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Philippine Navy soldiers transfer essential cargoes from Unaizah May 4 and BRP Cabra to the BRP Sierra Madre off Ayungin Shoal on March 23, 2024

DFA: No deals made with China over Ayungin Shoal

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) maintained the Philippines has not made any deals with China concerning the Ayungin Shoal after Beijing claimed that Manila had agreed on a "new model" for handling their territorial dispute.

Activist groups Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas and Kalikasan Peopleâ��s Network for the Environment on May 6, 2024 lodged an administrative complaint against the Philippine Reclamation Authority and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, over the reclamation and dredging projects in Manila Bay.

Climate and Environment

Groups file complaint against Manila Bay reclamation, dredging projects

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E-bikes, e-trikes, tricycles and pedicabs are seen passing by along Recto Avenue in Manila on April 13, 2024.

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Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for May 6 due to hot weather

Big-time oil price rollback set on May 7

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‘China lying on new model for Ayungin’

‘China lying on new model for Ayungin’

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Denouncing China’s alleged use of misinformation as a weapon of mass distraction, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro...

Cool Smashers back in familiar spot – finale

Cool Smashers back in familiar spot – finale

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On the brink of elimination several times, Creamline time and again found a way to survive.

Suzuki, Cedo top Jr. World Golf qualifier

Suzuki, Cedo top Jr. World Golf qualifier

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Shinichi Suzuki and Anya Cedo topped the premier 15-18 bracket in the recent qualifying tourney for the IMG Junior World Golf...

TNT, NLEX enter quarters

TNT, NLEX enter quarters

By Olmin Leyba | 13 hours ago

The situation was clear for TNT: Win against Magnolia and make the quarterfinals as fourth seed or lose and go through a risky...

10 provinces launching action plans in West Philippine Sea

10 provinces launching action plans in West Philippine Sea

By Bella Cariaso | 13 hours ago

The 10 provinces covering the entire stretch of the West Philippine Sea will launch this month provincial action plans in...

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The drug dealer busted by non-uniformed policemen in a P1 million shabu tradeoff in Mulondo, Lanao del Sur is now detained, awaiting prosecution.

P1-M worth of shabu seized from dealer 'linked' to Dawlah Islamiya

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The drug dealer busted by non-uniformed policemen in a P1 million shabu tradeoff in Mulondo, Lanao del Sur is now detained, awaiting prosecution.

Philippines says won’t raise South China Sea tensions, won’t use water cannons

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The drug dealer busted by non-uniformed policemen in a P1 million shabu tradeoff in Mulondo, Lanao del Sur is now detained, awaiting prosecution.

French bakers make world’s longest baguette, beating Italy

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UAAP finals-bound Golden Tigresses thank doubters

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Aerial view of a restored area previously affected by fires and pasture cultivation for illegal cattle ranching, in Cruce a La Colorada community within the Maya Biosphere Reserve in Peten Department, Guatemala, on October 4, 2023

Market-based schemes not reducing deforestation, poverty — report

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Mother's Day spread reminiscent of 'Emily in Paris'

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This TikTok user avoids direct sunlight by doing ‘Spider-Man’ moves

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Marcial goes for Olympic gold

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(From left) Hayden Kho Jr., managing director, Belo Medical Group, Hannae Cuyugan, business manage, Neoasia Philippines, Chen Heng Hui, CEO, Neoasia Group, and Dr. Vicki Belo, founder and medical director, Belo Medical Group

Belo Medical Group leads in pioneering beauty booster Profhilo in Philippines; receives top award

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PVL tasked to handle Philippine women's volleyball team

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Ang State of Snacking ay isang pandaigdigang pag-aaral ng mga consumer trends na sumusuri sa mga insight sa kung paano gumagawa ang mga consumer ng mga desisyon sa meryenda o snacks.

Alamin kung ano ang mindful snacking sa 5th ‘State of Snacking’ report sa Pilipinas

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From left: Second place, Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen; first place, McLaren's British driver Lando Norris; and third place, Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, celebrate on the podium after the 2024 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 5, 2024.

McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for maiden F1 win

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From left: Second place, Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen; first place, McLaren's British driver Lando Norris; and third place, Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, celebrate on the podium after the 2024 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 5, 2024.

Explainer: What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at US universities?

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Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with teammates after defeating the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Magic 106-94.

Mitchell rallies Cavs for series-clinching Game 7 win over Magic

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In this file photo taken on October 28, 2022, Brazilian President and reelection candidate for the Liberal Party (PL) Jair Bolsonaro gestures before the start of the television debate at the Globo TV studio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The office of Brazil's prosecutor general (PGR) moved Friday January 13, 2023 to include ex-president Jair Bolsonaro in an investigation of people suspected of "instigation and intellectual authorship" of the January 8 sacking of government buildings in Brasilia.

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Marcial goes for Olympic gold

by: Anthony Suntay

As he prepares for France, Eumir Marcial sat down with Philstar.com...

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Carrying on Joecon’s legacy in the Asean

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BOJ actions fuel yen’s biggest rally

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Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3…

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Gentlemen’s row

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In strongest words ever yet, our Department of Foreign Affairs...

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The Economist has done it again. One of their columnists made...

Summer blast with NET25

The end of April was very busy for NET25, which held its “Summer...

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Arrest, maybe

by: Ana Marie Pamintuan

One thing is certain: the UniTeam of 2022 faces irreconcilable...

The return of the old normal

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Few will remember it, but yesterday, May 5, marked the first anniversary...

Bibliomania, a passion for books

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People have been collecting written materials ever since the invention...

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Why many managers do not manage well

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“One day,” says the hard-working employee, “My manager pulled...

Jump starting Phl startups

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News Commentary Balikatan exercises: A collective pursuit of maritime security 1 day ago Power to the people Openness to change is openness to progress More News Commentary Articles	Headlines 30 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification — PAGASA 44 minutes ago Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for May 6 due to hot weather DFA: No deals made with China over Ayungin Shoal More Headlines Articles	Opinion EDITORIAL — Promoting ‘chibog’ 13 hours ago Arrest, maybe Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3… More Opinion Articles
Nation P1-M worth of shabu seized from dealer 'linked' to Dawlah Islamiya 10 minutes ago NBI team fails to find Quiboloy P100 million marijuana seized in Kalinga More Nation Articles	World Brazil's Bolsonaro hospitalized for skin infection 3 hours ago Bodies in Mexico presumed to be missing surfers have bullet wounds to head Japan town begins blocking Mt Fuji view from 'bad-mannered' tourists More World Articles	Business Big-time oil price rollback set on May 7 2 hours ago April inflation seen breaching 4 percent target Raw sugar output highest in 3 years More Business Articles
Sports UAAP finals-bound Golden Tigresses thank doubters 1 hour ago Marcial goes for Olympic gold PVL tasked to handle Philippine women's volleyball team More Sports Articles	Entertainment Summer blast with NET25 13 hours ago Beauty Gonzalez to star in an afternoon series and artsy film Laufey set to perform thrice in Manila this year More Entertainment Articles	Lifestyle Ice Seguerra shares passion for Lego Star Wars 1 hour ago Mother's Day spread reminiscent of 'Emily in Paris' Belo Medical Group leads in pioneering beauty booster Profhilo in Philippines; receives top award More Lifestyle Articles
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