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Zubiri steps down as Senate president, says he disobeyed 'powers that be'
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Zubiri steps down as Senate president, says he disobeyed 'powers that be'

14 hours ago
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday stepped down from his post, ending his two-year term due to what he implied...
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Catantan, Gilas belles grace Forum

Catantan, Gilas belles grace Forum

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It’s going to be a girl power session in the PSA Forum today at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
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Deniece Cornejo now allowed to accept visitors

Deniece Cornejo now allowed to accept visitors

By Jan Milo Severo | 17 hours ago
Friends and family of Deniece Cornejo can now visit her in Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City after...
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Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today

Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today

By Bella Cariaso | 1 day ago
At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite...
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Bolts weather Christian storm

Bolts weather Christian storm

By Olmin Leyba | 1 day ago
For the second time in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup playoffs, a marquee player scored his career high against Meralc...
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Canadian drug suspect Thomas Gordon O�Quinn is escorted by police at Camp Crame yesterday.

DILG: Canadian ‘major player’ in P9.6 billion drug haul

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Murder suspect Vicente Kanagy was presented to media yesterday.

Las Piñas murder suspect tests positive for drugs

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A top view shows the declined water level of Angat Dam is seen from Norzagaray, Bulacan on May 7, 2024.

Drop in Angat water level slowing down

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This developed after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) provided free internet connectivity to residents of Sitio Manalo in Barangay San Lorenzo.

Dumagat community in Bulacan gets free WiFi connection

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Locals walk over the dry part of Intang Lake in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija on April 22, 2024.

Drought destroys P535.6 million crops, livestock in Negros Occidental

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The Philippine Coast Guard has detained the MT Hyperline 988 following a report that the foreign vessel was hoisting the Philippine flag in waters off San Felipe, Zambales last May 15. A PCG inspection team (inset) said the seven Chinese crew men, including the ship master, failed to present original and printed versions of relevant documents, a crew list, passports and seaman�s books.

Detained foreign tanker now a ‘vessel of interest’ for NICA

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�At present, we have not monitored a low-pressure area (LPA) or typhoon inside or near us, although we do not discount the possibility that a low-pressure area will develop in the next few days,� PAGASA weather specialist Veronica Torres said.

Typhoon possible this May – PAGASA

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Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo in this May 7, 2024

DILG orders Napolcom to strip Guo of police powers

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President Ferdinand �Bongbong� Marcos Jr. on May 18, 2024

Marcos confident Eastern Visayas insurgency defeated during his term

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Ex-PDEA agent Jonathan Morales

Drug probe resource persons cited for lying

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7 hours ago
Former president Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte execs no-show at House hearing on gentleman’s agreement

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In a statement, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the agency is intensifying its efforts �to ensure even more effective oversight, particularly as we brace for the impacts of La Niña.�

DTI to intensify price monitoring amid anticipated La Niña

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7 hours ago
An attendant pumps gas at a gasoline station in Manila City on November 11, 2023.

Gasoline prices down, diesel up today

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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on May 6, 2024.

Marcos vows to finish land distribution in 4 years

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7 hours ago
Stock image of a pregnant woman.

‘More than 20,000 repeat pregnancies among teens’

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The STAR Cover (May 21, 2024)

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PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil ordered an investigation after the two SAF members reportedly figured in a fistfight while providing unauthorized VIP escort services in Ayala Alabang Village.

PNP sacks 9 SAF members

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A vendor arranges rice for sale at a market in Paco, Manila on March 13, 2024.

DA defends decision to sell P29/kilo rice

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This photo shows the facade of the Court of Appeals.

Child rights defender to appeal conviction

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Bureau of Fire Protection headquarters in Quezon City

BFP gets P2.88 billion to boost emergency response

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The Philippines is among the worldâ??s biggest supplier of nickel ore and also among the top producers of copper and gold. However, the mining sector contributes less than 1 percent to the countryâ??s economy.

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Sen. Francis â??Chizâ?? Escudero, joined by wife Heart Evangelista, is sworn in as Senate president by Deputy Majority Leader Mark Villar yesterday. Inset shows Sen. Juan Miguel â??Migzâ?? Zubiri speaking during a press conference after stepping down as leader of the Senate.

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Canadian drug suspect Thomas Gordon Oâ??Quinn is escorted by police at Camp Crame yesterday.

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A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with his Azeri counterpart ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Qiz Qalasi, the third dam jointly built by Iran and Azerbaijan on the Aras River. A helicopter in the convoy of the Iranian president was involved in "an accident" in East Azerbaijan province on May 19, state televsion reported, without specifying if the president was on board.

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File photo shows a store selling NFA rice at P27 per kilo.

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Bianca Pagdanganan of the Philippines acknowledges the crowd after a putt on the 14th green during the final round of the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Bianca scores Top 10 finish

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Anne Curtis, Carlo Aquino, and Joshua Garcia lead the cast of the Filipino adaptation of the hit South Korean drama â??Itâ??s Okay to Not Be Okay.â??

Anne Curtis leads Philippines remake of mental health K-drama ‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’

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From May 28 until June 1, in Bangkok, Thailand, over 3,000+ exhibitors from 50+ countries/regions will unveil a diverse range of products designed to meet consumer needs for convenience, health, sustainability, cross-category appeal and clear labeling.

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