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Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV waived his right to attend the hearing on May 27, 2019, his legal counsel Reynaldo Robles said.

Makati court resumes Trillanes rebellion trial after eight-year break

The Makati court revived the trial nearly eight years after it dismissed the case against Trillanes citing President Benigno Aquino III's grant... Read more

Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez (Davao del Norte) wants another shot at the speakership after being ousted from office last year.

Alvarez hopes to help Duterte admin in speakership comeback bid

The Davao del Norte lawmaker said his relationship with the president remains warm despite the House coup last year. Read more

President Duterte delivers his speech before the 261 graduates of the Philippine Military Academy Mabalasik Class of 2019.

Palace explains tardiness: 'Sleepy' Duterte 'struggled to be awake' for PMA graduation

President Rodrigo Duterte “struggled to be awake” for the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) graduation rites after a long night of... Read more

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The Philippine National Police presented Peter Joemel Advincula, claiming to be "Bikoy" of the "Ang Totoong Narcolist" video series, in a news conference on May 23, 2019.

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Albayalde: 'Bikoy' may return to PNP to submit affidavit on alleged Duterte ouster plot

The MMDA started a dry run of the policy on April 22.

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Lawmaker asks SC to curb EDSA bus ban

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3 hours ago - Teachers' group ACT-Philippines expresses condemnation of the Supreme Court decision to remove Filipino and Philippine literature as mandatory subjects...

5 hours ago - Gabriela slams President Duterte's latest rape joke at the Philippine Military Academy's graduation rites where the chief executive pretended to re...

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This undated image shows Filipino rapper Shanti Dope.

PDEA chief hopes Shanti Dope makes music 'aligned' with 'drug war'

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Containers of garbage from Canada are being fumigated in Subic before being shipped to the North American country.

Trash to be shipped back to Canada after fumigation

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Arellano's Araña defeats SBU's Ratuiste in 'King of the Hardcourt'

By Rick Olivares | 1 hour ago

It was a bittersweet win for Arellano University Chiefs’ power forward Justin Araña as he defeated San Beda University’s...

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Cangolf strikes at home, shares WGAP lead

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Canlubang came away with a victory and posted two podium finishes as it stamped its class in the 2019 Champion WGAP Circuit...

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United VC eying Fil-American setters amid Robins-Hardy's departure

By Voltaire Mendoza | 2 hours ago

United VC may have lost Alohi Robins-Hardy, but it’s working on transaction that could boost its playmaking department...

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UP women’s volleyball coach not fired, alumni group claims

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Initial reports said that Okumu was supposedly relieved of his position following a disappointing season by the UP Lady Maroons...

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Headlines Palace explains tardiness: 'Sleepy' Duterte 'struggled to be awake' for PMA graduation 4 minutes ago Makati court resumes Trillanes rebellion trial after eight-year break PDEA chief hopes Shanti Dope makes music 'aligned' with 'drug war' More Headlines Articles	Opinion Party-list abuse 16 hours ago Because they can Some guys have all the luck More Opinion Articles	Nation Raps eyed vs Taguig politician’s supporters 16 hours ago 91 more OFWs infected with HIV NCRPO to deal with bomb threats when classes start More Nation Articles
World Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new emperor 6 hours ago Thousands of pro-Bolsonaro protesters demand reforms in Brazil Blow for Macron as Le Pen tops EU election in France More World Articles	Business BSP tightens rules on selection of external auditors 16 hours ago Philippines lags behind Asean peers in financial sector development Railway expansion on track — Tugade More Business Articles	Sports Arellano's Araña defeats SBU's Ratuiste in 'King of the Hardcourt' 1 hour ago Cangolf strikes at home, shares WGAP lead United VC eying Fil-American setters amid Robins-Hardy's departure More Sports Articles
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This photo taken on May 14, 2019, US coastguard ship Bertholf sails along the South China Sea, off Subic bay prior to a joint search and rescue with their Philippine counterpart, as cargo ships pass by. Two Philippine coastguard ships, BRP Batangas and Kalanggaman and US coastguard cutter Bertholf participated in the exercise, as two Chinese coastguard ships monitor from a distance.

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As the US Navy vows to maintain its presence in the South China Sea, its chief clarified that naval operations in the region are not meant to provoke any country.

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This photo taken on May 14, 2019, US coastguard ship Bertholf maneuvers during a joint search and rescue with their Philippine counterpart near Scarborough shoal. Two Philippine Coast Guard ships, BRP Batangas and Kalanggaman and US Coast Guard cutter Bertholf participated in the exercise, as two Chinese Coast Guard ships monitor from a distance.

US navy chief does not want China tensions to 'boil over'

The US Navy regularly conducts freedom of navigation operations to challenge Beijing's vast claims in the sea, often angering China.

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This photo taken on May 14, 2019, Philippine coast guard ship BRP Langgam (L) and a US interceptor boat maneouver during a joint search and rescue exercise near Scarborough shoal in the South China Sea, while a chinese coastguard ship (back R) monitor the activity from a distance. Two Philippine coastguard ships, BRP Batangas and Kalanggaman and US coastguard cutter Bertholf participated in the exercise, as two Chinese coastguard ships monitor from a distance. Two Philippine coastguard ships, BRP Batangas and Kalanggaman and US coastguard cutter Bertholf participated in the exercise, as two Chinese coastguard ships monitor from a distance.

Chinese coast guard ships seen monitoring Philippine, US ships in South China Sea

Chinese coast guard ships were spotted watching Philippine and United States ships conducting joint search and rescue exercise in the South China Sea.

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P15,840,000.00

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P49,500,000.00

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For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.— Romans 3:23

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"Drawing close to Christ helps us to live as He designed us."

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Forex May 27, 2019

$1:52.160

$1:52.160 down

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