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Different government agencies and military personnel attend the flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Park in celebration of National Flag Day on May 28, 2024.

‘Bagong Pilipinas’ song required in flag ceremonies

By Alexis Romero

Malacañang has ordered all national government agencies and instrumentalities to include the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge in their weekly flag ceremonies – a move reminiscent of a similar requirement to sing the Bagong Lipunan anthem during martial law.

The presence of the China Coast Guard (CCG) persists despite the effort of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to block them and assist the four main vessels of the second civilian resupply mission of the Atin Ito Coalition to the Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on May 16, 2024.

Philippines won’t seek China approval to access Ayungin – Año

By Pia Lee-Brago

A worker cleans the Andres Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City in preparation for the 126th Philippine Independence Day rites on June 12.

President Marcos urges Pinoys: Join Independence Day rites

By Alexis Romero

Pope Francis to Zubiri: Protect the family

By Cecille Suerte Felipe

Teachers welcome suspension of government incentive system

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Philippines says China approval not needed to access Ayungin Shoal

Philippines says China approval not needed to access Ayungin Shoal

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The Philippines rejected China's claim that permission is needed to access Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

Jodi Sta. Maria's marriage to Pampi Lacson finally annulled after 13 years

Jodi Sta. Maria's marriage to Pampi Lacson finally annulled after 13 years

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 18 hours ago

After 13 years, Jodi Sta. Maria's marriage to Panfilo "Pampi" Lacson Jr. has been annulled.

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'Worth it': Maja Salvador shares 'intense 30-hour labor' experience

'Worth it': Maja Salvador shares 'intense 30-hour labor' experience

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 16 hours ago

The actress went through 12 hours without epidural and three hours of pushing during her 30-hour labor.

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Warehouse displaying Chinese flag shut down in Valenzuela

Warehouse displaying Chinese flag shut down in Valenzuela

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 2 days ago

Valenzuela Mayor Weslie Gatchalian ordered the closure of a warehouse in the city that displayed the Chinese flag after it...

Tsinoys urged: Serve as bridge in West Philippine Sea

Tsinoys urged: Serve as bridge in West Philippine Sea

By Cecille Suerte Felipe | 10 hours ago

The Filipino-Chinese community has a significant role in de-escalating tensions and resolving the conflict in the West Philippine...

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Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor 'DV' Savellano talks to shoppers as he inspects chicken and pork products at a supermarket in MuÃ±oz, Quezon City on May 28, 2024 reassuring the public of a fresh, sufficient, and affordable supply in supermarkets.

Amid high pork prices, consumers shift to chicken

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Marcos urged the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) to immediately come up with a clear policy on POGO.

Imee wants POGOs suspended

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In this handout photo taken on June 3, 2024 by Irish Casag and released on June 4, shows Mount Kanlaon volcano spewing a large plume of ash during an eruption as seen from La Castellana town, Negros occidental province, central Philippines Mount Kanlaon on Negros island exploded for six minutes, sending a plume of ash, rocks and gases five kilometers (three miles) into the sky.

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Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon Raymond Balatbat (Screengrab from PH Embassy in Lebanon Facebook)

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This handout photo grabbed from a video released by the Philippine Coast Guard on June 7, 2024 shows Chinese Coast Guard personnel aboard their rigid inflatable boat, blocking a Philippine Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (back) carrying marine scientists in the waters of the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard said on June 7, that Chinese boats "harassed" their vessel during a medical evacuation last month of a Filipino soldier, who was stationed on a remote outpost in the South China Sea.

Philippines says China approval not needed to access Ayungin Shoal

The Philippines rejected China's claim that permission is needed to access Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

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George Erwin Garcia Chairman, COMELEC on May 21, 2024.

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The Commission on Elections over the weekend said that once internet voting for overseas Filipino workers next year proves to be successful, this voting system will also be adopted locally to benefit the country’s elderly population.

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This photo shows vessels of the Chinese Navy passing through the Zamboanga Peninsula.

'Standard challenge' issued vs 2 Chinese warships monitored in Basilan Strait

According to state-media reports, the AFP monitored a training ship and an amphibious transport dock of the PLA Navy which passed through the Basilan Strait on Thursday.

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Chinese media pushes 'Philippines as aggressor’ narrative before viral Marcos deepfake

A relentless months-long campaign by Chinese state media to depict the Philippines as the aggressor in the South China Sea preceded the viral spread of the “deepfake” audio of Marcos allegedly ordering an attack on China.

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This handout photo taken on May 19, 2024 and received on June 4, 2024 from the Armed Forces of the Philippines shows two Chinese rigid-hulled inflatable boats (L and R) maneuvering close to Philippine personnel on board their boats (2nd L and 2nd R) near the Philippine outpost at Second Second Thomas Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippine military said June 4 that Chinese boats illegally "seized" food and medicine airdropped to a Filipino outpost in the South China Sea. Chinese personnel on board the boats later dumped the items in the water, a Philippine Navy spokesman said.

China Coast Guard tried to block evacuation of sick soldier at Ayungin — AFP

Apart from snatching airdropped supplies, the China Coast Guard or CCG also tried to stop the evacuation of a sick soldier from Ayungin Shoal to Palawan last month.

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