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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (C) speaks as he meets with British Foreign Minister David Lammy (4th L) at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 8, 2025.

Sharper, faster, cleaner: What Marcos is demanding from Cabinet after shakeup

By Jean Mangaluz

Following a shock call for his secretaries to resign, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he wants cabinet officials who act quickly and are free from corruption.

Philippines' Vice President Sara Duterte attends the campaign rally of senatorial candidates under the party of former Philippines' president Rodrigo Duterte in Manila on May 8, 2025, ahead of the midterm elections.

House prosecution to read impeachment articles vs Sara Duterte on June 2

By Dominique Nicole Flores

President Ferdinand Marcos (2nd L) and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo (L) attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Labuan Bajo on May 11, 2023.

Marcos to push for sea code anew at ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur

By Cristina Chi

June 6 declared regular holiday for Eid’l Adha

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LIST: Marcos Cabinet members to submit courtesy resignations

LIST: Marcos Cabinet members to submit courtesy resignations

By Cristina Chi | 10 hours ago

Everyone in Marcos' Cabinet has been asked to hand in courtesy resignations. Here's who has confirmed their plans...

After midterm setback, Marcos asks entire Cabinet to resign

After midterm setback, Marcos asks entire Cabinet to resign

By Jean Mangaluz | 13 hours ago

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked his entire Cabinet to hand in their courtesy resignations following a disappointing...

Panelo to Roque: Face your charges, what are you afraid of?

Panelo to Roque: Face your charges, what are you afraid of?

By Dominique Nicole Flores | 1 day ago

Salvador Panelo, former chief presidential legal counsel to Rodrigo Duterte, also believes Harry Roque should return to the...

Marjorie Barretto, Linda Gorton bond with their kids with Dennis Padilla

Marjorie Barretto, Linda Gorton bond with their kids with Dennis Padilla

By Jan Milo Severo | 10 hours ago

Marjorie Barretto and Linda Gorton, together with their children with Dennis Padilla, bonded over dinner.

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Chiz reaching out to Duterte bloc – Bato

Chiz reaching out to Duterte bloc – Bato

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 21 hours ago

Amid a possible shakeup in the Senate leadership, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa bared Tuesday that Senate President Francis Escudero...

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UE head coach Chris Gavina

Gavina braces for challenge as UE Red Warriors coach

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Harry Roque during filing a petition at the Supreme Court in 2023 (left); Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla speaking to reporters on May 25, 2025.

DOJ to seek cancellation of Harry Roque's passport

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FEU head coach Sean Chambers

Tamaraws begin new chapter sans Pre

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Chef Myke 'Tatung' Sarthou

From the kitchen to online: Chef Tatung Sarthou on giving voices to ‘disenfranchised’

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Composite photo of former Manila councilor Roderick Valbuena and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Ex-Manila councilor nabbed at NAIA for kidnapping raps

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Composite photo of former Manila councilor Roderick Valbuena and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Fact check: Only 3 ‘DuterTEN’ senatorial bets win in 2025 polls

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Dolly (in Rajo Laurel at the BAFTAs) teases her outfit at the 95th Academy Awards.

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Miguel Tabuena

Tabuena cards 70, trails leader by five in Korea Open

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Arellano pulls off historic NCAA cheerleading six-peat

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Production house drops Lady Morgana from show amid sexual assault allegations

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A senior citizen in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu receivedÂ P20,000 after participating in the city'sÂ annual free circumcision outreach program.

Senior gets P20,000 as 'libreng tuli' prize; 2 others get P10,000

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File photo shows lawyer Larry Gadon attending one of the impeachment proceedings against former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno at the House of Representatives.

Initially unwilling, Gadon submits courtesy resignation

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Miss International 2016 and actress Kylie Verzosa in Cannes

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Date set for ordination, installation of Ipil’s new bishop

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Miss International 2016 and actress Kylie Verzosa in Cannes

Philippines accuses China of aggressive tactics in South China Sea

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A farmer works in a rice field at the foot of Mount Kanlaon volcano in a village in Canlaon, Negros Occidental province, central Philippines on June 4, 2024, a day after the volcano erupted.

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Dolly de Leon (left) in "Nine Perfect Strangers"

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DOTr cracks down on online license fixers, non-compliant driving schools

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Azadore turns 2 with new festive comfort Spanish, American-inspired dishes

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No signal, no future: Why we need smart schools

by: Iris Gonzales

Taking off from my previous column, which tackled the Gokongwei...

CST: Moral vision for today’s church

by: Elfren S. Cruz

Pope Leo XIV has said that he will use the principles of Catholic...

Enduring ties, shared futures: Celebrating Philippines-Australia friendship

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President Marcos Jr. sat down last week for a 28-minute interview...

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Spending and borrowing cut to attain fiscal sustainability

by: Bienvenido Oplas Jr.

Some recent stories and reports related to public finance and...

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The funny side of Ate Guy

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Since it’s the day after Nora Aunor’s birthday, let...

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Preparedness is protection

by: Joe Zaldarriaga

Five years after COVID-19 almost crippled the world, the virus...

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Last weekend, I shared on my social media a mental model used...

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Reconciliation’s cost

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Not too long ago, President Marcos was bitterly unfriended by...

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