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Duterte trial: ICC rejects victims' request to use Tagalog in opening statement
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Duterte trial: ICC rejects victims' request to use Tagalog in opening statement

By Cristina Chi | 1 day ago
Judges at the International Criminal Court have refused a request to use Tagalog during opening statements in the trial of...
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Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency

Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency

By Frankie Taggart | 1 day ago
Americans deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's tumultuous second presidency Tuesday in midterm elections that threaten...
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Mahiya naman kayo, BBM, Sandro jeered

By GOTCHA | By Jarius Bondoc | 12 hours ago
People cheered when President Bongbong Marcos in his 2025 State of the Nation rebuked lawmakers, “Mahiya naman kayo!” He claimed then to be fed up with their pork barrels in the form of fake and faulty...
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295 DPWH projects to be removed

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 12 hours ago
Close to 300 infrastructure projects deemed not compliant with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)’s evaluation would be removed from the P7.2-trillion proposed national budget for next year,...
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Could Xi come to Manila? Palace says visit could help settle tension

Could Xi come to Manila? Palace says visit could help settle tension

By Cristina Chi | 18 hours ago
China has yet to announce who will attend the Nov. 16-18 ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Manila.
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Maddox Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Zahara Jolie Pitt, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt and Knox Jolie Pitt arrive at the premiere of Marvel Studios' 'Eternals' on October 18, 2021 in Hollywood, California.

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Maddox Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Zahara Jolie Pitt, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt and Knox Jolie Pitt arrive at the premiere of Marvel Studios' 'Eternals' on October 18, 2021 in Hollywood, California.

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Setting the gold standard for luxury leisure and entertainment. City of Dreams Manila is named Asia’s Leading Casino Resort for the sixth time since 2020 and Philippines’ Leading Casino Resort at the World Travel Awards 2026.

City of Dreams Manila wins 6th Asia’s Leading Casino Resort Award, retains Philippines’ Leading Casino Resort title at World Travel Awards 2026

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From left: Michelle Yeoh as Eleanor, Henry Golding as Nick and Constance Wu as Rachel in "Crazy Rich Asians"

HBO opens global casting call for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ series

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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot during their men's singles match on Day 2 of the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, on the outskirts of Paris, on November 3, 2026.

Djokovic battles through Paris Masters opener

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on August 11, 2025.

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This undated handout photo released by CD Tenerife on November 3, 2026 shows striker Jesus de Miguel celebrating a goal. De Miguel died November 3, 2026 as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match.

Spanish footballer De Miguel dies after collision with keeper

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Commuters are seen seeking temporary cover from the rain at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange on July 30, 2022.

Rains seen over parts of Luzon, Visayas due to easterlies

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Young male athletes showcase their speed, agility and precision as they exchange powerful kicks during intense sparring matches.

SMART/MVPSF JPE national age group taekwondo set at Ninoy

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WATCH: Alex Eala grateful for warm Filipino welcome in Hong Kong

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Campaign signs, including one featuring US President Donald Trump and Representative Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate for Florida Governor, are displayed during the midterm elections in West Palm Beach, Florida on November 3, 2026.

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"Mogging" is a compliment meaning "the act of outshining or outperforming someone or something," with the word spreading on social media in the past year.

'Mogging' tops 'firewave' as Collins' word of the year

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A new report found a "growing gap" between companies' commitments on gender equality and implementation on the ground.

More women in top management, but inequalities persist: UN

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