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Fisherfolk from Zambales conduct a fluvial protest off the coastal municipality of Candelaria yesterday to condemn the continuous harassment by the Chinese coast guard and to show solidarity with President Marcos in asserting sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea.

PCG: Another shoal ruined by reclamation

By Emmanuel Tupas

China has dumped crushed corals in Escoda Shoal off Palawan province in another island reclamation activity within the country’s exclusive economic zone, which prompted the deployment of the Philippine Coast Guard biggest vessel in the area.

A relatives of one of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attacks by Palestinian militants, reacts as he speaks during a rally calling for their release outside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, now informally called the "Hostages Square", in Tel Aviv on May 11, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas.

Biden says Gaza ceasefire possible 'tomorrow' if Hamas frees hostages

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Former DOH chief to appeal COVID-19 graft raps

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Public school students get the boardroom experience

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Filipinos make me feel very Filipina — Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios

Filipinos make me feel very Filipina — Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios

By C. Mendez Legaspi | 2 days ago

After her emotional motorcade at the Mall of Asia on Sunday, May 5, Miss Unierse 202 Sheynnis Palacios was still feeling sentimental...

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Mother's Day: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 mom contestant Selena Antonio Reyes on balancing pageantry, motherhood

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Mother's Day: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 mom contestant Selena Antonio Reyes on balancing pageantry, motherhood

By Kristofer Purnell | 1 day ago

Pasig City's representative Selena Antonio Reyes, a 38-year-old mother of two, is among the candidates making history at this...

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Mother's Day: Maxine Medina, Angelica Panganiban recall times they were going to be moms

Mother's Day: Maxine Medina, Angelica Panganiban recall times they were going to be moms

By Kristofer Purnell | 15 hours ago

Actress Angelica Panganiban and beauty queen-designer Maxine Medina may be fairly new to motherhood but they are already cherishing...

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Mother's Day: Angelica Panganiban, Maxine Medina share how motherhood changed them

Mother's Day: Angelica Panganiban, Maxine Medina share how motherhood changed them

By Kristofer Purnell | 16 hours ago

Celebrity mothers Angelica Panganiban and Maxine Medina have seen their lives take a brief but necessary pause since becoming...

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Jeannie Mai as host: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 reveals casting reel winners

Jeannie Mai as host: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 reveals casting reel winners

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte | 17 hours ago

The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) Organization announced the Top 3 winners of its casting reel challenge.

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Will Cool Smashers extend dynasty?

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The Lady Bulldogs are one win away from reclaiming the UAAP crown.

NU scores twin kill over UST

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As expected, Bossong wins gold in 800 meters

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The Terrafirma Dyip has returned to the PBA quarterfinals after an eight-year absence.

Terrafirma stuns San Miguel

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Nuggets, Pacers avoid 0-3 hole

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The Quezon Huskers showed their depth and firepower in a 76-55 drubbing of Bacolod City of Smiles for a 5-0 record and a share of the lead with San Juan in the 29-team elims.

Quezon, Zamboanga move up

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The second-seeded Lyceum Lady Pirates drew a stellar performance from Hazel Samonte to beat No. 3 Philippine Christian University-Dasmarinas in four exciting sets, 25-23, 24-26, 25-22, 25-21.

UB, Lyceum in UCAL final

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Masbate looms as boxing hub

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Senator Bato dela Rosa on May 7, 2024

Bato gives more details on ‘Judas’ cop

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House bill on overseas online voting hurdles 2nd reading

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File photo of people lining up for food.

DSWD to start validation, registration for food stamp program

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The photo shows Rep. Rufus Rodriguez at the House of Representatives.

‘Ad industry’s self-regulation to remain despite Cha-cha’

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Residents of Batasan in Quezon City receive cash aid at Quezon City Polytechnic Univesity from the government's social amelioration package.

DSWD wants 4Ps cash aid increased

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Medical workers screen patients for possible COVID-19 before admission at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City on April 18, 2020.

International Nurses Day: Better wages sought

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Representatives of the DepEd, TESDA, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) signed the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 Series of 2024 titled â��Strengthening Senior High School Curriculum and Delivery by Embedding TVET in Senior High School Tracks towards Workforce Readiness and Employability.â��

TVET to be integrated in senior high

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Senators Bong Revilla on February 26, 2024.

Bong Revilla to seek reelection

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) leads the closing ceremony of the 2024 "Balikatan" exercises on May 10, 2024

AFP revising recruitment to target youth

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Motorists speed past a poster at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Quirino Avenue in Manila yesterday announcing the temporary closure of the boulevard this morning for â��car-free Sundays.â��

‘Car-free Sundays’ dry run along Roxas Boulevard starts today

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Cables from a fallen electric post hang low at the intersection of Ronquillo and F. Torres streets in Sta. Cruz, Manila yesterday.

Dump truck pulls cables, knocks down posts

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Why small businesses fail

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The latest plot twist between the Philippines and China might...

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The June 2024 priority dates

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Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes,...

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City’s economic prospects in peril

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Zamboanga City is proud to have the biggest and fastest-growing...

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Divide and conquer: China’s tactical gambit

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To all my readers, please allow me to dedicate my column this...

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We had the good fortune of trying Filipino ingredients as presented...

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SM celebrates the 2024 Paris Olympics

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