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Aug. 18: LPA inside PAR likely to become tropical depression

Aug. 18: LPA inside PAR likely to become tropical depression

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A low-pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression...
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Metro Manila gets 44% of Ondoy’s rainfall in just 5 hours

Metro Manila gets 44% of Ondoy’s rainfall in just 5 hours

9 hours ago
Another 50 to 100 mm may fall after Monday's 201.7-mm five-hour deluge.
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By VIRTUAL REALITY | By Tony Lopez | 19 hours ago
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Witness: P125 million secret funds released on VP’s order

Witness: P125 million secret funds released on VP’s order

By Delon Porcalla | 19 hours ago
On orders from Vice President Sara Duterte, P125 million in confidential funds was released entirely to her security aide...
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‘Generational divide’ lawyers share a hug

‘Generational divide’ lawyers share a hug

By Bella Cariaso | 19 hours ago
All is apparently well between the opposing lawyers in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte despite their...
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos posted a selfie on Facebook on August 17, announcing a sabbatical birthday break.

Palace defends Liza Marcos over birthday sabbatical post

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GCash touts card with 0% Forex fees, global ATM access

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Philippines sees no impact on defense ties from US Middle East redeployment

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The Junior High School building of Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

Customs suspends father of Zamboanga school shooter

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‘Binaha na nga, binasa pa’: Pickup truck faces online ire for speeding through Manila campus floodwaters

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G-Xchange Inc. President and CEO Ren-ren Reyes, in a speaking engagement at the ANT Mo:Ments summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, stressed that digital tools must not only enable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to access digital payments but also improve the way they run their businesses. 

Easy-to-use GCash payment solutions help Filipino MSMEs grow their businesses

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Roblox assures parental controls for younger users

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Will Ashley co-writes debut single with Maki

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Alex Eala and Chezka Centeno

Eala, Centeno banner Philippine sports in July

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The Junior High School building of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

PANOORIN: 2 estudyante patay sa school shooting sa Ateneo de Zamboanga

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Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Asec. Atty. Vigor Mendoza III on Jan. 18, 2024.

Ombudsman suspends LTFRB chief, OTC chair over P13.3-B computer fees

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Photo taken inside a temporary evacuation center in Barangay Roxas District in Quezon City, where more than 100 individuals sought shelter over the weekend amid heavy rains and flooding brought by the southwest monsoon.

Permanent evacuation centers eyed in Quezon City

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Team Northâs boysâ squad show their support for their girlsâ teammates.

Dominant North mounts three-point lead in JPGT Finals

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Filipino restaurant Cabel recently collaborated with proudly Filipino brand Cacao de Davao for a chocolate collaboration, while Siklab introduced new dishes representing the three islands of the Philippines, including Humba (left).

Filipino eats: Regional dishes, chocoholic collab and trio of Blizzard Sorbetes treats

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Filipino restaurant Cabel recently collaborated with proudly Filipino brand Cacao de Davao for a chocolate collaboration, while Siklab introduced new dishes representing the three islands of the Philippines, including Humba (left).

50 years serving PH poor, sisters say anyone can help

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Unattended vehicles are half-submerged in rising flood waters along Mother Ignacia Avenue in Quezon City following torrential rain from the Habagat on Aug. 17, 2026.

Metro Manila flooding: It’s not just the rain—here’s what can help

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Unattended vehicles are half-submerged in rising flood waters along Mother Ignacia Avenue in Quezon City following torrential rain from the Habagat on Aug. 17, 2026.

Free towing, rides offered as floods disrupt Metro Manila

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Jimin of BTS kisses a young cancer patient named Olivya during one of the boy band's "Arirang" concerts in Arlington, Texas.

BTS fans help raise funds after Jimin kisses young cancer patient

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Glaiza de Castro and Ricky Davao in "58th"

'58th' review: Quest for justice continues for Maguindanao Massacre victims

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In this photo taken on July 9, 2026 shows Informal settlements stand in contrast to Manila's modern high-rise buildings.

Twin initiatives will sustain momentum of progress

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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos posted a selfie on Facebook on August 17, announcing a sabbatical birthday break.

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Rep. Marcy Teodoro joins pet owners and their fur babies during a free pet registration, anti-rabies vaccination, basic grooming and veterinary consultation event at Pugad Lawin Covered Court in Barangay Fortune, Marikina City.

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Palestinian militants transport a reportedly captured Israeli woman by motorcycle, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, on Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinian militants had begun a "war" against Israel which they infiltrated by air, sea and land from the blockaded Gaza Strip on October 7, Israeli officials said, a major escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Trump envoy says Hamas disarmament could begin within 30 days

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Price Tracker lists the latest Metro Manila benchmark prices compiled from available reported figures and national reference data.

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Aug. 18-24

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Alex Eala and Chezka Centeno

Eala, Centeno banner Philippine sports in July

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Will Ashley co-writes debut single with Maki

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A sample of the GCash card

GCash touts card with 0% Forex fees, global ATM access

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When family lives in different countries, sometimes a ship is the easiest place to meet

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