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A China Coast Guard ship passes one of the boats of Atin Ito Coalition volunteers who decided not to sail closer to Panatag Shoal yesterday. Inset shows fishermen raising food packs they received from the civilian resupply mission.

Atin Ito: Mission accomplished

By Michael Punongbayan

Diskarteng Pinoy” – the Filipino way – made the day for the Atin Ito Coalition’s “peace and solidarity regatta” as it managed to elude a Chinese blockade of Panatag Shoal to accomplish its mission of delivering 1,000 liters of fuel and 200 food packs to Filipino fishermen in the area.

In this underwater photo taken on April 5, 2024, marine biologist Anne Hoggett snorkels to inspect and record bleached and dead coral around Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, located 270 kilometres (167 miles) north of the city of Cairns. Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is teetering on the brink, suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events on record -- the fifth in eight years -- and leaving scientists unsure about its survival.

Climate and Environment

Global coral bleaching event expanding to new countries — scientists

By Lucie Aubourg

Abigail Marquez, known as the Lumpia Queen for her obsession with the Pinoy fried snack, trained as a chef before moving into videography, and now runs a cooking channel on TikTok with more than three million followers, according to Forbes.

Lumpia Queen, 6 other Pinoys make Forbes’ 30 Under 30

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LIST: Where to watch Miss Universe Philippines 2024 finals

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COPA swim tilt slated this weekend

COPA swim tilt slated this weekend

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 22 hours ago

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

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...

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

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

By James Relativo | 16 hours ago

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

Maggie Wilson says protection order barred her from seeing, posting about son

Maggie Wilson says protection order barred her from seeing, posting about son

By Jan Milo Severo | 19 hours ago

Model Maggie Wilson revealed that she has not seen her son Connor for almost two years.

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Spy vs spy

By SKETCHES | By Ana Marie Pamintuan | 10 hours ago

For the younger generations, Spy vs. Spy is a comic strip in Mad magazine about espionage activities between two stereotypical Cold War-era “Black” and “White” spies.

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Lionel Messi of Inter Miami looks on during the first half against CF MontrÃ©al at Saputo Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec.

Messi's record $20.4M salary dwarfs entire MLS teams

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This picture taken on September 13, 2023 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 14 shows Russia's President Vladimir Putin (centre R) greeting North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (centre L) visiting the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Amur region.

Kim's sister denies North Korea exporting weapons to Russia

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Yulo wins all-around gold in Asian gymnastics tilt

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The Purple Carpet event signifies the official launch of the immersive exhibition in the country, offering Filipino ARMY a chance to celebrate their love for RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.

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Two of TV's most recent popular love teams: Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings as SnoRene on 'Can't Buy Me Love' (left) and Elle Villanueva and Kristoffer Martin as SebMira on 'Makiling.'

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Janine Gutierrez producing Pilita Corrales documentary

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The Philippine kick-off of the 2024 Move for the Planet campaign in Bonifacio Global City

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Several corps placed on suspension notice for reporting failures

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BSP keeps interest rates steady

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Jeepney drivers stop plying their routes and gather at a terminal in Nagtahan, Manila on the first day of the implementation of the public utility vehicle consolidation program yesterday.

Day 1 of colorum PUJ crackdown generally peaceful

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A China Coast Guard ship passes one of the boats of Atin Ito Coalition volunteers who decided not to sail closer to Panatag Shoal yesterday. Inset shows fishermen raising food packs they received from the civilian resupply mission.

Atin Ito: Mission accomplished

Diskarteng Pinoy” – the Filipino way – made the day for the Atin Ito Coalition’s “peace and solidarity regatta” as it managed to elude a Chinese blockade of Panatag Shoal to accomplish its mission of delivering 1,000 liters of fuel and 200 food packs to Filipino fishermen in the area.

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MMDA officials, led by acting Chairman Romando Artes, inspected the lot owned by state insurer Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) near the Quezon Memorial Circle on May 14, the MMDA said in a statement yesterday.

MMDA eyes GSIS lot for transport hub

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority plans to build a transport hub and a parking area near the Quezon Memorial Circle.

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Passengers crowd the departure lobby while others set up camp inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Monday midnight, Jan. 2, 2023 as the influx of passengers still builds up despite announcements made by Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista that the airport is back to normal operations around 5:50 PM on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. Numerous flights were canceled earlier due to a technical glitch and the power outage at the Air Traffic Management Center of the NAIA.

NAIA escalators to be fixed by June

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) assured senators on Tuesday that the sole escalator going down the baggage area at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 will be fixed by June.

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This photo shows the view from the International Space Station.

Philippines, US eye wider space tech cooperation for maritime security

In a joint statement on Tuesday, Manila and Washington said both governments agreed that Earth observation is a priority area for bilateral cooperation during their first bilateral space dialogue earlier this month.

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Civilian mission to WPS undeterred by reported Chinese presence

Civilian mission to WPS undeterred by reported Chinese presence

The civilian-led mission aiming to deliver supplies to Filipino fisherfolk in Panatag Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, will proceed with the trip despite the reported heavy presence of Chinese vessels in the area, its organizer said on Monday.

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