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This photo taken on April 19, 2024 shows photos of slain Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega displayed at his family's home in Puerto Princesa in Palawan. After Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead on the tropical island of Palawan, his family and friends were confident there was enough damning evidence to convict the alleged mastermind. But more than 13 years later, the man accused of ordering the hit, former provincial governor Joel Reyes, is still on the run, while his brother, who was also implicated, is a mayor.

A 13-year fight for justice in murder of environmental journo Gerry Ortega

By Allison Jackson

When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead on the tropical island of Palawan, his family and friends believed there was enough damning evidence to convict the alleged mastermind.

This photo shows a picture of Supreme Court Associate Justice Filomena Singh addressing the persons deprived of liberty at the Cebu City Jail Female Dormitory on May 10.

SC to set new bail rules for indigent PDLs

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LTFRB: End motorcycle taxi pilot program

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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has recommended to the House of Representatives the termination of...

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'I can't hate this person': Dina Bonnevie on forgiving Vic Sotto, Coney Reyes

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Dina Bonnevie shared it was her daughter Danica Sotto who made her realize about reconciliation and letting go of what happened...

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'I love you': KC Concepcion greets Sharon Cuneta on Mother's Day despite being estranged

'I love you': KC Concepcion greets Sharon Cuneta on Mother's Day despite being estranged

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"Megastar" Sharon Cuneta revealed that she and daughter KC Concepcion were still "estranged."

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Associates of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s economic adviser Michael Yang, who is being investigated by a House...

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In this November 30, 2015 file photo, Britain's world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (center) poses with his trainer and uncle Peter Fury (left) and father John Fury with championship belts during a press conference in Bolton, north west England on November 30, 2015. Tyson Fury was crowned the new world heavyweight champion on November 28, ending Wladimir Klitschko's nine-year reign as champion in 12 rounds.

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Former US boxer Mike Tyson (left) and YouTuber Jake Paul face off during a press conference at the Apollo Theatre in New York, on May 13, 2024. Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's July 20 fight against YouTube sensation Jake Paul in Dallas will be a sanctioned heavyweight professional bout, fighters and promoters announced on April 29. The fight will be over eight two-minute rounds with the result to count on the record of both Paul and Tyson, who lost his last official bout in 2005.

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Former US boxer Mike Tyson (left) and YouTuber Jake Paul face off during a press conference at the Apollo Theatre in New York, on May 13, 2024. Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's July 20 fight against YouTube sensation Jake Paul in Dallas will be a sanctioned heavyweight professional bout, fighters and promoters announced on April 29. The fight will be over eight two-minute rounds with the result to count on the record of both Paul and Tyson, who lost his last official bout in 2005.

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Jana Diaz (right) with Al Licayan (left) and ParaÃ±aque City Mayor Eric Olivarez,

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Authorities seized more than a thousand sacks of illegally imported white onions during an inter-agency operation by the PNP National Capital Region Police Office-Regional Special Operations Group (NCRPO-RSOG), Bureau of Customs and Bureau of Plant Industry at a stock room in Divisoria, Manila on December 3, 2022.

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Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket over Dean Wade and Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 13, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Daikin Philippines President Takayoshi Miki joins over 800 enthusiastic runners composed of Daikin Dealers, employees and the general public during Daikin's first-ever fun run.

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Mourners carry the casket of a Hamas fighter, who was reportedly killed two days before in a drone attack in the area of Qlaileh, during his funeral in Lebanon's southern city of Sidon, on January 19, 2024.

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