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Fur-parents dress their doggies with hats and sunglasses while cooling off in inflatable pools at the paw park of a mall in Taytay, Rizal on April 21, 2024.

27 areas to reach dangerous heat index on May 11

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

State weather bureau PAGASA said that the heat index in 27 areas is expected to reach the dangerous levels on Saturday.

US Marines walk on sand dunes after a live fire exercise against an imaginary "invasion" force as part of the joint US-Philippines annual military Balikatan drills in Laoag on Luzon island's northwest coast on May 6, 2024. US and Filipino troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary "invasion" force during war games on the Philippines' northern coast on May 6, days after their governments objected to China's "dangerous" actions in regional waters.

Philippine military must evolve fast — Gibo

A nurse fills a syringe with the Pfizer-BioNtech coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine on Jan. 4, 2020 at the Antonin Balmes gerontology center in Montpellier in the south of France.

Duque, Lao face raps over COVID-19 supplies

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Albayalde on ICC arrest: My conscience is clear

By Emmanuel Tupas

‘Balikatan gives pause to adversaries of open Pacific’

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Sofitel closes after 51 years, citing ‘safety issues’

Sofitel closes after 51 years, citing ‘safety issues’

By Ghio Ong | 9 hours ago

The 51-year-old Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City will close its doors starting July 1.

Filipinos make me feel very Filipina — Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios

Filipinos make me feel very Filipina — Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios

By C. Mendez Legaspi | 1 day ago

After her emotional motorcade at the Mall of Asia on Sunday, May 5, Miss Unierse 202 Sheynnis Palacios was still feeling sentimental...

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Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to cease ops in July 2024

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to cease ops in July 2024

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Five-star-hotel by Manila Bay, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, is closing its doors to the public starting July.

Peasant’s daughter from Surigao tops 2024 PMA Class

Peasant’s daughter from Surigao tops 2024 PMA Class

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She could have gone into farming as this was her family’s livelihood in Barangay Tubbungon, Surigao City. But Jeneth...

Mother's Day: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 mom contestant Selena Antonio Reyes on balancing pageantry, motherhood

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Mother's Day: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 mom contestant Selena Antonio Reyes on balancing pageantry, motherhood

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President Marcos hands over cash assistance to farmers affected by El NiÃ±o, during the distribution of financial aid under the Socio-Civic Projects Fund, at the Universidad de Zamboanga Summit Center in Zamboanga City last Thursday. Beneficiaries included thousands of farmers and fisherfolk from the Zamboanga Peninsula.

DA prepares for more destructive La Niña

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Allein Maliksi shows way for the Meralco Bolts with 22 points.

Bolts buck Bolick’s 48-pt sizzler

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In a one-of-a-kind setting, National U and Santo Tomas go for each otherâ��s necks in a royal rumble for the menâ��s and womenâ��s titles in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournament today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

NU, UST in virtual tag team duel

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Members and supporters of the La Salle Green Archers celebrate their perfect run in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup.

Archers nail grand sweep, three-peat

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Hoffman races to 2nd gold, Knott breaks 100 meter mark

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Powered by Zach Huang and Arvin Gamboa, the Knights pulled away, 85-60, and cruised to their fifth straight win in as many starts in the round-robin elimination phase of the 29-team tournament.

Knights rip Weavers for win No. 5

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Cleveland star Donovan Mitchell Michael.

Cavaliers, Mavs pull abreast

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Alyssa Valdez also spoke of their experience as a big factor in their recent success.

Depth big edge for Creamline

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The top finishers in the tournament strike a winning post. (First row) Dustine GaviÃ±o, Peach Orbe, Vinz Toribio, Anna Luz and Heinrich Gasacao; (second row) Maxine Sebastian, Dennis Maglinas, Nadine Sebastian, Jaric Lavalle, Hamda Buamin, Catrine Torp-Bjeerrehus and LA CaÃ±izares; (third row) Qoqo Allian, Senator Pia Cayetano, Tao Yee Tan, Bryan Saarenas and Dale Montealto.

Sebastian, Lavalle padel champions

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Brahmans pursue UCAL bid

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Shopwise ride lures big field

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In a statement yesterday, the DTI said several manufacturers have decided to voluntarily implement a price freeze on select stock keeping units of bottled water, canned meat and processed milk until July 10.

Makers freeze prices of select items until July 10

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President Marcos: Ex-PDEA agent professional liar, jukebox

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This photo shows a pump from a gasoline station.

Oil prices seen to decline again next week

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Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan talks to QCPD members at the entrance of the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City regarding their deployment for the ongoing transport strike of jeepney drivers and operators on April 29, 2024.

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Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac (left) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration head Arnel Ignacio welcome the released Filipino seafarer and his wife at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport yesterday.

One of four Pinoy seafarers held by Iran freed

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Año wants expulsion of Chinese diplomats over ‘disinformation’

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A chef’s laboratory

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We had the good fortune of trying Filipino ingredients as presented...

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SM celebrates the 2024 Paris Olympics

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SC rules: Red-tagging is threat to life, liberty

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For almost six years, red-tagging has been a major component of...

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Conversion, condemnation and rejectionist religion

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