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Men pull a trolley of agricultural products along a street in Manila on May 9, 2024.

Philippine economy grows by 5.7% in Q1 2024

The latest economic print is slower than last year’s growth in the same period with 6.4% but higher than the fourth quarter of 2023 with 5.5%.

The BRP Sierra Madre serves as an outpost of the Philippine Marines in the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine government ran it aground deliberately on Ayungin (Second Thomas Shoal) in 1999 to assert the country's sovereignty in that part of the South China Sea.

AFP, DFA warn public vs China's 'false' claims on Ayungin arrangement

By Gaea Katreena Cabico

In this photo taken on May 7, 2024, a cow grazes in a parched rice field at a village in Laoag City, north of Manila.

Below-normal rain still expected in most of Philippines this May

Marcos urged to end red-tagging, scrap NTF-ELCAC after landmark SC ruling

By Gaea Katreena Cabico

PhilSA: Rocket debris may have fallen near WPS features

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Heart Evangelista reacts to Pia Wurtzbach awarded Global Fashion Influencer instead of her

Heart Evangelista reacts to Pia Wurtzbach awarded Global Fashion Influencer instead of her

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 2 days ago

It can be recalled that Pia and Heart are rumored to be on a professional rivalry, following Heart's falling off with her...

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Expel Chinese embassy execs over phone wiretap – Gibo

Expel Chinese embassy execs over phone wiretap – Gibo

By Michael Punongbayan | 17 hours ago

Teodoro said if proven true, those involved should be expelled from the Philippines for admittedly violating the Anti-Wiretapping...

Heart Evangelista fulfills dream to star in Victoria's Secret-like underwear show

Heart Evangelista fulfills dream to star in Victoria's Secret-like underwear show

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 1 day ago

Becoming a Victoria's Secret model was among the dreams of actress Heart Evangelista, a yearning that was somewhat fulfilled...

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DOJ to brief Marcos on ICC arrest options

DOJ to brief Marcos on ICC arrest options

By Daphne Galvez | 17 hours ago

he Department of Justice is preparing a brief on the legal options available to President Marcos on the arrest warrants that...

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 names Top 5 interview challenge winners

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 names Top 5 interview challenge winners

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte | 2 days ago

Today, May 7, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization announced the Top 5 winners in the Up Close & Personal interview...

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Tai O fishing village in Hong Kong's Lantau Island

WATCH: What to do, eat in Hong Kong's Tai O fishing village

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Such benefits will be in addition to what 4Ps recipients are entitled to under the law.

DSWD gusto i-'adjust' 4Ps cash grants sa gitna ng paglobo ng inflation

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Sina (mula kaliwa) Patricia Mae Santor ng UST, Nicola Queen Diamante ng Augustinian Abbey Las PiÃ±as at PAI Executive Directior Chito Rivera.

Vargas, Buhain iniluklok sa Asian Aquatics

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Sina (mula kaliwa) Patricia Mae Santor ng UST, Nicola Queen Diamante ng Augustinian Abbey Las PiÃ±as at PAI Executive Directior Chito Rivera.

Sam Milby’s engagement pic draws new comments after Catriona Gray deleted hers

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Working moms in Southeast Asia prefer flexible work arrangements — report

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From left to right: Patricia Santor, Nicole Diamante, PAI executive director Chito Rivera

Philippine aquatics execs appointed members of Asia body

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Actress Belle Mariano

'Case closed': Belle Mariano bids farewell to Caroline Tiu

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Young golfers Makayla Verano, Stephanie Gaisano-Gan, Venus delos Santos and Winter Serapio pose at the start of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) Inter-Club Developmental division on Thursday, May 9, at the Sherwood Hills Golf and Country Club in Trece Martires, Cavite.

Junior golfers see action in Inter-Club tiff

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Reddit shares soar as earnings show advertising, AI licensing revenue potential

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Celebrity couple Sam Milby and Catriona Gray at the ABS-CBN Ball 2023

Catriona Gray removes Sam Milby engagement photos on Instagram

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Lloyd Go

Strong frontside finish puts Go in the mix

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FEU head coach Manolo Refugia

Lady Tamaraws proud of ‘good run, good season’

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FEU head coach Manolo Refugia

Church official joins appeal for minute of prayer for peace

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Traveling solo has its perks, but you also have to be ready for anything.

Flight attendant shares packing tips for hassle-free travel

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Chinabank reaffirms its customer focus with new campaign

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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a press conference marking two years in office at the presidential office in Seoul on May 09, 2024

South Korea president admits 'shortcomings' in rare address

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Prospects Kristian Porter, Femi Edu land on Blue Eagles nest

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The cast of 'High Street'

'High Street' cast share how their 'Senior High' characters have matured

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Litrato nina Sam Milby (kaliwa) at Catriona Gray (kanan)

'May kasal pa ba?': Catriona Gray binura engagement post nila ni Sam Milby

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Pinoys online hail Nadine Lustre as queen of ‘estetik’

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Benefits for seniors

Albay 2nd District Congressman Joey Salceda is mad....

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A Senate hearing was called to look into allegations about a local...

Reimagining Luzon

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A nation based on families

by: Elfren S. Cruz

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Words and numbers of friendship

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Joe Zaldarriaga

Public service is a public trust

by: Joe Zaldarriaga

The emergence of a science-based government agency in corruption...

The challenges and opportunities of listing bonds in the Philippines

by: Ed Francisco

It is definitely much easier for Philippine Stock Exchange-listed...

The challenges and opportunities of listing bonds in the Philippines

by: Andrew Poblete

It is definitely much easier for Philippine Stock Exchange-listed...

Build Mom her dream kitchen

by: Lai S. Reyes

One’s love for food always starts at home, and our kitchen is...

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Ginza Gyu turns one!

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One of my favorite meals during the lockdown of that dreaded pandemic...

Radwimps and the healing power of music

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The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 629 out of 1,220 passed the Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electrical Engineering in N. C. R., Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga and Puerto Princesa, Palawan last April 2024.

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