

Davis bids LA goodbye, ready for ‘next chapter’

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LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis paid tribute to Los Angeles in a farewell message to his...
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ENTERTAINMENT

Mel Gibson makes thrilling directorial comeback with ‘Flight Risk’

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Award-winning actor Mel Gibson returned to the director’s chair with his latest film, Flight...

Cable plan brings 95 channels of entertainment to Filipino homes

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For many Filipinos who spend a fifth of their waking hours watching TV, nothing...

A night of love and music with OPM elite

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Singers Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, and Yeng Constantino will come together for Stories of...

Beyoncé leads key winners in the 67th Grammy Awards

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Los Angeles, United States—Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the...
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LIFESTYLE

Holding the line: Elmer Borlongan and the virtues of drawing

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Any art professor worth their salt always emphasizes that developing drawing must become almost...

Leading airline recognized as Philippine textile champion for weaves campaign

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Cebu Pacific has been recognized as a Textile Champion by the Department of Science...

Art Fair explores new horizons with fresh venues, global exhibitors

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The trend in this year’s artistic landscape in the country appears to be centered...

Sinulid 2025 pushes fashion beyond reality in ‘Threaded Experience’

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Thirty-four style innovators embrace surrealism as they explore the depths of their dreams and...
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SPOTLIGHT

Explore Taiwan’s Unique Cuisine and Cultural Charm!

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The Taiwan Tourism Administration invites Filipinos to experience Taiwan's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes....

Babae Ako Partylist Surges in SWS Survey Ahead of 2025 Elections

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Babae Ako Partylist continues to gain momentum as it secures a higher ranking in...

BYD Cars PH Achieves 8,900% Growth in 2024, Leads NEV & BEV Market

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Revolutionizing the EV landscape, BYD drives the Philippines toward a brighter, greener future with...

ACG and Asia CEO Forge Partnership for 2025 International Tax and Investment Conference

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– Mon Abrea, Founder and CEO of Asian Consulting Group (ACG), is back...
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LGUs

Gen. Trias micro stores free from biz permit fees

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SOME 2,000 sari-sari store owners in General Trias City in Cavite need not pay...

QC steps up healthcare access with ‘ACT NOW’ campaign on World Cancer Day

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The Quezon City government in partnership with the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) beefed up...

Taguig City makes headway with new integrated terminal project in Bicutan

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Mayor Laarni Cayetano praised Arca South Integrated Terminals, Inc., Ayala Land, and the Department...

Naval assets pitch in to control Cebu fire

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The Naval Forces Central (NFC) deployed troops to assist in controlling a huge fire...
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TECH

Globe harnesses AI to drive operational efficiency

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As enterprises increasingly adopt advanced Generative AI (GenAI) for security and efficiency, Globe is...

Puregold to empower more schools through Pusong Panalo Program 2025 initiatives

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Puregold will continue to fulfill its commitment to elevating education, promoting sustainable development, and...

PLDT and Smart named Company of the Year anew at 60th Anvil Awards

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The PLDT Group has been recognized as Company of the Year for the fifth...

ID8, Inc. triumphs at the 60th Anvil Awards, winning Agency of the Year and more

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ID8 clinches 'Agency of the Year' at the Anvil Awards, honored for meaningful projects...
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CRAVINGS

Mega Prime Foods shares 3 delicious and lucky recipes for 2025

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Through the years, Filipinos marked the Lunar New Year by spending time with loved...

Jollibee Mix & Match is back with more ‘sulit-sarap’ options

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Finding great value meals that taste amazing isn’t always easy. Thankfully, the Jollibee Mix...

From farm to can: Del Monte’s 100% Pineapple Juice picked and packed the same day

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Fruit juices may be an essential part of your regular shopping list, but do...

Falling in love with Asia’s sleeping beauty

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Gordon Ramsay was far from his usual demeanor in his "Kitchen Nightmares" show where...
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Firms warned for not curbing plastic wastes

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will shortly issue a notice of...

UNDP and Coca-Cola address garbage woes

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BANGKOK, Thailand―The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) have tamed...

PH commits to advance agriculture sustainability

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Berlin, Germany―The Department of Agriculture last week outlined the Philippines’ vision for a sustainable...

Recycling, reuse are not the same—Greenpeace

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Good day! We at Greenpeace Philippines would like to thank your esteemed news organization for...
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PETS

Understanding diarrhea in cats

Mariana Burgos -
Diarrhea is a common issue that affects cats of all ages and breeds. It...

Can cats eat basil leaves?

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As cat owners, we often wonder which human food and herbs are safe for...

Understanding pets with special needs

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The world of pets is diverse andvibrant,filled with animals of all shapes, sizes, andabilities....

Cultural traditions and the dog meat trade practices

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(Last of two parts) DA Administrative Circular (AC) No. 25 was discussed by Dr. Henry...
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POP LIFE, EVENTS, BYAHERO & GALLERY

Courtesy call

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Former Speaker Jose “Joe” De Venecia Jr. pays a courtesy call on Speaker Ferdinand...

Celestial view

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A crescent moon aligning with Venus and a unique cloud formation are seen in...

Watermelons

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Farmers have started planting watermelons in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur.

Golf champ

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Korean Minwook Gwon holds The Country Club Invitational trophy along with a replica of...

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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