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Lian Paz withdraws filing of annulment with ex Paolo Contis

Lian Paz withdraws filing of annulment with ex Paolo Contis

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 1 day ago
Former EB Babe dancer Lian Paz cried over her decision to withdraw her annulment from actor Paolo Contis. 
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China Coast Guard tried to block evacuation of sick soldier at Ayungin — AFP

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

By Janvic Mateo | 1 day ago
Apart from snatching airdropped supplies, the China Coast Guard or CCG also tried to stop the evacuation of a sick soldier...
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'Standard challenge' issued vs 2 Chinese warships monitored in Basilan Strait

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

By Ian Laqui | 1 day ago
According to state-media reports, the AFP monitored a training ship and an amphibious transport dock of the PLA Navy...
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China maritime forces harass Philippine scientists anew

China maritime forces harass Philippine scientists anew

By Ghio Ong | 22 hours ago
At least two cases of Chinese harassment at sea have been reported by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) – one involving...
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Poll: 91 percent of Pinoys distrust China

Poll: 91 percent of Pinoys distrust China

By Janvic Mateo | 1 day ago
A large majority of Filipinos continue to distrust China as its aggression escalates in the West Philippine Sea, according...
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In a post that has since gone viral, a social media user claims to have hired the services of a Highway Patrol Group police officer to avoid getting stuck in traffic.

HPG probes motorist’s ‘escort for hire’ service

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The photo of the Commission on Audit's office in Quezon CIty taken on Aug. 17, 2021.

Quezon City gets clean audit anew

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Apart from Marcos, also present during the ceremony were Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, former chief justice Reynato Puno, Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan and former NBI chiefs Nonatus Roxas, Virgilio Mendez, Dante Gierran and Eric Distor.

Construction of new NBI building underway

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The building of the Quezon City Hall lights up with the Philippine Flag on May 28, 2024 as part of the local government's observance of National Flag Days from May 28 up to the celebration of the Independence Day on June 12. Through Presidential Proclamation No. 374 s. 1965, May 28 is declared National Flag day to memorialize the Battle at Alapan, Imus, and Cavite in 1898, where the Philippine Flag was unfurled for the first time.

Road closures set in Manila for Independence Day rites

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Maritoni Macainan was collared during an interdiction operation at the Central Mail Exchange Center along Domestic Road at around 12:30 p.m., Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) director Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said.

Woman held over P13.5 million ecstasy, ketamine

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The raid initially scheduled earlier in the week was aborted when a court in Malolos City, Bulacan withdrew the search warrant it issued for the operation and rejected an application for a new one.

Raid on Porac POGO hub resumes

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Prosperity for Pampanga: Prominent business personalities volunteered their time yesterday for the MSMEs of Pampanga during Go Negosyo�s 3M on Wheels at SM City Pampanga in San Fernando City. In photo are Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab, executive assistant to the governor of Pampanga; Renen and Celinda de Guia, president and CEO and VP and CFO, respectively, of Ovation Productions; Women Business Council president Rhoda Caliwara; Violy Lapid, president of RL Lapid�s; Yovel East Phils. president James Amparo; Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Teresa David Carlos; DTI Provincial Director Elenita Ordonio; DTI Pampanga Division Chief of Business Development Ma. Cristina Evangelista; North B SAVP For Operations Johanna Melisssa Rupisan; North 5 AVP for Operations Andrea Francesca Rodriguez; and content creator William Reyes, the owner of Baked by Will.

Pampanga entreps get free mentoring at Go Negosyo

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Cagayan de Oro 1st District Rep. Lordan Suan has filed House Bill 10450, which shall amend the Philsys Act. It aims to promote the use of Philsys ID by having it recognized by all government and private entities.

Higher penalty for refusing to recognize national ID sought

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

Internet voting may be expanded – Comelec

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga on May 29, 2024.

DENR orders protection of leatherback turtle nesting site

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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on May 22, 2024.

Palace adopts DOH 5-year development program

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File photo shows Chocolate Hills in Bohol

Local execs decry suspension over Chocolate Hills issue

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Abante, who has been very critical of the proposed divorce bill, said the bill will make annulment accessible even to the poor.

Divorce critic files bill to expand grounds for annulment

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Jobseekers fill out forms for work opportunities during the overseas job fair at a mall in Baguio on May 23, 2024.

Pasay, Taguig to hold job fairs

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The plebiscite will be conducted by the Commission on Elections from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 29, the city government said in an advisory.

Plebiscite set in Las Piñas

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Angelo Maru, 43, was apprehended in Vicar Village in Barangay Poblacion at around 12:10 a.m., according to National Capital Region Police Office director Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

Fugitive wanted for murder nabbed

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This 2019 file photo shows garbage hauling operations at Rizal Park in Manila.

7,500 kilos of garbage collected in Navotas

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The Civil Service Commission building.

17.2% passed civil service exam

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Lt. Col. Jesus Lintag of the San Juan police and his men have been reassigned at the Provincial Personnel Holding Center.

9 Batangas cops sacked over drug suspect’s slay

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