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Tagle to faithful: Continue being ‘child at heart’

By Daphne Galvez

Everyone should be a “child at heart,” humble and appreciative of all the blessings in life, whether big or small, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle said in his homily during a Friday evening mass in honor of the Child Jesus at the Sto. Niño de Pandacan Parish in Manila.

A vendor arranges rice for sale at a market in Paco, Manila on March 13, 2024.

DA exec sees food emergency declared on January 22

By Christine Boton

Vice President Sara Duterte on October 22, 2024.

‘VP impeach complaint not likely to prosper’

House urged to recall OK of ‘pregnancy’ bill

By Jose Rodel Clapano

Jolina back with a bang

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FiberXers take on Bossing, aim to boost bid for quarterfinals incentive

FiberXers take on Bossing, aim to boost bid for quarterfinals incentive

By John Bryan Ulanday | 15 hours ago

Quarterfinals-bound Converge steps up its drive for a Top-Two finish against the lowly Blackwater side while Phoenix and NLEX...

Eastern in playoffs

Eastern in playoffs

By John Bryan Ulanday | 1 day ago

Hong Kong Eastern vented its ire on hapless Terrafirma, 134-110, and clinched a playoffs ticket in the PBA Commissioner’s...

Time Cargo rules Barako Golf Cup

Time Cargo rules Barako Golf Cup

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Time Cargo, despite missing the services of a key player on the final day, managed to score 90 to rule the championship division...

PLDT, Akari lock horns; Genesis joins Capital1

PLDT, Akari lock horns; Genesis joins Capital1

By Joey Villar | 1 day ago

PLDT and Akari rekindle their rivalry when they face off in today’s resumption of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced...

Djokovic leads march in Melbourne

Djokovic leads march in Melbourne

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A “hot-headed” Novak Djokovic sent an Australian Open warning to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the...

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Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu

Swiatek, Sinner advance; Djokovic wants ‘dancers’

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Mikey Williams

TNT keeps line open for Mikey

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Kyrie Irving

Irving helps Mavericks silence Thunder

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Rico Hoey

Hoey ties Hoffman with 10 birdies

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San Miguel Beermen and Meralco Bolts clash during a crucial game for a playoff spot in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup on January 18, 2025

Meralco enters quarterfinals

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Philippines' Carlos Yulo (C), Paris 2024 Olympic Games double gold medalist in gymnastics, and other Philippine athletes who competed at Paris 2024 Olympics, wave from a float during a celebratory homecoming parade along a street in Manila on August 14, 2024. Thousands of shrieking fans jammed the streets of the Philippine capital Manila on August 14 in a celebratory homecoming parade for Paris Olympics double gold medallist Carlos Yulo.

PSA tips hat to Olympians

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Ed Picson

Ed’s smiling in heaven

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In this Jan. 15 file photo, Commission on Elections personnel verify official ballots for the midterm elections at the National Printing Office in Quezon City. The Comelec is set to produce new ballot face templates next week to include the names of previously disqualified candidates.

Comelec set to produce new ballot face templates

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The DMW, in collaboration with Meta Philippines and TikTok Philippines, made possible the deletion of 71,653 fake job postings and accounts in 2024, including 50,220 suspicious posts on Facebook and 21,433 on TikTok.

DMW takes down 71,000 fake job listings on social media

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President Ferdinand â��Bongbongâ�� Marcos Jr. on January 8, 2025.

Senator backs Marcos budget plan

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Cooperation needed as China won’t back down – experts

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Nacalabanâ��s decomposing body was found buried in the backyard of her employer inÂ Saad Al-Abdullah, Al Jahra, Kuwait in December last year. Her employer reported in October that she was missing.

DMW: Prime suspect in Kuwait OFW slay has confessed

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New appointees in National Prosecution Service

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EDITORIAL - Weeding out dirty cops

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The triumphant return of Trump

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How much is Maharlika’s offer for NGCP?

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Philippines, China and America in the SCS

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Internet breakthroughs and barriers

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Laken Riley Act: You could be detained for shoplifting

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Hev Abi positive about local hip-hop growth

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John Amores sells Sara Duterte letter, JRU jersey to Boss Toyo

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Marcos concurs with Enrile: INC rally sets ‘problematic’ precedent

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The triumphant return of Trump

by: Ambassador B. Romualdez

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How much is Maharlika’s offer for NGCP?

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Just before 2024 came to a close, I wrote that Maharlika Investment...

Philippines, China and America in the SCS

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The latest news from the South China Sea was that the Philippine...

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Internet breakthroughs and barriers

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Just as the 5th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Digital...

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Laken Riley Act: You could be detained for shoplifting

by: Michael J. Gurfinkel

The US House of Representatives recently passed the Laken Riley...

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Time is of the essence

by: Mary Ann LL. Reyes

The outcome of any election has a huge ripple effect on the economy,...

Francis J. Kong

The backbone of business

by: Francis J. Kong

Effective communication is the backbone of any successful bu...

Regine Velasquez gets real about her insecurities

Regine Velasquez, a name that resonates with millions of Filipinos...

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The printing of ballots, already on a tight schedule, has ground...

Compliance is not enough

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The family took a one-week vacation in Japan’s less popular...

Sustainability against all odds: Meet our grassroots farmers

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Sustainability remains a national buzzword. All over social media,...

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Corruption top concern for businessmen in 2025

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As the new year begins, it’s the flourishing corruption that...

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Converge head coach Franco Atienza reacts to a call during the FiberXers' clash with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

FiberXers take on Bossing, aim to boost bid for quarterfinals incentive

Quarterfinals-bound Converge steps up its drive for a Top-Two finish against the lowly Blackwater side while Phoenix and NLEX fight for survival nearing the homestretch of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Sunday at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.

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Glen Yang of Eastern is fouled by Stanley Pringle of Terrafirma in the visiting teamâ��s huge win last night.

Eastern in playoffs

Hong Kong Eastern vented its ire on hapless Terrafirma, 134-110, and clinched a playoffs ticket in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup yesterday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

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Djokovic leads march in Melbourne

A “hot-headed” Novak Djokovic sent an Australian Open warning to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka’s bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury.

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Trisha Genesis (right) signs her contract in the presence of Capital1 Solar Energy team owners Milka (left) and Mandy Romero.

PLDT, Akari lock horns; Genesis joins Capital1

PLDT and Akari rekindle their rivalry when they face off in today’s resumption of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena.

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Time Cargoâ��s Jeff Lumbo, Rolly Bregente and Edison Tabalin flash the No. 1 sign.

Time Cargo rules Barako Golf Cup

Time Cargo, despite missing the services of a key player on the final day, managed to score 90 to rule the championship division with 294 points in the second Barako Golf Cup played at the Summit Point Golf and Country Club here.

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But I tell you, love your enemies. — Matthew 5:44

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