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Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper discuss diplomatic ties and mutual defense treaty at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City Tuesday.

Lorenzana, US Defense chief discuss South China Sea, anti-terrorism efforts

The South China Sea dispute and counter-terror efforts were among the topics discussed during Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana's meeting with... Read more

This image shows the track of Tropical Depression Sarah.

LPA off Bicol region now Tropical Depression Sarah

The low pressure area inside the Philippine Area of responsibility intensified into Tropical Depression Sarah on Tuesday afternoon. Read more

The Philippine National Police on Nov. 19, 2019 said the selection of its new head was not discussed during the command conference with President Rodrigo Duterte.

PNP: No project funds, equipment until new chief named

The PNP said that despite having an officer-in-charge, it needs a new chief to approve the disbursement of project funds and procurement of ... Read more

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Palace: POGOs should pay taxes

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Lacson: VP and anti-drug czar Robredo should have access to high-value targets list

AS IT HAPPENS

1 hour ago - Arms covered in cling film and torches in hand as they drop into the sewers, clusters of pro-democracy protesters still inside a Hong Kong campus are plotting i...

2 hours ago - US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper's visit to the Philippines for the first time was an occasion to discuss the importance of the bilateral relationship in ...

3 hours ago - The Letran Knights stunned title favorite San Beda in Game Three of the NCAA Finals, 81-79, to win the championship.

5 hours ago - The Quezon City procecutor's office has junked a libel complaint that Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones filed against Rappler executive editor Mar...

7 hours ago - Lack of funding has led to a delay in the implementation of the National ID Law, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto points out. "The administration ...

8 hours ago - Regent Foods Corp. says it is contemplating bringing its business elsewhere after Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto sided with the company's striking wo...

9 hours ago - Donald Trump's doctor issues a report on the US president's health after a recent "routine, planned" check-up, saying that contrary to so...

12 hours ago - PAGASA is monitoring two weather disturbances inside the Philippine area of responsibility today: Typhoon Ramon which is forecast to make landfall over Babuyan ...

13 hours ago - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a US policy shift deeming Israeli settlement not to be illegal "rights a historical wrong." "...

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Typhoon Ramon may make landfall in Babuyan Islands between the Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

'Ramon' maintains strength as it inches towards Babuyan islands

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The Letran Knights pose after winning the NCAA Season 95 men's basketball championship.

From cramps to champs: Knights overcome late-game pain to bag NCAA crown

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A new study suggests that certain homemade broths -- made from chicken, beef or even just vegetables -- might have properties that can help fight malaria.

Mum knows best: Homemade soup may fight malaria

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In this photo release, Vice President Leni Robredo met with members of the Naga City Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) at City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) to ask for updates in their initiatives in their anti-narcotics campaign.

Robredo meeting with foreign groups 'did not sit well' with Duterte, Palace says

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Knights stun fancied Lions, win NCAA championship

By Franco Luna | 2 hours ago

The Letran Knights completed their Cinderella season after stunning three-time defending champions San Beda Red Lions, 81-79,...

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K-drama star Jang Ki-Yong gets intimate with Manila fans, reenacts iconic scenes

By Ratziel San Juan | 3 hours ago

Playing the role of lead actress Im Soo-Jung’s character Bae Ta-Mi, two women and one man (who Jang Ki-Yong hilariously...

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One less legal suit vs Rappler as prosecutor junks DAR chief's libel rap

By Kristine Joy Patag | 3 hours ago

The junking of the complaint means Rappler is facing one less legal problem, although it still faces a string of tax...

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Coast Guard sends off patrol vessels to West Philippine Sea, Sulu Sea

3 hours ago

The Philippine Coast Guard sent off crew members of two multi-role response vessels that will patrol the country's territorial...

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WATCH: Celebrity chef Josh Boutwood gives tour of pre-industrial BGC restaurant

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WATCH: Divisoria vendors plead for right to sell

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Bye bye Bei Bei: Washington bids farewell to last panda cub

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COLUMNISTS

Robredo as ICAD chair now a threat

by: Federico D. Pascual Jr.

This noisy debate over what Vice President Leni Robredo can and...

Bikes for hire part of Cebu’s mass transit

by: Bobit S. Avila

There was a newspaper headline that said that “Traffic Mess...

Gentlemen’s agreement

by: Tony F. Katigbak

I don’t think Congress needs to focus, much less discuss and...

A challenge to PhilMech

by: Rey Gamboa

One of our readers who wishes to remain anonymous, but describes...

A taxpayer’s last resort

by: John Martin Mendoza

In the course of doing business, you will always encounter taxes....

Curves that refresh

by: Ricky Lo

For someone who likes to be described as “sweet” (even if...

Beauty & the Bric’s

by: Pepper Teehankee

Bric’s is known all around the world for its stylish travel...

‘Live Your Best Life’

by: Pepper Teehankee

Maxicare Healthcare Corp., one of the country’s leading HMO...

Postcards from Sarajevo

by: Joanne Rae M. Ramirez

That was what a recent trip to the Balkans proved to be from the...

An ‘empowered’ Philippines

by: Mike Toledo

Energy security is crucial to the socioeconomic development of...

Tiger Woods wins big in Japan

by: Anthony Suntay

Ever since Tiger Woods was a top amateur standout, I always marveled...

The Palanca Awards and Book Notes

by: F. Sionil Jose

The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature celebrated its...

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President Rodrigo Duterte is welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping upon his arrival at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing for the opening ceremony of the FIBA Basketall World Cup 2019 on Aug. 30, 2019.

Commentary: The Philippines’ complicity in creating China’s vision of regional order

Prior to his fifth working visit to Beijing, President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he would push for the immediate adoption of the Code of Conduct for the parties in the South China Sea dispute.

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The Philippines should tread carefully in adopting a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea as such document would only legitimize Beijing’s incredible maritime claim, according to a maritime law expert.

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In this file photo taken on June 12, 2019, Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan attends a press conference promoting the release of his new solo album "I Am Me" in Taipei.

Jackie Chan's trip to Vietnam cancelled over South China Sea row

Some of their comments claimed Chan had spoken in support of China's so-called nine-dash line—its historic justification for its territorial claims in the resource-rich sea.

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Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said Hanoi preferred negotiations with Beijing to settle the South China Sea dispute but noted that Vietnam also has other options.

Vietnam might pursue legal action over South China Sea dispute

Amid rising tensions with China, Vietnam is considering pursuing legal action over the maritime dispute in the South China Sea.

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Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. will file a diplomatic protest against China's firing of warning flares against Philippine military aircraft patrolling in the West Philippine Sea when the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency confirms the report.

DFA chief to protest China's warning flares vs Philippine military planes after verification

The Philippines' top diplomat is awaiting confirmation on China's firing of warning flares against Philippine military aircraft patrolling the West Philippine Sea.

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