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60 percent think some senators won’t be fair in impeachment trial

60 percent think some senators won’t be fair in impeachment trial

By Janvic Mateo | 8 hours ago
While there will be some senators who will be impartial, a majority of Filipinos believed that there will be some who would...
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Sara Duterte was told prosecutors might drop 3 impeachment charges

Sara Duterte was told prosecutors might drop 3 impeachment charges

By Cristina Chi | 19 hours ago
Vice President Sara Duterte and her defense team had an inkling that House prosecutors would reduce the impeachment case against...
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VP: Tackle SALN issues in court, before ombudsman

VP: Tackle SALN issues in court, before ombudsman

By Bella Cariaso | 8 hours ago
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday said the Senate impeachment court and the Office of the Ombudsman are the proper forums...
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DepEd program for struggling students left with 2% of needed funds in House budget

DepEd program for struggling students left with 2% of needed funds in House budget

By Cristina Chi | 15 hours ago
A tutoring program that the Department of Education credits with cutting the number of struggling readers by two-thirds stands...
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Pulse: VP Sara ratings still higher than Marcos Jr’s

Pulse: VP Sara ratings still higher than Marcos Jr’s

By Janvic Mateo | 1 day ago
Even with the ongoing impeachment trial against her, Vice President Sara Duterte continues to enjoy much higher trust and...
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

End of a dynasty? Dodgers digest playoff drubbing

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(FILES) Jontay Porter #11 of the Toronto Raptors battles Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers for a rebound during the second half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on January 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP The NBA banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on April 17, 2024 after a bombshell probe found he bet on league matches -- dubbed a "cardinal sin" by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

NBA tells sportsbooks to ban certain bets and parlays: report

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 9: Brandon Figueroa speaks during the press conference at AVALON Hollywood on July 9, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Melina Pizano/Getty Images/AFP

Figueroa loses title at weigh-in but Kameda can win it

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Internationally acclaimed Filipina stage actress Joanna Ampil will headline the Philippine premiere of ‘Sunset Boulevard,’ which is set for a limited run in August 2027 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. The casting, officially announced by producer CueCraft Entertainment, marks Joanna’s first musical in Manila since ‘Waitress’ in 2018.

Joanna Ampil lands dream role in Philippine staging of ‘Sunset Boulevard’

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The series ‘Mommy Guard,’ starring Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal, arrives with a milestone of its own. Before its free-to-air premiere on TV5, it got a Netflix release just yesterday, making it the first original afternoon series from TV5’s Hapon Champion block to be carried by the streaming platform. It is a notable development for a genre traditionally associated with the weekday television habit of Filipino households and Netflix is more often than not choosing primetime local content to offer in their platform in advance.

MarJo makes history before its free TV premiere

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This year’s honorees are Ogie Alcasid with the Recording Artist Award; Gary Valenciano, the Concert Artist Award; Jose Mari Chan, the Composer Award; Angelo Rozul, the Recording Engineer Award; Antonio Ocampo, the Lifetime Achievement Award; and SB19, BINI and Cup of Joe, the Global Impact Award.

PARI gives out Dangal awards to OPM trailblazers

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Studio A Productions has expressed its respect for the decision of Elha Nympha to step away from ‘Inday: The Musical,’ where she is featured in the title role, in a statement. The artist’s legal counsel says that the decision of Elha to withdraw from the musical ‘follows material breaches of contract,’ also in a statement.

‘Inday’ producers respect Elha Nympha’s withdrawal; singer’s lawyer alleges contract breaches

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Juan Gomez de Liaño drives against his Macau defender in yesterday’s game.

Converge thrashes Macau

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Carlos takes act to worlds

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Cuenco ended up leading all scorers with 17 points, including some crucial shots late in regulation and in OT to help lift the Cardinals to joint third with the San Beda Lions on 5-3 records.

Cardinals continue chase

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Sean Ramos

RSA Motors BMW backs Ramos

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Tight battle seen in ICTSI South Pacific

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Stronger voice for volley stakeholders

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Onyok’s lament

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How have you experienced God’s provision?

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In the 29th edition of its Readers’ Choice Awards, Coron ranked fourth with a score of 93.32, followed by Boracay in eighth place with 91.49 and El Nido in 10th place with 91.27.

Philippines beaches, Palawan on Conde Nast spotlight

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Residents of Barangay San Nicolas in Binondo, Manila go about their daily routine.

Self-rated poverty highest so far this year – SWS

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Ombudsman: Plunder cases vs Legarda, Leviste filed soon

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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