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Licensed POGOs not illegal — PAGCOR

By Gabriell Christel Galang

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said that the public should not question legitimate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) as they are monitored by the government and legally contribute their income.

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Habagat, easterlies to bring rain showers over parts of the country

Vice Governor Mark Leviste at Kris Aquino

Mulling gubernatorial bid, Mark Leviste says Kris Aquino continues to inspire him

‘Bagong Pilipinas’ song required in flag ceremonies

By Alexis Romero

LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness

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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 | 23 hours ago

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

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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.

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

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

By Pia Lee-Brago | 15 hours ago

There is no need for the Philippines to get China’s approval to conduct any activity in Ayungin Shoal, National Security...

Imee wants POGOs suspended

Imee wants POGOs suspended

By Cecille Suerte Felipe | 15 hours ago

Amid controversies surrounding Philippine offshore gaming operator firms, Sen. Imee Marcos has proposed the suspension of...

Tsinoys urged: Serve as bridge in West Philippine Sea

Tsinoys urged: Serve as bridge in West Philippine Sea

By Cecille Suerte Felipe | 15 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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Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas and lawyer Angelica Chua, who is almost 50 years younger than the groom, kiss after tying the knot at a church wedding in Batangas.

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Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas and lawyer Angelica Chua, who is almost 50 years younger than the groom, kiss after tying the knot at a church wedding in Batangas.

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Gretchen Barretto bought a necklace at the price of a condo — RS Francisco

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Pinoys worry about 4th Impact’s 200 pet dogs after reported move to US

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Held last May 28 to 31, the 32nd edition of THAIFEX Anuga Asia 2024 spotlighted products, innovations, solutions and trends in regional and global food scenes that are shaping the F&B industry's future.

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Netizens comfort Trina Candaza after ex Carlo Aquino marries Charlie Dizon

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From left: Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White of the Boston Celtics look on during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals at the TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Mazzulla praises team effort in Celtics' Game 2 NBA Finals win vs Mavs

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The CPC added five more recipients of the prestigious Coach of the Year Awards following the UAAP Season 86 and NCAA Season 99 to join the groupâ��s list of staple recognitions headlined by mentors from menâ��s basketball.

Top college basketball, volleyball coaches to be celebrated at CPC Awards

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The CPC added five more recipients of the prestigious Coach of the Year Awards following the UAAP Season 86 and NCAA Season 99 to join the groupâ��s list of staple recognitions headlined by mentors from menâ��s basketball.

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Japan's Matsuyama finds another top-10 at Memorial for timely boost ahead of US Open

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To help strengthen P-pop, in time for Buwan ng Wika in August, Watsons Philippines will be staging its first ever music festival, Watsons Playlist, on August 18 in SM Mall of Asia Arena.

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This photo taken on April 10, 2021 shows Truong Huy San, also known as Huy Duc, during a visit to Hanoi. Authorities in Vietnam have arrested Huy Duc, a leading independent journalist for "abusing democratic freedoms" to undermine the state by posting articles on Facebook, police announced on June 8, 2024.

Vietnam arrests prominent journalist over Facebook posts

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Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes looks on, on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 09, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec.

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Media must evolve

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For the last 50 years, Philippine media has been the work of three...

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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.

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'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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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.

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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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