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Comelec rolled down the red carpet for the scheduled proclamation of the senators and party-lists at the PICC, where the National Board of Canvassers command center is located, in Pasay City on Tuesday morning, May 21, 2019.

LIVE updates: Proclamation of senators, party-lists

The proclamation comes nine days after the 2019 midterm elections. Read more

Former ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales and her grandson arrive at the NAIA 2 last night from Hong Kong.

Ex-ombudsman held at HK airport

Hong Kong authorities yesterday held former ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales at the airport for hours for “immigration reason” and... Read more

Francis Pangilinan said he handed his resignation letter to Robredo that was supposedly effective on June 30.

Pangilinan quits LP post over Otso debacle; Robredo rejects offer

Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan resigned yesterday as president of the Liberal Party (LP), taking full responsibility for the “complete... Read more

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The top graduating cadets of the Philippine Military Academyâ��s Mabalasik Class of 2019, led by Dionne Mae Apolog Umalla (front, left), pose for a photo during a presentation yesterday. Joining her are Jonathan Mendoza, Jahziel Tandoc, Daniel Heinz Lucas, Aldren Altamero, Richard Lonogan, Marnel Fundales, Glyn Elinor Marapao, Ruth Angelique Pasos and Daryl James Jalgalado Ligutan.

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Woman tops PMA 2019 Class Mabalasik

The warning came as guided-missile destroyer USS Preble on Monday sailed within 12 nautical miles of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal to â��challenge excessive maritime claims and preserve access to the waterways as governed by international law,â�� said a US 7th Fleet spokesman.

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US-China trade war could spill over to South China Sea

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12 hours ago - Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says Sen. Francis Pangilinan is amenable to further discussion on his resignation as LP president. "Anyway, it&rsqu...

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18 hours ago - Australian troops are in Zamboanga for a training exercise on urban warfare with personnel of the Philippine Army. The Philippines-Australia Army to Army ...

23 hours ago - Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei says the United States underestimates his company, and that the telecom giant's 5G plans are not affected amid US moves to ...

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Alaska Milkâ��s Sonny Thoss scores on a semi-hook against Columbian Dyipâ��s Jackson Corpuz and Kyle Barone in their game last Sunday. The Aces won, 111-98.

Alaska eyes 2nd win vs Pringle-less NPort

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Clement Leutcheu and Edward Dixon teamed up in the Scratchersâ�� early spurt as they took a quick 37-21 advantage.

Scratchers, Saints make D-League playoffs

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Austria stressed the Beermen are not looking far ahead with the Commissionerâ��s Cup in their plate.

SMB ploy: Win one at a time

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Imports show wares in new PVL season

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Bulldogs back in thick of things

By Joey Villar | May 22, 2019 - 12:00am

National University shattered Jose Rizal U’s full-court trapping defense and carved out a 79-67 victory yesterday to get back on track in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup at the Filoil Flying V Centre.

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Online lending apps probed for shaming delinquents

By Janvic Mateo | 8 hours ago

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has initiated an investigation of 48 online lending applications that allegedly shamed...

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Cardema claims House seat ahead of Comelec ruling

By Janvic Mateo | 8 hours ago

Even before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruled on his petition to substitute as nominee for party-list group Duterte...

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COLUMNISTS

America trumps Huawei for ‘threats to security’

by: Jarius Bondoc

Washington fired last week a long anticipated “nuclear option”...

Re-engineering the Comelec

by: Marichu A. Villanueva

There is only one god, and his name is Death. ...

Cause and effect

by: Jose C. Sison

This case involves an offense constituting psychological violence...

Boeing’s PR catastrophe

by: Boo Chanco

Over a family lunch last Sunday, a niece announced that she and...

Deeper economic reforms a must after Duterte’s midterm victory

by: Gerardo P. Sicat

The mid-term elections gave a resounding victory to all but one...

Water supply still below normal

by: Mary Ann LL. Reyes

We are nearing the end of May. Election is done. Summer is almost...

Matteo talks about his and Sarah’s dream wedding

by: Ricky Lo

While Sarah Geronimo plays coy when asked about her love life,...

My bunso is the new Myx VJ! (Mom’s excited article with FQ & other life lessons)

by: Rose Fres Fausto

The risk analyst in me thought that one should always have a Plan...

‘In The Near Distance’ draws in the power players of the auction scene

by: Maurice Arcache

The power players in the auction scene flew in from all over Asia,...

A visit to England and Denmark

by: Bobit S. Avila

COPENHAGEN – It was truly a great week to be in London with...

Them were the days!

by: Ricky Lo

Escolta is in the heart, especially of those who hold fond memories...

Questions as the new rice regime begins

by: Rey Gamboa

The price of rice at retail outlets is dropping, which is making...

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Photo provided by the Philippine Navy shows the BRP Andres Bonifacio along with US, Japan and India warships heading to Singapore during a naval drill in the West Philippine Sea. The drill is a continuation of the just-concluded South Korea maritime exercises in the waters off Busan.

Philippines warship in quadrilateral drill in South China Sea

A Philippine Navy (PN) patrol ship and five other warships from Japan, India and the US are currently conducting a quadrilateral cooperative naval drill in the South China Sea.

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PHILIPPINES WARSHIP SOUTH CHINA SEA

This video screengrab from a documentary released by the camp of senatorial bet Neri Colmenares show Filipino fishemrmen from Masinloc, Zambales who had experienced harassment by Chinese Coast Guard personnel at Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. China recently imposed a unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea, which also covers the Scarborough Shoal off the coast of Zambales.

Vietnam rejects Beijing's South China Sea fishing ban that covers Philippine EEZ

Hanoi has expressed opposition against Beijing's imposition of its annual fishing moratorium in the South China Sea, which also includes the West Philippine Sea.

14 days ago

CHINA FISHING BAN SCARBOROUGH SHOAL

In this April 18, 2019 photo, the rleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) steams through the water during a cooperative deployment in the Philippine Sea.

Beijing slams US warship sail-by in South China Sea

China said two US warships sailed near disputed islands in the South China Sea without permission on Monday in the latest US challenge to Beijing's territorial claims in the region.

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Lotto May 22, 2019

EZ2 - 7 15

3 digits (Evening draw) - 0 1 7

6 digits - 4 2 6 0 1 8

6/42 Lotto - 19 34 25 1 4 13

P107,289,200.00

6/49 SuperLotto - 28 15 23 44 5 46

P15,840,000.00

6/58 UltraLotto - 19 9 35 24 20 7

P49,500,000.00

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Blink and think of God

He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as the apple of his eye. — Deuteronomy 32:10

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Word of the Day

"When you blink, remember to thank God for His protection."

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Forex May 22, 2019

1$:52.475

1$:52.475 up

Closing as of 5:00 PM

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