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Francis: Radical leader who broke the papal mould

Francis: Radical leader who broke the papal mould

By Ella Ide | 1 day ago
Pope Francis, who died Monday aged 88, will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs who forged a...
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Kris Aquino wonders if Bimby's 18th birthday her last celebration with son

Kris Aquino wonders if Bimby's 18th birthday her last celebration with son

By Jan Milo Severo | 9 hours ago
Makeup artist RB Chanco said that Kris Aquino already wondered if the 18th birthday of Bimby would be the last birthday she...
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Sara endorses 12 Senate bets

Sara endorses 12 Senate bets

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 20 hours ago
Reversing an earlier statement, Vice President Sara Duterte is now endorsing 12 candidates for the Senate.
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UPCAT 2025 results: 13% of examinees accepted

UPCAT 2025 results: 13% of examinees accepted

By Cristina Chi | 9 hours ago
Around 13% or 17,996 applicants out of the 135,236 who took the UPCAT have successfully qualified for admission.
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Dominique Cojuangco mourns half-sister's death

Dominique Cojuangco mourns half-sister's death

By Jan Milo Severo | 4 hours ago
Dominique Cojuangco mourns the death of Patty Cojuangco, her half-sister from the side of her father Tony Boy Cojuangco....
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The shabu peddler arrested by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 9 in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, is now detained and will be prosecuted for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Over P3 million worth of shabu seized in PDEA, police Region 9 operations

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8 hurt as fishing boat explodes, catches fire in General Santos City

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates a point won against Jessica Pegula during their match on Day 10 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 27, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Eala cruises past Bulgarian, set for Swiatek rematch in Madrid Open

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Kanlaon Volcano exhibits heightened unrest, emitting steam from its crater on Sept. 10, 2024, 5:30 a.m.

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The three shabu dealers entrapped by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, will be prosecuted for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

3 shabu peddlers busted in PDEA Maguindanao del Norte sting

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The Oblation and the Quezon Hall of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City are adorned with rainbow flags on June 1, 2024.

More public school students qualify for UP for 2nd straight year

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Pope Francis greets the crowd from the main balcony of St. Peter's basilica after the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world as part of Christmas celebrations, at St Peter's square in the Vatican on December 25, 2024.

‘Tireless advocate’: BARMM mourns the passing of Pope Francis

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Pope Francis greets the crowd from the main balcony of St. Peter's basilica after the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world as part of Christmas celebrations, at St Peter's square in the Vatican on December 25, 2024.

Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial

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UST celebrates after a five-set win over the La Salle Lady Spikers last February 26.

Lady Spikers, Golden Tigresses seek to seal semis berths

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Lolita Bacarra and Erlinda Alberca, the mothers of human trafficking victims rescued in a Cambodian scam hub, face the media on April 21, 2025 in Quezon City.

What 2 Pinoy single mothers endured in Cambodia scam hub

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‘Rich kid feels’: Old video of Ruffa Gutierrez playing Pinoy childhood games resurface

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Barangay force multipliers dismantle old tarpaulins of poll candidates as they prepare the designated common poster area at the J. Bracken Covered Court of Barangay Villa Maria Clara as assigned by the local government unit of Quezon City on March 27. 2025.

LIVE updates: 2025 local candidates on campaign trail

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From left: Shara Ibrahim, Shana Bantayan and Erica Penera, three scholars of the British School Manila Taguig Scholarship Programme
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From left: Shara Ibrahim, Shana Bantayan and Erica Penera, three scholars of the British School Manila Taguig Scholarship Programme

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Pope Francis's body lying in state at the Chapel of Santa Marta in Vatican City during the rite of the Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff on April 21, 2025.

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In a Womenâ??s Month-themed conversation on our podcast â??Meet the Pressâ?? on The Pod Network (available on Spotify), Charo Santos-Concio shares her reflections on her time as a media executive, on the current industry collaborations and her renewed passion for acting.

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