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In this photo taken on May 7, 2024, a pedestrian holding an umbrella, as protection from the sun, walks past road barriers with numbers along a highway in Laoag City, north of Manila.

38 areas could hit 'danger' level heat index on May 18

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

A total of 38 areas nationwide are expected to fall under the "danger" heat index classification on Saturday, PAGASA said.

Host-actress Anne Curtis at the press conference for "It's Okay Not To Be Okay' adaptation held in ABS-CBN on May 17, 2024.

'An instant yes': Anne Curtis on 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' PH adaptation as teleserye return

By Kristofer Purnell

A dog attends the Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2024 Parade in Tokyo on April 21, 2024, to show support for members of the LGBT community.

Anger in Peru over decree describing transsexuality as 'mental disorder'

Joshua Garcia, Carlo Aquino to play brothers on 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' PH adaptation

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PCG detains vessel with 7 Chinese crew

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Belen, Solomon pass up AVC stint

Belen, Solomon pass up AVC stint

By John Bryan Ulanday | 9 hours ago

National University stars Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon have formally begged off from the Alas Pilipinas’ campaign...

Yulo rules all-around in Tashkent

Yulo rules all-around in Tashkent

By Joey Villar | 9 hours ago

With renewed vigor, Carlos Yulo once again raised hopes that he can deliver the Philippines’ first Olympic gold in...

Timberwolves force Game 7

Timberwolves force Game 7

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The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets 115-70 on Thursday to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive...

SMB survives ros scare

SMB survives ros scare

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It wasn’t the prettiest of victories but top seed San Miguel Beer would gladly take it.

Swiatek meets Sabalenka anew

Swiatek meets Sabalenka anew

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Iga Swiatek swept past Coco Gauff to reach the Rome Open final on Thursday where Aryna Sabalenka will stand in her way of...

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Britain's Tyson Fury (L) and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk (R) stand on stage during the official weigh-in on the eve of their heavyweight world boxing championship fight in Riyadh on May 17, 2024.

'Fight of the century': Fury, Usyk in rare undisputed clash

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New Suns coach 'excited' to help NBA team realize potential

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Motorists and commuters experience heavy traffic along the southbound lane of Kamuning and the westbound lane of Philcoa in EDSA, Quezon City as work resumes on April 1, 2024.

DOTr to unconsolidated PUVs: Accept government livelihood programs

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Queen Maxima to visit Philippines, to push financial inclusion

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This photo shows a pump from a gasoline station.

Mixed movements in oil prices seen next week

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Photo from the website of the Bamban municipal government shows Mayor Alice Guoâ��s McLaren 620R supercar, which recently won an award in a motor show in Concepcion, Tarlac.

Lawmakers back filing of case vs Tarlac Mayor Guo

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In a text message to The STAR, Sandiganbayan Third Division executive clerk of court Dennis Pulma confirmed that the promulgation of decision on the plunder case of Enrile, Reyes and Napoles has been set for June 21.

Sandigan ruling on JPE plunder cases out in June

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Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya led the signing and exchange of diplomatic notes for the official development assistance (ODA) loan yesterday for the Third Phase of the Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project (MSCIP).

Philippine to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) try to block the continued illegal presence of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) on the three vessels ferrying Atin Ito volunteers and members of the media while leaving the vicinity of the Bajo de Masinloc after a successful second civilian resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea on May 16, 2024.

China Coast Guard empowered to detain South China ‘trespassers’

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â��This is an honest to goodness consultation, because transparency and accountability are important principles when talking about the countryâ��s economic interests,â�� he added.

Senate meets with Baguio stakeholders on Cha-cha

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Lacson doubts Morales’ credibility

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Zubiri to ask telcos: Boost signal in Pag-asa

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Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.

Migz: Senate to study divorce bill

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Undated photo shows of New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City.

NBP strip search: BuCor denies whitewash of probe

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Jeffrey Talisayin lies dead in his office at the King Guard Sentinel Security Agency Co. on Tuesday in a photo released by the Caloocan police.

‘Applicant’ kills security agency owner

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Ferdinand Guerreroâ��s mugshot taken on May 16, 2024 after he was brought to the NBI headquarters in Quezon City.

Vhong Navarro case: Last convict now in Bilibid

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An investigator prepares to open an ice chest containing the body of Mari Joy Singayan in Trece Martires, Cavite after her killerâ��s wife told police about the murder. Image released by Police Regional Office 4A.

‘Ice chest murder’ suspect arrested

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The NCRPO reported that over 12.6 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu and 165 grams of marijuana valued at P85.8 million were confiscated in 31 operations in the region on Thursday and yesterday.

51 nabbed in 2-day drug operations

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Court orders arrest of 27 Cebu NGO workers

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When climate change hits home

by: Mary Ann LL. Reyes

The scorching heat being experienced not only in the Philippines...

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by: Francis J. Kong

Inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi are the famous words...

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