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Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV waived his right to attend the hearing on May 27, 2019, his legal counsel Reynaldo Robles said.

Makati court resumes Trillanes rebellion trial after eight-year break

The Makati court revived the trial nearly eight years after it dismissed the case against Trillanes citing President Benigno Aquino III's grant... Read more

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV delivered his privilege speech on the 'Bikoy' controversy at the Senate on Monday.

Trillanes: 'Bikoy' reached out in 2018; I didn't believe him

Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday said he had met Peter Joemel Advincula who he said reached out to his office months before recanting... Read more

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the agreements, which include investment pledges, would create at least 80,000 jobs.

Duterte's Japan trip seen to bring in P300 billion in deals

More than 20 business deals worth almost P300 billion are expected to be signed during President Rodrigo Duterte's visit here, the Trade department... Read more

TOP NEWS

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Palace: People used to, enjoying Duterte's rape 'jokes' as icebreaker

For the fifth year in a row, Sen. Cynthia Villar has emerged as the richest senator.

Headlines

Election topnotcher Villar also leads list of richest senators

AS IT HAPPENS

1 hour ago - A teenager was killed after he was struck by lightning Sunday in a coastal village in Tabina town, Zamboanga del Sur. Police identified the victim as a 16-year...

4 hours ago - Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will step down as Pampanga representative on June 30 and the House of Representatives will elect a new speaker when it meets in ...

6 hours ago - The military supports the plan of Church leaders and elected officials in Basilan to organize a joint advisory council to help the government address domestic s...

7 hours ago - The Cagayan de Oro chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines reports a streamer tagging NUJP and other organizations as terrorists was hun...

8 hours ago - Teachers' group ACT-Philippines expresses condemnation of the Supreme Court decision to remove Filipino and Philippine literature as mandatory subjects...

11 hours ago - Gabriela slams President Duterte's latest rape joke at the Philippine Military Academy's graduation rites where the chief executive pretended to re...

13 hours ago - US President Donald Trump became the first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor Naruhito at a ceremony in Tokyo's imperial palace. The two countr...

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Senator-elect Ronald â��Batoâ�� dela Rosa has a Master's in Public Administration and a PhD in Development Administration from the University of Southeastern Philippines.

Bato on training for Senate: I am a PhD holder, I know policy-making

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Spanish actor Antonio Banderas (R) and his partner Nicole Kimpel pose as they arrive for the screening of the film "The Specials (Hors Normes)" at the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 25, 2019.

Antonio Banderas wins Cannes best actor for portraying Cannes-nominated director

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Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott attend the premiere of Disney's "Aladdin" on May 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' casts a box-office spell

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Court of Appeals Associate Justice Henri Paul Inting completes the 15-member Supreme Court.

Court of Appeals' junior justice Inting appointed to SC

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WATCH: Was Daniel Padilla jealous of Alden Richards so he surprised Kathryn in Hong Kong?

By Jan Milo Severo | 3 hours ago

Daniel also revealed that he and Alden have not met yet, although the Kapuso actor texted him during the shoot of the movie,...

Entertainment

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UP routs Mapua for 4th Filoil win

By Rick Olivares | 3 hours ago

The University of the Philippines coolly blew away the Mapua University Cardinals for an 80-71 win in the Filoil Flying V...

Sports

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DOJ junks murder rap vs cops linked to QC fiscal's slay

By Kristine Joy Patag | 5 hours ago

“Mere speculations and probabilities cannot substitute for proof required to establish the guilt of an accused beyond...

Headlines

5 hours ago

Austrian chancellor set to lose no-confidence showdown

By Jastinder Khera | 5 hours ago

Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz was set Monday to lose a no-confidence vote from MPs, which will see him removed from...

World

COLUMNISTS

Some guys have all the luck

by: Marichu A. Villanueva

Over the past few days, Malacanang Palace has released to the...

Heard it through the grapevine

by: Antonio Samson

The eponymous song is from the late ’60s, part of the Motown...

Keeping up with technology

by: Boo Chanco

Technology is changing the way people live in our world today...

Can anybody be ‘Smart-er’ than Catriona?

by: Ricky Lo

It takes a smart girl to endorse a product like Smart Signature....

The first Zobel and the last Botong star at the León Gallery Auction

by: Lisa Guerrero Nakpil

The Fernando Zobel that started it all — the artist’s first-ever...

Digital overseas voting: Use it or lose it

by: Babe Romualdez

If anything, with the kind of resources we spent for the midterm...

The sexiest job of the 21st century

by: Elfren S. Cruz

Data science and data analytics are topics that I never thought...

What is fullness?

by: Francis D. Alvarez S.J.

When Jesus tells us today, “Peace I leave with you; my peace...

‘Manila to Macau… Airbus, Macau to Hong Kong… By Bus!’

by: Joey de Leon

Noong Sabado bago Linggo ng Palaspas......

Sweet Vico-tory

by: Ricky Lo

Mama knows best....

Things not to do list

by: Francis J. Kong

Two factory workers are talking. The woman says, “I can make...

Helping Philippines economy grow

by: Mary Ann LL. Reyes

Andy Grove, co-founder and former CEO of Intel Corp., once described...

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Headlines Trillanes: 'Bikoy' reached out in 2018; I didn't believe him 1 hour ago Palace: People used to, enjoying Duterte's rape 'jokes' as icebreaker Duterte's Japan trip seen to bring in P300 billion in deals More Headlines Articles	Opinion Party-list abuse 21 hours ago Because they can Some guys have all the luck More Opinion Articles	Nation Raps eyed vs Taguig politician’s supporters 21 hours ago 91 more OFWs infected with HIV NCRPO to deal with bomb threats when classes start More Nation Articles
World Austrian chancellor set to lose no-confidence showdown 5 hours ago Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new emperor Thousands of pro-Bolsonaro protesters demand reforms in Brazil More World Articles	Business BSP tightens rules on selection of external auditors 21 hours ago Philippines lags behind Asean peers in financial sector development Railway expansion on track — Tugade More Business Articles	Sports UP routs Mapua for 4th Filoil win 3 hours ago Arellano's Araña defeats SBU's Ratuiste in 'King of the Hardcourt' Cangolf strikes at home, shares WGAP lead More Sports Articles
Entertainment Antonio Banderas wins Cannes best actor for portraying Cannes-nominated director 1 hour ago Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' casts a box-office spell WATCH: Was Daniel Padilla jealous of Alden Richards so he surprised Kathryn in Hong Kong? More Entertainment Articles	Lifestyle PayMaya surprises Eastwood mall-goers with exciting travel prizes 6 hours ago Black Canvas’ newest play explores the power of words Seven ways Grab delivers super service on its 7th year More Lifestyle Articles	Sponsored Black Canvas’ newest play explores the power of words 9 hours ago Fusion of food innovation and business at MAFBEX 2019 Century-old insurer's energy reforms pave way to financial wellness

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This photo taken on May 14, 2019, US coastguard ship Bertholf sails along the South China Sea, off Subic bay prior to a joint search and rescue with their Philippine counterpart, as cargo ships pass by. Two Philippine coastguard ships, BRP Batangas and Kalanggaman and US coastguard cutter Bertholf participated in the exercise, as two Chinese coastguard ships monitor from a distance.

US: South China Sea operations not meant to be provocative

As the US Navy vows to maintain its presence in the South China Sea, its chief clarified that naval operations in the region are not meant to provoke any country.

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CHINA FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION OPERATIONS SOUTH CHINA SEA

This photo taken on May 14, 2019, US coastguard ship Bertholf maneuvers during a joint search and rescue with their Philippine counterpart near Scarborough shoal. Two Philippine Coast Guard ships, BRP Batangas and Kalanggaman and US Coast Guard cutter Bertholf participated in the exercise, as two Chinese Coast Guard ships monitor from a distance.

US navy chief does not want China tensions to 'boil over'

The US Navy regularly conducts freedom of navigation operations to challenge Beijing's vast claims in the sea, often angering China.

11 days ago

SOUTH CHINA SEA ROW

This photo taken on May 14, 2019, Philippine coast guard ship BRP Langgam (L) and a US interceptor boat maneouver during a joint search and rescue exercise near Scarborough shoal in the South China Sea, while a chinese coastguard ship (back R) monitor the activity from a distance. Two Philippine coastguard ships, BRP Batangas and Kalanggaman and US coastguard cutter Bertholf participated in the exercise, as two Chinese coastguard ships monitor from a distance. Two Philippine coastguard ships, BRP Batangas and Kalanggaman and US coastguard cutter Bertholf participated in the exercise, as two Chinese coastguard ships monitor from a distance.

Chinese coast guard ships seen monitoring Philippine, US ships in South China Sea

Chinese coast guard ships were spotted watching Philippine and United States ships conducting joint search and rescue exercise in the South China Sea.

12 days ago

SCARBOROUGH SHOAL SOUTH CHINA SEA WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

Lotto May 27, 2019

EZ2 - 10 17

3 digits (Evening draw) - 9 1 3

6/49 SuperLotto - 14 1 4 5 10 40

P15,840,000.00

6/58 UltraLotto - 46 28 4 5 45 9

P49,500,000.00

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For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.— Romans 3:23

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"Drawing close to Christ helps us to live as He designed us."

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Forex May 28, 2019

1$:52.220

1$:52.220 down

Closing as of 5:00 PM

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