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People walk with umbrellas during a heatwave in Manila on April 29, 2024.

Marcos calls for review of minimum wage rates

By Gaea Katreena Cabico

Groups have been calling on the government to raise the minimum wage to keep up with the rising cost of living.

This frame grab from handout video footage taken and released on April 30, 2024 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Bagacay being hit by water cannon from Chinese coast guard vessels near the chinese-controlled Scarborough shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea.

Foreign envoys condemn China’s latest aggression in WPS

A passenger jeepney speeds past another jeepney displaying a banner along a street in Manila on April 29, 2024 on the first day of the jeepney strike ahead of the deadline on April 30 for operators to join a cooperative and gradually replace their fleet with modern vehicles.

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Miss Universe Philippines 2024 awards Top 3 National Costume winners

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 awards Top 3 National Costume winners

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte | 2 days ago

Alexie Brooks (Iloilo), Janet Hammond (Southern California), and Tamara Ocier (Tacloban) were proclaimed the Top 3 winners...

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Bicolano engineer invents paint that reportedly reduces up to 60 percent heat

Bicolano engineer invents paint that reportedly reduces up to 60 percent heat

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

A Bicolano engineer invented a thermal insulating powder, which can reportedly reduce indoor heat temperature to up to 60...

'May kapiling ka ng iba': Daniel Padilla curses while singing for 29th birthday

'May kapiling ka ng iba': Daniel Padilla curses while singing for 29th birthday

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Kapamilya star Daniel Padilla celebrated his 29th birthday recently and went viral anew for cursing while performing one of...

BINIbini: Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidates join 'Pantropiko' dance craze

BINIbini: Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidates join 'Pantropiko' dance craze

By Jan Milo Severo | 2 days ago

Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidates joined Filipina girl group BINI’s “Pantropiko" dance craze in a fun and exciting...

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DepEd open to early return to June-March academic year

DepEd open to early return to June-March academic year

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 13 hours ago

Acceding to a clamor for an immediate return to the old school calendar due to extreme heat, the Department of Education yesterday...

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Army and civilian local executives inspect the military-type firearms turned in by 10 members of the New People's Army before they pledged allegiance to the government in a simple rite in Maramag, Bukidnon on April 30, 2024.

10 NPA 'revolutionary tax' collectors in Bukidnon surrender

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Ara Mina supports husband's new '100% Filipino' ride-hailing app

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Marian Rivera to star as teacher in Cinemalaya film

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Philippines says Chinese coast guard elevating tensions in South China Sea

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Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2024 in New York City. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 112-106 in overtime

Magical Maxey explodes for 46 points as Sixers stay alive vs Knicks

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Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2024 in New York City. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 112-106 in overtime

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MPL PH Season 13: Minana EVOS secures 5th playoffs spot; TNC bows out

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“Medice, cura te ipsum” is the Latin form of an ancient proverb...

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Chinese espionage and neo-colonization

by: Andrew J. Masigan

If you think China’s illegal incursions on sovereign exclusive...

How did five presidential bets get identical votes in Manila precincts?

by: Jarius Bondoc

Five presidential candidates got identical votes in the capital...

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by: Marichu A. Villanueva

Back from their month-long recess, our lawmakers of the 19th Congress...

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Are watches becoming obsolete? A lot of the people I know either...

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Asian hate

by: Iris Gonzales

Hate crimes are appalling as they are heartbreaking but especially...

Entrepreneur’s solitary summit: Leading with determination and grit

by: George Royeca

In the realm of entrepreneurship, where the road is often rugged...

SMC, SMIC Phl growth drivers

The Philippines’ two largest conglomerates are powering the...

Local business tax exemption for registered enterprises: Who has the final say?

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For a moment, imagine being in a position wherein you have multiple...

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