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The BRP Sierra Madre serves as an outpost of the Philippine Marines in the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine government ran it aground deliberately on Ayungin (Second Thomas Shoal) in 1999 to assert the country's sovereignty in that part of the South China Sea.

AFP, DFA warn public vs China's 'false' claims on Ayungin arrangement

By Gaea Katreena Cabico

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of Foreign Affairs cautioned the public against falling for false narratives following China's claim about a supposed agreement to ease tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

In this Oct. 27, 2020 photo, members of national women's alliance Gabriela stage a protest rally at the Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City denouncing red-tagging and to junk the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.

Marcos urged to end red-tagging, scrap NTF-ELCAC after landmark SC ruling

By Gaea Katreena Cabico

Expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones approximately 28 NM away from Rozul Reef and 38 NM away from Patag Island.

PhilSA: Rocket debris may have fallen near WPS features

UP to hold free review classes for aspiring agriculturists

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Philippine, US troops sink China-made vessel in war games

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Heart Evangelista reacts to Pia Wurtzbach awarded Global Fashion Influencer instead of her

Heart Evangelista reacts to Pia Wurtzbach awarded Global Fashion Influencer instead of her

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 2 days ago

It can be recalled that Pia and Heart are rumored to be on a professional rivalry, following Heart's falling off with her...

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Expel Chinese embassy execs over phone wiretap – Gibo

Expel Chinese embassy execs over phone wiretap – Gibo

By Michael Punongbayan | 16 hours ago

Teodoro said if proven true, those involved should be expelled from the Philippines for admittedly violating the Anti-Wiretapping...

DOJ to brief Marcos on ICC arrest options

DOJ to brief Marcos on ICC arrest options

By Daphne Galvez | 16 hours ago

he Department of Justice is preparing a brief on the legal options available to President Marcos on the arrest warrants that...

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 names Top 5 interview challenge winners

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 names Top 5 interview challenge winners

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte | 2 days ago

Today, May 7, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization announced the Top 5 winners in the Up Close & Personal interview...

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Heart Evangelista fulfills dream to star in Victoria's Secret-like underwear show

Heart Evangelista fulfills dream to star in Victoria's Secret-like underwear show

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 1 day ago

Becoming a Victoria's Secret model was among the dreams of actress Heart Evangelista, a yearning that was somewhat fulfilled...

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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a press conference marking two years in office at the presidential office in Seoul on May 09, 2024

South Korea president admits 'shortcomings' in rare address

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Prospects Kristian Porter, Femi Edu land on Blue Eagles nest

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'High Street' cast share how their 'Senior High' characters have matured

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Litrato nina Sam Milby (kaliwa) at Catriona Gray (kanan)

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Pinoys online hail Nadine Lustre as queen of ‘estetik’

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French journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi (left), former French football player Eric Di Meco, French Ivorian former football player Didier Drogba, French former football player Basile Boli and French TV host Stella Carpenter take part in the Olympic Flame arrival ceremony at the Vieux-Port (Old Port) ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Marseille, southeastern France, on May 8, 2024.

Paris Olympic flame begins relay across France

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Global Dominion CEO Robert Jordan Jr., chairman Ruben Lugtu II and president and managing director Patricia Poco-Palacios

Global Dominion financed P6.8 billion in 2023

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Chinese restaurant under fire for ‘racist’ comment on food receipt

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The games will be held in partnership with the Hidilyn Diaz Weightlifting Academy.

‘All Out Games' functional fitness tilt begins qualifiers

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A demonstrator holds a placard at a protest to mark the 75th International Human Rights Day at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on December 10, 2023.

NTF-ELCAC ipinabubuwag matapos kilalanin ng SC negatibong epekto ng red-tagging

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The Philippines' Fierre Afan (center) during awarding ceremony.

Afan leads Philippines to 2nd overall finish in Asian grappling tilt

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Philippines raises $2 billion in return to international bond market

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Moonton partners with GAB, Philippine esports body to combat match-fixing

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Bangsamoro regional lawmaker Kadil Sinolinding Jr., now health minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, examines a marginalized elderly patient in a recent eye care outreach mission in a far-flung Moro village in Cotabato province in Region 12.

BARMM parliament member named regional health minister

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Tastesetters believes that food is a work of art, which is why they have chosen the famed Yuchengco Museum to be the setting of the event. By putting together complex flavors and intricate plating techniques, gastronomic masterpieces were created to surprise and delight the senses.

Tastesetters Victors Night celebrates innovations in the F&B industry, reveals food trends forecast

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From left: Alexander Korovin and Isabella Gamez and Alexander Korovin, the first Southeast Asian and Philippine Pair to compete at the World Championships of Figure Skating with former Senator Freddie Webb

Congress okays Filipino citizenship for figure skater Alexander Korovin

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The challenges and opportunities of listing bonds in the Philippines

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This file photo taken April 13, 2022 shows the Supreme Court of the Philippines in Manila.

SC grants protection writ for ex-Bayan Muna solon, declares ‘red-tagging’ threatens life, liberty, security

In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023, the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition.

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Licensure Examination for Midwives

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,698 out of 2,975 passed the Licensure Examination for Midwives given by the Board of Midwifery in N. C. R., Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Rosales, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last April 2024.

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Master Electricians Licensure Examination

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 629 out of 1,220 passed the Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electrical Engineering in N. C. R., Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga and Puerto Princesa, Palawan last April 2024.

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Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 4,436 out of 7,005 passed the Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electrical Engineering in N. C. R., Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga and Puerto Princesa, Palawan last April 2024.

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The Dinagyang Festival returns to Iloilo.

Iloilo overtakes Bacolod as most affordable Philippine tourist destination

Online travel agency Agoda found that in the Philippines, Iloilo is the most affordable tourist destination during the summer months of April and May.

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