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Big-time oil price cut expected on May 14

Another big-time oil price rollback is expected during the second week of May.

Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios attends the press conference on May 3, 2024 held in Kao Manila in Resort Worlds, Pasay City.

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Filipinos make me feel very Filipina — Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 09: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics defends Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Cavs rout Celtics to square up series at 1-1

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ICC lawyer: Duterte faces arrest; Bato, Albayalde being probed

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Batangas governor Mandanas, 80, weds lawyer, 32

Batangas governor Mandanas, 80, weds lawyer, 32

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Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas, 80, married 32-year-old lawyer Angelica Chua.

Heart Evangelista fulfills dream to star in Victoria's Secret-like underwear show

Heart Evangelista fulfills dream to star in Victoria's Secret-like underwear show

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Becoming a Victoria's Secret model was among the dreams of actress Heart Evangelista, a yearning that was somewhat fulfilled...

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Catriona Gray removes Sam Milby engagement photos on Instagram

Catriona Gray removes Sam Milby engagement photos on Instagram

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Social media users are asking what is happening between Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and actor Sam Milby after...

Rules tightened for Chinese tourist visas

Rules tightened for Chinese tourist visas

By Pia Lee-Brago | 12 hours ago

Starting this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs will implement stricter rules for the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese...

DepEd to shorten next school year by 15 days

DepEd to shorten next school year by 15 days

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 1 day ago

The Department of Education will cut the prescribed minimum of 180 school days for the coming school year 2024-2025 by 15...

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Men pull a trolley of agricultural products along a street in Manila on May 9, 2024.

NCR 'family living wage' P1,192/araw, halos doble pa rin ng minimum

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Anti-narcotics agents had seized 25 sachets of shabu and drug-sniffing paraphernalia from the five individuals whose drug den in Pagadian City they shut down on May 6, 2024.

Drug den shut down, shabu dealer nabbed in 2 Mindanao PDEA operations

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On May 24, Sake Manila promises to tantalize your palate and enrich your cultural horizons with an endless array of sake, shochu, whisky and beerâ��each telling a unique story of heritage and masterful craftsmanship.

Discover Japan's treasures in Sake Manila 2024 at Okada

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On May 24, Sake Manila promises to tantalize your palate and enrich your cultural horizons with an endless array of sake, shochu, whisky and beerâ��each telling a unique story of heritage and masterful craftsmanship.

Factbox: Who are the candidates running in the 2024 US presidential election?

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To make this Mother's Day truly unforgettable, we've compiled a collection of dealsâ��from indulgent treats to pampering experiences that you can score at SM Malls Online app.

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Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs at the Men's ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 9, 2024.

Nadal wants to lose fear factor after winning Rome opener

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Jema Galanza grateful for chance to thrive with sister Mafe in Creamline

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WATCH: Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios expresses appreciation to Filipinos

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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against Andrew Nembhard of the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at the Madison Square Garden on May 08, 2024 in New York City.

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Patrick Beverley of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a score during the second half of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at the Fiserv Forum on April 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

NBA bans Bucks guard Beverley 4 games for tossing balls at fans

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Head coach Frank Vogel of the Phoenix Suns talks with Devin Booker during the second half of Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Footprint Center on April 28, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns, 122-116, and won the series 4-0.

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This combination of pictures created on April 12, 2024 shows former US President Donald Trump in New York City on March 25, 2024 and adult film actress Stormy Daniels on October 12, 2018 in Berlin. Donald Trump goes on trial on April 15, 2024 for allegedly covering up hush money payments to hide affairs ahead of the 2016 presidential election which propelled him into the White House.

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A foreign diplomat must be a naif to take the word of a middle-level...

Conversion, condemnation and rejectionist religion

by: Cito Beltran

This week has been a tough one for me in the “faith” department...

Atty. Jose C. Sison

Illegal and impossible condition

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This is a case involving a donation of a parcel of land subject...

Reef damage: make China pay up P216 B per year

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Climate Change Commissioner Albert Dela Cruz and Coast Guard Commodore...

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Wages and competition

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Like any worker or professional, doctors too need protection from...

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School year shortening

by: Pia Roces Morato

In recent events, the Department of Education has reported that...

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When the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund was proposed...

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