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Palace to Bato: Surrender to avoid bloodshed

By Cristina Chi | 20 hours ago
Malacañang has urged fugitive Sen. Bato dela Rosa to give himself up to avert possible bloodshed, a day after Interior...
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Bridges to corruption

By EYES WIDE OPEN | By Iris Gonzales | 13 hours ago
It’s been more than a year since the flood control corruption scandal rattled the country, spooked investors and nearly paralyzed the economy.
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Pinoys split on Sara’s impeachment – OCTA

Pinoys split on Sara’s impeachment – OCTA

By Janvic Mateo | 13 hours ago
 Although some Filipinos have already taken a stand on the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte,...
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Senate vows to strictly guard 2027 GAA

Senate vows to strictly guard 2027 GAA

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 13 hours ago
Following a landmark Supreme Court decision declaring the 2024, 2025 and parts of the 2026 national budgets unconstitutional,...
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Sara Duterte’s popularity myth

By VIRTUAL REALITY | By Tony Lopez | 13 hours ago
One of the myths about Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte is that she is a cinch for the presidency in May 2028.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball past the defense of Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2026 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.

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Former courtside reporter and the first Miss Polo Universe Ma. Andrea Endicio at her grand homecoming held in Bellevue Alabang on October 4, 2026. The former courtside reporter won the inaugural Miss Polo Universe crown at the finals held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 26, 2026.

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Nakapagtala ang Bulkang Taal ng minor phreatomagmatic eruption noong Oct. 22, 2026.

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Baron Geisler’s wife, Jamie, is the buzz du jour because of her cryptic post, which has since been deleted.

Baron Geisler, wife Jamie attend couples’ retreat amid marriage challenges

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Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream reacts after a made 3-pointer against the Golden State Valkyries during the first quarter in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at the State Farm Arena on October 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream reacts after a made 3-pointer against the Golden State Valkyries during the first quarter in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at the State Farm Arena on October 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers strikes out against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at the Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen drives into the pit lane after winning the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on October 11, 2026.

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Klook honors 2026 champions of Philippine tourism

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball past the defense of Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2026 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.

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