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House to comply with SC order on impeachment vote threshold

House to comply with SC order on impeachment vote threshold

By Daphne Galvez | 23 hours ago
The House of Representatives will comply with the order of the Supreme Court to comment on a petition challenging the validity...
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Stricter transport safety, security checks sought

Stricter transport safety, security checks sought

By Helen Flores | 1 day ago
Senate committee on public services chairman Sen. Raffy Tulfo has urged agencies to ensure the safety of millions of people...
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Marcos Jr. visits father's tomb, sends flowers to Aquinos

Marcos Jr. visits father's tomb, sends flowers to Aquinos

By Ian Laqui | 9 hours ago
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited his father's grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on All Saints' Day and sent...
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Rainy All Saints' Day expected in parts of Luzon

Rainy All Saints' Day expected in parts of Luzon

By Ian Laqui | 14 hours ago
Parts of Northern Luzon may see scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms on All Saints' Day.
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Senate could weed out thousands of infrastructure projects in budget

Senate could weed out thousands of infrastructure projects in budget

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 23 hours ago
The Senate is poised to purge thousands of infrastructure projects that were inserted into the proposed 2027 national budget...
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Chef Josh Boutwood attends the Michelin Guide Philippines 2027 unveiling held at the grand ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City on October 29, 2026. His flagship concept, Helm, retained its two-star ranking, while his three other concepts, Ember, Juniper and The Test Kitchen, again made it to the Michelin-Selected list.

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For an academy team that had never advanced beyond the opening playoff round since entering MDL Philippines in Season 5, the victory marked a long-awaited breakthrough.

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