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President Marcos meets with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday. Marcos is in Brunei for a two-day state visit and will head to Singapore to address the Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue 2024.

Philippines, Brunei forge pact on maritime cooperation

By Helen Flores

In his first trip to Brunei as head of state, President Marcos yesterday witnessed – along with his host Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah – the signing of a maritime cooperation agreement covering information and research sharing, pollution control and skills training, among others.

Photo shows Captainâ��s Peak Resort.

Bohol Gov. 68 others suspended

By Ric Obedencio

Actor Eddie Garcia poses with his Best Actor award at the 7th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong in this March 18, 2013 photo.

Marcos signs ‘Eddie Garcia’ Law

By Helen Flores

Aghon exits PAR, leaves 6 dead

By Romina Cabrera

Women workers support divorce bill

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Barbie and 'Ken'? Barbie Imperial flexes gym photo with mystery man believed to be Richard Gutierrez

Barbie and 'Ken'? Barbie Imperial flexes gym photo with mystery man believed to be Richard Gutierrez

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Dating rumors between actors Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial were stoked further following a recent gym post by the...

Richard Gutierrez, Barbie Imperial's South Korea vacation goes viral

Richard Gutierrez, Barbie Imperial's South Korea vacation goes viral

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Kapamilya stars Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial were seen together in South Korea, fueling romance rumors between the...

'Young singer' cries foul over getting bashed following Eva Darren's FAMAS snub

'Young singer' cries foul over getting bashed following Eva Darren's FAMAS snub

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Sheena Palad, the "young singer" who replaced Eva Darren, explained the reason why she replaced the veteran actress in presenting...

Davao Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Davao reign in PSL Mindanao Regional Finals

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Davao Occidental, Misamis Oriental and Davao City ruled their respective divisions in the PSL Mindanao Regional Finals, while...

First Filipina Black American Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo shares first night as 2024 winner

First Filipina Black American Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo shares first night as 2024 winner

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Bulacan's Chelsea Manalo shared how her first night went as the newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024.

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The Alas Pilipinas belles react after winning a point early in their semifinal showdown with Kazakhstan last night at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Nats hit into wall in Kazakhs

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Ginebra head coach Tim Cone

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Ryuki Suzuki (left) and Georgina Handog.

Suzuki, Handog set pace

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Fueled yet again by her burning desire for glory, Bacyadan smashed Dunia Martinez of Spain in their womenâ��s 75-kilogram class round-of-32 duel in the second World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand Monday night.

Bacyadan advances

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A view of the tribute dedicated to former NBA player and analyst Bill Walton is seen on the scoreboard before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Walton passes away at 71

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The Celtics will face the winner of the Western Conference Finals, where the Dallas Mavericks hold a 3-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of Tuesdayâ��s Game 4.

Celtics sweep Pacers for East crown

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Spain's Rafael Nadal takes part in a practice session ahead of The French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at The Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 22, 2024.

Nadal booted out

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Momentum and history are on Ginebraâ��s side. Ginebra is coming off two straight wins over Meralco and a 3-2 series lead is a comfortable cushion. In PBA annals, 76 percent of teams that go up, 3-2 after a 2-2 deadlock wind up clinching. With Ginebra, Cone has clinched in seven of nine best-of-seven duels.

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Senator Risa Hontiveros resumes the probe on Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guoâ��s alleged involvement in illegal Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) on May 22, 2024

PNP looking into Guo’s links to Chinese Communist Party

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PN spokesperson for WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad

Navy won’t recognize China fish ban in Philippine waters

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A screengrab from the Facebook post of the Department of Migrant Workers showing Hans Leo Cacdag.

DMW: Philippines included in IMO Whitelist

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Senator JV Ejercito on January 29, 2024.

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Reyes, 63, took his oath of office before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on May 28, the Presidential Communications Office said on Tuesday. Reyes replaced Junie Cua.

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