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The Atin Ito Coalitionâ��s â��peace and solidarity regattaâ�� of up to 100 fishing boats sets sail today for Panatag to dramatize Filipinosâ�� determination to defend the countryâ��s sovereignty.

China readies blockade of Panatag – US expert

By Pia Lee-Brago

Beijing is deploying a “huge force” to prevent a flotilla of Filipino fishing boats and other small vessels under the Atin Ito Coalition from reaching Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, according to a US-based maritime expert.

President Marcos, accompanied by PAF chief Lt. Gen. Stephen ParreÃ±o, arrives at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City for the Philippine Air Force command conference yesterday.

Marcos to generals: Be loyal to country, Constitution

By Helen Flores

Niall Horan waves a Philippine flag during his Manila 2024 concert

'Missed you': Niall Horan sings One Direction song, praises Filipinos at Manila 2024 concert

By Kristofer Purnell

Philippines to tighten guard on shoals, reefs, islets

By Pia Lee-Brago

DFA to probe Chinese diplomats’ ‘illegal acts’

By Pia Lee-Brago

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

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 2 days ago

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

By Jan Milo Severo | 21 hours ago

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

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Masterful Lomachenko knocks out Kambosos to win IBF lightweight crown

Masterful Lomachenko knocks out Kambosos to win IBF lightweight crown

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Ukrainian boxing great Vasiliy Lomachenko clinched the IBF lightweight world title on Sunday after producing a supreme performance...

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To tap today’s Millennials and Gen Z markets, many companies have commissioned influencers as endorsers, but how effective...

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LTFRB: End motorcycle taxi pilot program

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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CREIT, MREIT, FILRT all declare Q1 dividends

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Firefighters close a portion of F.B. Harrison street in Pasay due to an ammonia leak at an ice plant facility yesterday.

Ammonia leak hits Pasay

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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on May 13, 2024

‘Marcos tested negative for cocaine in 2021’

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Reports of a data breach in the logistics system surfaced at around 10 a.m. yesterday, according to PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo.

PNP probes ‘data breach’

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Three of the fugitives were arrested in an anti-narcotics operation in Barangay Mampang last week, which resulted in the seizure of shabu worth P146 million.

7 drug suspects bolt PDEA jail

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City Vice Mayor Raymond Garcia

Garcia assumes post of acting Cebu City mayor

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The mandatory radio frequency identification (RFID) stickers on vehicles, which are used for electronic payment of fees on tollways, are also being looked into, according to NLEX.

NLEX eyes barrier-free tollways in November

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The gloomy weather causes almost zero visibility at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City on May 13, 2024

Rain hits Metro Manila amid extreme heat

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Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair

PCO: IDs for government service fairs free

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Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna signs Ordinance No. 9047 on Monday which disallows motorists to pass through a portion of Roxas Boulevard for a few hours on May 13, 2024

Car-free Sundays on Roxas Boulevard starts May 26

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Independence: From mourning to hope

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Students attentively listen to their teacher during their class at Rafael Palma Elementary School in Manila on May 9, 2024.

DepEd eyes Saturday classes

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‘Meralco franchise renewal good for the economy’

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For many of us, the dark memory of the COVID-19 pandemic still...

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Sailing against the current: Building startups in the Philippine seas

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In the rich and vibrant tapestry of Southeast Asia, where the...

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Comparing apples and oranges: The different withholding tax treatment for service contractors

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Fire starters and careless conclusions

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All it takes is a spark and you could burn down a large fore...

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The goldmine that is Philippine tourism

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A century of Philippine accountancy

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Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate. — Joel 2:13

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