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Marawi university gym explosion kills three

The explosion took place while a Catholic Mass was being held at the university gymnasium, injuring at least seven people, according to radio DZBB.

This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2022 shows mining operations in Brooke's Point, Palawan.

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Palawan folk fight for future as world scrambles for critical minerals

By Gaea Katreena Cabico

Residents and medical personnel evacuate patients from inside a hospital after a 7.6 earthequake struck Butuan City, in southern island of Mindanao late December 2, 2023. A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on December 2, the US Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of a "destructive tsunami" and urged people in coastal areas to flee.

Tsunami warning lifted after Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Surigao del Sur

By Rosette Adel

Major aftershocks jolt Philippines after magnitude 7.6 quake

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Philippines, France to pursue key defense pact

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Daniel Padilla, Andrea Brillantes Spain pictures go viral amid KathNiel breakup

Daniel Padilla, Andrea Brillantes Spain pictures go viral amid KathNiel breakup

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Separate photos of Daniel Padilla and Andrea Brillantes in Spain have been trending online amid the actor's breakup with long-time...

Sofia Andres unfollows Andrea Brillantes, shares cryptic post amid KathNiel breakup

Sofia Andres unfollows Andrea Brillantes, shares cryptic post amid KathNiel breakup

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Sofia Andres shared a post believed by Internet users to be pertaining to Andrea Brillantes after Sofia's friend Kathryn Bernardo...

'Wag niyo po ako idamay dito': Gillian Vicencio denies involvement in KathNiel breakup

'Wag niyo po ako idamay dito': Gillian Vicencio denies involvement in KathNiel breakup

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 23 hours ago

Newbie actress Gillian Vicencio has denied any involvement in the most-talked about breakup of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel...

Annette Gozon opens up about Vic Sotto contract

Annette Gozon opens up about Vic Sotto contract

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 1 day ago

GMA Films president and GMA Network senior vice president Annette Gozon-Valdes said that Vic Sotto has renewed his contract...

'Magiging mahirap pero kailangan': Daniel Padilla emotional in breakup message for Kathryn Bernardo

'Magiging mahirap pero kailangan': Daniel Padilla emotional in breakup message for Kathryn Bernardo

By Jan Milo Severo | 2 days ago

Minutes after Kathryn Bernardo admitted that they have broken up, Daniel Padilla also announced their separation.

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The UP Fighting Maroons are eyeing to run with the championship on Sunday.

Maroons eye to repeat Game 1 execution as they go for jugular vs Archers

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The UP Fighting Maroons are eyeing to run with the championship on Sunday.

Why are people still flying to climate conferences by private jet?

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Recipe: Homemade Binagoongang Lechon Kawali

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Ukrainian soldiers take part in a tank training at a training facility ouside Kyiv, Ukraine, during a visit of the German Defence Minister with his Ukrainian counterpart, on November 21, 2023. The German Defence minister arrived in the Ukrainian capital on November 21, 2023 morning for a surprise visit to reaffirm Berlin's backing for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's troops.

Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers

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Singer-actress Vina Morales

Vina Morales returns with Korean movie remake after Broadway stint

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Bishop urges church media workers to go beyond likes and views

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A general view shows Mayon volcano as it releases white smoke into the air as seen from Legazpi on June 12, 2023.

LIVE updates: Mayon Volcano restiveness

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Ambassadeurs du Pain names Chef Kris Edison Tan as PH's Bread Ambassador

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Handout picture released by the Cuban presidency press office showing Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel (3rd R) next to the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (3rd L) and the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (2nd L) during a press conference at the COP28 United Nations climate summit in Dubai on December 2, 2023. The COP28 conference opened on December 1 with an early victory as nations agreed to launch a "loss and damage" fund for vulnerable countries devastated by natural disasters.

Pledges made so far at the COP28 climate talks

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Handout picture released by the Cuban presidency press office showing Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel (3rd R) next to the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (3rd L) and the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (2nd L) during a press conference at the COP28 United Nations climate summit in Dubai on December 2, 2023. The COP28 conference opened on December 1 with an early victory as nations agreed to launch a "loss and damage" fund for vulnerable countries devastated by natural disasters.

Philippines, France agree to ramp up defense ties

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The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe finished third in the UAAP Season 86 cheerdance competition.

UST's Salinggawi still optimistic with 2nd runner-up finish

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Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla in "Canâ��t Help Falling in Love."

ABS-CBN, Star Magic on KathNiel breakup: 'Allow them to heal'

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Newcastle United's English midfielder #10 Anthony Gordon (R) runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on December 2, 2023.

Newcastle inflict more misery on Man Utd, Arsenal extend Premier League lead

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Police walk behind caution tape near the scene of a stabbing in Paris on December 2, 2023. An attacker stabbed one man to death and wounded two others in Paris on December 2, reportedly shouting "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greatest") before being arrested, French police sources said.

German tourist stabbed to death in Paris 'terror' attack

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The NU pep squad performed an Elvis Presley-themed routine.

Saddened by runner-up finish, NU Pep Squad vows bounceback

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The NU pep squad performed an Elvis Presley-themed routine.

Three dead in Mindanao State University gym blast — media

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A Peniche boat sails past the Eiffel Tower on the River Seine on July 17, 2023, during a parade to test "maneuvers," "distances," "duration" and "video capture" of the future opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in 2024. For this mini-rehearsal, the total fleet is made up of 57 boats, 39 representing the delegations â�� slightly less than half as many as for D-Day in 2024 â�� and 18 others providing support (assistance, first aid) as well as Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), the Olympic TV broadcaster.

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The COP28 climate summit in Dubai is seen as a critical moment for global climate action.

LIVE updates: COP28 climate summit

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The COP28 climate summit in Dubai is seen as a critical moment for global climate action.

Strong quake in Surigao del Sur triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations

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Francis Lopez

Francis Lopez a game-time decision for Game 2, says coach

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Former Philippine senator and human rights campaigner Leila de Lima talks during an interview with AFP in Manila on November 24, 2023.

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Former senator Leila de Lima said she is not yet thinking about returning to the Senate in 2025 following her release from prison after being detained for nearly seven years.

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The Court of Appeals has reversed for lack of due process the Office of the Ombudsman’s dismissal of former senator Leila de Lima’s complaints against former justice secretaries Vitaliano Aguirre and Menardo Guevarra over the use of convicted criminals as state witnesses in her drug cases.

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