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China state media revives 'manufactured' Batanes claim

China state media revives 'manufactured' Batanes claim

16 hours ago
Chinese state media again questioned Philippine sovereignty over its northernmost province.
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Romualdez arrested in P7.44-B flood-control plunder case
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Romualdez arrested in P7.44-B flood-control plunder case

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(5th update) Sandiganbayan swiftly moved to issue the warrant of arrest against Romualdez and three of his co-accused.
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Sara Duterte trial recap, Sept. 7: '11th hour' admissions, switching articles

Sara Duterte trial recap, Sept. 7: '11th hour' admissions, switching articles

By Cristina Chi | 8 hours ago
Three key moments and developments from Day 22 of the impeachment trial, September 7.
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Ombudsman files plunder case vs Romualdez over flood-control scandal
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Ombudsman files plunder case vs Romualdez over flood-control scandal

By Renalyn Ramirez | 12 hours ago
(2nd update) Flood-control case against the former speaker reaches anti-graft court.
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Out on bail

By SKETCHES | By Ana Marie Pamintuan | 1 day ago
Just for the optics, some folks thought Vice President Sara Duterte would have allowed herself to be arrested and detained over the weekend, waiting for Monday to post bail for the grave threats case.
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Residents wade through floodwaters along Zapote Junction in Las Piñas on August 29, 2026.

Leptospirosis breaches epidemic level in Manila

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Defense counsel Michael Poa (R) reviews documents during the 11th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial at the Senate on Aug. 3, 2026.

Defense: Names used for secret funds were aliases

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Motorists and commuters brave the knee-deep flood along Timog Avenue in Quezon City on Aug. 17, 2026 due to relentless rain brought by the southwest monsoon.

P14 billion in calamity funds released as of August – DBM

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Personnel from the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry and the local government of Quezon City inspect delivery trucks transporting livestock, poultry and meat products at an inspection site along Commonwealth Avenue in this file photo from August 2024.

DA: ASF fear caused pork price drop

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte shows a document after posting bail at a court building in Quezon City suburban Manila on September 5, 2026.

Remulla: VP Sara sought jail stay, handcuff photos

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Facebook post shows Sen. Sonny Angara.

DepEd addressing bullying in schools, Angara tells House

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Gasoline, diesel and kerosene prices will rise by as much as P4.69, P5.18 and P5.58 per liter, respectively, according to Energy Secretary Sharon Garin.

Gas, diesel prices to hit P100/liter

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Calls to end the practice of extending “parliamentary courtesy†in the House and Senate come amid concerns over the size of allocations and alleged anomalies involving confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) and the Local Government Support Fund.

End parliamentary courtesy for OP, OVP budgets – watchdogs

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According to LTO Secretary Markus Lacanilao, the driver has been involved in a traffic incident using the same vehicle.

LTO revokes license of Torre’s driver

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PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the salary adjustment recognizes the dedication of police personnel protecting communities.

PNP welcomes 5% pay hike for cops

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resident Marcos inspecting the facility as Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna, Marikina Mayor Maan Teodoro and Rep. Marcelino Teodoro look on.

Marikina model for waste management – Marcos

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5 suspects in kidnap of Indian nabbed

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“For this year, we are procuring 3,054,600 doses of flu vaccines,†DOH Undersecretary Gloria Balboa told The STAR.

DOH: 3 milllion flu shots available next month

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The PCSO said the winner matched the winning combination 39-29-44-15-43-25, which had a total prize of P25,303,908.47.

Parañaque bettor wins P25.3 million lotto jackpot

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Teachers Dignity Coalition chairman Benjo Basas said teachers deserve a salary that allows them to live with dignity, not merely survive.

Congress OK on P15K pay hike for teachers sought

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Legarda, Leviste eyed as next big fish

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Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon.

2 DPWH execs sacked over fatal open drain accident

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Karol Mark Yee, EDCOM 2 executive director, said government targets must be anchored to the problems the state recognizes and not on indicators that let agencies claim success on paper, even as the condition of Filipino children keeps worsening.

EDCOM 2: Address rising stunting rate

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Contributed photo shows a team led by PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez serving the arrest warrant on former speaker Martin Romualdez, who has a detaineeâ??s shirt draped over his hospital clothing, at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center last night. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla also went to the hospital.

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Rajendra Dawadi, 47, principal of the Trishuli Bazaar secondary school poses for a photograph in a garden next to his home in Nepal's Nuwakot District on September 4, 2026.

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Dingdong Dantes returns as the host of â??The Voice Kids,â?? and it feels like home to him since the actor loves dealing with children. Part of it is to be an encouraging and supportive father figure to singing kid aspirants.

Dingdong Dantes fully supports daughter Zia’s love for music, singing

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Ross Campbell (right), founder and CEO of Beyond Activ, took his successful industry symposium and trade show to Europe. He is seen here with Kurt Mangum of ISSA.

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