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Local tourists flock to Wawa Dam in Rodriguez, Rizal yesterday to beat the summer heat.

Pagasa: Angat Dam may hit critical level in April

Water supply may have returned to nearly the entire east service sector of Metro Manila, but even Angat Dam is now approaching critical level... Read more

US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Florida International University on February 18, 2019 in Miami, Florida. Trump declared Sunday that he had been completely exonerated after his campaign was cleared of colluding with Russia in the 2016 election, in a major boost for his re-election hopes.

Trump declares 'complete exoneration' after Mueller report finds no collusion

US President Donald Trump declared Sunday that he had been completely exonerated after his campaign was cleared of colluding with Russia in the... Read more

Photo taken on March 20 shows the urban sprawl amid the Makati skyline. The percentage of the population residing in urban areas is 51.2 percent, translating to 51.73 million Filipinos.

Over half of population now residing in urban areas

More than half of the country’s population of over 100 million now reside in urban areas, with four regions registering the highest levels... Read more

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Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel PiÃ±ol said water supply for agriculture in the Philippines has been declining over the last few decades because of several reasons, including continued deforestation, threatening the headwaters of major river systems.

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DA warns of major water crisis for farmers

Motorcycle riders are seen on a flyover on EDSA yesterday during a unity ride against the Motorcycle Crime Prevention law.

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Unity ride held vs new motorcycle law

AS IT HAPPENS

7 minutes ago - Concessionaire Manila Water should give customers affected by the water shortage a fair and just adjustment to their bill, which she says government regulator M...

54 minutes ago - A spokesperson of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines has been arrested, the sixth since the government terminated peace talks in November 2017,&nb...

18 hours ago - Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever —&nb...

21 hours ago - The Freeman also reports that motorcycle clubs in Cebu are participating in the protest. LOOK: Motorcycle clubs in Cebu join Unity Ride against Republic Act 1...

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Released on February 21, the Ultraboost 19 combines an optimized boost midsole with a tuned torsion spring for even more energy return in every stride.

'Reboosted' Ultraboost 19 takes running a notch higher

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The Batang Pier dished out a near perfect game to end their slump, pulling off a big 109-83 rout of the KaTropa to keep their playoff hopes alive at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last night.

Batang Pier rout KaTropa, stay alive

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Aby Marano (middle) fails to get the ball to the other side while teammates Lindsay Stalzer (left) and Becky Perry stand by to provide support in their game against Petron yesterday. On the other side of the net is Blaze Spiker Stephanie Niemer.

Stephanie Niemer- Katherine Bell Petron’s power station vs F2

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Michael Dasmariñas proves worthy of Elorde award

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German rolls to victory; Kahlefeldt keeps crown

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Markus Rolli of Germany flashed his superb biking skills and ran away with the men’s pro crown despite a struggle in...

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John Marvin Miciano pursues GM dream

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Asian Youth 18-under chess champion John Marvin Miciano will begin the arduous journey under the Go For Gold program to become...

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Lady Tams struggle past Falcons

By Kristina Villanueva | March 25, 2019 - 12:00am

Far Eastern U bucked an injury scare on prized rookie Lycha Ebon as it nipped Adamson U, 30-32, 25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 15-13 to start its second round campaign on a high note in the UAAP season 81 women’s volleyball...

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Sports

Que rallies with 66, ties for 25th

March 25, 2019 - 12:00am

Angelo Que checked a two-day slump with a fiery closing 66, jumping from the bottom of the surviving field for joint 25th in the Maybank Championship being disputed by Aussie Scott Hend and Spain’s Nacho Elvira...

9 hours ago

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COLUMNISTS

Case vs Chinese president can spur Filipino resistance

by: Jarius Bondoc

Sen. Panfilo Lacson calls it a “patriotic act.” Vice President...

Muddling the water shortage issue

by: Marichu A. Villanueva

In May last year, a Japanese contractor who lost its original...

From the people of Japan to the people of Bangsamoro

by: Koji Haneda

The establishment of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA)...

Lovers & glamour boys on the campaign trail

by: Ricky Lo

Because she’s getting to be very visible on the campaign trail,...

Hawk to dove

by: Wilson Sy

Last year, investors were worried about slowing global growth...

Air quality

by: Boo Chanco

No water, but plenty of bad air. Somehow government is unable...

What is the one important attitude every entrepreneur must possess?

by: Joey Concepcion

Our Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 was a successful one, attended...

Filipino Centennials: A new breed of shoppers

by: Bong R. Osorio

Filipinos actively participated last year in online-led shopping...

Tooobeeeggg!

by: Singkit

Everyone’s talking about water. From newspaper columnists to...

Tents

by: Dr. Harold J. Sala

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed,...

Caruana targets first US crown

by: Edgar De Castro

The US Championship, the strongest and richest national championship...

Dallas: A chilling journey back in time

by: Babe Romualdez

DALLAS, Texas – On my way to Houston to inaugurate our new Philippine...

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Headlines Pagasa: Angat Dam may hit critical level in April 8 hours ago Over half of population now residing in urban areas DA warns of major water crisis for farmers More Headlines Articles	Opinion EDITORIAL - Whale killers 8 hours ago Case vs Chinese president can spur Filipino resistance A non-traditional route More Opinion Articles	Nation ‘NPA leader’ killed in Iloilo encounter 8 hours ago Student with heart disease finishes college Profile new neighbors, PDEA asks residents of posh subdivisions More Nation Articles
World Trump declares 'complete exoneration' after Mueller report finds no collusion 49 minutes ago Macron looks to galvanize EU on China as Xi visits France Traffic-choked Jakarta inaugurates mass rapid transit system More World Articles	Business Chinese investors eye more projects in Phl 8 hours ago Current account deficit still manageable — DOF Downward bias seen for market this week More Business Articles	Sports 'Reboosted' Ultraboost 19 takes running a notch higher 12 minutes ago Batang Pier rout KaTropa, stay alive Stephanie Niemer- Katherine Bell Petron’s power station vs F2 More Sports Articles
Entertainment Lovers & glamour boys on the campaign trail 8 hours ago NKOTB’s Hangin’ Tough at 30 Lady Luck smiles on Sophia Reola More Entertainment Articles	Lifestyle Cubao’s ephemeral treasures 8 hours ago Legends rock the stage in ‘Tales of the Manuvu’ Pedro and the health of national memory More Lifestyle Articles	Sponsored Vivo V15Pro rev up mobile experience with cutting-edge technologies 2 days ago ALO expands coworking footprint, boosts emerging businesses 6 shopping trends, hacks that can simplify moms' grocery tasks

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It is unfortunate that despite his intelligence, acting chief justice Antonio Carpio is not using his brains to see what the South China Sea issue really means, for all practical purposes, to the Philippines and to Filipinos.

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EDITORIAL - A win-win move

There has been too much fuss about the memorandum of understanding on the joint oil exploration in the South China Sea entered into by the governments of the Philippines and China during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the country last week.

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Many are assuring the public that the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) between the Philippines and China for the exploration of oil and gas in the South China Sea is not disadvantageous to the country.

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