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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on September 16, 2026, during a preparatory session as he faces charges over his â��war on drugs,â�� which killed thousands.

ICC prosecutors drop one drug war killing from Rodrigo Duterte case

By Cristina Chi

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have dropped one alleged killing of a high-value drug target from their case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, after judges ruled it fell outside the time frame of the charge, according to a court filing.

Super typhoon Rosal as of 10:40 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2026.

Batanes placed under Signal No. 2 due to ‘Rosal’

President Marcos accepts the credentials of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan at MalacaÃ±ang last December. Looking on is Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro.

Pangilinan to Marcos: You sent Duterte and Romualdez to jail, you can expel China’s envoy

By Cristina Chi

WATCH: Palace urges Bato dela Rosa to surrender, avoid bloodshed

SC declares provisions of 2024, 2025, 2026 national budgets unconstitutional

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Signal No. 1 up in 7 areas as Super Typhoon Rosal intensifies

Signal No. 1 up in 7 areas as Super Typhoon Rosal intensifies

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 8 hours ago

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect over several parts of Luzon as Super Typhoon Rosal (international...

Signal No. 1 up in 5 Luzon areas as Super Typhoon Rosal enters PAR

Signal No. 1 up in 5 Luzon areas as Super Typhoon Rosal enters PAR

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 1 day ago

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over five areas in Luzon after Super Typhoon Champi entered the Philippine Area...

Pacquiao in the MCU: 'VisionQuest' namedrops Pinoy boxing legend

Pacquiao in the MCU: 'VisionQuest' namedrops Pinoy boxing legend

By Kristofer Purnell | 6 hours ago

Manny Pacquiao is MCU canon, officially.

NBI findings on Duterte properties came too late for trial

NBI findings on Duterte properties came too late for trial

By Cristina Chi | 1 day ago

The NBI says it found major discrepancies involving properties allegedly linked to Sara Duterte, including land it says has...

OVP budget hearing done in 16 minutes

OVP budget hearing done in 16 minutes

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 15 hours ago

Despite a break in her impeachment trial, Vice President Sara Duterte snubbed her office’s budget hearing at the Senate...

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Song recovers with 65 to seize ICTSI South Pacific Classic lead

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at the Frost Bank Center on October 20, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

Gilgeous-Alexander says Thunder hungry for more after downing Spurs

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The new Chowking app brings exclusive offers, a simpler ordering experience, and competitive delivery pricingâ��all in one place.

Chowking makes every 'Sarap Mag-Chow' moment easier with new app

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EsmÃ© Creed-Miles and Daisy Edgar-Jones in "Sense and Sensibility"

Daisy Edgar-Jones brings quiet poignancy to new 'Sense and Sensibility' adaptation

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Korean singer Jihyo of the girl group Twice

Twice leader Jihyo starts own company, 3rd member to leave JYP

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PANOORIN: Palasyo kay Bato: Sumuko na para walang dugong dumanak

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Trump administration says it has revoked over 300,000 visas

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Manila International Airport, 1964 - 1974. As regional air links continued to expand across Asia, Manila served as an important gateway connecting the Philippines to Hong Kong and the wider world.

Cathay Pacific marks 80 years, revisits its early connection with Manila

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Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Thunder overpower Spurs in NBA season opener

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Wemade connect to Host Flyff Universe FWC 2026 Grand Final on October 24

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Esmeringhoy? 'Wanted sa Radyo' complaint on intimacy issues goes viral

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LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers shake hands during the second quarter of their game against the New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.

LeBron optimistic after launching Sixers era with win

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Satellite rendering shows Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) taken as of 4:30 a.m. of Oct. 21, 2026.

PANOORIN: Super Typhoon Rosal lumalakas habang papalapit sa hilagang Luzon

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The expo illustrates how public institutions and private developers can complement one another in addressing different aspects of the housing challenge.

Public-private partnership seen as key to safer housing

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Heart Evangelista generates $9.8 million in media impact value at Milan Fashion Week

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Division titles at stake in SMART/MVP PTA-PTL taekwondo tilt

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Park Min-young during a script reading for "Nine to Six."

Park Min Young leads office romance 'Nine to Six'

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Cardinal warns charismatic groups against rise of ‘spiritual celebrities’

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Miles Poblete, Faith Cuneta, Roxanne Barcelo, Anna Katrina Lara, Champagne Morales, Camille Velasco and Xaxa Manalo came together for the sold-out â��Stars Reignited: The Metropop Star Search Concert Reunionâ�� on September 5 at Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan City.

'Stars Reignited' concert reunion adds November show

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WATCH: Palace urges Bato dela Rosa to surrender, avoid bloodshed

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Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian looks on as Zuleika Lopez, chief of staff of the Office of the Vice President, delivers her remarks during the Senate hearing on the OVPâ��s proposed 2027 budget on October 20, 2026.

OVP budget hearing done in 16 minutes

Despite a break in her impeachment trial, Vice President Sara Duterte snubbed her office’s budget hearing at the Senate yesterday and instead attended the inurnment of her longtime city planner in Davao.

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Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan during his meeting with Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte on Jan. 26, 2026.

Second Senate resolution seeking China ambassador's expulsion filed

Sen. Risa Hontiveros has formally urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata, or else ask Beijing to recall him.

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Images show footage of properties linked to the Vice President and Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte during a presentation by the National Bureau of Investigation.

NBI findings on Duterte properties came too late for trial

The NBI says it found major discrepancies involving properties allegedly linked to Sara Duterte, including land it says has a mansion, pools and a helipad.

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte (front R) leaves court after posting bail in Quezon City, suburban Manila on September 5, 2026.

Senate panel clears OVP budget in under 20 minutes as Duterte skips hearing

The Senate finance committee endorsed on Tuesday, October 20, the proposed P785.2-million budget of the Office of the Vice President for 2027 after a hearing that ran less than 20 minutes, with Vice President Sara Duterte absent.

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Senator Ronald Dela Rosa reacts as he talks to the media before the start of a plenary session at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on May 12, 2026.

DILG chief Remulla says he regrets not arresting Bato dela Rosa

Remulla said he regretted a past decision to honor a "gentleman's agreement" between him and Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano that prevented Dela Rosa's arrest on Senate premises, admitting that trusting the arrangement was a mistake.

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