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Palace orders alternative learning mode in NCR, 15 areas on Sept. 4 amid habagat, haze

Palace orders alternative learning mode in NCR, 15 areas on Sept. 4 amid habagat, haze

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 1 day ago
Malacañang has ordered schools in Metro Manila and 16 areas in Luzon to shift to alternative learning modes on...
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Warrant out: Sara Duterte facing arrest in grave threats case
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Warrant out: Sara Duterte facing arrest in grave threats case

By Ian Laqui | 1 day ago
(2nd update) The vice president is facing an arrest over three counts of grave threats, with bail set for each count.
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Quezon City court issues arrest warrant vs VP Duterte

Quezon City court issues arrest warrant vs VP Duterte

By Bella Cariaso | 21 hours ago
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QC RTC) yesterday ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte over the grave threats...
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FDA acting chief grilled over appointment, ties to predecessor Teston

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The Food and Drug Administration's acting chief faced pointed questions on Friday, September 4, over how he got the post,...
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'No comment': Sharon Cuneta calls Kiko Pangilinan, Robin Padilla Senate clash a 'non-issue'

'No comment': Sharon Cuneta calls Kiko Pangilinan, Robin Padilla Senate clash a 'non-issue'

By Kristofer Purnell | 1 day ago
"Uy ex ko, uy husband ko" was the only thing that crossed Sharon Cuneta's mind when Robin Padilla and Kiko...
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Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua started functioning as chief minister of the autonomous region in March 2025 based on an appointment by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

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Commuters with their umbrellas walk through the damp weather along Marcos Highway in Pasig City as the southwest monsoon continues to bring scattered rain in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces on Aug. 30, 2026.

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