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Tighter estate tax amnesty bill pushed in Senate

Tighter estate tax amnesty bill pushed in Senate

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 13 hours ago
Senators are pushing to tighten the proposed estate tax amnesty bill to prevent “fake death” inheritance fraud...
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Poll: Only 28% see fair ruling in VP impeachment

Poll: Only 28% see fair ruling in VP impeachment

By Janvic Mateo | 13 hours ago
Compared to previous impeachment trials, a smaller proportion of Filipinos expect a fair ruling in the ongoing Senate proceedings...
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‘Tatay Nene’ Pimentel

By EDUKAMPYON | By Popoy De Vera | 13 hours ago
It has been seven years since the untimely death of former Senate president Aquilino Pimentel Jr., or “Tatay Nene,” on Oct. 20, 2019.
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Nearly 100 student groups ban China envoy

Nearly 100 student groups ban China envoy

By Bella Cariaso | 13 hours ago
Amid the decision of the Chinese embassy to prohibit certain officials and personalities from visiting China, close to a hundred...
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Signal No. 2 still raised as ‘Rosal’ weakens, moves toward Taiwan

Signal No. 2 still raised as ‘Rosal’ weakens, moves toward Taiwan

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 2 days ago
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Batanes and the northeastern portion of the Babuyan Islands as Typhoon...
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Arthur Nery and Jolianne perform at the first-ever Spotify 360 in the Philippines last October 22, 2026 in the New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Tarlac.

Arthur Nery banners first Spotify 360 in Philippines with top fans

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The victory also sent the Green Falcons to the Season 18 Grand Finals and kept alive the organization's bid for a maiden MPL Philippines title after settling for runner-up honors last season.

Team Falcons returns to M-Series as ONIC bows out of MPL Philippines Season 18

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It is important to choose the right digital lending company to partner with and not be lured into a shady deal by sweet promises and attractive terms.

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BARMM Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua

BARMM chief gains MNLF founding chairman's backing

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Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks during second half of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 107-103. 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.

Tatum delivers as Celtics down winless Knicks

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Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales views a special exhibition of items from the Royal Collection relating to Oman, in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, Windsor, on October 20, 2026

Prince William tells UK chat show he once wanted to be a DJ

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Sacha Baron Cohen, dressed as his satirical fictional character Ali G, attends the premiere of Amazon MGM Studio's "Ali G: Who Iz I?" at the Hollywood American Legion Post 43 in Los Angeles on October 14, 2026.

Sacha Baron Cohen revives 'problematic dinosaur' Ali G in new film

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A girl reads a Sarah J. Maas' book next to a large promotional display of the book "A Court of Thorns and Roses" at a bookstore in Los Angeles, California, on October 23, 2026.

Romantasy fans ready for sleepless night as 'Court of Thorns and Roses' returns

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From one icon to what comes next: Kojie.san marks 20 years as BEVi enters its next phase of growth

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From left: Javier Calvo, Carlos Gonzalez, Miguel Bernardeau, Milo Quifes, Guitarricadelafuente, and Javier Ambrossi attend the "La Bola Negra" BAFTA Screening at AMC Century City 15 on October 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Oscar hopeful 'La Bola Negra' offers lessons about communicating, directors say

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Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc races during the second practice session for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 23, 2026.

Leclerc tops times for Ferrari in practice for US Grand Prix

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The pink ribbon is a symbol to promote awareness about breast cancer.

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Darryl Yap’s ‘VHS’ is part of SM Cinema’s annual Halloween horror film festival, ‘Sine Sindak,’ which returns for its seventh edition from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3.

What ‘VHS’ director Darryl Yap fears the most

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Fae Escolar is the newest celebrity jeweler in town and founder of The Dainty Queen.

Meet the new celebrity jeweler in town

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Based on the first four days of trading in the Mean of Platts Singapore, the regional benchmark for refined petroleum products in the Asia-Pacific, diesel prices are projected to rise by P2 to P2.50 per liter.

Diesel price hike looms; rollback for gasoline

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Boy Abunda celebrates his birthday next week and gifts viewers with a special by interviewing friends and colleagues, including Kris Aquino, from the industry. It’s a reunion between the King of Talk and the Queen of Talk. Boy is grateful for many things, such as the kindness of strangers and friends and the love of the Filipino people. Boy is pictured with Kris in a sit-down interview.

Boy Abunda celebrates birthday with Kris Aquino TV reunion

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