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China issues radio challenge to aircraft of senators visiting Pag-asa Island

China's radio challenges were made even before the private aircraft carrying Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva and Sen. JV Ejercito landed in Pag-asa Island.

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

Vhong Navarro case convict Ferdinand Guerrero transferred to BuCor

In this file photo taken on June 1, 2022 Philippine coast guard personnel handle dock line as the second newly-acquired 97-meter Multi-role Response Vessel (MRRV) by the coast guard, the BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) arrives from Japan at the international port in Manila. The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than 400 million USD, Manila said on May 17, 2024, as the Southeast Asian country faces growing Chinese pressure in the South China Sea.

Philippines to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships in $400 mn deal

Marcos: Philippines' tourism in 'stiff competition' with Asian neighbors

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Marcos: All Tarlac politicians don't know Alice Guo

Marcos: All Tarlac politicians don't know Alice Guo

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that no single politician from Tarlac knows Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and that the government...

COPA swim tilt slated this weekend

COPA swim tilt slated this weekend

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 1 day ago

More than 500 swimmers are expected to splash their way to glory in this weekend’s Congress of the Philippine Aquatics...

'Massacre of livelihood': Impounding, P50K fine on unconsolidated jeeps begin

'Massacre of livelihood': Impounding, P50K fine on unconsolidated jeeps begin

By James Relativo | 23 hours ago

The government had started impounding traditional jeepney units as it continues implementing the controversial Public Utility...

EDITORIAL - Legalizing divorce

EDITORIAL - Legalizing divorce

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There’s a reason why women’s groups are among the biggest supporters of the legalization of divorce: women in this country typically get the short end of the stick in a marriage that has gone sour.

Atin Ito: Mission accomplished

Atin Ito: Mission accomplished

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Diskarteng Pinoy” – the Filipino way – made the day for the Atin Ito Coalition’s “peace and...

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House panel considering monthly pension for retired Olympians

The House youth and sports committee on Wednesday considered a legislation that would provide retired Filipino olympians with a lifetime monthly pension of at least P15,000 — an amount that a lawmaker said would honor the athletes’ lifetime of “perseverance and sacrifice.”

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Floorball takes center stage as Philippines hosts men's Asia-Oceania qualifiers

The fast-paced and fast-growing sport of floorball will be in full display when the Philippines hosts the Men’s Floorball Championships Asia-Oceania Qualifiers from May 21-25 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

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