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Teodoro: Pro-China tag rests on refusal to recognize West Philippines Sea

Teodoro: Pro-China tag rests on refusal to recognize West Philippines Sea

By Cristina Chi | 21 hours ago
Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro said individuals who refuse to recognize the Aquino-era order naming the West Philippine...
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Ruru Madrid admits cheating on Bianca Umali, says mistake changed him for the better

Ruru Madrid admits cheating on Bianca Umali, says mistake changed him for the better

By Jan Milo Severo | 22 hours ago
Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid candidly admitted that he once cheated on longtime girlfriend Bianca Umali, saying the experience...
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Ping pushes accountability in Taguig reclamation

Ping pushes accountability in Taguig reclamation

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 7 hours ago
Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday called for immediate accountability over dozens of allegedly illegal reclamation projects in...
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McNally crashes Eala-Noskova rematch, sets up new test for Filipina star

McNally crashes Eala-Noskova rematch, sets up new test for Filipina star

By Jan Veran | 1 day ago
Forget the much-anticipated rematch between Alex Eala and Linda Noskova. Caty McNally tore up the script instead.
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By FIRST PERSON | By Alex Magno | 7 hours ago
We are governed by clowns craving popularity.
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Terrafirma’s Joseph Eriobu hangs in midair facing the defense of Enoch Valdez of NLEX.

Terrafirma stops NLEX

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates after winning a women's singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day six of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 01, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Eala soaks in Toronto love

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Sachi Minowa

Jaja donning Creamline jersey in PVL return

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Tab Baldwin

UAAP bans Baldwin for life

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Rolando Bregente and Shinichi Suzuki

Match Play Finals: Bregente vs Suzuki

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Young multi-sport athletes gear up for a record-breaking run in the IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu, eager to show the world what the next generation of Filipino champions is made of.

Record field ignites Ironkids Lapu-Lapu

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Diaspora: Advantage, Eala

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What do you need to confess—and to whom?

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The STAR Cover (August 8, 2026)

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Martin Romualdez

‘Romualdez camp behind bagmen’s recantation’

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Jeepneys ply Rizal Avenue in Caloocan yesterday as commuters continue their daily travel despite rainy weather. Beginning Aug. 15, jeepney and UV Express drivers will receive a higher fuel discount of P12 per liter.

As much as P5/liter cut in pump prices seen

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Pedestrians make their way through a rain-soaked street in Caloocan City on August 7, 2026.

More rains seen as Dolphin enhances monsoon

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Legarda, Leviste left the country – NBI chief

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Meta was previously ordered to pay $375 million in damages to New Mexico in March when a jury found the company liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms, among other harms.

Meta fined $567 million over child mental health harm

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Education Secretary Sonny Angara.

Angara welcomes new law allowing DepEd teaching flexibility

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The building of the Department of Science and Technology in Taguig City.

DOST: Invest in EVs

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Labor groups filed a motion to intervene before the Pasig Regional Trial Court on Aug, 3, 2026, to appeal against the halt of the P85 wage hike by the court.

Tripartite council backs lifting TRO on NCR wage hike

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US, Japan retain ‘good’ net trust ratings – SWS

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Private sector, government partner in AI task force

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The fatalities – identified as Bebeh Camsa, Marhum Esmael, Ali Manduh, Rasul Tito and Halim Usman – died at the scene of the encounter, which occurred in Barangay Inug-ug.

5 terror suspects slain in Cotabato firefight

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Ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy steam in formation during a group sail exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 28, 2026.

Waging a counterinsurgency campaign in West Philippine Sea

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Sen. Robin Padilla (front row R) and lawyer Levito Baligod (front row L) face the media with former bodyguards of Zaldy Co at Padillaâ??s Senate office on June 8, 2026.

Who scripted 'maleta' claims? Lacson wants answers after bagmen's reversals

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EDITORIAL — Abuse of power

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Soldiers under units of the Army's 6th Infantry Division are guarding strategic stretches of road networks in Central Mindanao to preclude any retaliatory attack by the few remaining members of the Dawlah Islamiya after the incident in Pikit, Cotabato on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

5 wanted Dawlah Islamiya remnants killed in Cotabato encounter

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A trio of dogs sleeping peacefully on a dimly lit urban street at night.

North Korea touts dog soup and other home-cooked recipes to beat the heat

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Towering high-rise buildings show a stark contrast against a nearby residential area in Makati City, as seen from a high vantage point from Mandaluyong City on April 10, 2026.

Philippine economy grows 2.3% in Q2 2026

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Hotshots wallop Bolts in rain-delayed PBA game

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Mercedes Cabral in "Enjoy Your Stay"

'Enjoy Your Stay' review: Mercedes Cabral harrowingly threads constant OFW struggles

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Composite photo of stills from "Cirque Alice" and "The Play That Goes Wrong."

'Cirque Alice,' 'The Play That Goes Wrong' set limited Manila runs

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SM Seaside Cebu Arena builds momentum as Cebuâ??s regional entertainment hub with Bini sold-out show

SM Seaside Cebu Arena builds momentum as Cebu’s regional entertainment hub with Bini sold-out show

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