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This photo shows the facade of the Commission on Elections in Intramuros, Manila.

Comelec tightens rules on substitutions

By Cristina Chi

The Comelec will set a shorter window for the withdrawal and substitution of candidates in the 2025 elections, spotlighting the apparent abuse of the practice in recent years by parties that intentionally field placeholder candidates to make strategic last-minute substitutions.

One hundred sixty-five workers from Zun Yuan Techonology Inc. have been deported to Pudong DistrictÂ in Shanghai, China on May 14, 2024.

Philippines deports 165 Chinese nationals from Bamban POGO hub

A worker fixes a canopy at a construction site during a heatwave in Manila on April 29, 2024. Unusually hot weather in the Philippines was expected to last until mid-May, a forecaster said April 28, after the temperature hit a record high in the capital Manila.

Climate and Environment

Climate change made April heat in Asia hotter, more likely — scientists

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Remittances up by 2.6% in March — BSP

SC seeks DoTr response on PISTON-led petition vs PUVMP

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Mutya ng Pilipinas finalist crowned Miss USA 2023

Mutya ng Pilipinas finalist crowned Miss USA 2023

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Former Mutya ng Pilipinas candidate Savannah Gankiewicz has been crowned as the new Miss USA 2023 after Noelia Voigt relinquished...

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Trillanes files cyber libel, libel raps vs Roque, SMNI hosts, pro-Duterte vloggers

Trillanes files cyber libel, libel raps vs Roque, SMNI hosts, pro-Duterte vloggers

By Ian Laqui | 23 hours ago

Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV filed libel and cyber libel charges against former presidential spokesman Harry...

Civilian convoy sails towards Scarborough Shoal in West Philippine Sea

Civilian convoy sails towards Scarborough Shoal in West Philippine Sea

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Civilians on board Philippine fishing boats sailed Wednesday towards a China-controlled reef off the Southeast Asian country...

‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ creates new clamor for Binondo restaurant

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‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ creates new clamor for Binondo restaurant

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 7 hours ago

“Mas masaya na kami ngayon.”

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Shopwise bike fest enjoys full Imus backing

Shopwise bike fest enjoys full Imus backing

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The Shopwise Bike Fest will kick off on Sunday, May 19, at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus City, Cavite with full support from...

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Bulldogs close out Golden Spikers to complete 4-peat

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An aerial view shows the eastern edge of Glacier National Park from St. Mary, Montana, on October 20, 2023. In picturesque Glacier National Park, near the US-Canada border in Montana, biologist Dawn LaFleur is working to save an at-risk pine species.

Identity crisis: Climate destroying wonders that gave US parks their names

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An aerial view shows the eastern edge of Glacier National Park from St. Mary, Montana, on October 20, 2023. In picturesque Glacier National Park, near the US-Canada border in Montana, biologist Dawn LaFleur is working to save an at-risk pine species.

R’Bonney Gabriel teaches ‘Family Feud PH’ competitor ‘ipis-inspired’ parasela

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With a bold vision to gather up to 8,000 spirited individuals, this electrifying nocturnal event aims to ignite change and transform lives.

Electric Night Run for Hope set this weekend

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With a bold vision to gather up to 8,000 spirited individuals, this electrifying nocturnal event aims to ignite change and transform lives.

China has ‘goodwill arrangements’ on fishing arrangements in South China Sea, foreign ministry

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With a bold vision to gather up to 8,000 spirited individuals, this electrifying nocturnal event aims to ignite change and transform lives.

Philippines says to ensure safety of civilian mission in South China Sea

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‘Gamu-gamo invasion night’: Swarms of winged termites disturb Filipinos

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UST's Josh Ybanez, NU's Bella Belen

NU’s Belen, UST’s Ybanez cop UAAP MVP plums

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Maurysse Abalos and Ryuji Suzuki (from left, third and fourth, respectively) share the podium in the 8-10 age category with (from left) Teresa Tambuting, Casedy Cuenca, Kevin Tecson and Jose Luis Espinosa.

Suzuki, Abalos triumph in JPGT Luzon Series I golf tilt

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From medal hauls to record breaking performances, there was no shortage of great moments for Team Philippines in Tokyo 2020

House panel considering monthly pension for retired Olympians

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From medal hauls to record breaking performances, there was no shortage of great moments for Team Philippines in Tokyo 2020

Meryl Streep honored in emotional ceremony as Cannes opens

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Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets drives against Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 14, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

Jokic, Nuggets tame Wolves to go up 3-2

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Maximâ��s MotoTaxi rate includes the services of a professional motorcycle rider trained in Maximâ��s own training center.

Maxim now a new player in motorcycle taxi market in Metro Manila

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Litrato ng aktor na si NiÃ±o Muhlach (kaliwa) at kanyang FAMAS Best Child Performer award (kanan) noong 1977.

Niño Muhlach naibenta ng P500,000 ang kanyang FAMAS award, ilalagay sa museo

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Ippei Mizuhara departs federal court after his arraignment in Los Angeles, California, on May 14, 2024. Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Mizuhara, has agreed to plead guilty over charges of illegally transferring nearly $17 million from the baseball star's bank account in order to pay off gambling debts.

Ohtani interpreter appears in court over $17M fraud

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Ippei Mizuhara departs federal court after his arraignment in Los Angeles, California, on May 14, 2024. Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Mizuhara, has agreed to plead guilty over charges of illegally transferring nearly $17 million from the baseball star's bank account in order to pay off gambling debts.

French TikTok creator shares ‘unhinged’ experience while navigating Glorietta

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Litrato nina Priscilla Meirelles (kaliwa) at mister na si John Estrada (kanan), Marso 2023

Priscilla Meirelles opens up about rumored rocky romance with John Estrada

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Litrato nina Priscilla Meirelles (kaliwa) at mister na si John Estrada (kanan), Marso 2023

Philippines cash remittances up 2.5% yr/yr in March

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From left: Brian McKnight, David Foster, and Katharine McPhee

David Foster returning to Manila with Katharine McPhee, Brian McKnight

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Tit for tat

by: Ana Marie Pamintuan

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, the first national police chief under Rodrigo...

‘Dr. Stranger’

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Andrew J. Masigan

The Spanish golden visa

by: Andrew J. Masigan

During the meeting of the Council of Ministers last month, the...

Bamban mayor’s amazing election /Bidder protests Comelec ‘partiality’

by: Jarius Bondoc

Senators suspect Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo of Chinese n...

Marichu A. Villanueva

A year from now, it’s election time again

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In the observance of World Press Freedom Day, Ambassador Laure...

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To progress, one must move forward....

Red Bull 3x3 cagefest wraps up Manila stop

by: Anthony Suntay

The Philippines now has their representative to the Red Bull Half...

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US President Joe Biden drew flak from all sides for suspending...

Pathogens

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For many of us, the dark memory of the COVID-19 pandemic still...

Independence: From mourning to hope

This year, as Israel marks 76 years of independence, what would...

Sailing against the current: Building startups in the Philippine seas

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In the rich and vibrant tapestry of Southeast Asia, where the...

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Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda is taking up the cudgels...

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