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Respect ICC judges, judicial process, Duterte lawyer says

Respect ICC judges, judicial process, Duterte lawyer says

By Janvic Mateo | 12 hours ago
The lead defense lawyer of former president Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his call to all Filipinos to respect the judges...
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VP Sara, siblings to intensify campaign for ‘Duter10’ bets

VP Sara, siblings to intensify campaign for ‘Duter10’ bets

By Elizabeth Marcelo | 12 hours ago
Vice President Sara Duterte and her siblings will go full force in campaigning for the senatorial candidates of the Partido...
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VP Sara endorses Isko Moreno

VP Sara endorses Isko Moreno

By Elizabeth Marcelo | 12 hours ago
After changing her mind about endorsing candidates, Vice President Sara Duterte attended on Thursday a campaign sortie of...
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Comelec exempts P20 rice project from poll spending ban

Comelec exempts P20 rice project from poll spending ban

By Rhodina Villanueva | 12 hours ago
The Commission on Elections has granted the Department of Agriculture (DA)’s request for its P20-a-kilo rice project...
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Principal removed from position after viral toga incident 
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Principal removed from position after viral toga incident 

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The school principal at the center of a controversial graduation ceremony in Antique has been removed from their position,...
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Lorenzo Gammarelli, one of the owners of the Gammarelli tailor shop, poses in his shop in Rome on April 24, 2025.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 23: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball as Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics defends during the second quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2025 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.

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Sarines, Espedido target third straight crown in JPGT Splendido golf tilt

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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Yuka Saso of Japan plays her shot from the second tee during the first round of The Chevron Championship 2025 at The Club at Carlton Woods on April 24, 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas.

Liu grabs lead; Korda recovers, but Saso falls short

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Composite photos of 'Conclave' and 'The Two Popes'

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Runaway dachshund snagged after over 500 days on Australian island

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Rabiya Mateo, Miss Universe Philippines 2020 competes on stage in evening gown during the Miss Universe Preliminary Competition at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on May 15, 2021 (Philippine time).

Rabiya Mateo figures in wakeboarding accident

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Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after falling to the court during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at the FedExForum on April 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Grizzlies' Morant 'doubtful' for must-win Game 4 vs Thunder

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala at the Hilton Midtown in New York City on December 6, 2022.

Harry and Meghan call for social media protections for children

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Jimmy Butler III of the Golden State Warriors goes to the floor after being fouled by Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets in the first half in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 23, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

Warriors coach Kerr 'relatively optimistic' injured Butler will play Game 3

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Abu Tratter (left) and Blackwater coach Jeff Cariaso

Tratter fills big-man void for Blackwater

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Pope Francis waves to the crowd during the weekly general audience on March 20, 2024 at St Peter's square in The Vatican. Pope Francis "spent calm night, is resting", the Vatican said in the morning update on February 28, 2025. Pope Francis's condition was continuing to improve, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked two weeks in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs.

Pope Francis's death triggers surge of disinformation he fought against

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Members of the Standard Insurance team en route to the finish where they were greeted by fans (inset).

Philippine riders eye team title

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Iga gets back at Alex

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The Bossing came out of the halftime huddle with guns on full auto mode, seizing control with a 40-27 bombardment in the third then bringing the coveted W home after a 0-2 start with a 32-24 closeout.

Blackwater in win column

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Jalen Williams added 26 and Chet Holmgren scored 23 of his 24 points in the second half to spark the second-largest NBA playoff fightback since 1997.

Thunder take 3-0 lead vs Grizzlies

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Bugna shines in Capiz

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Vietnam’s VTV Binh Dien Long An defeats Taiwan’s Taipower in four sets, 25-20, 17-25, 25-22, and 28-26, during the AVC Women’s Volleyball Champions League at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on April 25, 2025.

Vietnamese in semis

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Based on its East Asia and the Pacific Economic Update for April 2025 released yesterday, the multilateral lender now expects the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Philippines to grow by just 5.3 percent this year, lower than the 6.1-percent forecast it provided in January.

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 23: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball as Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics defends during the second quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2025 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.

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