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Ukraineâ��s President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) speaks with Philippinesâ�� President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during their meeting at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on June 3, 2024.

Philippines, Ukraine vow stronger ties in Marcos-Zelensky meet

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Monday at Malacañan, pledging to strengthen the diplomatic relations between the two countries as Russia's war on the eastern European nation continues to rage.

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at MalacaÃ±an on June 3, 2024.

Zelensky says Ukraine to open embassy in Philippines

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United States congratulates Philippines for ‘eloquently’ expressing South China Sea position

United States congratulates Philippines for ‘eloquently’ expressing South China Sea position

By Pia Lee-Brago | 12 hours ago

The United States congratulated the Philippines for “eloquently laying out the Philippines’ position on the South...

Saso in striking distance

Saso in striking distance

By Olmin Leyba | 12 hours ago

Fil-Japanese Yuka Saso fired a one-under 69 on moving day to stay in the hunt for the 2024 US Women’s Open crown in...

Thirdy gains B. League honors

Thirdy gains B. League honors

By John Bryan Ulanday | 12 hours ago

The first Filipino import in Japan B. League is now the first-ever Asia Player of the Year.

Djokovic survives five-set epic

Djokovic survives five-set epic

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Novak Djokovic avoided crashing to his worst defeat at the French Open in 15 years in the early hours of Sunday morning when...

Two more pugs book Paris spots Bacyadan, Paalam make it five-strong cast for boxing

Two more pugs book Paris spots Bacyadan, Paalam make it five-strong cast for boxing

By Joey Villar | 12 hours ago

The Philippines will unleash five boxers in the Paris Olympics next month.

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Actresses Angel Aquino and Iana Bernardez do an exclusive sustainable fashion photo shoot with Philstar.com shot on location in Novotel Suites Manila in Mandaluyong City.

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Actress and film producer Iana Bernardez

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Former 'Pinoy Big Brother' housemate Elisse Joson shares advice to aspiring housemates

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Pedestrians walk past a signboard showing the closing numbers on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, along a street in Tokyo in January 11, 2024. Tokyo's Nikkei index closed above 35,000 for the first time in nearly 34 years on January 11, buoyed by US Tech rallies and hopes for an end to decades of sluggish inflation.

Asian markets rally on renewed US rate cut hopes

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John Mari Altiche (third from left) holds his trophy as he poses with (from left) SK chairman Paolo Garcia, John Accion and Mayor Doc Totep Calderon after topping the first menâ��s singles Open tournament held in Roxas, Isabela.

Altiche drubs Accion to rule Calderon Open netfest

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Trump joins TikTok, which he once tried to ban

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The Alfreedom wall allowed attendees to leave their mark by expressing what it means to be part of Tropang Alfie, fostering a sense of unity and pride.

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Chelsea Manalo, the beauty from Bulacan, is the first Pinay of Afro-American descent to represent the Philippines at the annual Miss Universe. She will compete with other global beauties later this year in Mexico with the mission to continue the countryâ��s semifinals and Top 10 placement, regained by Michelle Dee at Miss U in El Salvador.

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