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The mother views the coffin of her three-year-old baby Kateleen Myca Ulpina, killed during a sting operation conducted by the police, is seen during her wake in Rodriguez, Rizal, east of Manila on July 5, 2019.

Why defining 'extrajudicial killings' in law is a vital step toward accountability

Lawyer Jacqueline De Guia, CHR spokesperson, told Philstar.com Thursday that the lack of a “precise definition” of extrajudicial... Read more

Pacquiao, Thurman vow to fight toe-to-toe

If Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman make good on what they told a packed final press conference here, then fans will be in for a treat when they... Read more

"As you can see, in terms of the growth rate, there has been a deceleration since the begginning of the Duterte administration," says UP School of Economics professor Emmanuel de Dios.

Government urged to address slowed GDP growth, declining competitiveness

Days before President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address, experts pointed out a number economic problems that... Read more

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President Rodrigo Duterte during his guesting in the show â��Give Us This Dayâ�� hosted by Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder and lead pastor, Apollo C. Quiboloy, at the Sonshine Media Network International Studio in Davao City on June 7, 2019.

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Invoking defense pact with US another 'sarcastic' remark from Duterte — Palace

â��Falconâ�� was last spotted 385 km north northeast of Basco, Batanes. Moving north at 20 km per hour, it is expected to leave the countryâ��s jurisdiction on Thursday morning.

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‘Falcon’ intensifies on its way out of PAR

AS IT HAPPENS

10 minutes ago - Tropical Storm Falcon is now outside the Philippine area of responsibility, PAGASA says in its 5 p.m. severe weather bulletin. "Falcon's" center ...

46 minutes ago - The US House votes to block $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other allies, a rebuke of Donald Trump that will likely lead to a veto by the pr...

2 hours ago - The state-run Ifugao State University launches its historic International Innovation Center for Indigenous Studies to promote international academic cooper...

2 hours ago - The Department of Transportation asks the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to permanently allow hatchbacks to operate as TNVS. "In big...

2 hours ago - Youth leaders hold "SOPAs" or the "State of the Province (of China)" in Nepa Q Mart in Cubao, Quezon City to protest President Rodrigo ...

3 hours ago - The Commission on Human Rights raises its concern over the Department of Education's suspension order against 55 Lumad schools in Davao, saying the mov...

4 hours ago - "We are extremely disappointed, but we fully respect the Presidential Electoral Tribunal’s decision to deny our motion for immediate resolution in co...

5 hours ago - Facebook's planned global digital coin Libra has run into a wall of opposition in Washington that could prevent its launch as envisioned, but analysts say c...

9 hours ago - House supplies chain All Home, owned by the country's richest man Manny Villar, plans to do an IPO in October. This is possibly the first listing for the ye...

19 hours ago - Libya extradited to Britain the brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi who attacked a concert in Manchester in May 2017, a security source says. Hashem Abedi, ...

21 hours ago - Rising concerns about a no-deal Brexit hit the pound once more while stock markets retreated amid renewed trade war worries and uncertainty over the outlook for...

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'Game of Thrones' breaks record with 32 Emmy nominations

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Pacquiao done with gym work, Fortune assures

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President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his speech during the "Araw ng Pasasalamat" for the overseas Filipino workers at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on July 12, 2019.

Palace: Duterte to study business groups' opposition to Security of Tenure Bill

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The Department of Foreign Affairs said it is monitoring the case of two Filipinos who went missing at Freedom Beach in Phuket, Thailand on July 17.

2 Filipinos swept to sea, missing in Thailand

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Jerrold Tarog on new Darna Jane De Leon: Execs wanted a new face

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 41 minutes ago

“Glad it's finally out. The execs wanted a new face for Darna & I was all for it.”

Entertainment

57 minutes ago

CHR: Education of Lumad students shouldn’t be compromised despite gov’t allegations

57 minutes ago

CHR urged DepEd to reassess its decision and seek a dialogue with the indigenous Lumads.

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Instagram hides 'likes' from more users

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Instagram started hiding "likes" on its platform in Australia, Brazil and several other major markets Thursday, saying it...

Technology

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Duterte signs law providing incentives to innovative business startups

By Alexis Romero | 1 hour ago

The law creates a Philippine Startup Development Program composed of benefits and incentives for startups or startup ena...

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COLUMNISTS

UNHRC: What we have here is a PR problem

by: Bobit S. Avila

Frankly speaking, I’m for leaving the United Nations Human Rights...

Destined for war

by: Elfren S. Cruz

China and the United States are currently on a collision course...

We can avoid a road to ruin

by: Steven J. Robinson

When you look at the state of the world, you might be worried...

Providing Pagsasarili preschools for Batangas (’05-’20) reaches milestone

by: Preciosa S. Soliven

O.B. Montes-sori alumnus Eric Africa is currently Lipa City ...

Mentoring ME Philippines

by: Joey Concepcion

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) development has been...

Metro Manila: For pogo or bpos?

by: Rey Gamboa

It is surprising that the Philippines has been ranked as the third...

Why Gerphil won’t sing at her wedding

by: Ricky Lo

Guests and principal sponsors (among them Danny Dolor, George...

Celebrating #Bourdainday

by: Sharwin Tee

Only half awake, I opened Twitter and saw two chefs, that I admire,...

With a feisty waray spirit and a prayer in Fatima, an Italian Resto rises in Samar

by: Lai S. Reyes

When life gives you (canned) tomatoes, make a delicious putt...

Every course was themed to a Ballet Philippines show

by: Cheryl Tiu

It’s a known fact that the Liechtenstein family can throw a...

Charter-Change: For federal or selfish politics?

by: Jarius Bondoc

President Rody Duterte’s selection of two Speakers was not only...

‘Weakest link’ of the Philippines economy

by: Marichu A. Villanueva

Initially, Malacañang carefully couched its official confirmation...

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Headlines 2 Filipinos swept to sea, missing in Thailand 24 minutes ago CHR: Education of Lumad students shouldn’t be compromised despite gov’t allegations Government urged to address slowed GDP growth, declining competitiveness More Headlines Articles	Opinion EDITORIAL - Cleaning up the BOC 17 hours ago Philippines, US dialogue on regional security Rigid More Opinion Articles	Nation Walang Pasok: QC suspends classes on Monday for SONA 6 hours ago CA affirms dismissal of 3 Pasay cops 48 MMDA employees in ‘freezer’ over corruption More Nation Articles
World 24 dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio 4 hours ago Drug kingpin El Chapo sentenced to life in US prison US House rejects bid to launch Trump impeachment proceedings More World Articles	Business Palace: Duterte to study business groups' opposition to Security of Tenure Bill 22 minutes ago Duterte signs law providing incentives to innovative business startups ADB’s outlook on Philippine economy glooms, cuts 2019 growth forecast to 6.2% More Business Articles	Sports Pacquiao done with gym work, Fortune assures 18 minutes ago Pacquiao, Thurman vow to fight toe-to-toe Thurman repeats banter; Pacquiao takes it in stride More Sports Articles
Entertainment 'Game of Thrones' breaks record with 32 Emmy nominations 15 minutes ago Jerrold Tarog on new Darna Jane De Leon: Execs wanted a new face Baron Geisler officially proposes to girlfriend More Entertainment Articles	Lifestyle Realme confirms new flagship will carry 64MP quad-camera 4 hours ago Celebrating #Bourdainday With a feisty waray spirit and a prayer in Fatima, an Italian Resto rises in Samar More Lifestyle Articles	Sponsored The biggest lottery jackpot in the world is 190.4M euros – Here's how you can win it! 2 hours ago Okada Manila expands its events venue portfolio Your favorite Pancake House Classics for only P145 this week!

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EZ2 - 19 19

3 digits (Evening draw) - 6 2 5

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6/55 GrandLotto - 20 8 7 34 32 6

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But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. – Romans 5:8

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"God’s forgiveness defies our labels of failure or pride."

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