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Senator set to deliver counter-SONA

Senator set to deliver counter-SONA

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 15 hours ago
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is ready to deliver his “kontra-SONA” on Tuesday after President Marcos’...
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Run, Vico, run

By EYES WIDE OPEN | By Iris Gonzales | 15 hours ago
I hope Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto runs for the Senate next year.
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Pinoys want Sara to address impeach raps

Pinoys want Sara to address impeach raps

By Janvic Mateo | 15 hours ago
A large majority of Filipinos want Vice President Sara Duterte to address the impeachment charges against her.
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Media, rights groups urge Congress to junk Marcos anti-disinfo bill

Media, rights groups urge Congress to junk Marcos anti-disinfo bill

By Cristina Chi | 1 day ago
Civil society groups and rights advocates are urging the Senate to defer pending anti-disinformation bills that they say borrow...
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CA upholds ruling over pastillas scam

CA upholds ruling over pastillas scam

By Ghio Ong | 15 hours ago
The Court of Appeals has upheld the 2025 CA ruling that dismissed the forfeiture case filed by the government against a former...
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Jackson Koivun of the United States plays a shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the 3M Open 2026 at TPC Twin Cities on July 25, 2026 in Blaine, Minnesota.

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It is the venue’s first major overhaul since opening its doors in 1934, marking a historic milestone for Philippine baseball.

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Called the Alliance of Truthful Information and Narratives on the West Philippine Sea (ATIN WPS), the effort taps Filipino fishermen in recognition of their direct connection to developments in the disputed waters, being among the most affected by Chinese incursions in the area.

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