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The new Alien Employment Permit (AEP) guidelines will rationalize requirements and streamline the processing of work permits for foreigners, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said.

Spies? DOLE revises rules on foreign workers

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US Sen. Marco Rubio prepares to testify before a senate foreign relations committee on Capitol Hill during a hearing on his nomination to be secretary of state on January 15.

Rubio, Quad allies meet, warn China

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HB 1211 seeks to impose death by firing squad for public officials, from the president to the lowest barangay official, who are convicted by the Sandiganbayan of graft and corruption, malversation of public funds and plunder.

House bill proposes death penalty for corruption

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Suspended Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag.

Bantag arrested soon – DILG chief

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Edgar Matobato, a self-confessed hitman, sits alone during a hearing recess as he continues to testify at the Senate hearing on extrajudicial killings, in Manila on September 22, 2016. Matobato told a Senate inquiry on September 16, that he and a group of policemen killed some 1,000 people in Davao city on Rodrigo Duterte's orders from 1988-2013, with the politician himself shooting dead one of the victims.

DFA to probe Matobato for fake ID, travel documents

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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. inspects rice prices at a public market in Pasig City yesterday.

DA short of target on food security

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Facade of the House of Representatives at the Batasan Complex in Quezon City.

With time running out, Truth Commission on EJKs proposed

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According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the northeast monsoon originating from mainland Asia is bringing light rains to much of Luzon. Meanwhile, the shear line, which marks the boundary between cold amihan winds and warm easterly winds, is affecting southern Luzon and parts of the Visayas.

Cold monsoon, shear line persist

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Terrafirma's Mark Nonoy (6) attempts a shot over TNT's Jayson Castro (17) during their PBA Commissioner's Cup clash Wednesday evening at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Terrafirma stuns TNT, averts winless campaign

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Jannik Sinner.

No sweat for Sinner

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Aleia Aielle Aguilar.

PSA honors young achievers

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Miguel Tabuena.

Phiippines Open unfolds at Southwoods

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Former senator and Diliman College president Anna Dominique Coseteng (seated center) poses with UCALâs Policy Board members during a recent gathering. Also shown (from left) are Olivarez College executive dean Cynthia Acosta, UB president Lily Marlene Hernandez-Bohn, Dr. Carlito Olaer, VP for student affairs of CEU, PWU president Marco Alfredo Benitez, MCU president Dr. Renato Tanchoco Jr. and Dr. Mario Miranda II of PCU-D. At the back are representatives of other member schools.

UCAL Season 7: It’s Our Time to Shine

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Rajko Toroman

Treat for Pinoys in Dubai

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What joy have you seen when people turn to God?

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The STAR Cover (January 23, 2025)

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NBI Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin informed the House of Representatives quad committee on Tuesday that the probe into Barayugaâs case is nearing conclusion.

NBI to file raps vs Barayuga slay suspects

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In a 32-page decision promulgated on Jan. 20, the anti-graft courtâs First Division denied the appeal of Joselito Garcia of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau.

Manila traffic enforcer gets 5 years for bribery

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Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, PNP spokesperson and Central Luzon police director, said they welcome the restoration of the IT budget, which will help in improving the PNPâs information and communications technology (ICT) capabilities to deter breaches in the organizationâs data system and combat cyber criminals.

PNP lauds IT budget restoration

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Malabon City map.

Malabon condemns ‘fake news’ vs local government

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US former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pumps his fist during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 15, 2024. Donald Trump won formal nomination as the Republican presidential candidate and picked a right-wing loyalist for running mate, kicking off a triumphalist party convention in the wake of last weekend's failed assassination attempt.

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This handout aerial photo taken on January 13, 2025 and released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on January 14 shows Chinese Coast Guard ship 5901 sailing in the South China Sea.

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NBI Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin informed the House of Representatives quad committee on Tuesday that the probe into Barayugaâ??s case is nearing conclusion.

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This handout photo taken and released on December 29, 2024 by the South Korean National Fire Agency shows the scene where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, some 288 kilometers southwest of Seoul on December 29, 2024. A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival on December 29, killing at least 85, emergency services said, with a bird strike and adverse weather conditions cited as likely causes.

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona confirmed the visit, saying that â??theyâ??re here now for the required onsite visit. The visit will allow them to confirm what we said in our reports.â??

FATF checks on Philippines efforts to exit gray list

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Terrafirma's Mark Nonoy (6) attempts a shot over TNT's Jayson Castro (17) during their PBA Commissioner's Cup clash Wednesday evening at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

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Jennylyn Mercado, whoâ??s marking her 21th year as a Kapuso star this year, on renewing contract with GMA Network after extended maternity break: â??Iâ??m here, Iâ??m back, Iâ??m home.â??

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