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A handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard yesterday shows a Chinese Coast Guard ship blasting a PCG vessel with a water cannon near Ayungin Shoal during a resupply mission for Philippine troops on Aug. 5.

China mobilizes coast guard to detain 'trespassers' in South China Sea without trial

By Cristina Chi

China has granted its Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) the authority to detain foreigners it suspects of "trespassing" its borders — including disputed areas in the South China Sea that it claims to be its territorial waters — for up to 60 days without trial.

China issues radio challenge to aircraft of senators visiting Pag-asa Island

Ferdinand Guerreroâ��s mugshot taken on May 16, 2024 after he was brought to the NBI headquarters in Quezon City.

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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...

COPA swim tilt slated this weekend

COPA swim tilt slated this weekend

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

Gasoline prices to drop for third consecutive week

Gasoline prices to drop for third consecutive week

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Oil firms might implement mixed adjustments in pump prices during the third week of May following the two-consecutive weeks...

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

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

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

EDITORIAL - Legalizing divorce

EDITORIAL - Legalizing divorce

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There’s a reason why women’s groups are among the biggest supporters of the legalization of divorce: women in this country typically get the short end of the stick in a marriage that has gone sour.

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For the younger generations, Spy vs. Spy is a comic strip in Mad...

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After a long search, I have finally tapped into several online...

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Paghuli sa PUVs ‘di nag-consolidate, arangkada na!

Umpisa ngayong Huwebes (Mayo 16), huhulihin na ang mga public utility vehicles na nabigong mag-consolidate sa itinakdang mga palugit ng pamahalaan.

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Nais nina National University stars, Mhicaela Belen at Alyssa Jae Solomon na tapusin ang University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses sa Game 2 ng kanilang best-of-three, UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament finals na lalaruin sa Mall of Asia Arena sa Pasay City ngayong araw.

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Napili si Aguilar dahil hindi na ito bago sa sistema ng Gilas Pilipinas.

Japeth ipapalit kay Malonzo

Muling huhugutin ng Gilas Pilipinas si Japeth Aguilar na magsisilbing kapalit muna ni Jamie Malonzo na sumailalim sa operasyon at mangangailangan ng anim hanggang walong linggong pahinga.

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Ngayong alas-4:30 ng hapon sa Ninoy Aquino Stadium ay maaari nilang patunayan na hindi ito tsamba para makapasok sa best-of-seven semifinals series.

Terrafirma gagawa ng upset sa SMB

Walang umasang tatalunin ng No. 8 seed Terrafirma ang No. 1 team San Miguel sa kanilang quarterfinals match sa Season 48 PBA Philippine Cup noong Sabado.

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