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Super Typhoon Francisco slows east of Northern Luzon

Super Typhoon Francisco slows east of Northern Luzon

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Batanes and parts of Cagayan remain under the lowest wind signal due to Super Typhoon Francisco.
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Signal No. 1 remains over Batanes as 'Francisco' weakens

Signal No. 1 remains over Batanes as 'Francisco' weakens

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 3 hours ago
Signal No. 1 remains over Batanes and parts of northeastern Cagayan as Typhoon Francisco continues to weaken while moving...
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Escudero ‘worst choice’ as impeachment presider

By GOTCHA | By Jarius Bondoc | 12 hours ago
Senator Chiz Escudero is being touted as presiding officer of VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Meaning, he, instead of Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, is to chair the proceedings.
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Sandigan blocks ex-DPWH execs’ attempt to stall case

Sandigan blocks ex-DPWH execs’ attempt to stall case

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 12 hours ago
The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has upheld its decision blocking former public works officials in Region 4 from seeking an...
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'Students, not terrorists': Palace rejects Sara Duterte's claim on Tacloban campus shooting

'Students, not terrorists': Palace rejects Sara Duterte's claim on Tacloban campus shooting

By Renalyn Ramirez | 17 hours ago
"They are not terrorists," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said. 
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Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (No. 10) and Panama's midfielder Edgar Yoel Barcenas (No. 11) fight for the ball next to Croatia's forward Ante Budimir (No. 11) during the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama and Croatia at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 23, 2026.

Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia

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Demaisip banners Montalban Mountain Run Series Leg 1 winners

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San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur Mayor Mayor Amante Purisima II

Task force aims to curb illicit cigarette trade in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur

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Itinaas ni Italian golfer Michele Ortolani ang tropeo matapos masungkit ang kampeonato sa 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open sa Luisita Golf and Country Club sa Tarlac. Ang kanyang impresibong kampanya ay nagtapos sa 16-under-par upang maitala ang unang propesyonal na titulo sa kanyang karera.

Italyanong golfer namayagpag sa 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open

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The qualification marks a significant milestone in OG's first season competing in Southeast Asia after the organization made the surprise move to relocate from Europe and field an all-Filipino lineup.

All-Filipino OG books The International return

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The qualification marks a significant milestone in OG's first season competing in Southeast Asia after the organization made the surprise move to relocate from Europe and field an all-Filipino lineup.

LANS’ rising popularity draws online discussion on respect for women, urges no comparisons

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F4 members Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Vanness Wu with Ashin of Mayday.

F4, Ashin donate P5M to Mindanao earthquake victims

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Naomi Osaka of Japan returns a shot to Aryna Sabalenka during the Garden Cup at the Madison Square Garden on December 08, 2025 in New York City.

Osaka overcomes dip to reach Bad Homburg Last Eight

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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

Ronaldo fires brace to lift Portugal; Ghana thwarts England

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Italy's Jasmine Paolini plays a backhand return to Argentina's Solana Sierra during their women's singles match on Day 4 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Paolini shocked by Maria at Eastbourne

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New mother Zamboanga vacates ONE atomweight title

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with AJ Dybantsa after he is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.

Wizards choose teenage talent Dybantsa with No. 1 pick in NBA Draft

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Filipina drag queen M1ss Jade So for "Drag Race Down Under vs the World"

M1ss Jade So banners Philippines in 1st 'Drag Race Down Under vs. the World'

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Iloilo's MPBL franchise revoked; management, coaches banned

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Philippines rethinks school safety after rare shooting in Tacloban kills three

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File photo shows actor Michael Caine on the red carpet for the world premiere of "King of Thieves" in London on September 12, 2018.

AI name is Michael Caine: 'The Odyssey' gets digital narrator

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File photo shows actor Michael Caine on the red carpet for the world premiere of "King of Thieves" in London on September 12, 2018.

‘Bye’: Apple Pie discontinuation leaves fans disappointed

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Timothee Chalamet and Selena Gomez in "A Rainy Day in New York."

Selena Gomez to reunite with Timothee Chalamet in his 1st animated film

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Human-centered AI is reshaping customer service in the Philippines, with chatbots like Sky designed to deliver faster and more empathetic customer support.
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The rise of human-centered AI: This chatbot learned to speak Filipino

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In this illustration photograph taken on June 18, 2026, in Dubai, a mobile phone displays the logos of social media platforms with a prohibition sign.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (R) listens during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump meets with his Cabinet days after saying a peace deal with Iran was â??largely negotiatedâ?? amid expectations around the re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

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Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (No. 10) and Panama's midfielder Edgar Yoel Barcenas (No. 11) fight for the ball next to Croatia's forward Ante Budimir (No. 11) during the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama and Croatia at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 23, 2026.

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