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Visitors (C) take photos next to the cauldron in front of the athletics stadium in New Clark City, in Capas town, Tarlac province north of Manila on December 2, 2019, during the SEA Games (Southeast Asian Games).

Palace: Up to House to investigate alleged irregularities in SEA Games hosting

The Philippines' hosting of the athletic event late last year was marred by controversies, including the construction of a cauldron that costs... Read more

This satellite image shows Typhoon Quinta.

Signal No. 3 up in Bicol areas as 'Quinta' intensifies into typhoon

Signal No. 3 has been raised in various areas in Bicol Region after PAGASA said Quinta has reached typhoon status ahead of its expected landfall... Read more

In this photo taken on September 8, 2020, passengers wearing face shields sit next to plastic dividers, as part of health protocols imposed by authorities on passenger jeepneys against the COVID-19 coronavirus in Manila.

Coronavirus recoveries pushed to 328,036, caseload now at 370,028

Over half a year into the pandemic, the national government is still wrestling with curbing the spread of the pathogen, with the Philippines... Read more

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This undated photo shows buildings in Makati City.

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Eased curfews, staggered work shifts urged amid economic reopening

This photo shows Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila.

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COVID-19 threat looms over Fabella Hospital with 11 staff positive

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1 hour ago - "Quinta" has intensified into a typhoon as it moves westward before likely makily landfall over the eastern coast of Camarines Sur - northeastern coas...

3 hours ago - The Department of Health on Sunday reports 2,223 additional cases of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, bringing the national caseload to 370,028. The DOH also...

5 hours ago - US Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, a spokesman said, the latest in a list of figures connected to Donal...

7 hours ago - A PBA player tests positive for COVID-19. Earlier this week, an official also tested positive, but confirmatory tests turned out negative. The player who tested...

8 hours ago - The United States saw a record high number of new daily COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row on Saturday, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed, as...

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This photo shows weapons and other materials gathered by soldiers around the scene of the encounter in Barangay Arakan, Matalam

Senior NPA leader killed in North Cotabato

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This undated photo shows the late Lian town Mayor Isagani Bolomp, who succumbed to COVID-19.

Batangas mayor dies from COVID-19

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Delos Santos tightens hold on World No. 1 karate ranking

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The Phoenix Fuel Masters huddle before their match against the Magnolia Hotshots on Friday

Holed up inside bubble, PBA players also deal with emotions as they inevitably miss important occasions, family affairs in the outside world

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Closing birdies keep Pagdanganan in the hunt for breakthrough

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ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 6: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball against the Miami Heat during Game Four of the NBA Finals on October 6, 2020 in Orlando, Florida at AdventHealth Arena.

Report: NBA eyes late December start, 72-game regular season

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Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terror Act becomes effective 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette and national newspapers on July 3.

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Photo shows members of the Highway Patrol Group, which is part of the enforcement arm of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases, enforcing quarantine rules.

PNP coronavirus tally nears 7,000

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Vice President Leni Robredo holds a press briefing in this January 6, 2020 file photo

Robredo, staff under quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

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Former US President Barack Obama speaks at a Biden-Harris drive-in rally in Miami, Florida on October 24, 2020.

Biden, Obama slam Trump COVID-19 response, president stays optimistic

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In this Feb. 18, 2019 photo, DILG Secretary Eduardo AÃ±o addresses questions from the press.

Nothing wrong with anti-NPA tarpaulins, Año says

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Beast unleashed: Phoenix's Abueva reinstated in PBA

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Roman Gatchallan (R) goes for a three-pointer

La Union outlasts favored Pampanga, ties NBL Finals series

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PFL postpones kickoff due to COVID-19 positive tests, inclement weather

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Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Pedri (R) challenges Real Madrid's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos during the Spanish League football match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 24, 2020.

Madrid overpowers Barcelona in El Clasico

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Nurmagomedov announces shock retirement after UFC 254

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In this Oct. 23, 2020 photo, hijos of the Black Nazarene guide devotees inside the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila while others attend the mass outside its premises.

LIVE updates: COVID-19 and extended quarantine in the Philippines

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Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has urged MalacaÃ±ang to appoint the countryâ��s vaccine czar now as it is an urgent need in a world where rich countries bankrolling the development of these vaccines will get them first.

Wanted: Philippine vaccine czar

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â��We thank and congratulate the provincial and local government officials and tourism stakeholders of Palawan for moving on to the second phase of El Nidoâ��s travel bubble,â�� Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said.

DOT welcomes reopening of El Nido to more tourists

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Another battle of ideologies

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‘Sign Off the Cruise’

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Diana: Three is enough

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The general tangles with the beauties

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Threats as opportunities

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A conversation with Georgetown University students

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In this photo taken on October 1, 2020, residents arrive in Borocay, central Philippines.

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A Sinovac Biotech LTD vaccine candidate for COVID-19 coronavirus is on display at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing on September 6, 2020.

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This undated file photo shows the Philippine Stock Exchange building in Taguig City.

Mining and oil stocks soar on lifting of exploration ban in West Philippine Sea

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Child hand sanitizer poisoning cases spike in Spain

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