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Palace: Patients, hospitals first in Mindanao quake damage checks

Palace: Patients, hospitals first in Mindanao quake damage checks

By Renalyn Ramirez | 1 day ago
The government's quake response has turned to hospitals and patient safety.
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Supreme Court junks petition vs Cayetano, others over Senate leadership dispute

Supreme Court junks petition vs Cayetano, others over Senate leadership dispute

By Ian Laqui | 17 hours ago
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition questioning the Senate leadership fiasco involving Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano, Loren...
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Chiz to preside over Sara impeachment trial anew?

Chiz to preside over Sara impeachment trial anew?

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 10 hours ago
Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian’s bloc is studying the possibility of electing another senator to preside...
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Gatchalian points to Landbank signature transfer as proof of Senate control
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Gatchalian points to Landbank signature transfer as proof of Senate control

By Ian Laqui | 19 hours ago
Gatchalian asserted operational control of the Senate after the completion of signature transfers with Landbank.
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By FIRST PERSON | By Alex Magno | 10 hours ago
I get nervous whenever high government officials start claiming a “destabilization plot” is in progress. Most often, such claims are invoked to suppress dissenting voices and cover up the truth.
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In 2026 alone, SM Active Hub accelerated its massive nationwide expansion with the opening of new pickleball courts across key SM malls, bringing its total footprint to a staggering 86 pickleball courts in 29 malls nationwide

SM Active Hub leads Philippine Pickleball boom with 86 courts nationwide

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Este Haim, Taylor Swift, and Mariska Hargitay attend Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.

Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals

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The federation collections feature trucker jackets, baggy shorts and bandanas designed for the modern supporter.
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Levi’s launches global partnership with 4 football federations ahead of football’s biggest stage

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US player Serena Williams (right) and Canada's Victoria Mboko (left) celebrate while playing US player Nicole Melichar-Martinez and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe during their Round of 16, doubles match at the HSBC WTA tennis Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 9, 2026.

Serena Williams return could be cut short after injury to doubles partner

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From left: UdoTan, PatMen, Autumn, xavi8k and Coach FrosT of Global Esports are seen on stage in the Valorant Masters London held at the Copper Box Arena on June 09, 2026 in London, England.

Global Esports exits Valorant Masters London after late collapses

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Kyline Alcantara on Chooks-to-Go’s new jingle: ‘Na-LSS agad ako’

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Mindanao quake leaves mission communities isolated, chapels destroyed

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SM Supermalls officially launches SM Little Stars 2026 with a colorful celebration filled with excitement, confetti and big dreams ready to shine on stage.
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Let your child step into the spotlight at SM Little Stars 2026

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Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026.

Iran says will target any vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz

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Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026.

Sandara amused by Pinoy’s reaction to new label: ‘Gutom ka siguro’

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Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide and forgiveness

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Shebna’s Grave

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hoto shows the mugshot of former police officer Rafael Dumlao III, wanted for the kidnapping and killing of a Korean businessman in 2016, as presented by the DILG and CIDG during a press conference at Camp Crame yesterday.

Dumlao transferred to Bilibid

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President Marcos, Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, SM Prime Holdings chairman Hans Sy and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan inspect the newly constructed buildings at the San Francisco High School in Quezon City yesterday.

Marcos inspects new Quezon City school buildings

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Free LRT, MRT rides on June 12

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Girlie, a rescued Philippine Eagle in her mid-40s, is a living reminder of people’s shared responsibility to protect the species.

Philippine eagle gets Quezon City senior ID

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The repatriates arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on a Philippine Airlines flight from Phnom Penh.

22 Pinoy trafficking victims return from Cambodia

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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. identified the motorist as Manjot Singh, 21, driver of a Jetour Dashing SUV tagged in a hit-and-run incident that injured Pat. Jeric Aya-ay on June 6.

SUV driver in cop’s hit-and-run surrenders

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BuCor Director Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said 100 inmates were moved to the Leyte Regional Prison on Monday.

BuCor transfers 15,730 inmates ahead of Bilibid closure

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Satellite image shows Mindoro.

Mindoro’s Sablayan town named Unesco biosphere reserve

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In 2026 alone, SM Active Hub accelerated its massive nationwide expansion with the opening of new pickleball courts across key SM malls, bringing its total footprint to a staggering 86 pickleball courts in 29 malls nationwide

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