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Possible scenarios on Marcos' DQ cases amid Comelec reshuffle
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 2) — With three commissioners of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) stepping down from their posts,
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What's next for controversial Comelec retiree Guanzon?
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 2) — Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon is obviously having her last day in office on a high note. She has hinted
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Returning Gilas coach Chot Reyes to pick up where Tab Baldwin left, SBP assures
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) stressed that continuity will remain in Gilas Pilipinas program even after the exit of Tab Baldwin,
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CA approves Acosta's nomination as CSC commissioner
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday approved the nomination of Ryan Alvin Acosta as a commissioner of the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
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House bill bars employers from making non-urgent calls, messages during workers’ rest hours
MANILA, Philippines — A bill prohibiting employers and supervisors from giving non-urgent work-related calls and messages to their employees
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ONE yet to see the best of Loman, says Sangiao
MANILA, Philippines—Team Lakay founder Mark Sangiao wasn’t surprised at all by Stephen Loman’s dominant debut in ONE Championship and that
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COVID-19 cases rise among kids below 5, says DOH
MANILA - The number of COVID-19 cases among children below 5 years old increased last month versus the wave of delta infections last year, the Department of Health
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Groups call for oil price regulation
Members of PISTON and Anakpawis Partylist picket in front of the House of Representatives in Quezon City to protest the series of oil price hike on Wednesday. The group urged lawmakers to pass laws removing
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Face-to-face classes to proceed with expanded phase amid COVID-19 pandemic —DepEd exec
The conduct of the face-to-face classes in the country is now under its expansion phase amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla
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Comelec eyeing 105K precincts for Eleksyon 2022; face shield still a requirement in voting — spox
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing around 105,000 poll precincts for the coming May elections.
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How ‘All Of Us Are Dead’ is different from other zombie content
MANILA — In one of the scenes of “All Of Us Are Dead,” Netflix’s latest original Korean series, Yoon Chan-young’s Lee Cheong-san is asked
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DOTr eyeing mobile vaccination sites in train stations
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is eyeing the opening of mobile vaccination sites in other transportation hubs all over the country,
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Malacañang: Local leaders crucial in solving vax hesitancy in Muslim communities
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) — The influence and ability of the local leaders to convince their constituents is crucial in ramping up COVID-19
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Pediatric vaccination side effects manageable at home – experts
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 26) — The side effects of pediatric vaccination can be managed safely at home, experts said on Wednesday, as they encouraged
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Drug suspect slain; shabu worth P6.8M seized in Camarines Sur buy-bust
LEGAZPI CITY–An alleged big-time drug suspect was killed, and more than P6.8 million worth of illegal drugs were recovered during a buy-bust operation Tuesday,
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House panel recommends charges vs Duque, Domingo over COVID response
MANILA, Philippines — The House committee on good government and public accountability has recommended the filing of charges against
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BLACKPINK's Lisa hailed as 'most beautiful face of 2021'
BLACKPINK's Lisa is hailed as the "Most Beautiful Face of 2021" by TC Candler. The singer came out on top of the annual Top 100 list, which was curated after
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DOH reports 2 new firecracker-related injuries, total at 25
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported two new cases of firecracker-related injuries, bringing the total to 25.
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NBA: Tyler Herro plays role of hero in Heat win over Wizards
Reserve Tyler Herro scored a season-high and game-high 32 points, and Jimmy Butler set his career high with 15 assists, leading the host Miami
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US sends additional P950 million for Odette relief efforts
MANILA—The United States will provide an additional P950 million ($19 million) in humanitarian assistance for survivors of Typhoon Odette, its
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LGUs have 15 days to distribute cash aid to Typhoon Odette victims
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 29) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) gave local officials 15 days to distribute
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Comelec releases final list of 2022 party-list candidates
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 29) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the final list of party-list candidates
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Minor glitch, low turnout mar mock polls in Isabela
CITY OF CAUAYAN, Isabela––A vote-counting machine (VCM) in Cordon town, Isabela province malfunctioned,
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Legendary NFL coach, broadcaster John Madden dies at 85
John Madden, the beefy, exuberant Super Bowl-winning coach of the Oakland Raiders who became one of America’s best-known TV sports announcers and lent his name to a
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NTC orders telcos to warn subscribers on scam texts offering fake jobs
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 23) – The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has directed leading telecommunication networks
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Govt urged to allow private sector to use their purchased COVID-19 vaccines as boosters
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 23) — Several private sector organizations are appealing to the government to allow them to use the COVID-19 vaccines
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Manila receives 40k capsules of Merck's COVID-19 pill
The Manila City government on Monday received the initial batch of 40,000 capsules of molnupiravir, an experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19.
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Eleazar: Duterte administration should face ICC probe
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief and senatorial aspirant Guillermo Eleazar said on Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration should
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Maguindanao massacre: Daughter of 'missing' 58th victim vows to continue seeking justice
MANILA — Twelve years since the Maguindanao massacre, the daughter of photojournalist Reynaldo “Bebot” Momay, whose body remains missing,
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No COVID-19 case so far in public schools holding in-person classes: DepEd
MANILA — No COVID-19 cases have been detected so far in public schools holding limited in-person classes but some schools found it challenging to get students
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ATP to limit toilet breaks for 2022 season
Players on the ATP Tour will be restricted to bathroom breaks of no more than three minutes from next season after a series of lengthy toilet visits led
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Israel vaccinates children as young as 5 to combat ‘children’s wave’
TEL AVIV — Israel began rolling out Covid-19 vaccines for children aged five to 11 on Monday, becoming one of a handful of countries to inoculate children so young as
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Tennis star Alex Eala eager to play for PH national team
MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala has already made great strides in her juniors career, but has yet to play under the Philippine banner in international competitions.
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Portions of Edsa to undergo repair works on weekend — DPWH
Manila, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be undertaking repair works on two sections of Edsa from Friday evening up until Nov. 15.
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Sana All: Salon owner maagang nag-abot ng 13th month pay sa staff
MAYNILA - Maraming napa-‘sana all’ sa maagang pamasko ng salon owner sa Las Piñas na si Adarna Grande sa 5 niyang tauhan.
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Top prizes sa 2021 APEC photo contest, napanalunan ng mga Pilipino
Napanalunan ng mga Pilipino ang top prizes sa 2021 APEC o Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation photo contest ayon na rin sa anunsiyo ng DFA o Department of Foreign Affairs.
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New PNP chief vows aggressive, focused operations vs. rebels, terrorists
Police Lieutenant General Dionardo Carlos, the newly-installed chief of the Philippine National Police, underscored Friday that the campaign against communist
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French daredevil breaks record for standing on hot-air balloon
PARIS — A 28-year-old French daredevil has smashed the world altitude record for standing on a hot-air balloon after reaching 4,016 meters (13,175 feet) over western France.
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DOH warns vs. unauthorized use of booster shots
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 12) — The government will not be held liable for possible adverse effects arising from unauthorized COVID-19 booster shots, a Health official said on Friday.
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IATF approves nat'l COVID-19 vaccine certificates of some countries as status proof
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 12) — Travelers from select countries may now present their respective national COVID-19 vaccination certificates to
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DTI: About 100,000 returned to work with NCR's shift to Alert Level 2
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 8) — Tens of thousands of workers were estimated to have returned to their jobs after Metro Manila eased to a lower alert level,
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‘No vaccination, no 4Ps subsidy’ scheme needs law amendment, says Palace
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 8) — Malacañang said Monday that proposals to require COVID-19 vaccination among poor families before
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Palace appeals to public, business owners to prevent crowds amid eased COVID-19 restrictions
Malacañang on Monday said crowd prevention in light of eased COVID-19 restrictions amid the pandemic is up to the public and owners of business establishments.
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35 NCR areas under granular lockdown —PNP
The number of areas in the National Capital Region under granular lockdown remained at 35 as of Sunday, data from the Philippine National Police showed on Monday
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'Walang arte-arte': Ramon Ang says gov't can buy Petron 'anytime'
MANILA - San Miguel Corporation president Ramon Ang on Monday said he is willing to sell Petron Corp to the government "anytime" if this would mitigate the impact of the rising prices of fuel.
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Palace tells public to wait for final decision on face shield, calls Manila's EO 'null and void'
MANILA (UPDATE) - The mandatory use of face shield in select areas remains the national government's policy as of Monday that the public
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Taliban victory sparks hopes of peace in rural Afghanistan
DASHTAN, Afghanistan — In the villages that once bore the brunt of Afghanistan’s frontline fighting, the Taliban victory has broken a cycle of air strikes, gun battles and funerals.
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Ex-Malacañang exec declared persona non grata in Benguet over ‘armed takeover’ of power utility office
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet––The provincial board on Monday (Nov. 8) declared lawyer Ana Maria Paz Rafael, former assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office
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Nasunog na bagon ng MRT-3, nainspeksyon bago pinatakbo sa riles
MANILA -- Balik-normal na ang operasyon ng MRT-3 ngayon Lunes matapos masunog sa linya ang isa sa mga bagon nito noong Oktubre 9.
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Duterte 'never exposed' to COVID-stricken daughter: security chief
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte was "never exposed" to his daughter who caught COVID-19, the head of his security team said on Monday.
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Palace: Ressa's Nobel Peace Prize 'not a slap' on Duterte administration
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 11) — Malacañang on Monday congratulated veteran journalist Maria Ressa for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, but emphasized
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CHED seeks limited in-person classes for all degree programs in low-risk areas
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 11) — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will ask the government to allow all degree programs of colleges and universities
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Palace sees eased COVID-19 restrictions in NCR after October 15
The Palace said Monday the government may likely ease quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila due to the lower number of COVID-19 cases in the country.
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Buhay na bagong silang na sanggol, nakita sa gilid ng kalsada
Isang bagong silang na sanggol ang nakita ng mga residente sa gilid ng kalsada sa Goa, Camarines Sur
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Palace mourns passing of CHR chairperson Gascon
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday condoled with the family and friends of the late Commission on Human Rights (CHR)
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Climate justice: Rich nations dodge finance pledge
PARIS — A hundred billion dollars every year –- that’s the aid promised more than a decade ago to help developing nations curb their carbon
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Bato Dela Rosa is running for president under PDP-Laban wing backed by Duterte
BREAKING: Sen. Bato Dela Rosa is running for president under the PDP-Laban wing backed
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'Can't please everyone': Palace denies vaccine hub inauguration used for campaigning
MANILA — Malacañang on Friday denied that the inauguration of a COVID-19 vaccination hub was used as a campaign sortie.
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Japan skipper Yoshida accuses Saudi fans of ‘discriminatory gestures’
Maya Yoshida confronted Saudi Arabia fans and later accused them of making “discriminatory gestures” after defeat left Japan in danger
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NTC asked to shut down internet provider accused of having no license
MANILA, Philippines—Former congressman Terry Ridon is asking the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to stop the operations of
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BSP chief hopes to exempt digital transactions below ₱500 from VAT
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 8) — The head of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday digital transactions below ₱500 must be spared from
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Hospitals can buy COVID-19 drug Ronapreve via special permit pending DOH recommendation
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 8) — Hospitals can procure COVID-19 drug Ronapreve on their own through compassionate special permit pending a recommendation
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Drug complaint vs Julian Ongpin submitted for resolution
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday submitted for resolution the drug complaint filed by the police against Julian Ongpin, the person of interest in the death of artist Bree Jonson.
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1 kandidato, naghain ng 3 COCs sa 3 posisyon na nais takbuhan sa Eleksyon 2022
Isang aspirante sa Eleksyon 2022 ang naghain ng kaniyang certificates of candidacy (COC)...pero hindi lang para sa isang posisyon kung hindi tatlo.
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DOJ lists possible sanctions vs. erring police officers in drug war deaths
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 5) — The Department of Justice on Tuesday identified possible sanctions for police officers involved
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Report: 'Pandora Papers' show Tugade excluded details of offshore investment from SALN; transport chief denies
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 5) — A report on a global investigation led by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)
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'Squid Game' actor Heo Sung Tae has a funny reaction to reaching 1M Instagram followers
It looks like Heo Sung Tae still won in his own way. The "Squid Game" actor has reached one million followers on Instagram amid the
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Both sides of Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway’s cable-stayed bridge joined
Both sides of the multibillion-peso elevated toll road Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway’s (CCLEX) 390-meter central span cable-stayed bridge
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Fil-Am Joe Mateo's film 'Blush' a love letter to his late wife
Although it stars astronauts and is set in space, the epic love story behind Apple TV+ Original Films' first animated short 'Blush' is about Filipino
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Football: More Pinays will be headed to Japan's WE League, says coach
MANILA, Philippines -- Japan has become the new frontier for Filipino athletes and some of the country's female footballers are likely to head there next year,
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Lorenzana says he considered Senate run, but…
MANILA, Philippines—Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday said he thought of running for senator for the 2022 elections but eventually
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Drilon wants to challenge Duterte memo at SC
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon wants to challenge before the Supreme Court President Rodrigo Duterte’s
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Japan’s restaurants, bars welcome back drinkers as COVID-19 controls ease
TOKYO — Typhoon winds and rain dampened what might have been a more celebratory mood in Tokyo on Friday,
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North Korea says it test fired ‘remarkable’ new anti-aircraft missile
SEOUL — North Korea fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile on Thursday, state media KCNA reported, the latest in a recent series of
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LGBT advocate, Cebu pride: Fast facts about Miss Universe PH 2021 Beatrice Gomez
MANILA — A new queen reigns as Beatrice Gomez of Cebu City is set to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant this December.
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Choco Mucho drops opener in Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship
Philippine team Choco Mucho suffered a straight-set loss at the hands of host Nakhon Ratchasima QminC, 25-11, 28-26, 25-17,
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COVID-19 test result no longer required of Cebu travelers —gov
Travelers going to the province of Cebu will no longer be required to present their negative RT-PCR or rapid antigen test result effective Friday
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TWICE drops music video for first English single 'The Feels'
TWICE has debuted their first ever English single, "The Feels"! The K-pop girl group premiered the fun and colorful music video for the song on Friday
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'Aladdin' Broadway show resumes a day after COVID-19 cases canceled performance
(CNN) — Disney's "Aladdin" on Broadway resumed Thursday night, one day after it was canceled because Covid-19 cases were detected within the
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Japan's Princess Mako will marry her commoner fiance this month
CNN) — Japan's Princess Mako and her commoner fiance Kei Komuro announced Friday they will be married on October 26,
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Acting Cebu City mayor defends eased rules on vaccinated persons
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 15) — Acting Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on Wednesday defended his policy to allow establishments that offer personal
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Chile overcame the Delta variant. Now it's racing to vaccinate kids
(CNN) — Liliana Silva didn´t see it coming. When her brother traveled from Germany, where he lives, to visit his family in Chile, none of them felt vulnerable.
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Pinay na posibleng 'Oldest Living Person' sa mundo, nagdiwang ng kaniyang ika-124 na kaarawan
Nagdiwang ng kaniyang ika-124 na kaarawan nitong Sabado ang kinikilalang ‘oldest living person’ sa Pilipinas na naninirahan sa Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.
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PAGASA spots new LPA off Eastern Samar
State weather bureau PAGASA on Wednesday spotted a new low pressure area 375 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
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Traditional Philippine weaving, ipinakilala sa Portugal
LISBON - Pormal na ipinakilala sa Portugal ang tradisyunal na paraan ng paghahabi ng mga Pilipino.
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2 estudyante patay sa pamamaril sa loob ng MSU campus sa Marawi
MARAWI CITY — Patay ang 2 estudyante matapos barilin ng riding-in-tandem na suspek sa loob ng Mindanao State University sa Marawi City, Martes ng gabi, ayon sa pulisya.
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Shipyard workers hold rallies vs Consolacion reclamation project
CEBU CITY––At least 3,000 workers are rising to save six shipyards that will be affected by the proposed 238.5-hectare reclamation project in
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Don’t expose national ID on social media to avoid fraud, PSA tells public
MANILA, Philippines — The national identification cards issued by the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) are not
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DOH to look into PPE procurement in Aquino administration
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday it will look into the procurement of
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Police on heightened alert for ‘ber’ months
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Guillermo Eleazar has ordered police officers to be more visible
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DOH vows no more transfers of COVID-19 response funds to PS-DBM in 2022
MANILA— Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Thursday assured the public that his agency would no longer transfer any COVID-19 response funds
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PH logs 16,621 new COVID-19 cases; active infections top 146,000
MANILA - The Philippines on Thursday reported 16,621 more COVID-19 infections, the 8th highest daily tally since the pandemic started, while
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Galvez: Philippines negotiating with 4 companies for possible COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
The Philippines is negotiating with four manufacturers that could supply COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.
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5 ENHYPEN members test positive for COVID-19
Five of seven members of the K-pop group ENHYPEN have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Palace: No talks on lifting face shield policy, wait for WHO's opinion
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) — There's no discussion among the officials of the national inter-agency task force on easing the requirement
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EJ Obiena leaps to No. 5 in world pole vault rankings
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) — Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena soared to world number five following his second place finish at the 2021 Paris Diamond League.
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No violation in procurement process that awarded delivery deal to F2 Logistics —Comelec exec
A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official on Friday maintained that there are no violations found in the procurement process which resulted
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US braces for more ISIS attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage
U.S. forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on Friday after an Islamic
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‘Extremely scary’: Neil Etheridge recounts life-threatening battle vs COVID-19
Professional football player Neil Etheridge recalled his ordeal fighting the coronavirus which put him in intensive care.
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COVID-19 cases sa Laguna triple ang itinaas nitong Agosto— health officer
Triple ang itinaas ng bilang ng active COVID-19 cases sa Laguna nitong Agosto, ayon sa local health office ng probinsiya.
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DOH eyes shorter quarantine for vaccinated health workers
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 27) — The Department of Health is looking at the possibility of allowing a shorter quarantine period for fully vaccinated
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DOH seeks more funds for special risk allowance of 17K health workers
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 27) — Days after the government released ₱311.79 million for the unpaid special risk allowance (SRA) of health
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Pagcor to look into ‘Battle of the Youtubers’ online betting games
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) will look into online
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LOOK: Sharifa Akeel weds Maguindanao Rep. Toto Mangudadatu
MANILA, Philippines — “No matter how much others wanted to fight it, fate wanted us to be together.”
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Probe delays in release of healthcare workers’ special risk allowance – lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is seeking an investigation on the supposed “institutional and administrative impediments”
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CHR probes kidnap-slay of Muslim online seller in Nueva Ecija
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has conducted an independent investigation into the kidnap-slay
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What to do when you find a limatik clinging on you
Blood leeches or limatik are a common sight — and a common problem — among hikers, especially during rainy season, when it's easier for them to move and well,
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More adolescents calling mental health hotline —DOH exec
More adolescents have been seeking consultation for mental health concerns through the hotline of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH)
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Pamilya ng nabaril ng tanod sa Maynila, nananawagan ng tulong
MANILA – Nanawagan ng tulong ang pamilya ng lalaking may sakit sa pag-iisip na nabaril ng isang tanod sa Tondo, Maynila dahil sa umano’y paglabag sa curfew.
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Why confiscated ukay-ukay don't go directly to relief efforts
MANILA - It’s straight to the shredder for container-loads of imported second-hand clothes confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BoC).
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As the Tokyo Olympics ends, all eyes are now on the Beijing Winter Games
(CNN) -- With the Olympic flame extinguished in Tokyo, all eyes are now on Beijing for the 2022 Winter Games less than six months away.
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34 Delta cases found in Bataan; construction worker suspected as source of infection
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 10) — Bataan province has 34 Delta variant cases, with the spread of infection traced to a worker
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Robredo trying to unite opposition by talking to other politicians — 1Sambayan’s Morales
Anti-administration coalition 1Sambayan on Wednesday welcomed Vice President Leni Robredo’s discussions with other politicians ahead
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Skateboarding star Margielyn Didal sets sights on Paris 2024
Skateboarding star Margielyn Didal is now setting her sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics after finishing seventh place in women's street in Tokyo.
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DOH official pushes for home vaccinations for seniors
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 3) — One of the best ways to boost the COVID-19 vaccination rates among senior citizens is by vaccinating them at
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House probe eyed on OCTA team, qualifications amid COVID surge
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 4) — Lawmakers want to look into the membership and qualifications of COVID-19 research watchdog OCTA.
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‘Hatid-sundo’ for APORs not allowed during ECQ — PNP
MANILA, Philippines — Fetching authorized persons outside of residence (APOR) to and from their workplaces will not be allowed during the two-week
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1K ayuda kulang, walang community pantry sa ECQ 3
Walang mga community pantry habang nasa ECQ (enhanced community quarantine) ang buong Metro Manila mula August 6-20. Maaaring ma-extend pa ang lockdown ng
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Banks announce shorter business hours in areas under ECQ
MANILA - Some banks have announced shorter business hours in areas under enhanced community quarantine.
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'Miracle baby': Sanggol sa Quirino nailigtas matapos pumanaw ang inang natuklaw ng ahas
Nailigtas ang isang sanggol sa Diffun, Quirino matapos na mamatay ang kaniyang ina na natuklaw ng ahas.
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14 bikers sa Davao City huli sa paglabag sa health protocols
Hinuli ng mga pulis ang 14 bikers sa Barangay Tamugan, Davao City nitong Linggo matapos maaktuhan umanong lumalabag sa mga health protocol kontra COVID-19.
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NCR to impose 8 pm to 4 am curfew hours starting August 6
MANILA - Metro Manila mayors have unanimously agreed on an 8 pm to 4 am curfew for the region starting August 6, an official said Monday.
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Kristina Knott rushed to medical station after crossing the 200m finish line
Kristina Knott was rushed to the medical station right after she crossed the finish line of the 200m-run event in the Tokyo Olympics earlier today.
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DOH: Death toll from Delta variant rises to 9
The death toll from the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant has climbed to nine after the Department of Health (DOH) reported one additional fatality.
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Govt. receives AstraZeneca vaccines donated by UK
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 2) — Hundreds of thousands of AstraZeneca vaccines donated by the United Kingdom arrived in the country Monday, nearly
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Amid threat of Delta variant, DOH again encourages pregnant, breastfeeding women to get immunized vs. COVID-19
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 2) - The Department of Health on Monday reiterated its call for pregnant and breastfeeding women to get vaccinated against
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House OKs bill increasing indigent seniors’ social pension to P1K monthly
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved Monday a measure seeking to increase the social pension of indigent senior citizens to P1,000 per month.
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Only APORs allowed to leave, enter NCR Plus since Sunday — DILG
MANILA, Philippines — Only authorized persons outside residences (APORs) or those with official and essential businesses have been allowed to leave and enter
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PNP burns marijuana plants worth ₱21.5M in Kalinga
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 21) - Police burned a total of 107,500 marijuana plants worth ₱21.5 million during an anti-illegal drugs operation in three separate
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The long wait is over for Giannis Antetokounmpo
(CNN Philippines) — There will always be room for great stories in sports particularly in basketball.From overcoming career-ending injuries to achieving the ultimate
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SONA attendees should be fully vaccinated, tested negative for virus
MANILA, Philippines — Those physically attending President Rodrigo Duterte’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA)
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NDFP warns of more attacks against members, activists after ‘terrorist’ tag
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) warned Wednesday of more attacks against its members and other
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Missing Japan? Check out these free virtual tours of Tokyo Olympic venues
MANILA -- Airbnb has partnered with the Nippon Foundation Volunteer Support Center to give the public a closer look at the venues and cities
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Teachers’ rights advocates give Duterte administration a failing mark
Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers - NCR picket in front of the Department of Education central office in Pasig City on Wednesday
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Horror on Line 5 as Chinese subway floods
BEIJING — A manicured hand touches the train carriage window as a brown swirl of floodwater squeezes up against the tunnel outside—
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PNP hails govt’s ‘wise move’ to tag NDF as terror group
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said the designation of the National Democratic Front (NDF)
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Palace: Duterte claiming VP has lawsuit immunity a chance 'to provoke jurisprudence'
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 19) — After fellow lawyers refuted President Rodrigo Duterte's claim that becoming vice president can help him evade lawsuits,
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Private hospitals' group flags shortage of nurses as threat of Delta variant looms
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 19) — As the country braces for another possible surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the more transmissible Delta coronavirus variant,
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2-anyos na paslit, inihulog ng ina mula sa nasusunog na gusali
Wala nang nagawa ang isang ina sa Durban, South Africa kung hindi ang ihulog ang kaniyang anak na dalawang-taong-gulang at umasang masasalo ng mga tao
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OCTA: Reimpose NCR Plus bubble, ban on kids outdoors due to Delta variant
OCTA Research is urging the government to reimpose the bubble policy over Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal,
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Construction worker, patay matapos makuryente sa Iloilo
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MANILA - The Philippines needs to beef up its oxygen supply in order to be better prepared in the event that there would be another surge due to the
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DOLE to inspect labor practices of Foodpanda
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will inspect the labor practices of food delivery service Foodpanda after
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Murder-accessory suspect arrested after commenting on Facebook post looking for her
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The C-130 aircraft that crashed in Sulu which left 50 people dead followed all the protocols, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Major General Edgard
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Kris Bernal reports to NBI after she, Grab drivers fell victim to 23 fake food deliveries
Kris Bernal has reported to the National Bureau of Investigation after she and Grab drivers fell victim to 23 fake food deliveries on Saturday night.
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China is facing its worst power shortage in a decade. That's a problem for the whole world
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday demanded that the World Bank make a public apology following its report showing poor
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Philippine government's debt hits P11.071 trillion in May
MANILA – The Philippine government's total outstanding debt stood at P11.071 trillion at the end of May, the Bureau of Treasury said on Monday.
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Let LGUs decide on conduct of face-to-face classes: education advocates
MANILA — Local government units should be allowed to decide if in-person classes can resume in their areas, education advocates said Monday as they continued to push
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BIR collects nearly ₱1B from firms with Tax Code violations
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Gatchalian suspends business permit of company who paid worker in coins
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China is facing its worst power shortage in a decade. That's a problem for the whole world
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Shabu na ipapa-deliver, nabisto ng rider; tumanggap na Chinese, arestado
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Duque says ready to face Pacquiao on DOH corruption allegations
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Unused Bayanihan 2 funds a ‘serious indictment’ of gov’t ‘failure’ amid pandemic — Lagman
MANILA, Philippines — The billions-worth of unutilized funds in the Bayanihan to Recover as One or Bayanihan 2 is a “serious indictment” of the Duterte
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Carmelo Anthony wins social justice award named for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The NBA on Tuesday announced Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony as the inaugural winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
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MANILA, Philippines—Chinese and other intruders in Philippine waters will soon hear messages asserting peace and rules-based order with a female voice.
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Duterte won’t reveal COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for July yet — Roque
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OCTA, mayor recommend extended GCQ for July
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Fil-Am trans woman wins Miss Nevada, heads to Miss USA pageant
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Vico slams 'fixers' in Pasig City vaccination drive: 'Good luck na lang sa kanila'
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Makati Mayor Binay apologizes over breach in COVID-19 vaccination protocol
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Gun salutes ring out in military camps for Noynoy Aquino
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Covaxin gets full EUA, can now be imported to PH – FDA
MANILA, Philippines — Covaxin, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by India’s Bharat Biotech, can now be imported to the Philippines after it was granted a full emergency
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Argosino, Robles, Sombero get reclusion perpetua over P50-million immigration bribery
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DA targets additional palay production in 2021
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This is what we know about those missing in the Miami condo collapse
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FDA: Sinovac, Moderna not yet ready to seek green light for children's use
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Duterte fully vaccinated against COVID-19 –PSG chief
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Eleazar: PNP not ignoring alleged lapses in police operations
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Driver in Florida pride parade crash was 77-year-old participant
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SBP bares schedule for Gilas-China tuneup ahead of Belgrade OQT
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The Juans singer Carl Guevarra opens up about alopecia, reveals recurring bald patches
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Palace says face shields not required outdoors
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US Navy tests warship's metal with megablast
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Kirstie Alora wins PH's lone medal in Asian taekwondo tilt
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Traffic deaths jump for Black Americans who couldn't afford to stay home during COVID
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Carlos Yulo wins bronze in Japan ahead of Tokyo Olympics
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Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next year
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CA upholds Makati court’s decision not to arrest Trillanes over coup d'état case
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Duterte: EDSA traffic no longer a problem
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NCR tourists dagsa muli sa Boracay matapos luwagan ang restrictions
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Roque: Workers under A4 only need job ID for vaccination
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Group warns of further blackouts amid short supply, calls for more renewable power sources
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ING economist says cheaper pork coming soon as imports’ impact is felt
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OCTA lists 9 LGUs of concern for COVID-19 in Visayas, Mindanao
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China suspends all high-risk sports events after deadly mountain ultra-marathon
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Dante leaves 4 dead, infra, agri damage as it blows out of PH landmass
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 3) — The death toll in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Dante (international name: Choi-wan) rose to four on
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Face shields stay for now — DILG, DOH
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Margielyn Didal moves on the cusp of an Olympic seat
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1 dead, 3 hurt in Bilibid riot during Oplan Galugad
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Eleazar eyes regular neuro-psych tests for all PNP personnel
Amid growing reports about cops shooting civilians to death, PNP chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar is “seriously considering” regular neuropsychiatric tests for
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IATF allows staycation hotels to accept more guests
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DOLE orders temporary OFW deployment ban to Saudi Arabia
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Palace denies playing favorites in COVID-19 vaccines deployment
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OCTA: Metro Manila showing 'good indicators' of gradual shift in quarantine
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 25) — The national government can now consider gradually easing quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila due to "good indicators"
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US citizens warned not to travel to Japan as Tokyo Olympics near
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COVID-19 deaths in the Philippines surpass the 20,000-mark
MANILA, Philippines — COVID-19 deaths in the country breached the 20,000-mark on Tuesday with the demise of 36 more patients due to various complications
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BOC seizes more than 2,000 misdeclared ornamental plants
MANILA, Philippines — More than 2,000 misdeclared ornamental live plants were seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at a Parañaque City warehouse on Wednesday.
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5 NPA rebels slain, soldier hurt in Bohol village gunfight
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In-person graduation still banned as pandemic continues
MANILA — In-person graduation and other end-of-school-year (EOSY) rites in basic education are still banned due to the continued threat of COVID-19, the
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BPO personnel, Comelec frontliners now under A4 priority list in COVID-19 vaccine program
The government has placed business process outsourcing (BPO) sector personnel and Commission on Elections frontline employees under A4 priority category of the
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House appro panel OKs Bayanihan 3 bill worth P405.6B
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The government has approved the prioritization of athletes, coaches, delegates and other sports officials participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July and the Vietnam
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Jokic, Curry, Embiid named finalists for NBA MVP award; Clarkson Sixth Man candidate
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QC has no problem with vaccine non-disclosure policy, says mayor
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 21) — Quezon City has had no issue with the non-disclosure policy on vaccine brands, noting that it would be impractical for a large
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PAGASA: Rainy season may start on 2nd half of June
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 21) — There are indicators the rainy season would start by the last half of June, a state weather bureau forecaster said Friday.
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Oceana: Dolomite used to beautify Manila Bay now in the sea
CEBU CITY—A waste of people’s money. This was how environmental lawyer Gloria Estenzo-Ramos described the government move to dump more crushed dolomite
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AP's top editor wants investigation into Israeli bombing of its Gaza office
WASHINGTON - The Associated Press' top editor wants an independent investigation into Israel's bombing of a building in Gaza that was home to her news organization as
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Lalaking nagbantang ikakalat ang maseselang video ng dating nobya, arestado
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DOH: 4 seafarers with India variant intubated, receiving oxygen; but no proof of faster health decline
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Velasco asks fellow legislators to enact more laws on women’s rights, gender equality
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Lord Allan Velasco asked his colleagues Monday to pass more laws that would further promote women’s rights and gender equality.
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House resumes session; Bayanihan 3 among priority measures
MANILA, Philippines — After a nearly two-month break, the House of Representatives resumed its session on Monday, with the proposed third Bayanihan measure among its
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DOH: 9 cases of COVID-19 UK variant detected in Cagayan
MANILA - The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it has detected 9 carriers of the B.1.1.7 variant - first found in the United Kingdom - in Cagayan Valley.
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Rabiya Mateo natapos ang laban sa Miss Universe sa Top 21
Natapos ang Miss Universe journey ni Rabiya Mateo, ang pambato ng Pilipinas, sa pagkakabilang niya sa Top 21.
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Israel pounds Gaza as deadly conflict intensifies
Israel bombarded Gaza with artillery and air strikes on Friday in response to a new barrage of rocket fire from the Hamas-run enclave, in an intensification of a conflict
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Border control points to stay in NCR Plus despite GCQ, Eleazar says
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar on Friday said control points will remain in NCR Plus borders as non-essential travel in and out of the
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Comelec mulls modifying campaign rules for 2022 polls due to COVID-19
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to modify the campaign rules and regulations for the 2022 national and local elections due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a
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DOH probes hospital that wrapped corpse in packaging tape
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 14) — The Health Department is looking into reports that a man who died due to a road incident in Nueva Vizcaya was wrapped in
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Record-high: Heat index in Dagupan City reaches 53 degrees Celsius
MANILA - The heat index in Dagupan City, Pangasinan reached another record high on Friday at 53 degrees Celsius, the local government said.
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Carpio launches online petition urging Duterte to retract statements on West PH Sea
MANILA - Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Friday launched a petition urging President Rodrigo Duterte to take back his statements that he
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Lightning strike may have killed 18 wild elephants in India, officials
A herd of eighteen wild Asiatic elephants were found dead in India’s eastern state of Assam, possibly because of a massive lightning strike, local officials said on Friday.
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“Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train” made history as the first non-Hollywood and non-United States film to top the worldwide box office chart.
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DOLE to stop accepting applications for P5,000 assistance for tourism workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will stop accepting applications for the COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP) for the tourism sector, as the
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Roque sets topic on proposed debate with Carpio, other critics over WPS issues
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday set the topic for his proposed debate with retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio and other critics of the
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Eleazar eyes surprise inspections to ensure clean police stations
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar on Monday said he would conduct surprise inspections of police stations to ensure that their
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AFP: Logistics hub, high-res CCTVs eyed to improve WPS patrols
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 10) — The military is set to further improve its naval operations to improve their sovereignty patrols in the West Philippine Sea.
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Gal Gadot confirms Joss Whedon threatened her during ‘Justice League’
Gal Gadot revealed that director Joss Whedon indeed threatened her by saying he would make her career “miserable,” during reshoots for the 2017 film “Justice
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TV cameraman hurt after commotion in Caloocan resort, two men arrested
MANILA, Philippines — A cameraman from TV-5 was hurt after two men allegedly took turns punching him while taking videos of people loaded inside a jeepney on their way
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Mga mangingisdang Pinoy may karapatan sa Scarborough Shoal: BFAR
MAYNILA - Iginiit ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources na may karapatan ang mga Pinoy na mangisda sa Scarborough Shoal sa West Philippine Sea.
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Student from Isabela made Miss Cameroon’s national costume for the Miss Universe pageant
A fashion design student from Isabela is set to showcase his masterpiece at the 69th Miss Universe pageant!
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Palace says Locsin apologized for spewing profanity at China
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has apologized to the Chinese government for spewing profanity in a tweet blasting the presence of
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Galvez sees herd immunity in NCR, nearby provinces by November
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Tuesday the government expects to achieve its target of herd immunity in the National Capital Region
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Lessons from Israel's COVID-19 pandemic response
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 4) — Israel is among the countries currently leading in terms of pandemic response. What lessons can our
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Young Filipino women trafficked to Syria
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 4) — Three Filipino women from Mindanao told a Senate hearing on Tuesday that they were trafficked to Syria
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India’s vaccinations plummet as coronavirus infections soar
NEW DELHI — India’s daily COVID-19 shots have fallen sharply from an all-time high reached early last month as domestic compan
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Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing 20 people
MEXICO CITY — Twenty people were killed, including children, and 49 were hospitalized when a railway overpass collapsed onto a busy road in Mexico
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Duterte says aid being silently given to poor Filipinos
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 4) — President Rodrigo Duterte said the government has not stopped in giving aid to needy Filipinos during the
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WHO: India COVID-19 variant found in at least 17 countries
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of COVID-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been
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SMC deploys own doctors, nurses to help vaccination rollout in LGUs
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 28) — San Miguel Corporation is reinforcing the government vaccination program by deploying its own
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COVID-19 vaccination allowed during Ramadan, doses allocated for Hajj pilgrims
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 28) — Muslims observing Ramadan can receive their COVID-19 vaccines even while they are fasting, a health official
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Returning Filipinos included in India travel ban; vaccine shipment faces delay
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 28) — Filipinos hoping to return home from India will be also be barred from entering the Philippines during
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‘It’s China who should leave’: Senators hit Beijing’s remarks vs PH drills in WPS
MANILA, Philippines — Several senators on Wednesday slammed China for urging the Philippines to stop its activities in the West Philippine Sea in order
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DOH: Quarantined health workers should get full hazard pay
MANILA, Philippines — Healthcare workers who had to undergo quarantine should still receive their hazard pay in full, the Department of Health (DOH)
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Presyo ng petrolyo tataas sa Abril 27
MAYNILA — Magkakaroon ng pagtaas sa presyo ng produktong petrolyo sa Martes, Abril 27, ayon sa abiso ng mga kompanya ng langis.
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52-year-old viral taho vendor successfully retrieves YouTube channel after phone was stolen
A 52-year-old vendor who went viral last year after giving free taho has successfully retrieved his YouTube account
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Duque favors MECQ extension in Metro Manila, nearby provinces
MANILA (UPDATE) - Health Secretary Francisco Duque III is favoring an extension of the modified enhanced community quarantine in the National Capital Region Plus bubble,
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Erap to be discharged from hospital Monday – family
MANILA - Former Philippine president Joseph "Erap" Estrada will be discharged from the hospital Monday after a nearly 1-month bout with COVID-19,
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PH envoy: 30M vaccines to arrive from India in Sept, 8M next month
MANILA, Philippines — Thirty million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from NovaVax is set to arrive in the country in September,
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Philippines must take lead in sea dispute vs China, US will support: envoy
MANILA - The Philippines must take the lead in protecting the West Philippine Sea from China and the US will support it,
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'Gag order' on Parlade not the appropriate response, says Lacson
As far as Senator Panfilo Lacson is concerned, a gag order is not the appropriate response for Southern Luzon Command chief Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr.
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Hong Kong, Singapore to start travel bubble next month
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE - A long delayed travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore will begin on May 26, the two cities said on Monday,
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Community pantries pop up in NCR cities, other regions amid COVID-19 crisis
Social media feeds have been filled lately with snaps of makeshift "community pantries" — where residents can donate basic goods
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Families reunite as Australia-New Zealand 'travel bubble' begins
SYDNEY - Hundreds of passengers from Australia began arriving in New Zealand airports on Monday after authorities reopened borders,
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RSA puts Pacquiao ‘endorsement’ to rest
MANILA, Philippines — Business tycoon Ramon Ang, the newly appointed chief executive officer of San Miguel Corp., recently clarified a statement
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MANILA, Philippines — The vaccination of individuals in the A4 sector / group of the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program may start between the middle of May to June,
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Senators 'willing to negotiate' with Duterte for recall of EO on imported pork
MANILA - Senate Minority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday said the Senate is "willing to negotiate" with Malacañang to convince President Rodrigo Duterte to recall his order
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PNP nabs 9 suspects in illegal sale of test kits, diagnostic tools
The Philippine National Police on Tuesday arrested nine persons allegedly involved in illegal sale of COVID-19 test kits and confiscated P30 million
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DOH to ensure health workers get regular COVID-19 tests
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BI nabs three South Korean syndicate bosses
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QC vaccination online booking already ‘full’ — Belmonte
MANILA, Philippines — Online booking for slots in Quezon City government’s COVID-19 vaccination program until April 17 is already “full,”
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‘Immunized’ Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as Ramadan begins
MECCA — Pilgrims immunized against Covid-19 circled Islam’s holiest site in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca city Tuesday as they performed the year-round
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Robredo: LGUs, private sector may offer mobile labs to help decongest hospitals
MANILA, Philippines — To help decongest hospitals in Metro Manila, Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday urged local government units (LGUs)
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In February 2021, The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that legitimate Filipino children could legally use their mother’s surname.
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Olympic fencer Ryo Miyake takes up food delivery job amid pandemic
Olympic fencer Rio Miyake, who won a silver medal for Japan at the 2012 London Olympics, has taken up a food delivery job to earn money and stay
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Solon on Chinese vessels in Julian Felipe Reef: Did we barter marine resources for vaccines?
Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez on Wednesday raised questions and concern over the presence of hundreds
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal are placed under a stricter general community quarantine
Binay repeats call for Duque’s resignation: More pandemic solutions than distributing face masks, shields
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 24)— Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday repeated the call for Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to
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Show cause orders issued vs 5 mayors who jumped COVID-19 vaccine line
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 24) — Five local chief executives were issued a show cause order for jumping the queue to get their coronavirus vaccine shots.
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Proposed P335B stimulus package for pandemic recovery filed in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking a P335-billion expanded stimulus package to aid in pandemic recovery has been filed in the Senate.
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DOH studying link between South African variant, COVID-19 spike in Pasay
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Resumption of SC oral arguments on petitions vs. anti-terror law
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday resumed the oral arguments on the petitions seeking to nullify the anti-terror law after a one-week break.
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Cebu Pacific permanently removes rebooking fees
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CA decides in favor of Trillanes over revival of his rebellion case
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Indians are telling their 18 million-strong diaspora to keep out of their affairs
(CNN) — When American author Meena Harris tweeted criticism of the Indian state's clampdown on farmers protesting agricultural reforms,
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Gravesites of 4 OFWs killed by ISIS in Libya found 6 years later — PH embassy
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 2) — The remains of four Filipino oil workers in Libya, who were abducted and later executed by Islamic State
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PhilHealth fund life only good until Feb 2028 with postponed premium hike – Treasury
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 2) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation would bleed dry in the next seven years unless
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Mag-asawang senior citizen, patay sa pananaga sa Masbate
Patay sa pananaga ang mag-asawang senior citizens sa Aroroy, Masbate, ayon sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Biyernes.
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Phivolcs records 113 tremors in Taal Volcano in past 24 hours
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 26) — State seismologists have recorded an increasing number of volcanic tremor episodes in Taal this week.
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Fil-Ams advised to be very cautious as anti-Asian hate crimes in US spike
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 26) — The Philippine Embassy in Washington urged Filipinos in the United States to use extreme caution as
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Imbestigasyon ng NBI sa PNP-PDEA 'misencounter' nagsimula na
MAYNILA - Sinimulan na ng National Bureau of Investigation ang kanilang parallel investigation sa umano'y misencounter sa pagitan ng Philippine
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Philippines' second missile-capable warship arrives
MANILA - The Philippines' second missile-capable warship was welcomed Tuesday by the country's Navy, days after its maiden journey from South
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South Korea kicks off COVID-19 vaccination campaign
SEOUL (UPDATE) - South Korea launched its COVID-19 inoculation campaign on Friday, with shots to be administered in some 200 nursing
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United flight suffers engine failure, scatters debris over US city
DENVER, Colorado — A United Airlines flight suffered a fiery engine failure Saturday shortly after taking off from Denver on its way to Hawaii,
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Visa-issuing agencies mandated to provide BI list of foreign nationals — Morente
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Duterte rejects proposed resumption of face-to-face classes — Palace
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 22) — President Rodrigo Duterte has thumbed down proposed trials of face-to-face classes as he doesn’t
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Mga tindero sa ilang pamilihan nag-pork at chicken holiday ulit
MAYNILA – Nag-holiday ulit o tumigil sa pagbebenta ang mga pork at chicken vendor sa ilang pamilihan sa Metro Manila ngayong Lunes
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Myanmar junta warns protesters could die as thousands continue to rally
YANGON — The Myanmar junta warned anti-coup protesters they could die but thousands of people took to the streets again on Monday, with
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Give China 3 days to deliver donated Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine – Palace
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese government needs three days before delivering some 600,000 doses of Sinovac vaccines it is donating to the
Vaccine giant SII says it was told to prioritize India
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Tropical Depression Auring caused floods, landslides, and the deaths of some farm animals in Surigao del Sur, officials said on Monday.
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Agoncillo, Batangas ready for evacuation in case Taal Volcano activity escalates
The municipality of Agoncillo, Batangas is ready for possible evacuation should Taal Volcano show signs of increased activity, Mayor Daniel Reyes
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(CNN) - A new study suggests that COVID-19 may cause damage to the eyes in critically ill patients.
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Russian scientists probe prehistoric viruses dug from permafrost
MOSCOW - Russian state laboratory Vektor on Tuesday announced it was launching research into prehistoric viruses by analyzing the remains of
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2,000 hogs from South Cotabato arrive in Manila to boost supply
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday announced that some 2,000 hogs from South Cotabato have arrived in Metro Manila in order to
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Lapid seeks moratorium on kids aging out of foster care during pandemic
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Lito Lapid has filed a bill that seeks a moratorium for children to age out of foster care during the state of public
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SEC warns public vs illegal crowdfunding schemes
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(CNN) -- Normally at this time of year, hundreds of millions of Chinese people would be packing highways, trains and planes on homebound trips
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The Department of Health (DOH) Region 7 clarified that the 35-year-old Liloan resident who was found to have the UK variant of the new
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Philippines, US to tackle fate of suspended VFA this month — Locsin
The Philippines and the United States will meet later this month to discuss the fate of the two allies' Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), which was
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PNP has crucial role in national vaccination program, says Eleazar
LUCENA CITY –– A top official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday stressed the important role of every policeman in the
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House panel OKs bill on tax-free COVID-19 vaccines, medical supplies
MANILA - A bill granting tax exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and medical supplies in the country's fight against the illness has been
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Taasan ang price cap, hiling ng mga magbababoy
MAYNILA - Nakikiusap ngayong Lunes ang isang grupo ng mga magbababoy na taasan ang price cap sa karneng baboy para hindi rin sila
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At least 15 injured in Davao del Sur quake — NDRRMC
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 8) — At least 15 people were injured after a 6.1 magnitude quake hit Davao del Sur on Sunday, the
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North, south areas see post-holiday COVID-19 surge –Octa Research
The OCTA Research Team said Friday that it had seen a surge in new COVID-19 cases in northern and southern provinces after the holiday
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MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said he would try his best to persuade President Rodrigo Duterte into receiving the
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MMDA to transform isolation facility into nat’l vaccination center
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will convert its staff isolation facility into a national vaccination
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First PH patient with new COVID-19 variant recovers, to undergo monitoring
MANILA - The man confirmed to be the country's first case of the new COVID-19 variant has tested negative for the coronavirus, the Quezon City
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Junking of quarantine breach case vs. Pimentel sends 'wrong signal,' says complainant
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21)— The lawyer who filed the complaint against Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III for alleged
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Pork prices up in NCR due to tight supply
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President Rodrigo Duterte wondered why senators had a “war-like” demeanor when they quizzed government officials in charge of the
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Senate ratifies final version of bill fortifying AMLA
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Skyway 3 extends free toll to medical frontliners
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 20) — Medical frontliners will be allowed to use Skyway 3 for free until further announcement, San Miguel
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Comelec wary of 2 to 3-day elections, eyes longer voting hours instead
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is more inclined to extending voting hours during next year's election day, than holding the
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10 domestic helpers arrested in Hong Kong over bank accounts linked to money laundering and online scams
Ten domestic helpers and a Hong Kong resident have been arrested for receiving payment in return for opening bank accounts that were used to
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Court issues arrest warrant vs 'Bikoy' over perjury
MANILA - A Manila court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against Peter Joemel “Bikoy” Advincula over a perjury charge filed by opposition
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Philippines mulls increasing pork imports
The Philippines is mulling a hike in the volume of pork imports to ensure a stable supply in the country, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said
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Ombudsman junks raps vs Acosta, Erfe over Dengvaxia issue
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed the criminal and administrative complaints filed against Public Attorney’s
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Philippines to get 20M doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna — Galvez
The Philippines is set to acquire 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from American biotechnology company Moderna, vaccine czar Secretary
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Sinovac exec confident on safety profile of CoronaVac
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Meet the Bidens: America's new 'first family'
WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill will become the new White House residents when he takes office on Wednesday.
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Pfizer vaccine's EUA in PH stays, but FDA to ask for report on elderly deaths in Norway
MANILA — There won’t be any changes on the emergency use authorization (EUA) of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for now while Philippine
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Up to Duterte if he wants to get first jab of Covid-19 vaccine in PH — Palace
MANILA, Philippines — After making a turnabout last week, Palace said on Monday that the decision on whether President Rodrigo Duterte will agree
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LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato, Philippines — A couple living on a secluded hill in the village of Lamlahak here have been enjoying their retirement
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FDA warns public against purchase, use of 'unnotified' AiDeLai face mask
The Food and Drug Administration has warned healthcare professionals and the public on the purchase and use of AiDeLai disposable face masks,
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JAKARTA – A powerful earthquake rocked Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday, killing at least 34 people, levelling a hospital and severely
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92% of COVID-19 variant patient’s co-passengers already contacted — DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities have already traced and contacted 92 percent of passengers who arrived in the Philippines via Emirates flight EK
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PH to test all COVID-positive travelers for new variant
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 15) — Instead of conducting random sampling, the specimen of all incoming travelers who will test
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China's Huawei backtracks after filing for patent to identify Uyghur faces
(CNN) — Chinese technology company Huawei is backtracking on a patent application it filed for a facial recognition system intended to identify
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MPD maghihigpit sa pista ng Sto. Niño sa Tondo, Pandacan
MAYNILA - Maghihigpit ang kapulisan sa kapistahan ng Sto. Niño sa Tondo at Pandacan sa Maynila na gaganapin ngayong Sabado at Linggo.
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Philippines to get bulk of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 jabs in 2022
MANILA — The Philippines will get the bulk of its COVID-19 vaccines from British drugs group AstraZeneca in 2022, Malacañang said on Friday.
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PH Navy building new hangars as fleet grows
CAVITE CITY—The Philippine Navy’s Naval Air Wing is set to build new hangars in its headquarters in the coming months as it continues to
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Further research is needed to ascertain if COVID-19 vaccines are safe for individuals below 16 years old, the World Health Organization (WHO)
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China says WHO coronavirus experts to visit from Thursday
BEIJING — Ten World Health Organization scientists will visit China from Thursday to probe the origins of Covid-19, authorities said Monday,
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Return to normalcy will likely happen in the Philippines by 2023, vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Monday.
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Sinas denies VIP treatment on Dacera case
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Debold Sinas on Monday denied that the case of Christine Dacera was given special
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North Cotabato town mayor, driver shot dead
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 11) — Libungan town, North Cotabato Mayor Christopher Cuan was shot dead, alongside his driver
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Cha-cha talks figure at tail end of several presidencies as officials seek ‘survival’ — ex-VP Binay
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 11)— Former Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday said the revival of talks for constitutional
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PH logs over 2,000 COVID-19 cases for first time since holidays
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Department of Health reports 2,052 cases on Monday, January 11, pushing the Philippines' total infections to 489,736
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Slam Dunk with a comeback: ‘There will be a movie,’ says creator
SLAM DUNK creator Takehiko Inoue has momentous news. “There will be a movie!” he said on Twitter in Japanese, while posting a video of an
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Respondents explain kissing, carrying Christine Dacera in CCTV footage
Two respondents who appeared in CCTV footage along with flight attendant Christine Dacera, who was found dead in a Makati hotel room
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DOST calls for 15K participants in WHO Solidarity Trial for COVID-19 vaccines
The Department of Science and Technology on Friday said it is scouting for 15,000 participants for the World Health Organization's Solidarity Trial
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AFP: Reds staged over 500 attacks on civilian properties over last decade
A total of 532 incidents of attacks on civilian properties were perpetrated by communist groups since 2010, the Armed Forces of the Philippines
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Devotees urged not to visit Quiapo Church on Black Nazarene feast
MANILA, Philippines — Devotees are urged not to visit the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene or the Quiapo Church during the Black Nazarene
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Hotel denies violating IATF protocols as DOT, Makati City threaten to revoke business permit over Dacera's death
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 8) — City Garden Grand Hotel claimed it has no liability on the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera
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PH monitoring emerging COVID-19 variants
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 9) — Authorities and researchers are on the lookout for the presence of emerging COVID-19 variants,
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested under national security law
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested Thursday over an alleged violation of the city's national security law, just a day after
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World Bank working with countries to resolve vaccine legal hurdles
WASHINGTON, USA- The World Bank also appeals to advanced economies to release reservations of vaccines that exceeded their current distribution
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Hacker uses senator's credit card to buy P1M worth of food
MANILA - Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said a hacker used his credit card to purchase P1 million worth of food.
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MMDA chairman Danilo Lim dies at 65
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Danilo "Danny" Lim has passed away, Malacañang announced on Wednesday.
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PhilHealth heeds Duterte, suspends increase
MANILA, Philippines — As ordered by President Duterte, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. suspended the implementation of the increase in
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Manny Pacquiao offers reward for capture of suspects in death of flight attendant
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Manny Pacquiao is offering a sizeable reward to aid the capture of the suspects in the alleged rape-slay of a young flight
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The passenger took Philippine Airlines flight PR300 from Manila to Hong Kong on December 22
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DOJ chief to discuss Christine Dacera case with NBI
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said he will discuss the case of the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera with the National Bureau of
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PNP: Autopsy report should be confidential
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said the results of the autopsy they conducted on the body of Christine Dacera should be
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DOH: Saliva tests for COVID-19 need further study
Saliva tests for COVID-19 need further study, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire was
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Thousands of Chinese nationals received COVID-19 vaccine in Philippines —civic leader
Some 100,000 Chinese nationals living and working in the Philippines have already been vaccinated against COVID-19 despite the absence of
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PNP suspends issuance of permit to transport explosives
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has temporarily suspended the issuance of permits to transport explosives
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Village watchman enforcing quarantine protocols slain in Pampanga
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO –– A barangay tanod (village watchman) was shot dead while working at a quarantine control checkpoint in
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Palace questions Senate's planned probe on COVID-19 vaccination of Duterte's security
Malacañang questioned on Monday the Senate's probe on the Philippine inoculation plan against COVID-19, which may cover the use of
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DepEd continues preps for dry run of physical classes while awaiting go-signal
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) said Monday that it would continue to prepare for the implementation of limited in-person
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DOJ orders probe on students' alleged 'online sex sale' to finance distance learning
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 4) - The Department of Justice has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the alleged
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Japan poised for state of emergency as COVID-19 cases soar
(CNN) — Japan may enter a state of emergency this week as the country grapples with soaring coronavirus cases, a number of which have been
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Brazil vice president tests positive for coronavirus; 344 new deaths recorded
RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA - Hamilton Mourão, Brazil's vice president, has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Sunday,
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New COVID-19 variant may delay economic recovery: PCCI
MANILA - The new COVID-19 variant will delay the Philippines' economic growth if it will reach the country, a business group said Monday.
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Lacson calls out Duterte for no vaccines, no VFA remark
Senator Panfilo Lacson says 'there could be a more diplomatic or at least a better way of asking a longtime ally
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DOH to recommend travel restrictions on countries with new COVID-19 variant
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, December 28, said it would recommend expanding travel restrictions
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Japan will ban entry to foreign nationals after Covid-19 variant detected in country
Japan will ban foreign nationals from entering the country from Monday through the end of January after several cases of the new Covid-19 variant
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South Korea reports first variant of coronavirus found in the UK
SEOUL - South Korea reported the first variant of coronavirus linked to the rapid rise in infections in Britain in three people who had entered South Korea from London on Dec. 22,
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NBA: Hornets hold off late Nets rally, earn first victory
Gordon Hayward scored 28 points as the host Charlotte Hornets nearly blew a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter and held on for a 106-104 victory
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Palace defends military’s use of unregistered COVID-19 vaccines
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 28) — Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday confirmed that several troops have been inoculated with coronavirus vaccines
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Policeman in viral slay video indicted for 2 counts of murder
MANILA (UPDATE) – Prosecutors in Tarlac on Monday found probable cause to charge Police Senior Master Sgt. Jonel Nuezca – who brutally shot to death an unarmed mother and her son in Paniqui, Tarlac
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Raffy Tulfo, nangakong tututok sa kaso ng mag-inang pinaslang ng pulis sa viral video
Nakarating na sa programa ni Raffy Tulfo ang viral video ng aktwal na pamamaslang ng isang pulis sa nakaalitang mag-ina sa Paniqui, Tarlac
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#StopTheKillingsPH: Celebrities react to mother, son slay in Tarlac
MANILA -- The hashtag #StopTheKillingsPH topped the trending topics in the Philippines on Monday morning as netizens, including celebrities,
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‘KULANG NG PAG-AARUGA’ | Grieving husband in Tarlac shooting asks public to stop bashing cop’s child
(December 22, 2020) – The bereaved husband who lost his wife and son after a cop shot both of them dead in Paniqui, Tarlac appealed on Tuesday
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Sinas discourages public from taking videos, photos during crime incidents: Very tricky 'yun
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Debold Sinas on Monday said he would not suggest taking photos or videos during crime incidents,
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In the second part of their Happy Island Fam Holiday Getaway vlog which premiered on Sunday,
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New COVID-19 strain 'out of control'; countries begin ban on British travelers
Countries around the world have begun banning flights and travellers from Britain as London said the spread of a more-infectious new coronavirus strain was "out of control."
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Philippine vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr is optimistic about negotiations to secure 30 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by American firm Novavax.
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Senate summons DOTr, TRB execs to RFID probe
MANILA, Philippines — Officials from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) are among those summoned to
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A South Korean study shows how a student became infected with COVID-19 after 5 minutes of exposure from 20 feet away
A South Korean study has shown that the six feet "social distancing" may not be enough safety to avoid contracting COVID-19 after a high school
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Petrolyo may taas-presyo simula Disyembre 15
MAYNILA — Nag-abiso ang mga kompanya ng langis na magpapatupad sila ng pagtaas sa presyo ng kanilang mga produkto simula Martes,
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COVID study shows an arthritis drug may help patients recover
Adding an arthritis drug called baricitinib to COVID treatment regimens that include antiviral drug remdesivir might shave a day or more off
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Cancer control program gets P620-M budget
The House has allotted P620 million in the P4.5-trillion national budget for 2021 for the government’s cancer control program, according to Speaker
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MANILA, Philippines — The Valenzuela City government will lift the suspension on the business permit of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx)
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The EDSA Greenways Project would have walkways connected to 4 mass transit stations along EDSA, particularly the
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Health facility asked to explain overpriced COVID-19 tests
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 14) — The Department of Health has found one testing facility violating the mandated price cap on
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DOH: Face mask, face shield won’t protect a person from COVID-19 in a crowded place
Wearing a face mask and face shield will not be enough to protect a person from COVID-19 in a crowded place,
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 23) — The Department of Health warned the public and manufacturers on Monday against selling unregistered drugs that have not been cleared as safe and effective
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WASHINGTON - The United States hopes to begin a sweeping program of Covid vaccinations in early December,
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DOLE temporarily stops work in Skyway project after mishap
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday issued a work stoppage order on the Skyway Extension Project
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(CNN) – President-elect Joe Biden will announce his first Cabinet picks on Tuesday, two key members of his transition team said on Sunday,
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MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte is unlikely to run for vice president in 2022 alongside his daughter should the latter seek to replace him,
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The pope’s official Instagram account is being probed after it was caught liking a photo of a model baring her posterior.
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IATF lifts required aircraft isolation area in domestic flights
MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has removed the requirement
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DICT’s National Broadband Program now has P5.9B proposed budget for 2021
MANILA, Philippines — The National Broadband Program (NBP) of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
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Duterte places hometown Davao City under GCQ as COVID-19 infections rise
under General Community Quarantine due to a spike in COVID-19 infections in the city, his spokesman said Friday.
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Exam material body-shaming Angel Locsin is 'abuse of authority,' Cayetano says
MANILA - The teacher from Occidental Mindoro who cited actress Angel Locsin as an "obese person" in a derided exam item committed abuse of
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Filipino wins global prize for invention that makes renewable energy from spoiled crops
Meet James Dyson Award’s first ever Sustainability winner, electrical engineering student Carvey Ehren Maigue from MAPUA University
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FDA eyes use of home test kit for COVID-19
MANILA, Philippines — The test kit for coronavirus disease 2019 that can be used at home may soon be available in the country, the Food and Drug
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Duque admits some past DOH deals were corrupt as Gordon threatens to block budget
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III acknowledged on Wednesday that there was “corruption” in some of the previous dealings
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Duterte declares entire Luzon under state of calamity
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared the entire Luzon under a state of calamity,
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Palace rejects calls for academic break
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang yesterday supported the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s move to reject calls for a nationwide or Luzon-wide academic freeze
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Duterte melts down and the internet is not having it
President Rodrigo Duterte’s meltdown in his late-night address on Tuesday, November 17, sparked the hashtags #DuterteMeltdown and #NasiraanAngPangulo
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Pfizer 'very close' to applying for US emergency approval, says CEO
Pfizer is "very close" to applying for an emergency use approval for its COVID-19 vaccine after collecting safety data to submit to US regulators,
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NBA reveals format tweak for 2020-2021 campaign
The NBA will use a play-in tournament to determine the 7th and 8th seeds in the 2020-2021 postseason,
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Irrigation chief says protocol followed in Magat Dam; ready to face probe over Cagayan deluge
MANILA — The head of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said Wednesday he was "okay" with calls for his resignation and ready to face investigations
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Robredo on Duterte's claim she's useless, weak: People know the truth
Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday brushed off the scathing comments from President Rodrigo Duterte that she did nothing for the government’s post-Typhoon Ulysses response,
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Duterte designates New Clark City as ‘back-up’ gov’t center
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the establishment of an alternate national government center in New Clark City in Tarlac,
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‘The Crown’ Season 4 makes mention of Imelda Marcos’ shells/shoes collection
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Big time price hikes implemented by oil firms
Consumers’ pockets will be ripped off this week with the massive increases in pump prices at the scale of P1.50 to P1.55 per liter
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Hontiveros: Senate panels’ SEA Games probe should not be preempted
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday said the heads of the Senate committees who were tasked to probe the alleged funding irregularities
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45,000 families in Bulacan affected by flood reaching 8 ft
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – Thousands of residents in the town of Calumpit have abandoned their homes after flood spawned by Typhoon Ulysses
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Angel Locsin breaks silence on body-shaming, wants teacher to apologize for the mistake
Kapamilya star Angel Locsin has broken her silence on the issue that she was allegedly body-shamed in a learning module
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New virus outbreak hits Australia after containment success
SYDNEY - A sudden coronavirus cluster emerged Monday in an Australian city that had gone seven months without a significant outbreak,
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Over 83,000 people rescued in Cagayan, Isabela floods - NDRRMC
MANILA – Over 83,000 people have been rescued, transferred and assisted in Cagayan and Isabela, following severe flooding brought by successive storms
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NDRRMC recommends state of calamity over entire Luzon
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday agreed to recommend the declaration of state of calamity over the entire Luzon
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Wading through floods? DOH warns vs leptospirosis, tetanus
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday urged the public to immediately seek medical treatment
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76 emergency alerts sent to public ahead of Typhoon Ulysses — NDRRMC
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 76 emergency alerts had been publicly issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council
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Palace denies Duterte ‘trivializing’ plight of Ulysses victims
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is not trivializing the plight of victims of Typhoon Ulysses
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Robredo slams circulation of old photo amid Ulysses relief ops
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday cried “fake news” after a photo of her supposedly having too many security personnel
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The military has recorded 39 fatalities as a result of Typhoon Ulysses, which brought strong winds and heavy rain on Wednesday night
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DSWD gets P600M more for quick response fund
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has received an additional P600 million for its quick response fund (QRF)
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Dogs found buried in mud after flood; PAWS urges public to unchain pets during disasters
Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has urged the public to unchain their pets or unlock their cages if they can’t be evacuated
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Cloud hat resembling 'salakot' spotted at the peak of Mayon Volcano
A rare cloud hat resembling a "salakot" was spotted at the peak of Mayon Volcano on Thursday afternoon.
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'Lockdown' is Collins Dictionary Word of the Year
Collins Dictionary registers more than a quarter of a million usages of 'lockdown' in 2020,
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Vaccine 'milestone' hailed as global COVID cases soar
An effective vaccine is seen as the best hope to break the cycle of deadly virus surges followed by severe restrictions
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Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump for president in bitter and historic election
After nearly 50 years in public life and three tries for the White House, former Vice President Joe Biden is the apparent winner of the presidency,
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine 90% effective in Phase 3 trial
Protection in patients was achieved 7 days after the second of two doses, and 28 days after the first,
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Duterte appoints Sinas as next PNP Chief
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 9) — Metro Manila police chief Major General Debold Sinas has been named as the new head of the Philippine National Police,
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Bush congratulates Biden, says election was 'fundamentally fair' and 'its outcome is clear'
(CNN)Former President George W. Bush congratulated President-elect Joe Biden in a phone call Sunday and said that,
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WASHINGTON - With his defeat in the US presidential election, Donald Trump finds himself fighting against being tagged with a label he frequently applies to rivals
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Ulysses threatens southern Luzon, Metro Manila; more areas under signal no.1
MANILA - (2nd UPDATE) More areas were placed under signal number 1 early Tuesday as tropical storm Ulysses slowed down while approaching Quezon,
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Recto to vaccine czar Galvez: Assemble your ‘Justice League’
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto advised the government’s vaccine
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Storm surge victims in Albay appeal for help after Rolly destroyed homes
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Global stocks surge, dollar slumps as Americans head to polls
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Philippines among safest countries in the world —Gallup poll
The Philippines is considered as among the safest countries in the world where citizens feel safe and
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Duterte: Many corrupt officials to lose jobs
MANILA, Philippines — Expect a wave of dismissals, suspensions and even prosecutions to swamp the
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No major change in PH-US relations: Duterte seen to establish warm ties with whoever wins presidency
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 4)— The Philippine government is not expecting major
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After an antenna repair on Earth, NASA is now able to command Voyager 2 again
(CNN) — Election Day may have us tied up in anxious knots today. But we can also take solace in the fact
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PhilHealth on the Dialysis Issue
PhilHealth’s new management transition team is urgently working on the appropriate policy that will
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Wesley So surges ahead in US Chess meet
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Cavite-born Wesley So picks up 3 straight victories in the 2020 US Chess
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James delos Santos records world's highest online kata score
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - James delos Santos bags a record-setting 17th international gold in online kata
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Moon richer in water than once thought
PARIS, FRANCE - If this water could be extracted, it could give astronauts traveling to the Moon and
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Group sees 14% increase in child COVID-19 cases with close to 800,000 US kids infected
Children account for 11% of all COVID-19 cases in the US, a 14% increase over the past two weeks,
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GCQ extended in Metro Manila for another month
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 26) — The country’s capital region, which has been under
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12,000 cops deployed for Undas —Eleazar
Joint Task Force COVID Shield Police chief Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar on Tuesday said more or less 12,000
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Here's why Rabiya Mateo wants to travel to Thailand after the pandemic
Before she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines, Rabiya Mateo sat down with GMA News Online over Zoom and in
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Guevarra: Investigating corruption in entire gov’t ‘toughest’ task from Duterte
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday said President Rodrigo Duterte's order for him to investigate corruption
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Tighten PH security measures to stop Chinese ‘soft invasion’ – Pangilinan
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday urged the country’s defense sector
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Peru unveils 2000-year-old giant cat etching at famous Nazca site
LIMA, PERU - The geoglyph is around 120 feet long and was recently discovered by a drone on a hillside
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Clippers hire Tyronn Lue as new head coach
LOS ANGELES, USA - ‘The pieces we need are in place,’ says new Clippers coach Tyronn Lue
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DOT: Hotels allowed to operate at full capacity in GCQ, MGCQ areas
MANILA, Philippines — Hotels in general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ areas
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Christmas parties banned in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Christmas parties will not be allowed this year in Metro Manila where a surge in COVID-19 cases
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‘Pepito’ spawns flooding in Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression “Pepito” intensified into a tropical storm on Tuesday
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Japan, Vietnam boost defense ties as South China Sea tensions mount
HANOI, VIETNAM - The pact would allow Japan to export equipment, likely including patrol planes and radar, to Vietnam
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UN stockpiling 1 billion syringes for COVID-19 vaccine
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND- UNICEF says it is also buying 5 million safety boxes for used syringes
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Lakers' Anthony Davis listed as probable for Game 6 of NBA Finals after re-aggravating heel injury
The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 5 of the NBA Finals to the Miami Heat on Friday, but nearly lost far more.
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Trump says he is ‘medication-free,’ describes COVID-19 battle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – US President Donald Trump said he was “medication free” and revealed more details of his fight with Covid-19
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Lockdown tests faith in virus-hit Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – After months of livestreaming mass to millions of faithful from behind closed doors,
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Velasco allies move to oust Cayetano as Speaker: manifesto
MANILA - Allies of Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco said Monday they would move to oust House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano by declaring the position vacant.
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187 solons call to assemble and elect Velasco as Speaker on Monday
Allies of Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco are set to gather on Monday and elect him as Speaker of the House of Representatives
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LPA off northern Luzon now tropical depression Nika: PAGASA
MANLA -- A low pressure area off northern Luzon intensified into tropical depression Nika on Sunday night,
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Another LPA expected to intensity as tropical depression moves away
Tropical Depression Nika is seen to leave the Philippines today, but it will still be a rainy Monday as state weather forecasters monitor
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'Pinaghahandaan na': DepEd still wants in-person classes in no-COVID areas
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) is not closing its doors to conduct limited in-person classes in areas without COVID-19 cases,
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Japeth Aguilar enters PBA bubble just in time for Ginebra debut vs NLEX
CLARK FREEPORT – Everybody’s on board for Barangay Ginebra as Japeth Aguilar arrived in the PBA
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Abueva done with drug test, moves on cusp of finishing GAB requirements
CLARK FREEPORT – A delay in schedule kept Calvin Abueva from completing his webinar with the Games
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‘Akala 'nyo 'di ko nakikita’: Roque responds to viral Boracay memes
MANILA, PHILIPPINES- Memes of Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque dominate social media after he
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KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde are married!
KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde are married! The two musicians have revealed that they already tied the
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The CDC has finally acknowledged that the coronavirus can be airborne
The evidence that the virus can be spread by tiny particles lingering in the air has been mounting for months.
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New study reveals COVID-19 virus can stay active on skin for nine hours, flu for 1.8 hours
For the study, the researchers applied 5 µL aliquots of either the flu virus or SARS-CoV-2 on various
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Pandemic leaves 6,000 jobless in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — The seven-month quarantine has left more than 6,000 workers in
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LRT-2 suspends operations after fire hits Santolan Station
MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) temporarily suspended operations after a fire struck its Santolan Station on Thursday morning.
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Duterte to Tugade: Make beep cards free
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday ordered government agencies implementing the cashless payment
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9 out of 10 Filipinos approve of Duterte’s performance amid pandemic — Pulse Asia
MANILA, Philippines — Nine out of 10 Filipinos approve of President Rodrigo Duterte’s performance amid the country’s fight
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Public school learners resume studies through distance learning
MANILA - Some 22.5 million students in public schools in the Philippines finally resumed their studies on Monday through distance learning,
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Lakers offense limited after Davis runs into foul trouble
Fouls may have disrupted the Laker’s offensive flow, but coach Frank Vogel says
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Secret Service agents, doctors aghast at Trump’s drive outside hospital
Current and former Secret Service agents and medical professionals were aghast Sunday night at President Trump’s trip outside the hospital
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Joe Biden opened his widest lead in the presidential race in a month, according to a new poll
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New Zealand PM Says “We Beat The Virus Again”
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared on Monday New Zealand "beat the virus again"
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'Doraemon' voice actor Tomita Kosei passes away at 84
"Our company’s Tomita Kosei (age of death, 84) passed away on September 27 in the second year of Reiwa (2020) due to a stroke,"
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Calvin Abueva completes all requirements, now awaits PBA decision
NOW the ball is in the hands of the PBA Commissioner’s Office.
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Mayors eye cancellation of Christmas parties
MANILA, Philippines — Mayors in the National Capital Region are eyeing to cancel Christmas parties in
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Wear anti-virus mask in Boracay, but remove when swimming: Tourism chief
MANILA - Tourists who wish to visit resort island Boracay must observe health and safety protocols but
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Converge ICT secures PSE approval for P41-B IPO
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has given the go-ahead for Converge ICT Solutions Inc. to proceed
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Philippines enters list of top 20 countries with most COVID-19 infections
MANILA, Philippines — With a caseload of over 314,000, the Philippines entered the list of 20 countries
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Boracay reopens: 7 visitors from Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — As Boracay island welcomed domestic tourists from Metro Manila yesterday,
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Metro Manila mayors eyeing more relaxed quarantine in November
MANILA, Philippines — Quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila could be relaxed by November if the
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Forced isolation policy may misfire if not explained – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday acknowledged that the
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Twitter says monitoring service does not violate surveillance ban
A Dataminr service called First Alert 'notifies first responders about critical events as they're happening,
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SWS: 8 out of 10 Filipinos wear facemasks vs. COVID-19
Majority of adult Filipinos continue to practice the minimum health standards against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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La Niña spotted in Pacific, wetter conditions seen in eastern Philippines
La Niña conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific Ocean, agencies of the US and Australia have confirmed.
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UN chief sees no end yet in COVID-19 spread
UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said there is still no end in sight to the spread of COVID19
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Regeneron says early trials promising for COVID-19 treatment
Last year, a triple-antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron was shown to be effective against the Ebola
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WHO wants 120M rapid virus tests for poorer states
The quick tests, to be distributed across 133 countries over the next 6 months, are not as reliable as the regular PCR
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2 nursing grads, student stabbed dead
MANILA, Philippines — Two nursing graduates and a nursing student were found dead with multiple stab wounds
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'15-billion PhilHealth fraud challenge' trends on Facebook
PhilHealth, the country’s administrator of the National Health Insurance Program, trended yesterday on Facebook
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Dejected Bam Adebayo has harsh message for himself after Game 5 loss to Celtics
The Miami Heat squandered a chance to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals on Friday night, losing to the Boston Celtics by a score of 121-108.
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Report: Latest 2020 NBA Finals Schedule Details Amid Conference Finals
The 2020 NBA Finals could reportedly begin as early as Wednesday,
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PH coronavirus cases leap past 300,000
The Department of Health reports 2,747 more cases of COVID-19, as the death toll reaches 5,284, and total recoveries reach 232,906
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Pacquiao camp confirms McGregor fight talks, plans to donate proceeds to COVID-19 efforts
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Manny Pacquiao's camp on Saturday confirmed that the Filipino boxing icon and former UFC champ Connor McGregor are finalizing
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DENR probes mining firms in Manila Bay white sand project
CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Friday suspended two mining companies in Cebu
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Conor McGregor claims he will box Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East for next fight
Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao haven’t necessarily gone round and round in the media
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S.Korea reports lowest coronavirus cases since new wave of outbreaks last month
SEOUL - South Korea on Monday reported 50 new coronavirus cases, the lowest since a new wave of outbreaks emerged
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Belly fat linked to early death, study finds
(CNN)-It's more bad news for America's growing waistline: Excess belly fat is associated with a higher risk of early death
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Murray heroics lift Nuggets to Game 3 win vs Lakers
The Nuggets weather a late Lakers storm to cut their series deficit in the NBA Western Conference finals to 1-2
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt is looking for photos of Philippine beaches for a new project
It looks like Joseph Gordon-Levitt is starting yet another project set in the Philippines.
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DTI proposes special SRP during ‘seasons of buying’
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is proposing the implementation of a special Suggested Retail Price (SRP)
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Jay Sonza alleges Julia Barretto is pregnant with Gerald Anderson's baby
MANILA, Philippines — Former broadcaster Jay Sonza claimed that Kapamilya actress Julia Barretto is pregnant
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Chinese tycoon and Xi Jinping critic jailed for 18 years for corruption
Human rights campaigners accuse Xi and China's Communist Party of using corruption charges
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Marcus Smart: Celtics closer than ever after Heat meltdown
'Of course emotions are going to fly, but we're a family and that happens,' says Celtics' Marcus Smart
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Davis calls Lakers game-winner 'biggest shot' of career
Anthony Davis becomes only the seventh player in Lakers history to hit a game-winning
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PopCom clarifies: At least 40 teens aged below 14 give birth every week, not every year
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) clarified on Friday that 40 to 50 Filipino
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Celtics vs. Heat score, takeaways: Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum help Boston dominate Game 3 against Miami
If the Boston Celtics were going to go down 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals,
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We Haven't Seen the Last of Miguel in Cobra Kai
As with all the great battles in Cobra Kai—the sequel series to the Karate Kid films,
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Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray says team 'can't worry' about foul disparity vs. Lakers
The Denver Nuggets have made history by beating the odds this postseason,
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Duterte extends state of calamity in PH for one more year
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the state of calamity placed over the entire Philippines
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Lakers roll past Nuggets in West finals opener
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida — Slow starters in the first two rounds, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be in a hurry to
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Historic year: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.
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IATF approves pilot study of antigen tests for screening local travelers
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s COVID-19 task force has approved the conduct of pilot studies on using
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Palace smells something fishy about Manila Bay fishkill
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang thinks it’s “strange” that there was a fishkill in a portion of Manila Bay amid
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Did Calvin Abueva just hint at his PBA comeback?
IT'S been more than a year since the PBA sanctioned Phoenix Fuel Masters star Calvin Abueva
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PBA to hold 'bubble season' at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga
AFTER the NBA, it's the PBA's turn to hold a bubble season at the Clark Freeport and Economic Zone in Pampanga.
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Metro Manila mayors want to keep 1 meter distancing policy
MANILA, Philippines — As government officials argued over the new rules that reduced physical
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DTI eyeing to produce 20M washable face masks for public distribution
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday
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Popular liver spread included in FDA list of unregistered food products, supplements
MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public on several food products
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DOH warns public against improper use of UV light for disinfection
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire also says there is not enough
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Comeback kings: Nuggets stun Clippers to advance
MANILA, PHILIPPINES- Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic both deliver stellar performances to lead
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Pope Francis ‘constantly monitored’ after close contact with COVID -positive Cardinal Tagle
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is being “constantly monitored” for signs of the coronavirus,
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Heat complete OT comeback over Celtics in East finals opener
Bam Adebayo made a clutch block with 2.5 seconds left in overtime as the Miami Heat
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Pope Francis ‘constantly monitored’ after close contact with COVID -positive Cardinal Tagle
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is being “constantly monitored” for signs of the coronavirus,
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US court sides with Trump on deporting immigrants
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says a federal court in San Fransisco
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Gritty Jokic, Nuggets force Game 7 vs Clippers
‘We don't have pressure. All the pressure is on them,’ says Nuggets star Nikola Jokic
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Rowling's latest book is about a cisgender male serial killer who dresses as a woman
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Kim Kardashian to freeze Facebook, Instagram accounts to protest hate speech
(Reuters) - Kim Kardashian West on Tuesday decided to freeze her Facebook and Instagram accounts,
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'Leon' strengthens into tropical storm, brings rains to parts of Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — “Leon”—the 12th tropical cyclone for 2020—strengthened into a tropical storm
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Audible shouting’ occurred in Rockets locker room following Game 4 loss to Lakers
According to Shams Charania of Stadium, there was “audible shouting” in the Houston Rockets’ locker room
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The Celtics will meet the Heat for the chance to advance to the NBA Finals
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MRT-3 eases distancing measures to boost ridership on Sept. 14
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) management will adjust social distancing rules
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Pemberton blacklisted from returning to Philippines after deportation
MANILA, Philippines — United States Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton,
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DOTr eases distancing rule in public transport
MANILA, Philippines — Four days after the government announced that it would prohibit home
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Lacson sees ‘haggling’ for projects in DPWH budget
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Friday said “haggling” for infrastructure projects
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Coleen Garcia-Crawford delivers baby via water birth at home
MANILA, Philippines — “Unmedicated water birth at home!”
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Netizens slam PNP over social media monitoring plan
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino netizens have been continuously scoring the Philippine National Police (PNP)
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Puerto Princesa’s top tourist drawer loses P80 million to COVID-19 crisis
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, Philippines — The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP)
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Davis dominates, LeBron flirts with triple-double as Lakers clip Rockets for 3-1 lead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Anthony Davis was the biggest player on the floor,
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida — The Toronto Raptors faced a sizable early deficit.
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Ronaldo breaks century mark for international goals
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Tourism corridor linking Baguio, Ilocos region opens on Sept. 22
BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — At least seven towns and cities in the Ilocos region
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Heat oust depleted Bucks to reach NBA East finals
The Miami Heat punched their ticket to the NBA Eastern Conference finals
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Tourism corridor linking Baguio, Ilocos region opens on Sept. 22
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Manila Archdiocese eyes physical confessions
MANILA, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Manila will allow physical confession
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LeBron makes history anew as Lakers trip Rockets for 2-1 lead
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers banked on another furious fourth
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San Antonio, Nueva Ecija mayor survives ambush try; bodyguard hurt
Mayor Arvin Salonga of San Antonio, Nueva Ecija was unhurt in an ambush try on Tuesday
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All Manila cemeteries closed for ‘Undas’
MANILA, Philippines — This year, visit your dearly departed in the cemeteries early.
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US accuses China of intimidating foreign journalists
The US and China restrict reporter visas – with China expelling journalists
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Lakers will have to adapt vs. Rockets, and that could mean Anthony Davis at center for Game 2
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Houston Rockets overwhelmed the Los Angeles Lakers
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Police to 'regularly monitor' social media for quarantine violations
Police commanders and their subordinates will “regularly monitor” social media
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Duterte OKs gradual resumption of tourism
MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte has allowed the gradual resumption of tourism
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House OKs bill declaring September 11 a holiday in Ilocos Norte to mark Marcos' birthday
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading
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'Ang laki ng mukha ko': NYC Chair na umani ng batikos, ipinatanggal na ang billboard
MAYNILA — Ipinatanggal na ni National Youth Commission (NYC) chairperson Ryan Enriquez
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VIRAL: Delivery rider, pumarada saglit para dumalo sa online class
MAYNILA — Viral ngayon sa social media ang isang delivery rider
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Typhoon Kristine enters PAR
A typhoon entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Friday morning
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Dwayne Johnson Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Urging Fans to Wear Masks
The actor and former wrestler known as the Rock said on Instagram that his entire family had tested positive.
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39 Filipinos missing as Japan coast guard hunts for missing cargo ship
TOKYO, Japan — A cargo vessel with at least 43 foreign crew members went missing
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NBI presses raps vs 20 tagged in ‘pastillas’ scam
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation has asked the Office of the Ombudsman
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Richer countries may outbid poor neighbors desperate for COVID-19 vaccines
Washington, DC, USA - The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations wants future COVID-19 vaccines to be shared,
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Church capacity: From 10 persons to 10%
MANILA, Philippines — The government has eased the restrictions on religious gatherings
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Lalaking nagpuslit ng karne sa mini-mart, arestado sa Taguig
Inaresto ang isang 28-anyos na lalaki matapos mahuli umanong magnakaw ng karne
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Canada secures deals for millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses
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Lalaking nagpuslit ng karne sa mini-mart, arestado sa Taguig
Inaresto ang isang 28-anyos na lalaki matapos mahuli umanong magnakaw ng karne
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Sorsogon City Coastal Road partially opens
A portion of the Sorsogon City Coastal Road connecting the city's baywalk,
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Bacolod, Tacloban join NCR under GCQ; Iligan placed under MECQ
The cities of Bacolod and Tacloban have joined Metro Manila
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Duterte salutes frontliners; urges Filipinos to be ‘everyday heroes’
MANILA, Philippines — On National Heroes Day, President Rodrigo Duterte honored frontliners
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Palace: Duterte condoled with Jolo blast victims
President Rodrigo Duterte visited Jolo, Sulu to condole with the victims of twin explosions
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National ID pre-registration eyed in October
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) may start the pre-registration process
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Ilang Benguet farmers ipinamimigay na lang ang mga gulay dahil walang bumibili
BAGUIO CITY — Ipinamimigay na lang ng mga magsasaka sa Benguet
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VIRAL: Mag-inang dating private school teacher, naglalako ng pagkain sa QC
MAYNILA — Nakitang paraan ng mag-inang dating private school teacher
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Ilang Benguet farmers ipinamimigay na lang ang mga gulay dahil walang bumibili
BAGUIO CITY — Ipinamimigay na lang ng mga magsasaka sa Benguet
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‘Hindi nakaka-flatten ng curve’: Senators hit ‘rev-gov’ calls
MANILA, Philippines — More senators are opposing calls to establish a revolutionary government,
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WATCH: Luka legend grows, as Dallas’ Doncic eviscerates Clippers
Luka Doncic brought the entire package -- and then some -- in the Dallas Mavericks' 135-133
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ROBIN PADILLA NAMED PHILIPPINE ARMY COMMUNICATION PANEL CHIEF
Stolen valor. Nothing more than a cosplayer who embellishes a military rank to satisfy his wet dream
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US police shooting black man in back sparks outrage
WASHINGTON - A video showing Wisconsin police shooting a black man in the back in front
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No link yet between twin Sulu blasts, earlier slay of 4 soldiers: military
MANILA (UPDATE) — Investigators have yet to find a link between the twin blasts that killed 14
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In Case You’re Confused: Here’s A Roundup Of Guidelines To Follow Under GCQ
From the use of face shields to motorcycle back-riding, here’s a recap of the latest guidelines for Metro Manila
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TO CONTAIN COVID-19 SPREAD, DOTr TO REQUIRE CASHLESS, CONTACTLESS TRANSACTIONS IN TOLL EXPRESSWAYS
In an effort to further protect the public from the infectious coronavirus disease
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28 manggagawa sa pabrika sa Bataan, nagpositibo sa COVID-19
Nasa 28 manggagawa sa iba't ibang foreign companies sa Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan
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Worldwide coronavirus cases reach 23.31 million, death toll at 805,075
More than 23.31 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally
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PH may flatten coronavirus curve by end-August or September: UP experts
MANILA — Filipinos by the end of the month or next month might see a flattening of the coronavirus curve
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FDA: No one has applied for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials
As the world races to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)
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More public transportation available as NCR returns to GCQ on Aug. 19 —MMDA exec
Commuters in the National Capital Region (NCR) will have more public transportation options as Metro Manila
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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake jolts Cataingan, Masbate at 8:03 AM on Tuesday
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PNP chief denies having Baguio concert party
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Archie Gamboa yesterday denied reports
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Palace ‘glad’ only 45% of Filipinos have no jobs amid COVID-19 crisis
Malacañang on Monday said the record-high adult joblessness in July beat expectations
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Duterte in ‘perpetual isolation’ as precaution vs. COVID-19 —Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte has been in “perpetual isolation” to keep him safe from COVID-19
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‘I can consider him godfather of the (PhilHealth) mafia’
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, who has had stints on the board of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth)
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Juana Change Be Like Harry Roque!
Juana Change imitates Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s Subic Pic.
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Wasak Tayo.
Former solicitor general of the Philippines Florin Hilbay called on the administration, enumerating several key issues that reflect the country's present state.
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Sen. Kiko Pangilinan comments on SONA 2020
Imbes na "COVID, gutom at walang trabaho ng milyon-milyon" ang pagtuunan ni Pangulong Duterte sa kaniyang SONA, death penalty ang kaniyang binigyan ng pansin. – Sen. Pangilinan
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‘ANDITO NA ANG INYONG GOBYERNO’
President Duterte assures OFWs that the government is here and willing to help in facing the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Face Masks at Sea
TINGNAN: Isang disposable face mask ang nakita sa ilalim ng dagat sa Mabini, Batangas.
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COVID-19 Motorcycle Barriers, Good or Not?
DILG spokesman Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said some motorcycle owners used unauthorized materials such as glass for the barrier, meant to protect against the transmission of the virus between the driver and the backrider.
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Vico Sotto Comments on the Government.
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto expressed frustration over the culture of corruption prevailing in government.
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Iya Villania gives birth to baby girl
The Arellano family has finally added a baby girl into the family!
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Michael V tests positive for COVID-19
The comedian documents the journey – from first feeling
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Baby Joy Liwanag, 3rd year BS Education scholar from DHVSU
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Face-to-face classes sa ilang lugar ng Pilipinas, Posibleng ipatupad
Posibleng ipatupad ang face-to-face classes sa ilang lugar sa Pilipinas
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Jennylyn Mercado, may banat sa nagsasabing 'move on na sa ABS-CBN'
MAYNILA -- Patuloy ang pagpapahayag ng suporta ng aktres na si Jennylyn Mercado sa ABS-CBN
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'Tratuhin niyo naman kaming mga tao': ABS-CBN retrenchment because of politicians, not pandemic, Angelica Panganiban clarifies
MANILA — Actress Angelica Panganiban broke her silence Friday amid
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Casino Filipino Angeles Shutdown Amid 3 COVID Cases
Closed Until Further Notice
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Lapid wants food, grocery delivery drivers reimbursed for canceled orders
MANILA - Sen. Lito Lapid on Tuesday pushed for the "mandatory reimbursement"
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Facing soldiers, Duterte boasts of 'dismantling' oligarchy without declaring martial law
Facing soldiers in Sulu province on Monday
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LOOK: “Beauty queen earns her keep
Miss Sinulog Festival Queen Monica Afable was spotted selling
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BATANG BREADWINNER, DOBLE-KAYOD PARA MAIPAGAMOT ANG MGA MAGULANG AT BUHAYIN ANG PAMILYA
"Makita ko lang na masaya ang mga magulang ko,
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PARA AGAD MAPIGIL ANG PAGKALAT NG COVID-19
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Ben&Ben trends in South Korea!
Even Ben&Ben is astounded to learn they are trending in South Korean charts
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Taylor Swift and Kanye West will tangle again, with dueling albums
Taylor Swift and Kanye West, the most reliably combustible pair of stars in pop music
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When Basha meets Ethan: Bea Alonzo, Alden Richards drop sweet photos of new love team
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso star Alden Richards and Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo
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Palace: NCR may return to stricter quarantine if virus cases hit 85K by end-July
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila’s return to a more stringent lockdown measure
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'Purely disgusting': Angel Locsin reacts after Jane De Leon posted about not joining rally due to COVID-19
MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin posted a reaction
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Michael V. tests positive for COVID-19
Matapos magpositibo sa COVID-19, inilahad ni Michael V.
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New Manila International Airport in Bulacan will begin by October
San Miguel Corporation President and COO Ramon Ang confirms the construction
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Complete extension of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) to San Juan, La Union before 2022 ends
San Miguel Corporation President and COO Ramon
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FDA WARNS PUBLIC VS VALVED MASKS
They do not have infection control (mechanism)
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‘May career pa ba kayo?’ Angel Locsin pans other stars’ silence on ABS-CBN franchise issue
MANILA -- Angel Locsin criticized fellow celebrities
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NEOWISE comet that appears in the sky
LOOK: A photographer in Albay luckily captures a photo of the NEOWISE
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Lagundi being tested vs COVID-19
MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital
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MAG-ASAWANG FRONTLINER SA UAE, NAWALAY SA 3 TAONG GULANG NA ANAK NANG MAGPOSITIBO SA COVID-19
"When are you going back home? When will you embrace me?”
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Isko Moreno: ‘Let’s start jailing irresponsible parents’
MANILA, Philippines — Manileño parents who neglect their children and
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Mystery as Argentine sailors infected with virus after 35 days at sea
Argentina is trying to solve a medical mystery after 57 sailors
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Japan defense review slams China's virus 'disinformation'
The report cites as examples comments made on Twitter
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Pampanga to enforce face mask law among minors but parents to get punished
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO –– Parents or guardians will be made to stand in
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(OFWs) sa ilalim ng “Balik Pinas, Balik Pampanga Program”
TINGNAN | Pinauwi na ngayong gabi ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan
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‘Vice Ganda Network’ bibigyan ng trabaho ang mga nawalan ng kita sa ABS-CBN
DAPAT ay ngayong Hulyo 17 na ang launching ng The Vice Ganda Network,
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'Makakapag-aral pa ba kami?': Families of ABS-CBN workers suffer from franchise denial
MANILA - The families of some 11,000 ABS-CBN workers are also affected
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What’s your plan now for ABS-CBN workers, Binay asks gov’t
MANILA, Philippines — After the House panel’s denial of ABS-CBN’s
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A field of flowers. 🌸🌼🌺
LOOK: Flowers bloom in Daraga, Albay captured by a netizen on July 06, 2020.
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Police identify foreigner who hit Makati traffic enforcers, biker
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese woman caught in a now viral video
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Camp of Jinkee Pacquiao hits back at Agot Isidro
MANILA -- The camp of the Pacquiao family hit back at actress Agot Isidro,
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Manila to bicol sorsogon private by PWD pedicab
June 29, alas-5 ng hapon, nang parahin sila ni Bayan Patroller Amore Romaraog
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DepEd extends enrollment to July 15
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has extended until July 15
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Taxi driver Jimmy Tindugan passes away
Jimmy Tindugan, the asthmatic taxi driver who on
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Pampanga businessman could be next dollar billionaire
Pampanga-based businessman Dennis Anthony Uy could become the
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COVID-19 cases may hit 61,000 to 95,000 by end-August – UP experts
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 4) — The number of coronavirus cases in the country
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172 KATAO NA WALANG SUOT NA FACE MASK, HINULI.
PROBINSIYA NG PAMPANGA- Isandaang pitumpu’t dalawa
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Balik ECQ
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Mak Tumang designs face masks inspired by Catriona Gray's iconic lava gown
Face mask but make it fashion? Mak Tumang has got you covered.
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Pampanga among provinces to remain under mgcq
President Rodrigo Duterte declared that Pampanga
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DepEd extends enrollment to July 15
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has extended until July 15
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Cebu City stays under strictest ECQ; no easing of restrictions in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 1:02 a.m.) — Cebu City, now the epicenter of the
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Vic urges Vico Sotto to court San Manuel Tarlac mayor
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso TV host Vic Sotto played as a matchmaker between his
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New swine flu found in China has pandemic potential
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Researchers in China have discovered a new type of swine
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LOOK: Celebrity KC Montero was among the 121 people arrested
by policemen at a bar for violating social distancing in Makati City on Sunday
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Harry Roque
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque claims that the Philippines is
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Pope Francis
Pope Francis reflected on unity and prophecy in his homily during the
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Sen. Vicente Sotto III
Sinabi ni Sen. Vicente Sotto III na dapat ibalik ang ipinatutupad na enhanced
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Pampang Market on Lockdown
A market vendor, who tested positive for COVID-19, had died yesterday.
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Lazatin orders temporary shutdown of Pampang Public Market
ANGELES CITY – Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is ordering the temporary shutdown of
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Another Cebu cop dies of COVID
MANILA, Philippines — Another police officer has died of the coronavirus disease 2019
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Djokovic tests positive for COVID-19, apologizes to other players
BELGRADE, Serbia - World number one Novak Djokovic said Tuesday he
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We Still Don't Fully Understand The Label 'Asymptomatic'
Even if someone is infected by the novel coronavirus and remains asymptomatic
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DOJ identifies, tracks location of man who threatened Frankie Pangilinan
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice has identified and
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LOOK: Covid-19 Updates. #Covid19PH
June 23, 2020 covid update
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Singapore-based BPO firm looking to hire 2,000 work-from-home staff in Philippines
Singapore-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firm Everise Holdings
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Brazil passes 50,000 deaths from coronavirus: official
Dagsa ang mga tao sa Ipanema beach sa Rio de Janeiro, Brazil nitong Linggo,
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TWEET SCOOP: Kim Molina slams netizens criticizing her boobs.
"Problema niyo sa boobs kong hiwalay? Eh, social distancing nga, 'di ba? In all shape or form, we are jowable."
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LOOK: Matteo Guidicelli draws flak for PS4 unboxing video.
Netizen to Matteo: "It shows how you treat and value stuff. No wonder, Sarah's mom doesn't like you..."
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Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto officiated the wedding of two couples on Monday.
“Pinayagan silang magtanggal ng mask, 5 seconds lang para mag-kiss,” he said on Twitter.
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Jeepney drivers in Quezon City
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Gatchalian: Don't force students to buy gadgets, go online amid pandemic
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said Filipino students, especially those
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Enraged Sharon Cuneta to go after netizen who threatened to rape daughter Frankie
MANILA — An apparently furious Sharon Cuneta has vowed to
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Trump says he urged team to 'slow' COVID-19 testing
Trump says he urged team to 'slow' COVID-19 testing
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"Hi Mama! Nakilala ko na ang paborito mo! 🤣"
LOOK: Actress Bea Alonzo through her project I AM HOPE turned over relief bags
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DOMESTIC ABUSE
As of June 4, 2020, nearly 3,700 cases of violence against women
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Calling all the “plantitas” 🌿
LOOK: DIY plant pots made out of plastic bottles.
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‘TAMA NA, SOBRA NA TAYO’
A netizen who has given food to these street children was surprised after
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Pasig City gov't raises P1.2 B for tablets, laptops for public school students, teachers
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday said the local government has
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LOOK: A man walks along Aurora Boulevard, Cubao
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LOOK: Cats at the University of the Philippines Baguio
are not spared from temperature checks in the time of COVID-19.
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LOOK: Angel Locsin's confidence on her new body
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Covid Patient commits suicide
An 80-year old man from Barangay Margot who tested positive
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Former barangay captain Melchor Caluag
DILG Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs Martin Diño, and Volunteers Against
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22,000 duplicate SAP beneficiaries found
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
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DILG wants disciplinary action vs 20 barangay execs for violating ECQ rules
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local
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Vico Sotto makes 100 contractual staff Pasig City's regular employees
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday announced the regularization of 100 contractual city hall
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Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
List of airports with LGU clearance to resume commercial flights as of 17 June 2020
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16 friends test positive for coronavirus after an outing at a Florida bar
(CNN) – A group of 16 friends all tested positive for coronavirus after a night out at a recently
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Man loses job after he and wife harassed Filipino for writing ‘Black Lives Matter’ sign
A husband and wife who confronted a Filipino for making a “Black Lives Matter”
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784 governors, mayors endorse anti-terror bill approval
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 784 local chief executives have expressed support for
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'Kinikilig ako': KC Concepcion confirms having 'happy' love life
MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actress KC Concepcion opened up about having a "happy" love life.
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Danding Cojuangco, tycoon and political kingpin, dies at 85
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco Jr, chairman and
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Taiwan donates more medical supplies to PH
Taiwan, the country’s northern neighbor, has donated to the Philippine government some 500,000
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'We're heroes, too:' Hospital janitors risk lives to stop spread of COVID-19
Luis Padilla, 46, stood in line at McDonald’s, excited to order his free meal.
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‘pancit lumpia cake’
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“THANK YOU, GOD… SA CHALLENGES NA IBINIGAY MO SA’KIN—PARA PATATAGIN AKO.”
Hindi naging hadlang ang pagkakaroon ng facial cleft ni Rizal Gutierrez
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ALL FOR LOVE: Husband Takes Wife For Dialysis By Attaching Wheelchair To His Bike
Manolito Palacio drives 12 kilometers from Caloocan to Quezon City to get to the
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Parts of Beijing locked down due to fresh virus cluster
Parts of Beijing were placed under lockdown on Saturday as six new domestic
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Status of Gitnang Luzon
ICYMI: Status ng mga lalawigan sa Gitnang Luzon mula Hunyo 16 hanggang 30, 2020.
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Local government units under ECQ, MECQ, GCQ until June 30, 2020
The following, in summary, are the levels of community quarantine in the country until June 30,
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DepEd to allow ‘physical enrollment’ starting this week
An official of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday confirmed that “physical retrieval and
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To my beloved Angelenos,
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LOOK: Instant babysitter ang isang pulis sa Kabayan, Benguet!
Nagbabantay si Police Corporal Nimfa Camis sa mga customer ng
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What's up, madlang people!
Naghahanda na ang It's Showtime hosts para sa kanilang unang live show
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Duque on fresh resignation calls: ‘I serve at the pleasure of the President’
MANILA, Philippines – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Tuesday
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3 Pampanga cities no longer have active COVID-19 cases
PAMPANGA – The cities of Angeles, San Fernando and Mabalacat here have recorded
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Unemployed Filipina feeds those in need in Dubai
“We’re poor... But it’s not a reason for me not to help,” Feby Dela Peña says.
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LOOK: Protesters
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Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine to enter final trial stage in July
A vaccine against COVID-19 developed by the US biotech firm
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LOOK: Aguinaldo mistakenly identified as Bonifacio in PTV’s Independence Day coverage
MANILA, Philippines — State-run PTV on Friday apologized after it
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'Shaman King' to get an anime reboot based on the completed manga
Popular anime show "Shaman King" is getting a reboot!
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LOOK: ‘Grand mañanita’ protest on Independence Day
MANILA, Philippines — Protesters could not be silenced by the coronavirus
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UP research: PH virus cases may hit 40,000 this month
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Gov Delta on assisting returning kapampangan OFWs
“we’ve talked to secretary Galvez and Secretary Ano,
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Family of mom who died while waiting for bus ride to Bicol gets assistance
The local government of Calabanga in Bicol has extended cash assistance
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IATF approved dine-in services in GCQ areas -DTI chief
Dine-in services will partially resume in restaurants located in areas under general
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BIR requires online sellers to register business, declare past transactions for tax purposes
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is requiring “online sellers” or
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Philippines gets P44-million COVID-19 aid from Canada
Canada on Wednesday said it is providing more than CAD$1.1 million or about P44.5 million
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George Floyd To Be Laid To Rest In Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — George Floyd was lovingly remembered Tuesday as “Big Floyd”
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Congress submits anti-terror bill to Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — The new anti-terrorism bill is now ready for President Duterte’s
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Philippines' 'oldest living actress' Anita Linda dies at 95
MANILA, Philippines – Veteran actress Anita Linda passed away Wednesday
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Palace admits it would be hard for PH to reduce COVID-19 cases to zero
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday admitted that
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Faking Facebook accounts a criminal offense, says DOJ
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked
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NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas
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"Ngayon lang po ako naniwala na kapag nakatulong ka pala sa tao may biyayang darating sayo,"
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Only 4 of the Piston 6 walked free
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GOOD NEWS! ANGELES CITY CLEARS ITS LAST COVID CASE
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House bill penalizing cancellation of food, grocery deliveries filed
A measure seeking to penalize individuals who will cancel their orders through food
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New Zealand lifted all domestic
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LTO opens online portal for payment of car registration, license application
MANILA, Philippines – Motorists may now apply or renew their car
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Converge to assist 90,000 students with internet connection
With the advent of the new normal, the educational system now will be
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Tanong ng bayan
Sino – sino ang maaring makatatanggap ng 2nd tranche ng ESP-SAP?
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After delay, kin of 29 doctors, other health workers who died of COVID-19 get P1-million compensation
MANILA – Families of 29 out of 32 health workers who died of the coronavirus disease
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Heart Evangelista starts giving away over 500 tablets to 'students and kids who need it most'
Heart Evangelista has started giving away more than 550 pieces
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Recto: Stranded OFWs deserve red carpet treatment, not sidewalk reception
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Saturday lamented the "disturbing"
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AYAW KONG NAHIHIRAPAN SI MAMA
Itong pandemic, sobrang hirap. Nabaon sa utang si Mama.
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Robredo: Why rush anti-terrorism bill during pandemic?
MANILA, Philippines – With the anti-terrorism bill only one step away from becoming
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#HandsOffOurStudents
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LizQuen’s ‘Make It with You’ canceled, manager Ogie Diaz says
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PH’s youngest COVID-19 survivor brought back to hospital
MANILA — After surviving the novel coronavirus, the Philippines’ youngest COVID-19 survivor
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indigenous community na Blaan sa South Cotabato
Mahigit sampung katao sa
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Not a billionaire, but Kylie Jenner is highest-paid celebrity, Forbes says
LOS ANGELES - Kylie Jenner and Kanye West on Thursday topped the annual Forbes
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#TULONG PASADA
Nakarating po sa ating tanggapan na marami pong mga public utility jeepney (PUJ)
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LGUs must issue fare matrix to allow tricycles to operate — DILG
MANILA, Philippines — Local government units (LGUs) should
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LOOK: Covid-19 Updates. #Covid19PH
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George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus but showed no symptoms, autopsy reveals
George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus but showed no symptoms or lung damage
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White teens start disgusting 'George Floyd Challenge' on social media by posing for photos while kneeling on their friends' necks
A new disgraceful social media trend called the ‘George Floyd Challenge’
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Michael Jordan announces $100M donation to fight for racial equality
Basketball great Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand on Friday pledged $100 million
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Look what you made Taylor Swift do!
The American singer-songwriter joined the calls to #JunkTerrorBill
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Cuteness overload!
Looks like JC Santos is having a good time fulfilling
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OPM band Ben&Ben’s
Paolo Guico took to social media to ask Department
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6 inarestong jeepney driver, nananatili sa kustodiya ng Caloocan police
UPDATE: Mananatili pa rin sa kulungan ang Piston 6 sa susunod na
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NBI files murder, perjury charges vs cops in ex-soldier Ragos' death
MANILA - The National Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed murder,
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DTI tells online sellers to disclose prices of items being sold
As online buying and selling thrived amid the lockdown aimed at containing
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ABS-CBN's Gabby Lopez faces lawmakers to defend citizenship, franchise
MANILA — ABS-CBN Corp. chairman emeritus Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III joined
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Traditional jeepney phaseout to proceed
MANILA, Philippines — With still no clear timeline as to when they can resume
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Several Victoria Court branches to close, employees retrenched due to COVID-19
Several branches of motel chain Victoria Court will be closed while a number of employees
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New rules await passengers as flights resume in 8 PH airports
MANILA, Philippines — Commercial flights are set to resume in at least
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Four cops charged in George Floyd death, one with 2nd-degree murder
MINNEAPOLIS - The white Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on the neck
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Apple is tracking iPhones stolen from its stores
(CNN Business)Apple is sending a clear message to people who've stolen iPhones
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PhilHealth releases new COVID-19 testing rate package
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)
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Duterte gives officials until June 9 to release COVID-19 sickness, death benefits for health workers
President Rodrigo Duterte gave government officials until June 9 to
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OFW arrivals to be decentralized as Clark Int’l Airport opens Friday
MANILA, Philippines — Clark International Airport will reopen for
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COVID-19 cases in PH now over 20,000; death toll nears 1,000
MANILA, Philippines — More than 20,000 people in the country
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Seniors, youths still restricted under GCQ
MANILA, Philippines — The elderly and those below 21 years old are still not allowed
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Ako na lang Papa at Mama nila.
Ako na lang ang mag-aasikaso sa kanila.
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Oklahoma deputies take a knee in solidarity with protesters
Powerful moment as sheriff's deputies stationed outside the county jail in Oklahoma City
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Congo declares new Ebola epidemic, 1,000 kms from eastern outbreak
KINSHASA - Democratic Republic of Congo declared a new Ebola epidemic
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“Feisty” is the way Shelley Gunn describes her 103-year-old grandmother.
That quality shone through earlier this month when the Massachusetts
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The Senate approves on third and final reading a bill that gives
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(As of 6:45 a.m.) Commuters scramble for a ride along Commonwealth
the first work day after Metro Manila shifted to a general community quarantine.
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CDC STATEMENT
CDC says not one employee tested positive for COVID-19.
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You’re Allowed To Admit You’re Struggling, So Please Don’t Hold Your Sadness Inside
You might feel like you aren’t allowed to admit you’re struggling
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New record: 2nd otter species in PH spotted in Tawi-Tawi
Otter specialists say the otters recently seen in Turtle Islands are of a species never before recorded
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EXECUTUVE ORDER
Providing guidelines for the implementation
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LOOK: Taguig architect creates new designs for post-COVID jeepneys
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic will have a long-lasting
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NEW NORMAL LRT
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MASS BURIAL
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WATCH: After plenary session, ‘Bato’ tells colleagues in jest: ‘Sarap ng buhay, ganto na lang tayo palagi ha’
MANILA, Philippines — “Sarap ng buhay, sarap ng buhay, ganto na lang
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DILG: No need for quarantine passes in GCQ areas, travel passes still required when crossing borders
MANILA, Philippines — Residents of areas under general community quarantine
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DTI: Barbershops, gyms, churches may reopen in areas under modified GCQ
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 29) – Life in areas under modified general community
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Joel Villanueva says Mayor Joni chose to serve the people despite weak immune system
Senator Joel Villanueva said his sister Mayor Joni of Bocaue, Bulacan
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LOOK | Public Transport Operation Guidelines
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Please offer a prayer for the eternal repose
of the soul of 2LT Darwing Daluz from Pamaldan, Cabanatuan City,
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Minneapolis cop who knelt on handcuffed black man arrested
MINNEAPOLIS — The police officer seen on video kneeling
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Edsa ‘transformationʼ for buses, bikes under way
No jeepneys and only a few buses when Metro Manila starts
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Flames ripped through a Minneapolis police station
in Minnesota and seven protesters were shot in Kentucky
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Cuomo Will Let New York Businesses Deny Service To Customers Without Masks
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a Thursday
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LeBron James joins athletes voicing outrage over death of unarmed black man after arrest
LeBron James was among a number of high-profile athletes who took to social media
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OFW nurse paints the 'Last Supper' showing Jesus with different frontliners
An OFW nurse from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates drew his own version
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Over 1 M OFWs to lose jobs by 2021
A total of 1,005,031 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) may be displaced by December, 2021,
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WHO sounds alarm over 'slow' contact tracing efforts in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — A representative of the World Health Organization
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JUST IN
The World Bank has approved a fresh $500 million loan to the Philippines
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DILG: No need for quarantine passes in GCQ areas, travel passes still required when crossing borders
MANILA, Philippines — Residents of areas under general community quarantine
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Duterte places Metro Manila under GCQ beginning June 1
Metro Manila will shift to a less stringent general community quarantine on June 1
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Hackers hit PLDT's Twitter account, call for 'fast internet'
A group of hackers on Thursday attacked the Twitter account
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'Rurouni Kenshin' final chapter films delayed to 2021 due to COVID-19
We'll have to wait a little longer to see the final chapter of the live-action film series
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No need for quarantine pass for persons allowed outside homes during GCQ: police
MANILA - Persons allowed outside of their residences will no longer
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Sanlibong teenage buntis
TINGNAN | Pagdami ng teenage pregnancy, isang national emergency.
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WHO reminds Pinoys: No rapid drop yet in virus cases; stay home
MANILA, Philippines — Even if restrictions on movement are eased
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Roque: Spike in new COVID-19 cases expected with gradual reopening of economy
MANILA, Philippines — The sudden spike in the number of new
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Bocaue, Bulacan Mayor Joni Villanueva dies
Mayor Eleanor “Joni” Villanueva of Bocaue, Bulacan passed away on Thursday.
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Enrollment for students in public schools to proceed on June 1 -Palace
The month-long enrollment period for students in public schools will proceed on June 1,
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Duque contradicts Duterte: 'Safe' to reopen classes in August
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 26) — Health Secretary Franciso Duque III
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Some 200 tricycle drivers in Mandaluyong diagnosed with COVID-19 via rapid test
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 26) — Around 200 tricycle drivers in Mandaluyong
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LOOK: If you’re going to take the LRT-2 during the ‘new normal,’
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Cardi B tries lumpiang shanghai, says it's 'good as hell'
Cardi B had some home-cooked Filipino food the other day, and said it was "good as hell."
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BALIK TAPING NA!
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano at 'Make It With You'
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LOOK: No public transportation, no problem!
These men are seen riding
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COVID-FREE PROVINCES FOR TWO WEEKS
Some provinces in the Philippines reported no
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Mas mahalaga raw ang kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral
Pangulong Duterte, hangga't walang bakuna kontra-COVID-19,
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Palace gives go-signal for distribution of second tranche of cash aid
MANILA, Philippines — The distribution of the second tranche of the
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LOOK: A woman from Makati City made
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Commuters on bicycles and electric scooters
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‘It’s a prank!’: Inconsiderate ‘blogger’ fakes order from restaurant
A restaurant based in San Pedro, Laguna aired its frustration
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Hong Kong braces for protests on heels of proposed national security laws
LOOK: Demonstrators disperse as riot police throw tear gas canisters in Hong Kong's
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Data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) showed that 602 people
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LOOK: A Nueva Ecija artist crafted a jackfruit leaf art
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When Sam Milby says Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is ‘worth every second of the wait’
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Ang dating miyembro ng Streetboys na si Spencer Reyes,
bus driver pala ngayon para sa frontliners sa Scotland! #KMJS15
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The IATF has approved
the following outdoor non-contact sports and
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Aksidente sa Brgy. Soledad, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija.
Ibayong pag-iingat po sana lagi.
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Workers only need company IDs to get through checkpoints, travel authority unnecessary — DILG
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 23) — Workers in industries allowed to resume operations amid
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490 tested for coronavirus at illegal hospital in Clark resort: police
Authorities have tested at least 490 people for the novel coronavirus at
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Actress Angel Locsin flags netizen’s death threat against her, ABS-CBN stars
Netizens putting a bounty on public figures’ heads seems to be
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Ganun sana Gov! 👌👏👏👏
Kung pareho sila ng kamang tinutulugan, bakit hindi sila puwedeng
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Libreng Sakay!
Para sa mga manggagawa
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More senators call out Duque over alarming 2nd wave claim, seek clarification
MANILA, Philippines — More senators on Thursday called out Health
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SMALL BUSINESS WAGE SUBSIDY (SBWS) PROGRAM ADVISORY
The My.SSS system shall be re-opened for employers who have been
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Lawmaker wants classes postponed until COVID-19 vaccine available
MANILA — A lawmaker wants to postpone classes from pre-school to college
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CanSino COVID-19 vaccine appears safe in first human trial
A coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine tested for the first time in humans is
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Brazil Is The New Epicenter Of The Global Coronavirus Pandemic
Brazil’s novel coronavirus outbreak surged to cataclysmic levels on
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A senior citizen waiting for his DSWD social pension fainted
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THE NEW NORMAL IN BEACHES?
A beach in La Grande Motte, southern France used
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DOH apologizes for confusion over 'second wave' remark
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 21) — The Department of Health apologized
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Duque: Wala pang ebidensiya na nakakahawa ang asymptomatic COVID-19 patients
MAYNILA (UPDATE) - Hindi pa rin prayoridad ng Department of Health (DOH)
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'We have not yet flattened the curve': IATF adviser says PH still in coronavirus first wave
MANILA - The Philippines is still in the first wave of the novel coronavirus outbreak
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Sangkot sa ilegal na COVID-19 hospital sa Clark , arestado
Governor Delta nagpasalamat sa CIDG, FDA, at CDC
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PH ‘actually’ in second wave of COVID-19 infections now – Duque
MANILA, Philippines — “Actually, we’re in the second wave”
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LIBRENGSAKAY
Bukas po, May 18, ay papasada ang mga service
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Mga residente ng Clark
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LIVESTREAM: Marcos Highway - May 18, 2020
LIVE: Sitwasyon sa Marcos Highway sa Cainta, Rizal
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Another total lockdown may be needed if COVID-19 cases surge — DOH
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 17) — The Department of Health says any
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Residents in Pasay flock to a supermarket as government
As of 4 p.m., this is the situation inside the supermarket.
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Cambodia says all COVID-19 patients recovered, no new cases for a month
PHNOM PENH - Cambodia's last patient with the new coronavirus has
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Globally, PH ranks poorly in fight vs COVID: 23rd in fatality rate, 131st in recovery rate
Refer to the link DOH.gov.ph or up-to-date data or to COVID19.gov.ph.
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Some Quezon City residents troop to warehouses and stores to buy beer
Consumers make the best of the 1-5pm window hours on Saturday
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Netizens claim some folks unaware of Typhoon Ambo due to absence of ABS-CBN
MANILA, Philippines – Some families living in towns ravaged by the
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TINGNAN: Isang puting paninki ang nakita sa San Remegio
Ayon sa DENR XI, wala pang sightings ng puti o "albino" na paniki sa
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Duterte mulling sale of gov’t property to raise funds for SAP 2nd tranche
President Duterte is inclined to start selling some government properties to augment
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BEWARE OF INTERNET FRAUD!
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DSWD mobile application, Registration for Second Tranche of SAP distribution
DSWD and DICT launches app for faster subsidy distribution
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Gov’t should pay for virus testing, senators insist
MANILA, Philippines — Several senators on Tuesday insisted that the
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Cost of having COVID-19
Magkano ang magagastos mo pag naconfine ka sanhi ng virus?
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Villar says middle class should not receive cash assistance amid COVID-19 crisis
The middle class should not be receiving assistance from the government's social
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CURFEW TIME
Ipinatutupad ang 8:00 PM - 5:00 AM curfew time sa buong
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NBI arrests YouTuber Francis Leo Marcos for alleged violations of optometry law
MANILA - The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday arrested an
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'Hard to replace': Sinas to stay as NCRPO director, PNP chief says
MANILA, Philippines — After photographs posted by his own office showed Police Maj.
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1st coronavirus case detected in Ecuador Amazon tribe
The first case reported in the Waorani tribe is a 'pregnant woman, 17 years old,
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COVID-19 positive man refuses to be taken to hospital, hugs neighbors in rage
JAKARTA — A 40-year-old man initialed as AR, who has tested positive for
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NEWS UPDATES
Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and conductors have
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Secretary Harry Roque
"Ano po ang nangyari noong araw ng Sabado?
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US firm announces 'positive interim' results for coronavirus vaccine
US biotech firm Moderna reported "positive interim" results on Monday in the first
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Palace warns of another Metro Manila lockdown
MANILA, Philippines — The government will place Metro Manila
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PUBLIC ADVISORY
Pinapaalalahanan po ang lahat ng mga Kapampangan
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New Normal
Hindi man ang nakasanayang gawin, kailangan pa ring sundin.
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WHO warns virus may be here to stay as toll nears 300,000
Geneva, Switzerland — The coronavirus may never go away and
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Medialdea orders PNP to submit to Palace findings of probe into Sinas’ mañanita
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea has ordered the Philippine National Police
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Kai Sotto is first international player named to NBA G League select team
AFTER much suspense, Kai Sotto finally confirmed that he's bound for the NBA G League.
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Non-leisure mall shops, other workplaces can partially reopen under modified ECQ
MANILA, Philippines – In a bid to partially reopen the economy, Malacañang on
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NBI summons Mocha Uson for posting fake photo of PPE donation
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has
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Cayetano files bill granting ABS-CBN provisional franchise until October 2020
MANILA, Philippines — More than a week since media giant ABS-CBN
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Man in Aklan 'offering' P100M for Duterte's head arrested —police
A construction worker was arrested in Malay, Aklan on Tuesday for allegedly offering P100 million
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World leaders demand free coronavirus vaccine for all
World leaders past and present insisted on Thursday that any eventual
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LIST: What constitute ECQ, GCQ, and ‘modified’ ECQ areas?
MANILA, Philippines — First there was the enhanced community
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GCQ Physical Distancing sa Public Transport Vehicles
IWAS COVID-19 Sundin ang mga patakaran sa pagsakay
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Umapela si Angel Locsin sa ABS-CBN na pahalagahan ang kalagayan ng kanilang mga empleyado.
Sa ABS-CBN, kung mabibigyan po tayo ng second chance, itama po natin
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Tito Sotto trends after he abstains from voting on ABS-CBN reso
MANILA, Philippines – Some social media users blasted Senate President Vicente
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13 SENATORS FILE BILL SEEKING TO GRANT ABS-CBN PROVISIONAL FRANCHISE
At least 13 senators on Monday filed a bill that would grant ABS-CBN
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DILG: 183 brgy execs under investigation by PNP for alleged corruption in distributing cash aid
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said that some 183 barangay officials
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UV light robot destroys coronavirus in 2 minutes
TOKYO -- A machine that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect hospitals
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‘Pareho lang tayo, hindi ko rin naintindihan’: Kim Chiu sorry for confusing ‘classroom’ analogy
MANILA — Kim Chiu on Saturday apologized for her attempted analogy relating classroom
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Religious, work-related mass gatherings still banned under GCQ -Palace
Mass gatherings, including religious and work-related, will still not be allowed in areas
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“Sa mga lolo, lola hindi naman po kayo completely kulong
Pwede lang po kayong lumabas para kumuha ng essential goods and services
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Walang batayan ang pagkumpara ni Coco Martin
sa pagitan ng Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) at ABS-CBN.
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READ: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has released its guidelines
and schedules in processing of vehicle registration, driver’s licenses,
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WHAT BACK-TO-SCHOOL LOOKS LIKE FOR STUDENTS IN WUHAN, CHINA
High school senior students study with plastic partitions in a classroom
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LOOK: Pellets of ice rained down
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DTI ADVISORY
Paalala mula sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),
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Sperm containing virus raises small risk of COVID-19 spread via sex -study
LONDON - Chinese researchers who tested sperm of men infected
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‘There will be a reckoning’: Cayetano blames SolGen, NTC for ABS-CBN closure
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 8) — House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday finally broke
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Duterte puts NCR, other 'high-risk' areas under modified ECQ
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the implementation of a modified enhanced
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FINAL LIST: Areas Under ECQ, Businesses Allowed To Operate, Guidelines For ECQ, GCQ Implementation
Here’s the final list of the sectors that may open under enhanced community quarantine
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ABS-CBN vows comeback after being shut down by government
MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN shut down on Tuesday evening its
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NTC orders ABS-CBN to stop broadcasting
MANILA (3rd UPDATE) - The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
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Ex-PBA player who cursed at Pasig frontliners angers Vico Sotto
MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday expressed
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Police officers have arrested a driver
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A shooting incident in the C-5 area of Quezon City
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Present during the inspection today were National Action Plan
Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr.,
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DepEd sets August 24 for school opening amid COVID-19 situation
Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Tuesday announced that the formal start of classes for schoolyear (SY) 2020-2021
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Comedian Babajie dies from pneumonia
Pumanaw sa edad na 35 years old ang komedyanteng si Babajie o Alfredo Cornejo Jr.
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FULL FORCE | Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda
kasama ang mga miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan
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UST Hospital retrenches amid losses from COVID-19, says Philhealth owes it P180-M
MANILA - (UPDATE) The University of Santo Tomas Hospital has retrenched workers due to
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Forty-three provinces in the country have no confirmed COVID-19 for the past two weeks
In the list of provinces without COVID cases from April 18 to May 1 are
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Vanessa Bryant Receives Birthday Cake for Late Daughter Gianna from Kobe's Former Lakers Teammate
Vanessa Bryant received a very thoughtful gift in honor of her late
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Youngest COVID-19 Survivor in Bataan!
Finally discharged from Mariveles District Hospital!
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South Korea says recovered coronavirus patients who tested positive again did not relapse: Tests picked up 'dead virus fragments'
Experts in South Korea said that recovered coronavirus patients
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BCDA chief Vince Dizon named COVID-19 response deputy chief
MANILA - Bases and Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Vivencio
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After 8th try and 20 years, government employee in Bicol now a lawyer
LEGAZPI CITY—Failing the bar examinations seven times did not
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Pope Francis appoints Tagle as cardinal-bishop
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has just been elevated to the rank
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Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean' the lungs
A Homeland Security official, under questioning from reporters, later said federal laboratories
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Babaeng binayad sa rebond ang ayudang ₱6,500, nahuli ng barangay dahil sa curfew
Lumabag sa curfew ang isang babae mula sa Brgy. Biñang 2nd, Bocaue, Bulacan matapos nitong magpa-rebond
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Angel Locsin ends COVID-19 initiative after helping 135 hospitals, raising P11.35 million
A month after actress Angel Locsin and her team began their COVID-19
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27,972 Pampanga workers get P5K from DOLE
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — A total of 27,942 workers in 1,115 private companies based in Pampanga
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'We cannot go back': General Community Quarantine is the 'new normal,' Malacañang says
Malacañang on Sunday said that the general
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COVID-infected doctor vows to return to frontlines after full recovery
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 26) — A doctor who has fallen critically ill due to COVID-19
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North Korea's Kim 'alive and well' — Seoul
Conjecture about Kim's health has grown since his conspicuous absence
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Nanay Julia, 71 y/o, ibinalik ang ayudang ₱6,500.
Kwalipikado naman siya at walang kahit na anong pensyon na natatanggap.
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Duterte urges folk who still have no COVID-19 aid to complain
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday asked qualified Filipinos who have yet to receive
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BLISSFUL ENCOUNTER
I was on my way home about 10 pm few nights ago when my car was
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Bea Alonzo’s live IG video with John Lloyd Cruz!
Nakakakilig Popoy and Basha!
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Video ng UFO | GMA Digital Specials
Kinumpirma ng US Department of Defense na totoo ang tatlong video ng UFO
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Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's baby
Vogue supermodel Gigi is said to be 20 weeks pregnant with her first child
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San Miguel donation to double PH COVID testing capacity
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 29) — The Philippines will be doubling its daily coronavirus testing
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John Lloyd Cruz reaches out to help local village chief in Cebu
Pinapurihan ng netizens ang Kapamilya actor na si John Lloyd Cruz
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Depression on the rise due to ECQ
Dr. Roland Cortez, chief of the National Center for Mental Health,
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Japanese island suffering second wave of coronavirus after lifting lockdown too early
A northern region of Japan is experiencing a second wave of coronavirus
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Taiwan OFW Linn Ordidor
made headlines when the Philippine government pushed to have her deported
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2019 Bar exams No. 1 tells students from provinces: No need to study in Manila to become topnotchers
The top scorer in the 2019 Bar examinations on Wednesday said she wanted to show law
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French scientist who discovered HIV insists COVID-19 is lab creation
A 2008 Nobel Prize recipient for discovering the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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COVID-19 HEALTH ADVISORY
In light of the confirmation of localized transmission
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All of Italy is on lockdown as coronavirus cases rise
(CNN) -- Italy has been put under a dramatic total lockdown, as the coronavirus spreads in
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Duterte suspends classes in Metro Manila March 10-14 over coronavirus threat
President Rodrigo Duterte says, 'The virus is so virulent that even contact, mere talking and
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#WALANGPASOK
Classes in all levels in private and public schools in
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HOW TO AVOID THE VIRUS
Huwag mag-panic at sundin lamang ang payo ng
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DOH confirms 9 more coronavirus cases; total rises to 33
(3RD UPDATE) The Department of Health says 'heightened surveillance' is the reason for the spike
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COVID-19 HEALTH ADVISORY
Kaugnay ng pagkumpirma ng DOH sa localized
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Dad Bungee Jumps while holding 2-Year-old Daughter in his arms
Introducing your child to your world, your likes and dislikes will most likely influence
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Woman Shames Guy for Not Giving Up His Seat in Long Ride to Bulacan, Guy Explains Side
One guy found himself ‘famous’ on social media after a woman posted his photo for not giving
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Student Who Lives in ‘Tagpi-Tagpi’ House, Proudly Posts Tarpaulin as New Engineer
They might live in a ‘tagpi-tagpi’ house (patched up, dilapidated house) but when Crystalle
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POWERING FREE WIFI FOR ALL
Converge ICT helps power DICT’s Free Public
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Duterte to declare state of public health emergency over coronavirus
(3rd UPDATE) The Department of Health has raised the COVID-19 alert system to Code
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After two years of caring for her ‘succulent’, woman finds out it’s made of plastic
Gardening is a relaxing hobby that involves scientific steps and methods.
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Sarah’s bodyguard reportedly settles case with Matteo for P200K
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3 young volunteers die in car crash after giving aid to Taal evacuees
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PH to require visas for Americans if US ban on Filipino execs is enforced
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SB19 accused of ‘racism’ after tweeting ‘Hello, Negros!’ for concert tour
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No more motorcycle taxis after March 23
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Saw the Philippines officially claiming the title as overall champion of the biennial regional sports
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MANILA, Philippines — There was no stopping the Philippine juggernaut in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.
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After the success of his first two projects, a third Jon Bon Jovi Soul
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PH to require visas for Americans if US ban on Filipino execs is enforced
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines would require Americans to secure
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Leyte, Eastern Samar under state of calamity due to ‘Ursula’
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Merriam Webster Names 'They' as Its Word of the Year for 2019
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‘O night divine’; PH breaks world record for live Nativity scene
MANILA, Philippines–The city of San Jose del Monte (SJDM) in Bulacan has bagged the Guinness World Record
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Kawhi catches fire in fourth as Clippers rally to beat Lakers in Christmas Day game
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard scored 11 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and had 12 rebounds to help the Los
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Forbes: Pacquiao 8th richest athlete of the decade; Mayweather tops list
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is the eighth wealthiest
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Are Alden Richards, Sam Milby courting Catriona Gray?
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray on Wednesday clarified rumors that actors Alden Richards and
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Jackie Chan nearly drowns during filming, director cries after actor’s rescue
HONG KONG — Jackie Chan felt the full extent of the horror only later that night.
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Miserable Christmas Day: ‘Ursula’ pummels Visayas; 10 dead
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Typhoon “Ursula” pummeled the central
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Birth of endangered rhino ‘best Christmas present zoo could have wished for’
A baby rhino born at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has been called the “best Christmas present”
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Vico pagmumultahin ng P500 ang magtatanong tungkol sa lovelife
Pagmumultahin ni Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto ang sinumang magtatanong tungkol sa kanyang lovelife.
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Eight persons died while more than 100 others
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LOOK: A netizen captured on photo three buses
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7-year-old boy who fled abuse with mom writes heartbreaking letter to Santa
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Duterte promises P100M for athletes' training for Tokyo Olympics
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to provide P100 million to
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Judge gave up career advancement to steer case
MANILA, Philippines — It was a long wait for justice for the victims of the Maguindanao
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WATCH: Good vibes sa mga netizen ang hatid ni Marc Angelo Vertucio dahil sa kakaibang father-son bonding na kanyang naisip!
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It seems that age is only a number for 92-year old Lola Florirose "Rose" Talastas, the newest
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Singer Marie Fredriksson of Swedish duo Roxette dies following battle with cancer
Singer Marie Fredricksson of the Swedish pop duo Roxette died
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SEA Games: Hefty windfall awaits Filipino medalists
MANILA—As the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games comes to a close Wednesday, medal-
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DepEd mulls English as medium of instruction after students' dismal int'l assessment
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SEA Games: Gilas women eye golden breakthrough
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine women's basketball team will look to climb to the top of the
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Actor Mico Palanca dies at 41
Details regarding his death are yet to be announced.
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Miss Universe clarifies Philippines’ Gazini Ganados won Best National Costume
MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe organization clarified Monday it was Philippine bet Gazini Ganados
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Heroic surfer Casogay named PH flag bearer for SEA Games closing rites
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Roger Casogay’s selfless act on the towering waves
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SEA Games: Closing rites program bared
CLARKFIELD, Pampanga – Pampanga’s world-renowned musicians will provide topnotch entertainment
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Pasig River ferry service relaunched, free until January 31
MANILA, Philippines – The Pasig River ferry service is back in operation, kicking off
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NBA: Thunder pulls away for win over Trail Blazers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 21 points and nine rebounds and Dennis Schroder also scored
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SEA Games: Christine Jacob walks through memory lane after PH's gold in swimming
NEW CLARK CITY -- Multi-Southeast Asian Games medalist Christine Jacob-Sandejas could only
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Philippines clinches SEA Games overall championship
NEW CLARK CITY — Team Philippines’ top officials have already called it: Team Philippines is the
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Pope Francis to celebrate first 'Simbang Gabi' for Filipinos on December 15
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 6) — Pope Francis will be leading the traditional Filipino mass, Misa de Gallo or Simbang
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Quiboloy did not ‘stop’ Typhoon Tisoy because of bashers, critics
MANILA, Philippines — Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus
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Duterte calls for probe after chaotic SEA Games build-up
CLARK – President Rodrigo Duterte has called for a probe into the preparations for the
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Greatest Filipino athletes in SEA Games: Lydia de Vega - Asia's fastest woman
LYDIA de Vega was Asia’s sprint queen during her heyday and it was not surprising that De Vega also dominated the Southeast Asian Games stage.
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Cayetano announces free tickets for 53 events in SEA Games
PHILIPPINE Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) Chairman Alan Peter Cayetano has declared
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SEAN Anthony relished being part of history again.
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LeBron James the fourth player in NBA history to reach 33K points
LEBRON James continued his milestone collection in his 16th year in the NBA.
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ASI Taulava declined to comment on the possibility that he has played his final game as a PBA player.
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SEA Games: Hotel served chicken sausage, not kikiam, to football players
MANILA, Philippines – The hotel housing the women's football teams
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Tim Cone says injured Roger Pogoy out of Gilas team to SEA Games
GILAS Pilipinas coach Tim Cone said gunner Roger Pogoy is out of the national team roster for the 30th Southeast Asian Games.
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NLEX's Poy Erram, Paul Varilla say sorry for fighting NorthPort's Mike Qualls
POY Erram and Paul Varilla apologized for their actions that led to a one-game suspension which will also force them
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Private companies step in to help SEA Games hosting
MANILA, Philippines–Private companies and well-meaning individuals are
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PH beach volleyball vies for SEA Games 2019 dominance
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Taylor Swift wins top honor at AMAs, breaks Michael Jackson record
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift has won artist of the year at the American
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Frozen 2' ices out competition in North American box office
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PH SEA Games organizer sorry for transport, accommodation problems
MANILA, Philippines — Local organizers of the Southeast Asian Games on
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Indie filmmaker: Mindoro’s ‘palayok’ would’ve been great alternative to SEA Games’ ‘kaldero’
MANILA, Philippines — A colorful “palayok” (pot) standing in Pinamalayan,
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Thailand claims not enough Thai food, drinks for players at hotel
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FINALLY!
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Indonesian wushu athlete's father passes away as he wins gold in SEA Games
After capturing two gold medals for Indonesia in the 30th Southeast Asian Games wushu competition, Edgar Xavier Marvelo was looking forward to celebrating it with his family.
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GREG Slaughter vowed to make the most of the the opportunity to play for Gilas in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.
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To no one's surprise, SEAG opening creative director confirms cauldron lighting was pre-recorded
While the TV and livestreamed broadcast of the SEA Games opening ceremony made it look like the cauldron lighting
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Pinoy fans rooting for Timor Leste to win a medal is the most wholesome thing
As the third day of the 30th Southeast Asian Games comes to a close, the host country Philippines is still in the lead after sustaining its gold medal rush — this time in wushu and arnis.
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Angel Locsin hailed as one of Forbes Asia's 'Heroes of Philanthropy'
MANILA -- Actress Angel Locsin made it to Forbes Asia’s latest Heroes of Philanthropy list, which was released Monday.
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6-month state of calamity declared in Camarines Sur
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Alanis Morissette drops new song, announces 'Jagged Little Pill' tour
NEW YORK - Alanis Morissette, the feminist rocker whose hits in the 1990s voiced the angst of a generation,
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P60, 000 CHRISTMAS BONUS!
JUST IN: President Duterte announced that Office of the President employees would get P60,000 Christmas bonus. | via Alexis Romero
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John Chicano: From janitor to SEA Games gold medalist
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'Bata' Reyes, 65, takes another shot at SEA Games gold
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Gilas Pilipinas sweeps 3x3 prelims with rout of Cambodia
MANILA, Philippines – Jason Perkins waxed hot anew to propel Gilas Pilipinas to an
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LOS ANGELES, USA – Luka Doncic finished just shy of a triple double as the Dallas
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Media members refused access to SEA Games venue in Clark
New Clark City (NCC), one of the main venues for the 30th Southeast Asian
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Filipino athletes get morale boost from SEA Games opening ceremonies
MANILA, Philippines—With the pageantry and grandiose of the opening
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New Clark City on lockdown, lighting of SEA Games cauldron ‘pre-taped’
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Philippine athletes dominate Day 1 of SEA Games competition
Athletes from the Philippines sustained a strong start into daylong dominance in the official first
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Scientists spot black hole so huge it 'shouldn't even exist' in our galaxy
BEIJING, China — Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge
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Higher PhilHealth contributions starting January 2020
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 29) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation will start collecting higher contributions in January 2020, in line with the full implementation of the Universal Health Care law.
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Subic sepak takraw venue impresses sport’s top exec: It’s the best in SEA Games history
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—A top official of the international governing body of
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Vhong Navarro gets married to long-time partner Tanya Bautista
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NHCP on ‘Magellan’ movie: Let public to be critical, educate themselves
MANILA, Philippines — It is up to the public to be critical and educate themselves on who their ancestors were, the National Historical
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Albayalde bows out of PNP sans retirement honors
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde retired from the police service on Friday as he reached the mandatory retirement age of 56.
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San Miguel considering John Holland as Dez Wells replacement
JOHN Holland is one of the imports being considered by San Miguel to replace Dez Wells, according to a person with knowlege of the situation.
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Street vendors back in Divi as Isko sets conditions
Street vendors are back in Divisoria but with the permission of Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso.
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Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli now engaged?
MANILA, Philippines — It seems like long-time sweethearts Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli are now engaged.
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Rising sea levels likely to sink Metro Manila cities by 2050 – study
MANILA, Philippines — Roughly 30 years from now, major cities in the National Capital Region could likely be submerged as coastal flooding is
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As Yuletide season nears, DSWD reminds public not to give alms to street beggars
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated its appeal to the public to refrain from giving alms to
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Women journalists demand stop to online harassment
Women journalists on Wednesday maintained that reporters should not be subjected to any form of online or verbal harassment, especially by government officials.
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LeBron posts third straight triple-double as Lakers beat Bulls for sixth consecutive win
CHICAGO — LeBron James had 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his third consecutive triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls,
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PINOYS LIVING WITH HIV ACQUIRED THROUGH PAID SEX GETTING YOUNGER
Filipinos acquiring human immunodeficiency virus due to paid sex appear to be getting younger, according to the Department of Health.
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DIDAL SHINES IN CALIFORNIA SKATE EVENTS
Congratulations, Margielyn!
The pride of Cebu City Margielyn Didal snared a gold plus a silver after nailing the best trick over Kaya Isa of Japan in the Ladies Day Skate event
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Kanye West’s latest album Jesus Is King lives up to the name in lyrical content, and is so full of Biblical references that it caused a spike in people searching for answers about Christianity.
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LOOK: A passenger bus rammed into a construction site of Skyway along the southbound lane of NLEX-Camachile, Quezon City, on Sunday morning, November 3. | 📷 NIÑO JESUS ORBETA/PDI
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Rescuers take out the injured driver, Jesus Bautista, from the First North Luzon Transit passenger bus that figured in an accident along NLEX-Camachile on Sunday.
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Stephen Curry: Golden State Warriors star out for three months after hand surgery
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been ruled out for at least three months after having surgery on a broken hand.
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Philippines qualifies for Fiba 3×3 Olympic qualifying tournament
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines took a step closer into the Tokyo Summer Games after it was named as one of the 20 nations that will compete in the 2019 Fiba 3X3 Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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It's Official: Metro Manila Has the Worst Traffic in the World
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Billy Crawford celebrates 1 year of being sober, opens up on being called ‘too thin’
Partying on Halloween was a different kind of celebration for Billy Crawford: He was marking one year of sobriety.
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Taylor Swift will be named Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards
(CNN)Taylor Swift is set to receive the Artist of the Decade trophy at this year's American Music Awards.
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Quake-weary Mindanao rocked anew; 5 killed
DAVAO CITY—A major aftershock from a powerful earthquake early this week shook central Mindanao again on Thursday, killing five people
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Do not bring pork products, Undas travelers told; gov’t to seize items
MANILA, Philippines — Travelers going to their respective provinces to observe All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day should not bring along any pork
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'Game of Thrones' prequel, 'House of the Dragon,' coming to HBO
(CNN)HBO is now home to "House of the Dragon."
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James Reid says no to working with Julia Barretto
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Anthony Davis has 40-20 game as Lakers ride huge third period to victory over Grizzlies
THE Lakers used a 39-20 third quarter to take charge en route to a 120-91 victory over the Memphis Grisslies in NBA action on Tuesday in Los Angeles (Wednesday, Manila time).
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Another strong earthquake rocks Mindanao, authorities assess damage
MANILA -- A strong earthquake, the second in 2 weeks, rocked the same area in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, cracking buildings and forcing people to move to safer ground.
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2nd quake in 2 weeks hits Mindanao; 7 dead
Buildings swayed on Tuesday morning as a powerful earthquake rattled the same areas in Mindanao rocked by a strong tremor two weeks earlier,
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Pacquiao teams up with China billionaire Jack Ma in latest jab at Mayweather
MANILA, Philippines—It’s no secret that Manny Pacquiao wants another crack at Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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NO WORK, NO PAY (NOV 1 and NOV 2)
Workers won't be getting any pay if they would choose not to report for work and opt to visit their departed loved on November 1 and 2, 2019,
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Duterte dares Robredo: Lead drug war
MANILA, Philippines — Smarting from her criticism of his war on drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he would give Vice President
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KANYE WEST1ST SUNDAY SERVICE POST-'JESUS IS KING'
Kanye West is going right back to work after dropping his much-anticipated album, "Jesus Is King," this weekend ... following it up with a good old-fashioned Sunday Service.
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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the salary adjustment was not factored in when the Department
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UP Maroons lock up No. 2 seed, slam Final Four door on La Salle
ANTIPOLO - University of the Philippines continued to make school history, posting its highest seed in the Final Four era following a 71-68 victory over La Salle in the UAAP Season 82 men's basketball tournament.
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Japeth Aguilar marries long-time girlfriend in civil ceremony
MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra San Miguel cager Japeth Aguilar is officially living the married life.
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Kawhi Leonard returns as Clippers deal Spurs first defeat
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points, Montrezl Harrell added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat San Antonio 103-97 on Thursday night (Friday, Manila time), handing the Spurs their first loss.
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Adele isn't wasting any time getting out on the town and living her ultimate single life ... partying at Drake's birthday party with a hot new look.
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American beauty influencer Jeffree Star calls Filipino vlogger Michelle Dy’s makeup line ‘trash’
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American beauty influencer Jeffree Star has shown everyone that he has yet to forgive
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Folded Umbrellas now allowed in carry-on baggage
Good news, travelers!
You may now pack your folded umbrellas in your hand-carry baggage, the Office for Transportation Security announced on Sunday.
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African Swine Fever
ARE YOU AT RISK?
The clinical laboratory report conducted by the Bureau of Animal Industry showed that processed meat products tested positive for African Swine Fever.
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Agri dept validating processed pork brands hit by swine fever
MANILA — The Department of Agriculture said Friday it is validating which 3 brands of processed pork tested positive for African swine fever.
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Tocino with ASF? African swine fever in processed meat products alarms traders
MANILA - A group of meat processors said Thursday it was "seriously checking" reports that 3 pork products allegedly tested positive for African swine fever.
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What did Standhardinger tell Austria after NorthPort win? 'Nothing disrespectful'
CHRISTIAN Standhardinger admitted he wanted to prove something to San Miguel in his first game
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39 people found dead in truck container in southeast England
LONDON — Police in southeastern England said 39 people were found dead Wednesday inside a truck container believed to have come from Bulgaria.
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LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard began a new chapter with the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 30 points to go with
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VanVleet scores career-high 34 as Raptors begin new season with win over Pelicans
TORONTO — Fred VanVleet scored a career-high 34 points, Pascal Siakam fouled out with 34 points and 18 rebounds, and the defending
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BREAKING: Duterte to clip Japan trip ‘due to unbearable pain’ from motorbike accident
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte will go home from Japan sooner than expected “due to unbearable pain in his spinal column,” Malacañang disclosed Tuesday.
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WATCH: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer hints at major character death
The final trailer of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" is hinting at the possible death of a major character in the Skywalker saga.
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Kylie Jenner's viral "rise and shine" moment had an even bigger impact than you might've seen on Twitter or Instagram ...
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Kendall Jenner stopping traffic -- just another typical day in Downtown L.A. ... unless you're the guy laser-focused on her shoulders.
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Fliptop rapper ‘LilJohn’ shot dead in cavite
Rest in peace, LilJohn
John Ross Delos Santos, also known as LilJohn, 35, was shot in Barangay Carsadang Bago in Cavite at around 5:30PM on Sunday.
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has bucked the trend of a steady global decline in HIV cases, becoming the country with the “fastest growing epidemic”
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PNP files criminal raps vs Albayalde
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde now has to face criminal investigation along with 13 of his former officers in Pampanga
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If half of Hollywood's elite were in Rhode Island this weekend for Jennifer Lawrence's wedding, then the other half was almost certainly at Andrew Watt's birthday party in L.A.
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J&J recalls 33,000 bottles of baby powder as FDA finds asbestos in sample
Johnson & Johnson said on Friday it is recalling around 33,000 bottles of baby powder in the United States after US health regulators found trace amounts of asbestos in samples taken from a bottle purchased online.
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Lost City of Cambodia finally found
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After years of research but scant archaeological evidence on the existence of Mahendraparvata of the Khmer Empire from ninth to 15th centuries AD
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Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr.
Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. has passed away Sunday morning.
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WATCH: U.P. Visayas students voice out national issues in cheering competition
Departing from the usual, the cheer routine performed by the students from the University of the Philippines Visayas focuses on pressing national issues
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LOOK: Daniel, Kathryn win Best Costume at Black Magic Halloween Party 2019
MANILA -- Out of all of the costumes on display at the first-ever Black Magic Halloween Party held this Sunday, it was Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's that were deemed the best.
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Cotabato quake death toll rises to 7
MANILA - The death toll in the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit Cotabato on Wednesday has risen to 7, the Philippines' disaster agency said Saturday.
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7,641 ISLANDS
Looks like there are now 7,641 reasons why it's more fun in the Philippines. Using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (IFSAR) for improved
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NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will venture outside the International Space Station at 7:50PM on Friday to replace faulty equipment on the station’s exterior.
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Lady Gaga falls off stage while dancing with fan
NEW YORK — Lady Gaga is recovering after falling off the stage while dancing with a fan at a concert.
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World’s fastest ant clocks nearly a meter per second
PARIS—It’s official: The Saharan silver ant is the fastest of the world’s 12,000 known ant species, clocking a blistering 855 millimeters or nearly a meter per second, researchers said on Thursday.
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Dingdong Dantes expresses support for Robredo, draws mixed reactions
Dingdong Dantes has showed his support again for Vice President Robredo.
On Tuesday, the Kapuso actor opened up about his thoughts amid the delay in the Marcos-Robredo poll protest.
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‘Huwag maingay’: OFW discovers Pinoy sign inside Taiwan bus
MANILA, Philippines — An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Taiwan thought he was suddenly back home after discovering something that hits close to home: a sign written in Filipino.
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KAWHI Leonard was back in Canada, where last season he won a championship.
NBA general managers think he's going to win another one this season.
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Luol Deng signs with original team Chicago Bulls - then retires
CHICAGO — Two-time All-Star forward Luol Deng has signed with the Chicago Bulls and retired as a member of the team that drafted him.
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Jarencio assures C-Stan: 'Minimum mo dito, 35 minutes per game'
NORTHPORT coach Pido Jarencio assured on Wednesday that Christian Standhardinger will have a bigger role in his new team.
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Gamble pays off after Ravena recommended former Texas teammate Harris to NLEX
ANTIPOLO – Kiefer Ravena confirmed he was the one who recommended Manny Harris to NLEX, leading to an import change in the PBA Governors' Cup.
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Gretchen Barretto reunites with family at dad’s wake; is joined by Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — After years of being estranged, Gretchen Barretto reunited with her family in the wake of her father Miguel.
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5 dead, 89 hurt in Mindanao quake
DAVAO CITY – At least five people died, three of them children, while at least 89 others were injured in the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit several areas in Mindanao on Wednesday night.
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Makati still Philippines' richest local government unit
MANILA, Philippines – Makati City remained the country's wealthiest local government unit (LGU) for the second year in a row, reporting total assets of P230.833 billion in 2018.
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Standhardinger urged to 'stay positive' by Jarencio in first NorthPort practice
CHRISTIAN Standhardinger formally joined the NorthPort family by attending Wednesday’s practice at the Greenmeadows gym where he was warmly welcomed by his new teammates.
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Once traded for each other, Romeo and Tautuaa now teammates at SMB
WASN'T it just last year when then NorthPort star Terrence Romeo was shipped to TNT in a trade that also involved Mo Tautuaa?
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Villar still richest senator, De Lima is poorest
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Cynthia Villar remains the richest member of the Senate while Senator Leila de Lima is the poorest, their latest statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) showed.
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Protests vs sexual harassment rock Ateneo
MANILA, Philippines — Students and faculty of the Ateneo de Manila University-Loyola Schools (ADMU-LS) staged a protest on Tuesday over the growing number of sexual harassment and misconduct cases in its campus on Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, and what they claimed was the “impunity” of the offenders.
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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. among Rock Hall of Fame potentials
NEW YORK - First time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. topped this year's short-list of potential inductees, the institution announced Tuesday.
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Filipina skaters Didal, Means chosen for Women's Battle at the Berrics
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines will be well-represented in the inaugural staging of the Women's Battle at the Berrics as Margielyn Didal and Christiana Means were selected to compete.
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PH to take advantage of reduced 2019 SEA Games volleyball tourney
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines hopes to finally end its medal drought in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games women's volleyball tournament as only 5 countries have confirmed their participation during the team draw event on Tuesday, October 15.
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MRT-3 line to deploy China-made Dalian train Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 is set to deploy Tuesday one of the trains made by Chinese company Dalian.
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PROPOSED HAZARD PAY FOR MILITARY IN CONFLICT AREAS
Senator Manny Pacquiao filed a bill seeking to increase the monthly hazard pay of military personnel assigned in conflict areas to as much as P20,000 from the current P540.
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KOREAN SINGER-ACTRESS SULLI FOUND DEAD
Pilipino Star Ngayon Latest Chika: Sulli trends on Twitter after Korean media outlets on Monday reported that the 25-year-old Korean singer-actress passed away. Choi Jin-ri (Sulli's real name), was a former member of K-pop girl group f(x).
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Bea Alonzo marks birthday with video about pain, moving on
MANILA -- Actress Bea Alonzo celebrated her birthday by sharing a video she released on her YouTube channel on Sunday, October 13.
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PINOY PRIDE #1 🇵🇭❤️
REIGNING world welterweight champion Error Spence, Jr. was seriously injured in a car accident in Dallas that saw the Ferrari he was driving flip over five times.
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Manila gov’t lifts closure order vs Recto mall
MANILA, Philippines — The local government unit of Manila lifted on Friday its closure order on Isetann Mall in Recto, Manila after the mall management secured the necessary permits and paid tax deficiencies.
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Potential Pacquiao foe Errol Spence seriously injured after crashing Ferrari
REIGNING world welterweight champion Error Spence, Jr. was seriously injured in a car accident in Dallas that saw the Ferrari he was driving flip over five times.
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No transport crisis? Panelo gets to work after nearly 4-hour commute
MANILA, Philippines (5th UPDATE) – Leave early, he had repeatedly advised commuters complaining about Metro Manila's horrific traffic that has kept them from getting to work and appointments on time.
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Panelo commutes to Palace for over 3 hours
COMMUTE CHALLENGE — Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo takes one of three jeepney rides (left) along Aurora Boulevard in Quezon en route to his office in Malacañang on Friday. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN)
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Taiwanese tourist fined in Boracay for wearing just a ‘string’
ILOILO CITY—A Taiwanese tourist was fined P2,500 for wearing a bikini that one police official said was “literally” just a string in Boracay, lighting up social media with photos that divided the island’s netizens between those who did not see anything wrong and those who cried indecent.
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Boracay voted best island in Asia for 2019
MANILA – The Philippines’ main tourism centerpiece was once again recognized by Conde Nast Traveler in its 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Terrence Romeo fined P20,000 for headbutting Paniamogan in Dubai game
TERRENCE Romeo of San Miguel has been fined P20,000 for headbutting NLEX guard Philip Paniamogan during their PBA Governors Cup match last Friday in Dubai.
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Philippine woman shocked after seeing alleged 'pervert filming her legs on bus'
A woman claims she caught a pervert filming her legs because he forgot to turn off the flash on his phone.
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Over 100 Manila barangay captains defied order to clear roads – DILG
MANILA, Philippines – More than 100 barangay captains in the City of Manila will be issued show-cause orders for their failure to clear sidewalks and streets of obstructions within President Rodrigo Duterte’s 60-day deadline, a Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) official said Wednesday.
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Angkas rider abuse victim speaks out: 'Ang tagal po no'ng tiniis ko sa biyahe namin'
MANILA (UPDATE)—Gabby (not her real name) is an avid user of Angkas because of its fast and affordable way of commute in beating the Metro Manila traffic.
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‘Joker’ review: Morbid times
While the perfumed and tuxedoed privileged of Gotham City are enjoying the antics of Charlie Chaplin in Modern Times (1936) inside a gilded theater, the city’s marginalized working class are outside, angrily protesting the inequities that have become blatant after three affluent yuppies were brutally shot by a clown aboard a subway train.
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HAILEY BIEBERWEDDING GOWN DONE BY LOUIS' FINEST ...Here Comes The Bride Pics
Hailey Bieber is finally ready to give it up -- pictures of her in her wedding dress, that is.
Mrs. Bieber just posted several professional shots of her wearing her custom backless gown, which was commissioned by Louis Vuitton's artistic director for menswear, Virgil Abloh. Sounds like he had it done through his other fashion company though ... Off-White.
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COOL AMIHAN WINDS COMING, SAYS PAGASA.
Brrr! Can you feel it?
State weather bureau PAGASA announced that the southwest monsoon or Habagat season has officially ended after recent observations showed that the general wind pattern has shifted from southwesterly to easterly.
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Watch Heart Evangelista’s viral response to her husband, Chiz Escudero!
Watch Heart Evangelista’s viral response to her husband, Chiz Escudero, who was heard in the video asking, “Magkano ginastos mo sa biyahe mo?”
Evangelista was in France last September to attend events for the Paris Fashion Week.
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Paolo Ballesteros sets unofficial world record
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso actor Paolo Ballesteros has set an unofficial world record for not blinking for one hour, 17 minutes and three seconds.
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LOOK: Homeless man in Makati supports self by selling lanterns made of scrap
As the yuletide season approaches, Christmas decorations have started to show up again in houses and streets, and majority of people find a way to make extra earnings to prepare for the holidays.
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Manila is 3rd among 56 cities with lowest quality of life – report
MANILA, Philippines — Manila ranked poorly at third place among 56 cities worldwide with the lowest quality of life, research published by Deutsche Bank has shown.
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Libre Sakay to! Cubao Student.
LOOK: A ‘habal-habal’ driver offered free rides to students from LRT-2 Santolan to Cubao station amid the temporary shutdown of the train system’s operations.
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Metro Manila now suffering a mass transport crisis — Bayan
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila is currently experiencing a mass transport crisis, a militant group claimed as all three rail systems in the capital region crashed just within a week.
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Duterte reveals he has a neuromuscular disease
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 6) — President Rodrigo Duterte revealed Saturday night in Moscow, Russia (Sunday midnight in Manila) that he has a neuromuscular disease, describing it to the crowd of Filipinos as a “nerve malfunction.”
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Marikina Representative Bayani Fernando wants Filipinos to replace the handshake as a gesture of greeting to avoid the spread of diseases.
LOOK: Marikina Representative Bayani Fernando wants Filipinos to replace the handshake as a gesture of greeting to avoid the spread of diseases.
Fernando says he filed a Lower House resolution encouraging Pinoys to lay the palm of their right hand over their chest and a slight head nod.
He explains that his resolution, known as “Pagbating Pilipino”, will serve as the official Filipino gesture of goodwill and praise.
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’Van Gogh Alive’ the Bonifacio Global City
The much-awaited ’Van Gogh Alive’ has bared the ticket prices for its upcoming multi-sensory experience at the Bonifacio Global City from October 26 to December 8, 2019. According to its website, the ticket price for adults is P750 while tickets for children and students sell for P450.
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Students from De La Salle Lipa in Batangas wear surgical masks for fear of acquiring meningococcemia.
The Department of Health said there is no outbreak of meningococcemia in Batangas despite a confirmed case and three others suspected to have died of the disease. (Photos courtesy of Lawrenz Tugade/LAVOXA Group of Publications)
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LRT-2 Santolan to Anonas stations up for repairs; closed for at least 9 months
MANILA, Philippines — Three stations of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will be shut down for up to nine months to give way to repairs and replacement of parts, the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) spokesman said Friday.
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RR Pogoy on torrid shooting: 'Sana nung World Cup, ganun 'no?'
RR Pogoy and Troy Rosario put on a shooting display for TNT in its win over Phoenix Pulse on Wednesday night in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
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CJ Perez gets better of Bolick in PBA face-off as Columbian clips NorthPort
CJ PEREZ won in his first battle with Robert Bolick since the Fiba Basketball World Cup as he led Columbian to a 114-108 win over NorthPort on Wednesday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
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KYLIE JENNER & TRAVIS SCOTTTAKING A BREAK FROM RELATIONSHIP
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are both single again -- the couple is walking away from their relationship ... for now, TMZ has learned.
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Subic airport poised for take off as major aviation hub
The Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) is preparing to take off as a major aviation hub with plans to turn it into a base by a regional budget air carrier and other efforts to woo back logistics giant FedEx.
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MMDA wants ban on mall sales during weekdays starting November
MANILA, Philippines — Expecting traffic jams to become heavier as Christmas nears, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is once again considering a ban on mall sales during weekdays as well as some adjustments in mall operating hours this holiday season.
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Several UK and US universities launching degrees in competitive multiplayer videogaming
LONDON — On their first week in class, a group of students is playing a first-person shooter video game in a sleek new digital studio. It's their introduction to the degree in esports they've all enrolled in.
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Fire hits Star City compound
Fire hits Star City compound
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Beliebers in Mourning Over Justin Bieber as He Weds Hailey Baldwin for the Second Time
It was an emotional day for the bride, the groom and the groom's legions of Beliebers as Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony and his fans took to social media to shed tears of congratulations for the new couple, and condolences for one another that Hailey was the Belieber he chose to marry.
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Adele, Beyoncé, Chris Martin will be in new OneRepublic song
Beyoncé and Adele have recorded a song together with the American band OneRepublic, their frontman Ryan Tedder said in an interview with radio station Z100 New York.
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“Pag umorder ka, panindigan mo,”
Less than a week after an alleged GrabFood bogus buyer went viral on social media, a restaurant owner in Antipolo City called out another anonymous Grab passenger for cancelling their order while the items were ready to be sent out.
The restaurant owner was then prompted to directly send a message to the GrabFood passenger and told them that they sent back the payment to the rider and offered him to eat at his restaurant instead.
“Pag umorder ka, panindigan mo,” Rodrigo Ang Escobar said. | via Hanah Tabios
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Di nagpabayad si Kuya! 😱❤️
We don’t deserve you, Kuya 😭
A freshman student from Centro Escolar University Makati took to social media to praise an Angkas driver who unexpectedly refused to accept her fare payment when she booked a ride going to school.
In a Facebook post, International Hospitality Management student Aira Artugue said her driver, Jester Carillo, did not charge her for her trip to CEU in Esteban, Legazpi Village, Makati on Saturday morning despite several attempts to pay the rider.
“As a college student na hirap na hirap na sa gastusin sa school, may mga ANGHEL talaga that are always willing to help,” Artugue said.
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“Tita na inlove sa isang millennial”
Si Yvette, 44 years old. Si Jessee naman, 28. Paano kung ang isang tita levels na, ma-in love sa isang… millennial? Ma-inspire sa kanilang love story sa video na ito! #KMJS
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SM: Forever 21 in Philippines 'unaffected' by bankruptcy filing
MANILA, Philippines — Bad news: Fashion retailer Forever 21 has declared that it has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States to reportedly restructure its business.
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Inconvenience not the goal of transport strike, MMDA spokesperson told
MANILA, Philippines— (Updated Oct. 1, 9:19 a.m.) Bagong Alyansang Makabayan secretary-general Renato Reyes on Monday criticized Metro Manila Development spokesperson Celine Pialago for saying the nationwide transport strike was “unsuccessful.”
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Romero moves to ban foreign players from collegiate leagues
MANILA, Philippines – House Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero of 1Pacman Party list on Monday filed a bill seeking a ban on foreign student-athletes in college leagues in the Philippines.
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Kung kaya mong mag-tramsport strike ng isang taon baka sakali magtagumpay ka. One day? Try harder.
After branding Monday's transport strike as “unsuccessful”, MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago has called on Bayan secretary-general Renato Reyes to “try harder”.
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Lacson wants punishment for children who abandon old parents
MANILA - Children who abandon their old and sick parents should be punished under the law, said Sen. Panfilo Lacson.
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LOOK: Kathryn kisses Daniel under Iceland's northern lights
MANILA -- Real-life sweethearts Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are obviously enjoying their trip to Iceland having witnessed the spectacular northern lights on their first day in the Nordic country.
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Dormitorio’s18 hours of hell at PMA
“Hindi ko na po talaga kaya (I can’t take it anymore).”
This was Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio’s apparent appeal for mercy hours before he was declared dead after undergoing intense maltreatment at the hands of his upperclassmen.
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Mayor Isko to receive Gusi Peace Prize
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso is one of 17 laureates who will receive the prestigious 2019 Gusi Peace Prize at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) next month.
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New P5, P20 coins to be released by Dec. - BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is set to release a new P5 coin to make sure it is not confused with the P1 coin. According to the Philippine News Agency, BSP Monetary Board Bruce Tolentino said that aside from the new P5 coin, the country’s central bank will also release a new P20 coin to replace the P20 bill in circulation. Both the P5 and P20 coins will feature a new design which includes a wave design on its edge.
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Chickenpox, mumps, pertussis: Doctor warns of more disease outbreaks as vaccine rates plummet
MANILA - More diseases are expected to spread due to the country's plummeting immunization rate, an infectious disease doctor warned Thursday.
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WATCH: Jamming with a twist ba kamo? May entry riyan ang tatlong guro ng isang eskuwelahan sa Quezon City!
Unang bumanat si Teacher Zenny Benlot. Sumunod naman si Teacher Cams Ramilo. Pero save the best for last ika nga, kaya huling umawit si Teacher Mariflor Escala. 'Yun nga lang... 😂
Kuwento ni Teacher Mariflor, dahil stressed sa school, napagkatuwaan lang nilang gawin ang cover na ito. Kinagiliwan naman ito ng netizens kaya umabot na ito sa mahigit 100,000 shares sa social media!
📸: Mariflor Arandia Escala
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#OPPA😍
South Korean actor/oppa Park Seo Joon nasa Pinas na! ( 📸 @BCbench/ @benchtm Instagram)
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ADB REPORT MOST CONGESTED CITIES IN DEVELOPING ASIA
Across 278 cities with population greater than five million in developing Asia, Metro Manila was ranked as the most congested city, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank.
The average citywide congestion was 1.24, which means on average 24% more time is needed to travel in peak hours than in off-peak hours. In Metro Manila, average congestion reached 1.5.
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PROPOSED PRICES OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS UNDER SIN TAX BILL
In an effort to curb alcohol addiction and raise funds for the Universal Health Care law, a proposed bill that seeks to increase taxes on alcoholic drinks, e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is now underway.
Here's the price impact of Senate bill 1074 on alcoholic beverages:
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Woman in China opens airplane emergency exit for ‘fresh air’
A woman in China caused a flight to be delayed after she opened an airplane emergency door for “fresh air” on Monday, Sept. 23.
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Calvin Abueva vows to keep his cool once cleared for PBA return
CALVIN Abueva vowed to keep his cool once given the chance to play again in the PBA.
In his first interview since being suspended indefinitely for a clothesline hit on TNT import Terrence Jones, Abueva has promised to change his ways and learn from the incident that has left him in the freezer for over three months now.
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Jennifer Lopez, Shakira to play Super Bowl halftime show
LOS ANGELES, United States—Pop superstars Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform together during the widely watched US Super Bowl halftime show in February, the singers and broadcaster Fox Sports said on Thursday.
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Cone adds Slaughter, Thompson, four other Ginebra players to SEA Games pool
BARANGAY Ginebra players will form part of the Gilas Pilipinas pool for the coming Southeast Asian Games.
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TNT import KJ McDaniels says advice from Terrence Jones led to PBA detour
KJ MCDANIELS put together an impressive debut in TNT’s lopsided win over Blackwater on Wednesday in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
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Sy siblings on top of Forbes PH richest list
MANILA, Philippines–The Sy siblings remain the wealthiest family in this part of the world, with a combined net worth of $17.2 billion coming from their market-leading property, banking and retailing businesses, based on Forbes magazine’s “2019 Forbes Philippines Rich.”
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PMA official on stopping hazing: ‘we did our best, but it wasn’t good enough’
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — An official of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Wednesday admitted that they failed to fully implement the anti-hazing law that could have prevented the death of cadet 4th class Darwin Dormitorio and other trainees before him.
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No safety officer, first aid responders during budget hotel collapse—DOLE
MANILA, Philippines — There were no safety officers or first-aid respondents on site when a portion of a Sogo hotel branch under demolition in Manila collapsed, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported Wednesday.
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New law punishes bank hackers, ATM fraudsters with life imprisonment
MANILA, Philippines — Bank system hackers and ATM skimmers may now be slapped with life imprisonment after President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law a measure declaring the acts as a form of economic sabotage.
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#LechonFestival
Mayor Romulo Pecson of Magalang with Pampanga Hog Raiser's Association, Magalang Hog Raiser's Association, Provincial Veterinary Office, Swine Producers Association Inc. and PSAU-College of Veterinary Medicine. Assures the public that pork in Magalang is ASF-Free.
#LechonFestival
#ItsSafeToEatPork
#ASFFree
#MagalangIsOnTheRightSide
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'Downton Abbey' film reigns at North American box office
LOS ANGELES, USA – With aristocratic elan, Downton Abbey dismissed challenges from Brad Pitt's Ad Astra and Sylvester Stallone's Rambo: Last Blood to claim top box office spot in North America, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday, September 23.
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Doctor performs abortion on wrong patient
SEOUL — A pregnant woman here lost her child when a doctor performed an abortion after medical staff mixed up her medical chart with that of another patient.
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Murals of folklore lovers ‘Manda’, ‘Luyong’ brighten Shaw Blvd flyover
In a bid to promote the colorful history of the so-called Tiger City of the Philippines, young Filipino artists from the College of Fine Arts of University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman have created legendary murals of folklore lovers ‘Manda and ‘Luyong’ at the pillars of the Shaw Boulevard flyover along EDSA that would greet passing motorists.
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LOONIE, 2 OTHERS, TEST POSITIVE FOR MARIJUANA
FlipTop rapper Lonnie, two others, tested positive for marijuana according to Southern Police District. | via News5 /GarryDeLeon
Traces of THC metabolites were found in the urine samples of Peroramas, David Ramos and Ivan Agustin. The three, however, tested negative for methamphetamine or shabu.
Peroramas’ younger sister, Idyll Liza and driver Albert Alvarez tested negative for both dangerous drugs.
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NEW GILAS COACH
JUST IN: Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has announced that Tim Cone will coach Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming SEA Games.
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UBENG PUTI
LOOK: As climate change continues to make it difficult for Filipino farmers to grow purple ube, the Religious of the Good Shepherd now offers white ube jams in lieu of the traditional purple-colored dessert.
The Good Shepherd Convent said the new variant, made from white yam, "tastes just as good as the purple one."
As the supply of purple yam continues to affect their production of the classic Baguio City pasalubong, Good Shepherd urged ube lovers to take action against climate change.
"Now let’s all do our share in caring for the earth and calling for climate justice. And let’s do this not only because we love Ube Jam but because we #CareForOurCommonHome," Good Shepherd said.
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WAG MAG-POST! DepED, nagbabala laban sa pagpo-post sa social media ng school records ng mga estudyante.
Isa ka ba sa mga agad-agad na ipinopost sa social media ang achievement mo sa school?
May paalala ngayon ang Department of Education na iwasan ang pagpo-post sa social media ng school records dahil maaaring kayong malagay sa panganib o kaya'y magamit ang inyong impormasyon sa masamang gawain.
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KEEP THE MARCOS AWAY FROM OUR STUDENTS
LOOK: Student leaders from the University of the Philippines and Mapua University signed a resolution today seeking to ban late dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ wife and children from entering their campuses, saying the presence of the family “endangers students’ lives and freedoms.” | Via @MatthewINQ on Twitter
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INSPIRATIONAL STORY #1: #RamonAng started w/ his birthplace: Tondo
LOOK: San Miguel Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon Ang, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna distribute food during the launching of "Better World Tondo" along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila on Wednesday.
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The Department of Health announced on Thursday an outbreak of polio in the country.
A poliovirus case was confirmed on 16 September 2019 in a 3-year-old girl from Lanao del Sur. In addition, environmental samples from sewage in Manila and waterways in Davao were confirmed to contain the virus.
Here's what you need to know about this re-emerging disease.
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Gardenia says man in viral video took bread from 'pulled out' stocks for disposal
MANILA – Gardenia Philippines on Friday said that the delivery personnel caught on camera tampering with a loaf of bread was dealing with stocks scheduled for disposal and not from fresh stocks for deliveries.
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DOH Confirms second polio case in Laguna
JUST IN: A second human case of polio was recorded in the country, the Department of Health confirmed on Friday.
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PMA cadet died due to hazing – PNP
MANILA (UPDATE) – A Philippine Military Academy cadet who died inside his barracks at Fort Del Pilar in Baguio City last Wednesday was a victim of hazing, the Philippine National Police confirmed Friday.
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Aaron Carter claims late sister raped him, calls brother Nick ‘serial rapist’ after getting restraining order
Aaron Carter has launched a Twitter tirade against his siblings after his older brother Nick Carter and twin sister Angel Carter filed a restraining order against him on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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Lechon Festival in Angeles City
Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. of Angeles City and Mrs. Remy Canlas, President of Angeles City Public Market Meat Vendors Association, assures the public that pork in Angeles City Public Market is free from African Swine Fever.
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Tim Cone is top choice to coach Gilas Pilipinas in SEA Games
THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) leadership is eyeing multi-titled coach Tim Cone to call the shots for the Gilas Pilipinas team that will defend the basketball gold medal at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
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SMB import Dez Wells plays down Terrific 12 face-off vs Lance Stephenson
MACAO – Dezmine Wells has been nothing short of spectacular so far for San Miguel Beer in the East Asia League Terrific 12.
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Quezon City to cull more pigs as swine fever cases confirmed
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 20) — Quezon City is the third area in the country affected by African Swine Fever, with the local government citing confirmatory tests from the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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Rearrest of heinous crime convicts on hold
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 20) — The manhunt against released heinous crime convicts who failed to surrender was put on hold on Friday morning after the Department of Justice directed the police to temporarily stop the warrantless arrests.
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Polio epidemic: DOH confirms resurgence in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Nearly two decades after the Philippines was declared polio-free, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Thursday the resurgence of polio in the country as it recently recorded its first case of the potentially deadly infectious disease in Lanao del Sur.
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PNP: No shoot-to-kill order vs convicts
MANILA, Philippines — There is no shoot-to-kill order to the police to force the surrender of the remaining heinous crime convicts who walked free under the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law.
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Oil price spike after Saudi attack likely to hurt PH gains vs inflation
The country’s chief economist on Wednesday, Sept. 18, warned that a projected jump in global oil prices because of a sharp dip in production following an attack on Saudi Arabia was likely to hurt the Philippine government’s so far successful bid to tame inflation.
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Jimmy Alapag 'ready for challenge' if offered to be next Gilas coach
MACAU – Cage great Jimmy Alapag is ready to take on the challenge if given the chance to take on the coaching job of Gilas Pilipinas.
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Saudi attacks to affect Philippine deeply – DFA
MANILA, Philippines — The recent drone attacks on a huge oil facility of state-owned Aramco in Saudi Arabia will affect the Philippines “deeply,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said.
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Spain World Cup win, US woes blow Olympic basketball wide open
BEIJING, China – The Tokyo 2020 Olympics basketball suddenly looks wide open after reigning champions the United States suffered their worst FIBA World Cup finish, Spain triumphed, and Argentina surprised.
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Spain World Cup win, US woes blow Olympic basketball wide open
BEIJING, China – The Tokyo 2020 Olympics basketball suddenly looks wide open after reigning champions the United States suffered their worst FIBA World Cup finish, Spain triumphed, and Argentina surprised.
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Martial Law To Be Taught As New Subject At UP
Starting next semester, students at the University of the Philippines in Diliman may enroll in a general education subject that will tackle the language, literature and culture under the martial law in the Philippines.
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Angel Locsin skips ABS-CBN Ball 2019, donates directly to Bantay Bata
MANILA, Philippines – Actress Angel Locsin decided to skip the highly-anticipated ABS-CBN Ball this year, opting instead to "donate directly to Bantay Bata the amount that I’m supposed to spend in the ball."
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#ABSCBNBall2019: Who is your #BestDressed? (PHOTO GALLERY)
LOOK: Kapamilya stars shine at the #ABSCBNBall2019
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#WhatsNEWs: Here's to the #FilipinoFarmers!
Kapamilya actor Francis Magundayao wears a palay-inspired barong tagalog at the #ABSCBNBall2019 in a bid to raise awareness on the plight of Filipino rice farmers.
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Balikan ang ilang eksena sa pinakamaningning na gabi sa showbiz industry. #ABSCBNBall2019
Layon ng pagtitipon na makalikom ng pondo para sa mga batang tinutulungan sa pag-aaral ng Bantay Bata 163.
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Google Keyboard now has Baybayin and other indigenous Filipino scripts
Going old school
Per PhilStar, Android users can now use four new indigenous Filipino writing systems on Google’s virtual keyboard (Gboard). The new scripts include Baybayin, Buhid, Tagbanwa, and Hanununo.
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This LizQuen photo on Instagram is now the most liked in the Philippines
Just few days ago, a LizQuen photo from the ABS-CBN Ball was hailed as the 2nd most liked Instagram photo in the country, following Anne Curtis' wedding photo, which was holding the record for first place.
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#WhatsNEWs w/ 🌺 Louise OnRADIO: Congrats to the newly-weds! 🎊
JUST IN: Baron Geisler pinakasalan na ang psychologist girlfriend na si Jamie Marie Evangelista.
📸 Jamie Marie Evangelista
Showbiz Ngayon
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Bangkok is city with most international visitors in 2018 – report
NEW YORK, USA – Bangkok ranked first in 2018 for the 4th straight year as the city with the most international visitors, according to an annual report by Mastercard released Wednesday, September 4.
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KJ McDaniels, Lance Stephenson, Brandon Bass among ex-NBA players in Terrific 12
KJ McDaniels and Lance Stephenson are not the only imports with NBA pedigree who’s set to strut their stuff in the East Asia Super League-Terrific 12.
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CBC reunites with Belo, Jose as PBA approves Alaska-Blackwater trade
Cruz was shipped to the Elite following three years with the Aces, who picked up the former Far Eastern University standout during the 2016 special draft.
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Old Woman Sells Food at Php5 Per Pack, So Poor Students Can Have Something to Eat
Saan aabot ang Php5 mo?
So, how far can your Php5 really go? For many, not much. It could not even buy a pack of food for lunch – but that’s in most places because there’s this store in Meycauayan, Bulacan where you can buy a lot of food with just Php5!
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Gilas Pilipinas falls big to Tunisia as outright Olympics dream dashed
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas’ outright Olympic hopes have ended after losing big to Tunisia, 86-67, in the classification stage of the 2019 Fiba World Cup Friday at Wukesong Arena in Beijing.
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These kids look like they had a lot of fun!😍
LOOK: Around 400 persons with disability
students from different schools in Baguio City participated in the annual olympics for PWD held at the Athletic Bowl on Thursday.
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"Never stop learning because life never stops teaching."
Boxing legend and Senator Manny Pacquiao shares a photo of his student ID from the University of Makati, where he is taking Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with specialization in Local Governance Administration.
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UAAPSeason82
Ricci Rivero DID. THAT. 🤯 #UAAPSeason82
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🛩️ MID-AIR EMERGENCY! 🛩️
Air Traffic Control: "Have you landed any aircraft before?"
Max Sylvester: "No, I haven't ... this is my first lesson."
This is the frightening moment a trainee pilot made an emergency landing at Perth's Jandakot Airport after his instructor passed out mid-flight 😲
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Can a man who feels he is a woman apply for maternity leave to be equal to biological women?
As the debate on SOGIE bill continues, Senate President Tito Sotto raises a question: Can a man who feels he is a woman apply for maternity leave to be equal to biological women?
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May they all just surrender like this guy! 🙏 #GCTALaw
Former inmate Nicanor Naz Pido surrenders to NCRPO Chief Guillermo Eleazar in Pasay City Police Headquarters on Thursday. He was freed under the good conduct time allowance law.
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‘Is this a joke?’ Vice Ganda asks Sotto who equates womanhood with reproduction
"There are people who pretend to be FEMINISTS to hide their being MISOGYNISTS.”
Para kay Vice Ganda, hindi lang minaliit ni Senate President Tito Sotto ang konsepto ng pagiging transgender. Tinapakan din umano nito ang dignidad ng kababaihan. Basahin: http://bit.ly/310GR5g
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Labor department on Eddie Garcia's accident: GMA committed 3 violations
According to DOLE, the department has found that GMA and its contractors committed the following violations: failure to submit an incident report within 24 hours; no safety officer during the time of the taping and the accident; and inability to provide a first aid responder on the set. https://bit.ly/2lDPmDs
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50 CENTI'M NOT THE BAD GUY, PARIS JACKSON ...What About Your Dad's Accusers???
50 Cent and Paris Jackson are going head-to-head over his insinuation Chris Brown is better than Michael Jackson -- and now he's upped the ante with a graphic comment about Jackson's accusers.
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2 convicts in Chiong sisters' rape-slay surrender following early release
MANILA (UPDATE) - Two of three convicts in the 1997 rape-slay of sisters Jacqueline and Marijoy Chiong have surrendered to authorities following their early release last month, a justice official said Saturday.
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Woman, 73, gives birth to twins with 82-year-old husband
A 73-year-old woman from India on Thursday, Sept. 5, gave birth to twins, her very first children with her 82-year-old husband.
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#GiantLapuLapu anyone?🐟
LOOK: A gigantic Lapu-Lapu was spotted in Culasi, Antique early Saturday morning. (Photos courtesy of Che Calay)
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#SanaOil😬
Grabe naman sa sweetness ‘yan, Babajie! Haba talaga ng… hair mo sis!
P.S. SANA ALL! #KMJS
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FIBA: Guiao apologizes to Pinoy fans after Gilas' disappointing World Cup
BEIJING -- Not an excuse, but an apology and an explanation.
This was what Gilas Pilipinas coach Yeng Guiao offered on Sunday night after the Philippines failed to win even a single game in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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DA: 14 of 20 blood samples positive for African swine fever
MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen out of 20 blood samples from sick pigs that eventually died in local piggeries tested positive for African swine fever, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Monday.
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Yeng Guiao resigns as Gilas Pilipinas head coach
MANILA, Philippines–Yeng Guiao on Wednesday stepped down as Gilas Pilipinas head coach just a day after the Philippine team returned from a disappointing Fiba World Cup campaign in China.
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One-way EDSA to create traffic 'disaster' says analyst
MANILA -- Transforming EDSA into a northbound highway will create record traffic jams rather than solve perennial gridlocks on the Philippine capital's main highway, an analyst said Friday.
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LOOK: Clean and green Binondo creek reflects clear blue skies
MANILA, Philippines – The once trash-strewn Estero de Binondo in Manila is now a picture of beauty and improvement with cleaner environs and waters largely due to the efforts of Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC).
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Ed Sheeran might take break as legal issues mount
Ed Sheeran announced on the last leg of his “Divide” tour on Monday, Aug. 26, that he might go on a hiatus.
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Best to stay clear of pirated copies... #HelloLoveGoodbye
Hello, Bus, Goodbye
LOOK: A passenger bus was caught showing a pirated copy of blockbuster film "Hello, Love, Goodbye" during a raid by members of the Optical Media Board on Wednesday. (📸Photos courtesy of Louie Mhar Mabansag)
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Lawmaker pushes for anti-stealthing law
Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. (AKO Bicol) has filed House Bill 3957 or the anti-stealthing law that seeks to criminalize the non-consensual removal and intentional tearing of condoms while having sex.
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Are they fighting for what's RIGHT?
Members of the United Vendors Alliance hold placards during their protest rally in front of the Manila City Hall on Friday to condemn the continuous clearing operations.
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It’s final: No release for convicted mayor
President Duterte has directed the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the justice department to ensure that convicted rapist and murderer Antonio Sanchez would not walk from prison despite a law allowing the release of convicted prisoners for good behavior.
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‘Sana sinabi mo’ — Arci Muñoz sings before breaking down over breakup with BF
MANILA—Arci Muñoz was in tears as she asked for privacy in an interview aired hours after she revealed her breakup with businessman Anthony Ng.
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CALAMBA, LAGUNA, ACTUAL PLANE CRASH FOOTAGE.
UPDATE: A netizen was able to capture the actual crash of a medical evacuation aircraft at a resort in Calamba, Laguna around 3PM on Sunday.
Nine individuals have been confirmed dead.
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3.3 Million pinoys suffer from depression
The Philippines has one of the highest cases of depression in Southeast Asia, affecting more than three million Filipinos, a lawmaker in the House of Representatives said.
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Convicts in Chiong sisters’ 1997 rape-slay released, Lacson says
MANILA, Philippines — Convicts in the rape-slay of the Chiong sisters were among those recently released from prison, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Friday.
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Runners in Chinese women’s team accused of being men
Two runners who snagged medals at a women’s relay in China are being accused of lying about their gender because of their appearance.
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WATCH: Largest oceanarium in the Philippines now open in Cebu
The country's largest oceanarium is now open.
The 1.5-hectare Cebu Ocean Park, located in Cebu City, is home to various species of animals and insects.
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#SOGIEBill: Yay or Nay?
LOOK: Students and various religious groups gather in front of the Senate gate to protest against the passing of the SOGIE Equality bill on Tuesday.
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FIBA: Gilas rookies continue to impress in World Cup
FOSHAN -- The rookies of Gilas Pilipinas continue to give a good account of themselves in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, with CJ Perez in particular putting on a strong performance in their loss to Serbia on Monday night.
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Hope endures for Gilas as path to Olympics through Fiba Worlds remains open, for now
WITH the team already out of contention for the second round of the Fiba Basketball World Cup, Gilas Pilipinas is now hoping to qualify in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics through the tournament.
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PNP: No security threats to 2019 SEA Games
MANILA, Philippines — Saying he suspected corruption, President Duterte announced yesterday he had fired Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Nicanor Faeldon for disobeying his order to stop the release of convicts based on the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law.
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Duterte sacks Faeldon
JEFFREY Cariaso presided over Thursday’s practice on the same day it was announced that he is taking over the head coaching position of Alaska, replacing Alex Compton who dropped by to bid the team goodbye.
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Bride tells maid of honor to ‘wear anything,’ attends wedding in T-Rex costume
Weddings are almost always a joyous occasion for everyone involved. And whether you’re an integral part of the ceremony or you’re just attending for moral support, it is a celebration of love that is often described as sweet and memorable.
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American caught allegedly smuggling Filipino baby inside her carry-on luggage
An American national is being questioned at the National Bureau of Investigation after an infant was discovered inside her carry-on luggage this morning at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
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Duterte: Convicts released under GCTA have 15 days to turn themselves in
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 4) — President Rodrigo Duterte has given a deadline for all convicts released under the controversial good conduct time allowances (GCTA) to turn themselves in.
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Nicki Minaj tweets that she’s retiring to ‘have my family’
LOS ANGELES – Is Nicki Minaj really hanging up the mic?
The chart-topping rapper announced Thursday on Twitter that she “decided to retire & have my family.”
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Enough pork in PH
Vendors prepare pork products as prices go down at the Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on Thursday.
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Cariaso goes full circle as he coaches Alaska team that drafted him in 1995
JEFFREY Cariaso presided over Thursday’s practice on the same day it was announced that he is taking over the head coaching position of Alaska, replacing Alex Compton who dropped by to bid the team goodbye.
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Woman engaged to husband again after forgetting him due to brain injury
It seems like a story Nicholas Sparks would write, but this is the true love story of one couple from Canada.
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Duterte won't allow early release of 'ineligible' Antonio Sanchez – Palace
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 22) — President Rodrigo Duterte won't allow convicted rapist and murderer Antonio Sanchez to be released early from prison because he is not qualified to benefit from the law that shortens the jail sentence of inmates based on good behavior, Presidential Spokesperson Sal Panelo said on Friday.
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DBM: Civilian gov’t workers to enjoy yearly pay hike until 2022
MANILA, Philippines — Civilian government employees will enjoy yearly salary increases until 2022, or the last year of President Rodrigo Duterte in office, under the proposed Salary Standardization Law (SSL) 5, Acting Budget Secretary Wendel E. Avisado said Friday.
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#NoToSanchezRelease
FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE SANCHEZ TRIAL
Snapshots from the grueling 16-month trial that convicted former Calauan mayor Antonio Sanchez and six of his henchmen for the rape-slay of Mary Eileen Sarmenta and the murder of her friend Allan Gomez in 1993.
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Out of date photos of Amazon fires in Brazil fuel online outrage
Photos purportedly showing fires devouring the Amazon in northern Brazil in recent weeks have flooded social media, but an AFP fact check Wednesday found most of the images are decades old or not even in the country.
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Nickelodeon brings SlimeFest in Asia
Are you ready for a slime party?
American television network Nickelodeon is bringing SlimeFest, a multi-platform music and entertainment event for kids and families, to the Philippines on September 28, 2019. #SlimeFestAsia
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Julia Barretto said 'WALA AKONG INAHAS'
In an interview with ABS-CBN, actress Julia Barretto has finally spoken about the real score between her and Gerald Anderson.
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"We did it Mr. Stark!"
LOOK: Spider-Man actor Tom Holland hangs out with Robert Downey Jr. after Disney and Sony Pictures failed to reach a deal on future Spider-Man films. With the disagreement between the two studios, Spider-Man is set to leave the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (📸: @tomholland2013)
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'No girlfriend since birth' Vico Sotto accepting 'applicants'
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto admitted that he had no girlfriend since birth, but he joked that he is accepting “applicants.”
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Angelina Jolie fights back tears, as she drops off son at South Korean college
She's one of Hollywood's biggest names.
But Angelina Jolie is just like any other mother when they're about to drop off their kids at college.
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'Hello, Love, Goodbye' hits P800 million mark
MANILA - Star Cinema's OFW drama "Hello, Love, Goodbye" starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards has earned P838,514,653.70 almost a month after it opened last July 31.
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Ewan McGregor to return as Obi-Wan in new 'Star Wars' streaming TV series
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Reuters) - Ewan McGregor will reprise his “Star Wars” role as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in a series for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service, the actor announced to fans of the beloved movie franchise on Friday.
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Dwight Howard Is Coming Back To The Lakers And It’s Actually Perfect
If you love somebody, set them free. Because maybe their career will take a significant hit and then you get them back at a significant discount.
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PhilHealth eyes full automation by 2021
MANILA- Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) Corporation transactions may be fully automated by 2021, its president Ricardo Morales said Monday.
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Lawmakers push for no-homework policy
No more homework?
In a bid to promote more quality time for family, rest and relaxation, two senior officials of the House of Representatives have filed separate yet related bills that aim to prohibit teachers from schools, both public and private, from giving their students take-home school activities. | via Delon Porcalla
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Don't give up, KIDDO❤️
LOOK: A netizen uploaded a photo of a grade school boy who fell asleep while studying in front of Lipa City Cathedral in Batangas. The uploader also shared that the boy sells Sampaguita in the area in order to support his needs.(Photos courtesy of Sha Lim Pua)
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'Hindi masamang tao ang anak ko': Gerald's mom defends son from bashers
MANILA - The mother of actor Gerald Anderson has broken her silence on the controversy involving her son and actresses Bea Alonzo and Julia Barretto.
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Vico Sotto: Stop treating gov’t officials like showbiz stars
Besieged by talk regarding his love life, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said government officials should not be treated like showbiz personalities.
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Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Missy Elliott bring girl power to Video Music Awards show
Taylor Swift picked up two awards, including video of the year, in a girl-powered start to the MTV Video Music Awards show on Monday, while rapper Cardi B won best hip-hop video and newcomer Lizzo celebrated big women.
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3 dead as passenger ferry catches fire
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 28) — Three people were killed in a passenger ferry fire early Wednesday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
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Left unsigned in NBA, Jeremy Lin set to play for Beijing Ducks in CBA
JEREMY Lin is moving closer to his parents’ home.
The Taiwanese-American guard has agreed to suit up for the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association after being left unsigned during the NBA offseason.
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Ashaolu leads NLEX past Phoenix in Kiefer Ravena's first PBA tuneup since return
NLEX defeated Phoenix Pulse, 114-77, on Wednesday in Pasig City in the Road Warriors’ first tune-up game with Kiefer Ravena playing for his mother ballclub.
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Chinese fishing vessel owner apologizes for Recto Bank incident
MANILA, Philippines — The owner of the Chinese ship that hit and sank a Filipino fishing boat near Recto Bank finally apologized to the 22 Filipino fishermen for the collision and “unintentional” mistake.
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Meralco rookie Trevis Jackson taken to hospital after horror fall in practice
ROOKIE guard Trevis Jackson added to Meralco’s injury woes when he hurt his back following a bad fall in practice on Wednesday.
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Over 80 QC barangays cleared of road obstructions — Belmonte
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Over 80 barangays in Quezon City (QC) have been cleared of obstruction on roads and sidewalks, QC Mayor Joy Belmonte said Friday.
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DOTr eyes elevated walkways, bike lanes on Edsa
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it was considering building elevated walkways and bike lanes on Edsa to help decongest the traffic-choked highway, following Senate majority floor leader Juan Miguel Zubiri’s promise to realign P1 billion in funds to the department for this purpose.
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#CatrionaCall😍
LOOK: Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray paid a courtesy call to the Armed Forces of the Philippines at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Saturday morning, August 17, 2019.
📷: NIÑO JESUS ORBETA / PDI
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Clark airport transition smooth as workers take separation pay
CLARK FREEPORT—No protests greeted the private consortium that began handling the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Clark International Airport (CRK) here on Friday (Aug. 16).
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PBA: San Miguel routs TNT to win Commissioner’s Cup title
Early in tournament, San Miguel Beer faced the unlikely prospect of taking an early vacation.
Weeks later, with a new reinforcement and a local cast playing to its super-team billing, the Beermen are back in familiar territory and looking ahead to make history.
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Terrence Jones stoic as Arwind Santos reaches out to apologize
ARWIND Santos personally reached out to Terrence Jones to apologize before Game Six of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals between San Miguel and TNT KaTropa on Friday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
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Gina Lopez dies at 65
MANILA—Filipino philanthropist and environmentalist Gina Lopez died on Monday due to multiple organ failure. She was 65.
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'Hello, Love, Goodbye' racks up P600 million
MANILA — "Hello, Love, Goodbye" has earned P603,015,830 since it opened last July 31, Star Cinema announced Saturday.
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#Viral: #Doggos driving thru!🐶
These very good doggos poke their heads out of a car window as a cashier hands over the receipt to a customer at a fast food drive-thru in Quezon City.
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Baguio City launches car-free Session Road on Sundays
BAGUIO CITY - The local government has banned cars from plying a part of Session Road every Sunday starting today to allow pedestrians to enjoy walking along the famous road.
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PBA: Terrence Jones accepts Arwind apology, says appreciates fans’ love
(UPDATE) Terrence Jones on Friday said he accepted Arwind Santos’ apology in the aftermath of Santos derogatory action in the previous game.
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"If only humanity could always be as happy as these children, there will always be peace and joy in this beautiful world." 🌍💕
LOOK: A photographer captured this group of young boys who were all smiles as they took a "groupfie" inside a fast food chain in Daanbantayan, Cebu.
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If given a chance to rename Lapu-Lapu fish, what name would you give it instead?
A member of the House of Representatives is seeking to rectify the “dishonorable use” of the name of Lapu-Lapu to a fish species by filing a bill that would “give justice” to the Filipino hero.
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#WhatsNEWs w/ 🌺Louise OnRADIO: Let's pray for peace in HK🙏
LOOK: Protesters gather in Victoria Park in Hong Kong Sunday, Aug. 18. Thousands of people streamed into the park for what organizers hope will be a peaceful demonstration for democracy in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. | 📷 AP
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#FPJ #80th🖤
LOOK: Senator Grace Poe, mother Susan Roces, son Brian, and supporters of Fernando Poe Jr. gather at his resting place at the Manila North Cemetery to celebrate his 80th birthday. | 📷 @khallareINQ/INQUIRER.net
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Coco Martin honors FPJ legacy at late icon's 80th birthday
Actor Coco Martin paid tribute to the inspiration and lasting contribution of the late movie icon Fernando Poe Jr. on the national artist's 80th birth anniversary Tuesday.
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'Matrix 4' announced with Keanu Reeves to return as Neo
Sci-fi franchise "The Matrix" will return for a fourth film with Keanu Reeves reprising his role as kung fu-kicking, shades-wearing hero Neo, studio Warner Bros said Tuesday.
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What the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Looks Like Without Spider-Man
Spider-Man is likely swinging out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Sony and Marvel Studios, which previously worked together to create the last two solo Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland, have reached an impasse in negotiations for future rights for the characters, according to a report fromVariety.
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FIBA World Cup: Guiao names six shoo-ins for 'Gilas 12'
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 21) — Philippine national men's basketball team head coach Yeng Guiao has revealed six of the 12 players who will represent the country in the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
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Jacinto eclipses swim mark
MANILA, Philippines — Teenage sensation Jerard Jacinto reset the national 100-meter backstroke mark in the seventh FINA World Juniors Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary Tuesday night.
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Taylor Swift says she plans to re-record her songs’ masters
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift plans to re-record her songs after her catalog was purchased by popular music manager Scooter Braun.
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The fires in the Amazon were likely set intentionally
The Amazon rainforest is burning at an unprecedented rate, and the fires are unlikely starting themselves. Rather they may be set by people in an attempt to clear land for cattle ranching.
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PBA: Arwind Santos apologizes for racial gesture vs. TNT import; fined ₱200K
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 15)— San Miguel Beermen forward Arwind Santos on Thursday apologized for the monkey gesture he made towards TNT KaTropa’s import Terrence Jones during his team’s Game 5 victory in the 2019 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
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House approves higher tax on liquor, e-cigarettes
The House of Representatives on Wednesday evening approved on second reading a bill that would raise the excise on alcoholic drinks effective Jan. 1, 2020, as well as on regular and electronic cigarettes.
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Moira Dela Torre reveals risk of going blind due to nose job gone wrong
Moira Dela Torre opened up on the difficulties she faced after undergoing a nose job gone wrong.
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Terrence Jones urges PBA to take 'swift, significant action' against Arwind taunt
TERRENCE Jones has called on the PBA for a “swift, significant action” against Arwind Santos for the monkey taunt the San Miguel forward made against him during Game Five of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
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Part of Boracay closes for cleanup after defecation reports
MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - Authorities shuttered a portion of Boracay island on Wednesday for a 48- to 72-hour cleanup following reports that human waste had fouled its waters, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said.
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Patience put to the test as Jones braces for intensified physicality in Game 2
TERRENCE Jones expects more physicality on defense as the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals series moves forward.
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MMDA again blames rising volume of vehicles for worsening Edsa traffic
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has blamed anew the record number of vehicles for the worsening traffic jam at Edsa.
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Tough final stretch for TNT, SMB as title series boils down to best-of-three
SAN Miguel tries to score consecutive wins over TNT, which looks to regain the edge as they the Beermen and KaTropa play Game Five of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals on Wednesday night at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
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Trollano hopes to make Gilas roster a year after giving way to Clarkson
A STINT in the national team is something that TNT cager Don Trollano still eyes for, a year after nearly making it to Gilas Pilipinas final roster in an international competition.
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BREAKING: Duterte signs service charge bill
MANILA, Philippines —President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a bill that would allow workers in hotels, restaurants and other related establishments to receive 100 percent of the service charge collected from customers.
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No rematch as Pacquiao's legacy drives Mayweather 'bonkers'
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao (MP) Promotions president Sean Gibbons shared how the retired Floyd Mayweather is trying fuel rematch talks, but it always boils down to just "all talk."
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SOON: WORLD-CLASS AIRPORT ✈
LOOK: San Miguel Corporation's proposed design for the P734 billion New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project in Bulakan, Bulacan.
The proposed new international airport will have four runways, with enough space to expand to six and will be capable of handling up to 100 million passengers per year. (📷 San Miguel Corporation)
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It's strong winds & 🌊 waves--not Chinese fishermen--this time around!
Strong winds and big waves caused a passenger boat to sink in the waters of Calbayog City on Monday. (Photos courtesy of Analyn Mendoza ) | via Miriam Desacada/The Freeman
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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth split after less than year of marriage
LOS ANGELES — Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have separated after less than a year of marriage.
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Pangulong Duterte Dumalo sa Birthday celebration ng Kapamilya host na si Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla
TINGNAN: Pumunta si Pangulong Duterte sa birthday celebration ng Kapamilya host na si Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla sa Makati nitong Biyernes, Agosto 9, 2019 (Photos from Palace)
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Gerald Anderson is now a reservist for the Philippine Army.
LOOK: Gerald Anderson shares photos of his experience being a scout ranger after taking a three-day Soldier’s Skills Orientation Training at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan. He is now a reservist for the Philippine Army.
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K-pop superstars BTS to take 'long-term break'
SEOUL - K-pop superstars BTS will take a 'long-term break' from the music scene, their agency said Monday, after the boy band topped charts in the US and Britain earlier this year.
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John Lloyd Cruz reportedly got ‘too weird’ for Ellen Adarna
MANILA, Philippines — Sexy star Ellen Adarna has reportedly split up and fallen out of love with partner John Lloyd Cruz because he allegedly became “too weird” for her.
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“Bagong modus ng mga “Basag-Kotse”, Huli sa CCTV”
Huli sa CCTV ang pagnanakaw ng mga "basag-kotse" sa isang sasakyan sa Muntinlupa City. Ayon sa mga pulis, bago na ang modus ngayon ng mga kawatan.
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Huli sa video: Pulis, Tinutukan ng baril ang isang motorista.
Sinibak na sa puwesto ang isang pulis matapos makunan ng video na nanutok ng baril sa isang motorista sa Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City.
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Man, 70, accidentally circumcised, given over P1.2M as compensation
A man was accidentally circumcised after nurses at the Leicester Royal Infirmary mixed up their notes.
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Patience put to the test as Jones braces for intensified physicality in Game 2
TERRENCE Jones expects more physicality on defense as the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals series moves forward.
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DOH declares national dengue epidemic
Faced with a “staggering” rate of infection placed at 5,100 cases per week, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday declared a national dengue epidemic that has so far claimed the lives of at least 622 people since January.
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Here’s Gretchen’s reaction to niece Julia’s ‘I refuse to be your victim’ message
MANILA—Gretchen Barretto on Tuesday appeared to mock Julia Barretto, accusing her niece of getting somebody else to pen her "I refuse to be your victim" letter to Bea Alonzo.
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Julia denies involvement in Gerald break-up, tells Bea: I refuse to be your victim
Julia Barretto broke her silence about the controversy surrounding the break-up of Gerald Anderson and Bea Alonzo.
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This 9-year-old has built more than 30 mobile games
Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)Seated in a stylish living room of a home in a suburb of Nigeria's commercial center, Lagos, Basil Okpara Jr. is tapping away on his laptop keyboard.
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WATCH: Gerald Anderson clears Julia Barretto in breakup with Bea Alonzo
MANILA — (UPDATED) Actor Gerald Anderson has finally broken his silence on the end of his three-year relationship with actress Bea Alonzo, who earlier said he had not accorded her a formal breakup and only “started not talking to me.”
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#BabyZia 😍
LOOK: Celebrities gush over these adorable photos of Baby Zia, daughter of Kapuso couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. | 📸 @marianrivera/Instagram
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Flights cancelled due to HK protests
MANILA, Philippines — The worsening unrest in Hong Kong has caused a slowdown in airport operations in the Chinese territory and prompted Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific and Cathay Pacific (CX) to cancel 17 flights yesterday to the region plagued by pro-democracy protests in the past weeks.
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Converge ICT President and CEO, Dennis Anthony Uy
Converge ICT President and CEO, Dennis Anthony Uy answers questions of members of the media. Q & A held at Cactus Jack Restaurant.
#converge
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Days after El Paso and Dayton mass shootings, Amnesty International issues travel warning to US
After a weekend of mass shootings that left 31 dead, Amnesty International on Wednesday issued a travel warning for the U.S.
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Kris Aquino thanks Duterte for 'acknowledging' Marcos behind Ninoy's death
MANILA - Former TV host Kris Aquino on Saturday took to social media to thank President Rodrigo Duterte for "acknowledging" who was behind the murder of her father, former Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino.
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3 dead, 2 in critical condition, more than 20 missing as 3 motor bancas sink off Iloilo
Three passengers were killed, two remained in critical condition, and more than 20 went missing after three motor bancas sank Saturday morning in the Iloilo-Guimaras Strait due to strong monsoon winds.
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Trump nixes program that allows Pinoy vets to bring families to US
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said Friday the Trump administration is ending the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) program, which allows veterans to bring family members to the US before their green cards are available.
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Kathryn Bernardo doesn't want Daniel Padilla as leading man for Julia Barretto
MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo does not see Julia Barretto as a suitable leading lady for on- and off-screen partner Daniel Padilla.
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#VIRAL: Little heroes in the rain☔️
Kids help a delivery man pass through a flooded section along Singalong Street in Malate, Manila on Friday.
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Proof-of-parking space bill
NO GARAGE, NO CAR
Senator Win Gatchalian has called on President Rodrigo Duterte to certify as urgent the Proof-of-Parking Space bill to ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila.
The Department of Interior and Local Government has also expressed support to the proposed measure.
Would you support this bill?
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WATCH: Paulo Avelino explains viral ‘ghosting’ remark amid Bea-Gerald controversy
MANILA — In the wake of Bea Alonzo’s revelation that her boyfriend of three years, Gerald Anderson, did not accord her a formal breakup and “just started not talking to me,” the word “ghosting” became a widespread trend among Filipinos on social media.
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Terrence Jones focused on TNT stint amid reports he's rejoining Houston Rockets
TERRENCE Jones’ focus is on TNT’s final push to win the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals despite a report that the KaTropa import will rejoin the Houston Rockets in the NBA.
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Brownlee concedes Best Import award to Jones after TNT conquest of Ginebra
NOT only was a PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals berth at stake in the best-of-five semifinals series between TnT Katropa and Barangay Ginebra.
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With suspension lifted, lotto draws to resume Wednesday, July 31, 2019 —PCSO
Lotto draws are set to resume Wednesday after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the lifting of the suspension on the popular government numbers game, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
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Jury finds Katy Perry copied Christian rap song
LOS ANGELES, USA — US singer Katy Perry copied the beat of her 2013 hit "Dark Horse" from a Christian rap song, a Los Angeles jury found Monday, July 29.
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Claudine Barretto tells Bea Alonzo: ‘You are loved’
MANILA — Claudine Barretto offered words of sympathy to fellow actress Bea Alonzo amid speculation that the latter had broken up with boyfriend Gerald Anderson.
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60-day deadline for mayors to clear roads starts
MANILA, Philippines — Time is ticking to clear the roads of all kinds of obstructions as the 60-day deadline given to local executives has started.
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Calvin Abueva, accused the cager of abuse
LOOK: Sam Abueva, wife of embattled PBA star Calvin Abueva, accused the cager of abuse and infidelity through a series of Instagram stories
Sam also went live on Abueva's Instagram. Calvin has since denied the claims | via Luisa Morales
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YouTube needs 'new set of rules and laws' – executive
'YouTube has now grown to a big city...And just like in any big city, you need a new set of rules and laws and kind of regulatory regime," chief product officer Neal Mohan says in an interview
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Lakers Roster & Starting Lineup: LeBron James at PG Among 3 Options
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to enter the 2019-20 NBA season with plenty of talent and a few question marks. Fortunately, the bulk of their questions appear to be more focused on the roster and starting lineup construction.
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Nevada state athletic commission official score card of Pacman Thurman Fight
NUMBERS DON'T LIE
Here's a look at how the judges scored the #PacquiaoThurman fight. | via ESPN5
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Boxing: Pacquiao outpoints Thurman, gains WBA welterweight belt
MANILA, Philippines – (2nd UPDATE) A first round knockdown set the tone for Manny Pacquiao as he out-pointed American boxer Keith Thurman in their highly anticipated WBA welterweight showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila).
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Recto bill seeks no expiration on Birth Certificates
'NO EXPIRY' BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Senator Ralph Recto on Saturday filed a bill on the lifetime validity of birth certificates issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Under the bill, Recto wants government agencies to stop requiring applicants to present a new or recently-issued birth certificate.
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Prince Charles to Pinay nurse who saved lives in London attack: ‘You did a great job’
The Filipina nurse awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) said she found it hard to believe that she received the recognition.
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SONA 2019
The president expressed his exhaustion: talagang gusto ko na ring mag resign. I'm not happy anymore. #SONA2019 #DuterteMidterm
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Philip Salvador has a message to critics of the president
Duterte supporter actor Philip Salvador has a message to the critics of the President: "Mamatay kayong lahat!"
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Bea posts cryptic message; 'Julia', 'Gerald' trend
MANILA - Speculations abound on social media after actress Bea Alonzo posted a cryptic message on Sunday.
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WATCH: Catriona Gray, Chavit Singson 'Galawang Chavit' video goes viral
MANILA, Philippines — A video of politician Chavit Singson with Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray in the waiting room of Manny Pacquiao in MGM Grand Garden Arena has been the talk of the town in different social media sites.
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Disney's 'Lion King' roars as James Cameron salutes new 'Avengers' record
LOS ANGELES, USA — The Lion King roared to a huge $191.8 million opening weekend in North American theaters, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Monday, July 22 consolidating Disney's record-breaking reign at the box office.
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Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead MTV VMA nominations
(CNN) — Ladies rule the 2019 Video Music Award nominations, with Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift leading this year's list of contenders for the annual MTV award show at 10 nominations each.
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Gritty Blackwater drags Rain or Shine into a do-or-die Game Three
BLACKWATER defiantly held its ground against Rain or Shine, holding on for a 100-96 victory on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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San Miguel, Alaska look to complete upset over top two seeds
SAN Miguel and Alaska look to complete the upset on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
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DFA to accept postal ID for passport applications starting August 1
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that starting August 1, 2019, it would be recognizing the postal ID issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhlPost) as a valid government-issued ID for passport applications.
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Isko’s first 2 laws: P500 cash aid for students, elderly, solo parents, PWDs
MANILA, Philippines—Manila Mayor Isko Moreno signed on Thursday (July 25) his first two city ordinances granting a P500 monthly cash aid for Grade 12 students in all public schools in the city, persons with disability (PWD), solo parents and senior citizens.
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Moreno to fastfood chains: Accept seniors, PWDs as work crew
MANILA, Philippines — All fastfood chains in Manila are now encouraged to employ senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) who are wanting to apply as crew in their restaurants.
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Wondering what's keeping Kelly Williams from playing for TNT?
WONDERING why Kelly Williams hasn’t been playing for quite a while?
Williams bared he has decided to take some time off as he is nursing a back injury that has been bothering him since May.
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Bea spills real deal with Gerald: ‘He just started not talking to me’
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Bea Alonzo finally bared the real deal between her and boyfriend Gerald Anderson days after her cryptic post fueled breakup speculations.
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Duterte declares lotto, other PCSO games illegal
MANILA (3rd UPDATE)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday night ordered the suspension of operations of all gaming schemes granted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) due to "massive corruption."
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Did Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, and Loisa Andalio unfollow Julia Barretto on Instagram?
Netizens were quick to notice that Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, ang Loisa Andalio were no longer following Julia Barretto on Instagram. This is amid the controversy involving Julia who has been accused of being the reason behind Bea Alonzo and Gerald Anderson’s rumored relationship troubles.
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Apple Reveals 20 Of 59 Great New Emoji Including One You’re Going To Use Non-Stop
Another World Emoji Day has just rolled around and as usual, Apple has previewed some of the new emoji it has scheduled to go live later in the year.
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Jeep Wrangler 4x4 successfully waded through an almost chest-deep flood in Marulas, Valenzuela
Stranded motorists and passersby cheer after a Jeep Wrangler 4x4 successfully waded through an almost chest-deep flood in Marulas, Valenzuela last Friday. (Video courtesy of Paul John Solomon)
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Who’s excited for this? #New Clark City #SeaGames2019
LOOK: Aerial shots of the sports complex at the New Clark City in Tarlac taken on Friday. It is expected to be fully finished before October, a month before the start of the 2019 SEA Games hosted by the Philippines.
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Should Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas release a coin version of the P20 bill?
Do you agree with the plan of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to launch a coin version of the P20 banknote?
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Si Jane De Leon na ang bagong gaganap na Darna!
Napili na ang aktres na gaganap bilang "Darna". Siya ay walang iba kundi si Jane de Leon, na huling napanood sa teleseryeng "Halik."
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Viral App FaceApp Now Owns Access To More Than 150 Million People's Faces And Names
Everyone's seen them: friends posting pictures of themselves now, and years in the future.
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SBP moving to secure PH passport for Terrence Jones' Fil-Am son
TERRENCE Jones said the presence of his son Ajani gave him added motivation to continue leading TNT this 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Compton braces for Brownlee-playalike Delroy James in Alaska-Meralco playoff
FACING Meralco in a do-or-die encounter for the last quarterfinals berth in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup is an entirely different ballgame for Alaska.
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PCW on ‘Ang Probinsyano’ rape scene: ‘Rape is not a laughing matter’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has reminded that rape is a crime and not a laughing matter after the “Ang Probinsyano” television drama series aired an episode showing two female police officers being raped by criminals.
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Mighty needs two wins out of three to regain Jones Cup, but sweep will be sweet
AFTER a much-needed two-day rest, Mighty Sports-Go For Gold Philippines resumes its impressive run in the 2019 Jones Cup in Changhua, Taiwan with a game against Indonesia on Friday.
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Ben Simmons makes u-turn, set to skip World Cup to focus on 76ers
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ben Simmons' new contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers came with bad news for Australian basketball fans: The Melbourne-born NBA All-star won't play for the Boomers at the World Cup.
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Fine PBA play attracts NBA offers, but Terrence Jones committed to TNT for now
MORE than his scoring, Terrence Jones’ other facets of his game as well as his leadership have been one of the reasons for TNT’s superb play, according to teammates.
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Magnolia taps new import Rakeem Christmas for James Farr in bid to arrest skid
SO Magnolia failed to come far with James Farr in tow.
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Erap, ipinaliwanag kung bakit 'di niya pinaalis noon ang mga illegal vendor sa Maynila
Ipinaliwanag ni dating Manila Mayor Joseph "Erap" Estrada kung bakit hindi niya pinaalis sa panahon ng kaniyang termino ang mga illegal vendor sa lungsod na ginagawa ngayon ng pumalit sa kaniya na si Mayor Isko Moreno.
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Clearing operations at the Manila City Hall Underpass
LOOK: Clearing operations at the Manila City Hall Underpass today July 15. 📷Manila Public Information Office
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Rollin’ like a #Rockstar! #Isko
LOOK: Manila Mayor Isko Moreno shows the trees behind the Bonifacio Shrine are now decorated with capiz lanterns during a surprise inspection early Sunday.
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Duterte signs student fare discount law
GOOD NEWS!
President Duterte has signed into law a bill institutionalizing 20 percent student fare discounts from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and holidays, for all modes of transportation such as jeepneys, buses, trains, taxis, ships and aircrafts, among others.
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Palawan ranks 2nd best island in the world, cebu 7th in asia
Palawan placed 2nd Best Island in the World while Cebu ranked 7th among Top 10 islands in Asia, according to New York-based magazine Travel + Leisure in its annual World’s Best Awards survey.
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Cockroaches are becoming immune to insecticides. Have a great day.
(CNN)If it's not the heat death of the Earth that consumes us; if we are not snuffed out by blight, famine and the volatile hubris of mankind, it's only a matter of time before the cockroaches rise up and conquer us all. They are growing stronger.
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Amazon founder Bezos' divorce final with $38-billion settlement
Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos' divorce from his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Bezos, was finalized by a Seattle-area judge on Friday, paving the way for her to receive $38.3 billion worth of Amazon stock, Bloomberg reported.
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Terry Crews Says White Chicks Sequel Is in the Works: Shawn Wayans Confirmed 'We're Doing It'
Fans of the 2004 comedy White Chicks can rejoice as a sequel to the Wayans brothers’ film appears to be in the works.
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DOTr promotes PUV modernization in Pampanga
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) modernization caravan made a stop at SM City Pampanga on Friday, July 5, in a bid to promote the campaign of modernizing the transport sector here.
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Kawhi Leonard, Paul George to join forces with Clippers, whose multi-year plan comes together in stunning fashion
There are Twitter bombs, and there's this, from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports at just short of 2 a.m. ET on Saturday morning:
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Philippines finally wins, beats China Fiba U19 World Cup
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines finally scored a win in the 2019 Fiba Under 19 Basketball World Cup, stunning 14th-ranked China, 86-72, in the classification stage Saturday at Heraklion University Hall in Greece.
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Lacson to Isko Moreno: Don’t go astray, elude dirty politics
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Ping Lacson on Sunday said that he is hopeful that Manila Mayor Isko Moreno would sustain his good performance and not be eventually “eaten” up dirty politics.
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Gary Valenciano, Announcing he is now cancer free
"God is good," a grateful, cancer-free Gary V said as he announced on social media his good news.
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Robin Padilla is next celebrity to join the Army reserve
MANILA, Philippines — It seems that actor Robin Padilla is following the footsteps of his fellow celebrity Matteo Guidicelli to join the Philippine Army’s reserve force.
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Alan Cayetano is House speaker
MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte has spoken. It’s Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano that he wants to sit as speaker of the House of Representatives at the opening of the 18th Congress on July 22.
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Novak Djokovic dominates overmatched Ugo Humbert in three quick sets
Humbert's dream Wimbledon run came to an end against a rock-solid Djokovic, who committed just 14 unforced errors.
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LOOK: No more vendors at Plaza Miranda
MANILA, Philippines — Barely a week holding office at the Manila City Hall, Mayor Isko Moreno has managed to keep illegal vendors out of Plaza Miranda in Quiapo.
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Panelo considers Amal Clooney his ‘match’
MANILA, Philippines — “They are just looking for someone to be my match.”
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Coach Louie Alas wants son Kevin and Selina to get married asap
WELCOME to the family.
Phoenix coach Louie Alas shared how happy he and his family are about the engagement of his son, Kevin, to his girlfriend Selina Dagdag.
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7 sasakyan nagkarambola sa NLEX; Bus nahulog sa tulay
MAYNILA (UPDATE) - Nahulog ang isang pampasaherong bus sa tulay ng NLEX matapos magkarambola ang 7 sasakyan malapit sa San Fernando Exit northbound nitong Huwebes ng umaga.
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Isko Moreno to file charges vs negligent City Hall employees
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said Tuesday he will file criminal and administrative charges against current and former employees of the City Hall found to be negligent at work.
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Wedding bells are ringing! for Angel Locsin and Neil Arce
LOOK: Angel Locsin and Neil Arce are now officially engaged. Congratulations! <3 ( @therealangellocsin/IG)
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Vico Sotto takes his oath of office, officially becoming mayor of Pasig.
LOOK: Vico Sotto takes his oath of office, officially becoming mayor of Pasig. The one-term councilor, initially seen as a longshot, ran an issues-based campaign that attempted to defy the country’s political norms. His core promise was making government more accountable. | @MatthewINQ
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TINGNAN: Samboy Lim dumalo sa graduation ng anak na summa cum laude sa UP
Nagtapos na summa cum laude si Jamie Christine Berberabe Lim sa kursong BS Mathematics sa University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman.
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Ilonggo painter sells artwork on street to raise funds for wife's dialysis
ILOILO CITY—A street in Jaro, Iloilo City has turned into an outdoor gallery featuring the paintings of a local artist.
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‘The best is still to come,’ Palace says on Duterte’s 3rd year
MANILA, Philippines — As President Rodrigo Duterte ends his third year as in office, presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo has a message to Filipinos: “The best is still to come.”
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Taylor Swift 'sad and grossed out' by sale of music to Scooter Braun
She accuses the music mogul – who handles the likes of Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Carly Rae Jepsen – of 'bullying' her
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Protests escalate as Hong Kong marks handover to China
HONG KONG — Combative protesters tried to break into the Hong Kong legislature Monday as a crowd of thousands were marching in that direction on the 22nd anniversary of the former British colony’s return to China.
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EARLY BIRD! Student
EARLY BIRD!
LOOK: The first student who availed of free train ride at the MRT-3's North Avenue station on Monday morning. | Photo via DOTr
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Manila Mayor Isko Moreno
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno called out the administration of the University of the East Manila on Monday after he received reports that the school only suspended classes up to Grade 12.
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Senate President Tito Sotto has filed a bill of 14th month pay
Senate President Tito Sotto has filed a bill requiring employers in the private sector to give their employees 14th month pay aside from the 13th month pay mandated by law.
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‘Foodie call’: Some women go on dates for free meals, not a relationship, says study
A new study by researchers at Azusa Pacific University and the University of California Merced set out to investigate a new trend in dating, the “foodie call,” which is when someone sets up a date not because they are romantically interested in the person, but because they want to receive a free dinner.
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President Trump becomes 1st president to step inside North Korea ahead of meeting with Kim Jong Un
Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to step into North Korea Sunday, reaching across the demarcation line to shake hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and then, at Kim's invitation, stepping across the border and into North Korea -- in a historic moment Trump called "a great honor."
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Moreno: I was offered P5M daily to stop drive vs vendors
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said he was offered bribes ranging from P5 million a day to P1.8 billion a year to drop his promise to get vendors out of the main roads of the national capital.
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Serena Williams, Andy Murray to play mixed doubles together at Wimbledon
(CNN)The Serena Williams-Andy Murray mixed-doubles partnership at Wimbledon is a match made in tennis heaven.
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Lakers add another shooter, agree to one-year deal with Jared Dudley
VETERAN forward Jared Dudley has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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TNT looks to stay in first place as KaTropa face RoS Elasto Painters
TNT resumes its drive to grab the top spot in the playoffs when it faces Rain or Shine on Wednesday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
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Supporters suffer from food poisoning at Imelda Marcos' birthday party
MANILA, Philippines (5th UPDATE) – More than 200 people reportedly suffered from food poisoning during the birthday party of former first lady Imelda Marcos on Wednesday, July 3, police said.
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Kadenang Ginto Meme about Daniela Mondragon
Nag part time si Daniela Mondragon sa UFM 105.5....
Welcome to UJT Daniela!
#KadenangGinto #UFM1055
#OhDani
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NorthPort benefits from late goal-tending call to nose out Columbian
NORTHPORT benefited from a late goal-tending call to escape with a 110-108 win over a fighting Columbian side on Wednesday in the 2019 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
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BTS Lead The 10 Bestselling Physical Albums In The U.S. This Year
Album sales have fallen off a cliff over the past decade, and now even the biggest names in the music industry only sell a fraction of the number they used to. While many fans now opt to stream instead of purchase, those who do open their wallets for their favorite collections tend to buy something physical, whether it be a CD, a vinyl record, or perhaps even a cassette, which have come back into style...at least for some.
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LeBron to give Davis his No. 23 with Lakers
LeBron James is giving the number he's worn most of his career to Anthony Davis, who is set to officially become a member of the Lakers soon, Yahoo Sports reported Thursday, citing league sources.
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Free LRT 2, MRT, PNR rides for students starting July 1
(UPDATED) Students need only to show their school IDs to get free rides during specific hours on weekdays, except holidays
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Reports: Kevin Durant declines option for 2019-20 season
One of the biggest fish in the 2019 free-agent pond is reportedly opting out of his deal.
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Matteo Guidicelli completes Scout Ranger orientation course with special awards
BULACAN, Philippines — Actor-athlete Matteo Guidicelli has completed his month-long Leadership Development and Scout Ranger Orientation Course on Thursday.
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Alanis Morissette on postpartum depression: ‘Everything feels heavy’
Singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette kept it real when she recently opened up on pregnancy and postpartum depression.
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'Walang Forever' trends on Twitter after news of #SongSongCouple divorce breaks
Pinoys were heartbroken when favorite Korean (ex) couple Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo filed for divorce.
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ANDERSON RISES, NADAL FALLS IN CONTROVERSIAL WIMBLEDON SEEDINGS
The South African jumped four spots and Roger Federer overtook Nadal for the No. 2 seed thanks to the tournament's unique grass-court formula.
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93-year-old woman’s wish to be arrested so she can ‘feel naughty’ is granted
A grandmother who has “never done anything bad in her life” was arrested by police last Saturday, June 22, to fulfill her request.
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Gilas had no inkling Greek teen it played against at 2014 World Cup a future NBA MVP
NOPE.
That was the emphatic response of former Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes when asked if he expected a lean Greek teenager the Filipinos played back in the 2014 Fiba World Cup in Seville, Spain to become the MVP of the NBA one day.
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Drivers told: Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and not on your lover
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday reminded motorists traveling with their lovers to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel to avoid an accident.
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Employee fired for replying with ‘OK’ emoji in chat with boss
An employee in China was fired after her boss took offense at being replied to with an emoji of a hand doing the “OK” sign.
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Beauty queen April Love Jordan passed away at the age of 31 on June 21
Miss World Philippines 2012 3rd Princess April Love Jordan died at the age 31 on Friday, June 21, 2019.
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Bongga, kilig, pandesal enter Oxford dictionary
MANILA, Philippines — The third and current edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) sees the addition of a number of words originating from the Philippines like bongga, despedida, gimmick, halo-halo, kikay kit, kilig, overseas Filipino worker or OFW, pandesal and trapo, also expanding the meanings of some existing English words.
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Residents of Compostela, Cebu recover and bury a 13.9-foot oar fish
Residents of Compostela, Cebu recover and bury a 13.9-foot oar fish known locally as "liwit" that was washed ashore in Barangay Poblacion Monday. It is believed that the fish is a sign of bad luck as it reportedly surfaces only when there is a disaster or calamity coming. (Photos from Compostela Mdrrm) | viaThe Freeman
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The Philippine Army gave the late veteran actor and director Eddie Garcia
The Philippine Army gave the late veteran actor and director Eddie Garcia military honors during his wake at the Heritage Park in Taguig City Sunday for his service to the country during World War II.
Garcia was a member of the Philippine Scout troops deployed in Okinawa, Japan with the US Army.
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Lightning kills 2 men playing mobile games on a mountain
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 23) — Two men died after being struck by lightning while playing online mobile games on a mountain in Camarines Norte Saturday afternoon.
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LGBT couples attend a mass wedding
LGBT couples attend a mass wedding in Quezon City on Sunday (June 23, 2019).
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PNP-HPG chief: Cubao to Makati in 5 minutes possible
MANILA, Philippines – Travel time from Cubao, Quezon City to Makati City in five minutes is possible as promised by President Rodrigo Duterte, the director of the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) said Monday.
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Duterte on impeachment proponents: I’ll jail them all
MANILA, Philippines—President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday threatened to send to jail those who would file an impeachment case against him over his alleged failure to protect the country’s territory, especially its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), from Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
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Sotto smells something fishy in PH Sea: ‘Fish could be from China’
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III added that “exclusive types” of fish found only in China may have also been seen in Philippine waters because of migration. #WestPHSea
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Thai superstar Yaya Sperbund arrives in the Philippines
LOOK: Thai superstar Yaya Sperbund arrives in the Philippines on Thursday to promote her country among Filipinos and to meet her fans in an event slated on June 15 at the Ayala Mall Circuit in Makati City.
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Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, Festival City Mall lit up with Philippine icons on Independence Day
MANILA, Philippines —Members of the Filipino community in United Arab Emirates erupted in cheers as the world’s tallest skyscraper and the Dubai Festival City Mall
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Filipino mom finds son’s condoms, chops them up to teach him a lesson
As everyone already knows, the center of Philippine culture will always be family. So, it’s not surprising that many Filipino parents tend to become (a little too) overprotective of their children, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like sex and relationships.
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Crying can help you lose weight and the best time is between 7 and 10 pm, study shows
If you want to lose weight while at the same time, easily gets teared up when watching sad movies, this is good news for you. Apparently, emotional crying can help you lose weight!
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NASA to Open International Space Station to Tourists From 2020
NASA said Friday it will open up the International Space Station to business ventures including space tourism as it seeks to financially disengage from the orbiting research lab.
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23 graduates of University of Eastern Philippines were given first aid
LOOK: Around 23 graduates of University of Eastern Philippines were given first aid after experiencing dizziness due to too much exposure to heat
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Do not allow a little maritime accident, intentional, to go to war.
President Duterte told the Philippine Navy to stay out trouble in the wake of a “collision” between a Chinese fishing vessel and a Filipino boat in Recto Bank in Palawan, which he described as a "little maritime accident".
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Taylor Swift and Katy Perry
A happy meal 🍔 🍟 💗 Katy Perry
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Trump says US will begin removing millions of illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that US authorities would begin next week removing millions of immigrants who are in the United States illegally.
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Stanley Pringle starts work with Ginebra a day after trade from Northport
STANLEY Pringle attended his first practice with Barangay Ginebra on Wednesday, a day after being traded by Northport.
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Sol Mercado emotional as he formally bids Ginebra goodbye
SOL Mercado formally said goodbye to Barangay Ginebra just before the team held its practice on Wednesday.
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Jarencio sticks to positives as he reunites with former UST wards Cruz, Ferrer
THE trade between NorthPort and Barangay Ginebra set up a reunion between Batang Pier coach Pido Jarencio and former University of Santo Tomas players Jervy Cruz and Kevin Ferrer.
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LA Tenorio can't wait to play alongside Pringle in new-look Ginebra backcourt
STANLEY Pringle's arrival just magnified an already big bullseye on Ginebra's backs.
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BREAKING: Eddie Garcia passes away
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran actor Eddie Garcia passed away Thursday afternoon at the Makati Medical Center. He was 90 years old.
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Steven Adams named to New Zealand’s player pool for Basketball World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has been named to New Zealand's provisional squad for the basketball World Cup but is not expected to play because of long-standing feud with Basketball New Zealand.
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Kevin Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles tendon
OAKLAND, California — Kevin Durant confirmed what everyone most feared: He underwent surgery for a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
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House freezes ABS-CBN franchise bill, firm takes movies to China market
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has frozen the bill, which seeks to renew the legislative franchise of broadcasting giant ABS-CBN Corp. The franchise expires in nine months or on March 20, 2020.
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Eddie Garcia might be taken off life support
MANILA, Philippines — More than 96 hours after the accident on the Tondo set of a GMA 7 soap last Saturday noon, Eddie Garcia has remained comatose and is dramatically deteriorating even if he has been on life support machine at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Makati Medical Center (MCC) where he was transferred early Sunday morning from the Mary Johnston Hospital.
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Jayjay Helterbrand-Gerald Anderson team-up boosts Imus, MPBL fanbase
THE Imus Bandera are thrilled to have the partnership of Jayjay Helterbrand and Gerald Anderson for the coming Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Lakandula Cup.
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Embiid, others not happy as Toronto fans cheer after Durant injury
TORONTO — Kevin Durant's comeback game for the Golden State Warriors did not last long.
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Gov’t to test national ID system starting September
MANILA- The government will pilot test the national ID system from September to December this year, Malacañang said Tuesday.
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“Nasasayangan ako” VICKIE RUSHTON ON BB. PILIPINAS 2019 PAGEANT
Nanghihinayang ang dating Pinoy Big Brother housemate na si Vickie Rushton sa naging performance niya sa nakaraang Binibining Pilipinas 2019 pageant.
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'Ganda ng suot, pinaghawak ng mic!' Vice Ganda spoofs Anne's trending Binibining Pilipinas moment
MANILA — "Ang ganda ng suot ni Anne Curtis, pinaghawak ng mic!"
That's how Vice Ganda summarized an unexpected source of humor during the Binibining Pilipinas pageant Sunday night, as he teased Curtis over the trending moment that saw her holding up a microphone for a candidate for the entire duration of her Q&A turn. (See the 5:42 mark in the video below.)
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Chris Evans Slams "Homophobic" Men Planning Straight Pride Parade
After news broke that a group in Boston is trying to host a "Straight Pride" Parade, Chris Evans took to Twitter to slam the event and its organizers.
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Facebook to cut off Huawei to comply with US sanctions
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Facebook said Friday it would cut off Huawei from its popular social networking apps to comply with US sanctions, further isolating the Chinese tech giant considered a national security threat by Washington.
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Duterte orders arrest of WellMed owner, mulls PhilHealth overhaul
MANILA, Philippines — Alarmed by the huge losses by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) due to fraudulent claims, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered early on Saturday the arrest of the owners of a private dialysis clinic in Quezon City at the center of an alleged scam and indicated he would overhaul the state health insurance company to make it more accountable.
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Cebu's Gazini Ganados to represent PH in Miss Universe 2019
MANILA – Model Gazini Ganados from Talisay, Cebu will represent the Philippines in this year's Miss Universe pageant.
Ganados was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum early Monday.
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Break up with Enrique? Liza reacts to split rumors
Liza Soberano has denied breaking up with boyfriend and love team partner Enrique Gil, a rumor that began while she was taking a break from the spotlight to undergo surgery for her injured finger.
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Arroyo on ABS-CBN franchise: ‘Our sessions are over’
MANILA, Philippines — “Our sessions are over.”
That was what Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said on Thursday when asked about the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corp., which will expire on March 2020.
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Heroes aplenty as Raptors resolute on the road to dethrone Warriors
THE Toronto Raptors rose to the occasion on the road, dethroning the Golden State Warriors with a 114-110 Game Six victory in the last game at the Oracle Arena on Friday, Manila time.
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Philippines will have longest day of the year on June 21 — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will experience its longest day of the year on June 21, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
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11-Year-Old Iranian Girl Gets the Highest Mensa IQ Score, Beating Einstein, Hawking
An 11-year-old Iranian high school student in the United Kingdom is making headlines for getting a remarkable result on her Mensa IQ test that even surpasses those of great thinkers such as Albert Einstein and the late Professor Stephen Hawking.
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Rihanna declared world's richest female musician
NEW YORK - Singer, makeup entrepreneur, lingerie designer and now the first black woman to head a top luxury fashion house -- Rihanna has racked up a $600 million fortune to become the world's richest female musician, Forbes said Tuesday.
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Miley Cyrus Speaks Out After She's Forcibly Grabbed and Kissed by Man in Barcelona
Miley Cyrus has a message after a scary incident over the weekend while she was in Barcelona, Spain.
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PBA explains decision to suspend Calvin Abueva indefinitely
THE PBA admitted it had enough of Calvin Abueva’s behavior over the past two games, forcing the league to penalize the Phoenix Pulse player with an indefinite suspension.
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PBA suspends referee who missed call on Jones' hit against Abueva
ANOTHER case of ‘what if.’
The incident between Calvin Abueva and Terrence Jones would have not escalated into a more serious situation had game officials made an earlier call against the TnT Katropa import for his hit on the groin of the Phoenix Fuel forward.
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Higher tax on tobacco? Smokers seem undaunted
MANILA, Philippines — Pedicab driver Rodolfo Valdes says it will be hard for him to quit smoking even if the government imposes a higher tax on cigarettes over the next few years.
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Women use internet more than men in the Philippines — SWS
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino women use the internet more than men, according to a latest survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
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Raptors take control early and hold on to beat Warriors in Game Three
THE Toronto Raptors regained control of the NBA Finals, taking the lead early and holding off the Golden State Warriors for a 123-109 win in Game Three on Wednesday in Oakland (Thursday, Manila time).
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COA to CHR: Stop repairing old vehicles, buy new ones
MANILA, Philippines — Stop repairing decades-old service vehicles. Use newly purchased cars.
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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORSEPICALLY TROLL DRAKE ...Warming Up To Pusha T Diss Track!!!
The Golden State Warriors are taking their beef with Drake to new levels, and hitting back where it hurts ... Pusha T.
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Isaiah Thomas says he'll beat Abueva ass over Jones spat. Fans react
IT didn't take long for Calvin Abueva's spat with former NBA player Terrence Jones to go viral, which was understandable after top US sports websites carried videos of the fight on their social media pages.
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Warriors part-owner banned for one year after shoving Raptors' Kyle Lowry
The NBA has banned Golden State Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens for one season in addition to fining him $500,000 after shoving and repeatedly cursing at Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry while seated courtside for Game 3 of the NBA finals.
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DOH: Be cautious against toxic school supplies
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has advised the public, especially parents and guardians, to be mindful in buying school supplies for their children because some of them could be tainted with toxic materials.
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Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' casts a powerful box office spell
LOS ANGELES, USA – Aladdin apparently still has the old magic, as the new Disney film took in an estimated $86.1 million in the Friday-to-Sunday period in North America to lead all box-office offerings, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.
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‘Pakisauli po ang milyones’: Netizens burn Lani Mercado Revilla over GMRC tweet
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos online fired back at Lani Mercado Revilla after she invoked "GMRC" or Good Manners and Right Conduct in a tweet, saying people commenting on issues involving her husband didn't need to be mean.
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Para kay Pash, siya raw ay puro “tabs.”
Para kay Pash, siya raw ay puro “tabs.” Kaya hindi niya akalaing mai-in love sa kanya si Ayem na mayroon namang… abs! Kiligin sa kanilang love story sa video na ito! #KMJS
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VILLAR STILL THE RICHEST SENATOR IN 2018
Senator Cynthia Villar remains the “richest” senator with a net worth of P3.72 billion while Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is still the “poorest” with P7.53 million net worth based on their 2018 SALNs. | via Paolo Romero, Cecille Suerte Felipe
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GRAND LOTTO 6/55, MAY 27, 2019
Congratulations!
One lucky bettor won the Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot prize of ₱210,795,849.60 on Monday.
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House OKs bill providing free dialysis treatment to indigent patients
MANILA - The House of Representatives approved Monday on third and final reading a measure that provides a comprehensive renal replacement therapy for patients with end stage renal disease.
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Cafe in the Philippines Now Uses Straws Made Out of Coconut Leaves to Cut Plastic Waste
An anonymous person once said that our efforts may cause a tiny dent, but we should never stop fighting for our cause.
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Netizen’s bus ride with woman suffering from ‘genetic illness’ touches hearts online
CEBU CITY, Philippines— A netizen’s story of a woman he met during a bus ride in Bohol touched a lot of people’s hearts online.
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ADB approves $2.75 B financing for Malolos-Clark Railway system
MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday approved the $2.75 billion financing for the construction of the Malolos-Clark Railway, its largest funding deal for a single infrastructure project to date.
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NEW “MINECRAFT” GAME WILL LET YOU BUILD STUFF IN THE REAL WORLD
“Minecraft Earth,” announced today, will allow users to collect items, blocks, and creatures while roaming around in the real world with other real-world friends —
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5 undocumented OFW intercepted at airport
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers have intercepted five undocumented overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Angeles City attempting to leave the country in the guise of being tourists.
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Bam Aquino lone opposition bet in top 12 of latest partial, official Senate race tally
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 15) — Otso Diretso candidate Bam Aquino was the lone opposition bet to make it to the so-called Magic 12 in the first batch of votes officially tallied Tuesday night by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) convened as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC).
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West champs: Warriors punch 5th straight NBA Finals ticket
The Warriors rally yet again from 17 points down to sweep the Trail Blazers and advance to the NBA championship series.
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SENATE APPROVES CREATION OF PHILIPPINE SPACE AGENCY
JUST IN: The Philippines may soon have its own space agency after the Senate approved a bill strengthening space program in the country.
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Senate approves Sept. 8 as special working holiday
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the bill which seeks to declare September 8 as a special working holiday every year in celebration of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Duterte's Senate bets dominate 2019 midterm elections
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 22) — Eight of President Rodrigo Duterte’s anointed candidates are heading to the Senate.
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HOUSE OKS MANDATORY ROTC FOR GRADE 11, 12
JUST IN: In a 167-4 vote, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 8961 reviving the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) for Grades 11 and 12 in public and private schools.
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Vico Sotto tells rival Eusebio: It's time to move forward
Mayor-elect Vico Sotto assured city hall employees that they will only be removed from their posts if they are involved in illegal activities. #Halalan2019
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SENATE APPROVES FLEXI-TIME BILL ON FINAL READING
Heads up!
Employees may soon enjoy a four-day work week, compressed work, flexi-time or work from home arrangement after the Senate approved on third and final reading the Alternative Working Arrangement Bill. | via Paolo Romero
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Box office: 'John Wick 3' knocks down 'Avengers: Endgame' with $57-M debut
LOS ANGELES -- Earth's Mightiest Heroes put up a good fight, but John Wick put at end to the three-week box office reign of "Avengers: Endgame."
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What Gerald told Kim after they were teased on 'It's Showtime'
MANILA – More than two weeks ago, Kim Chiu was playfully teased by her "It's Showtime" co-hosts over Gerald Anderson who was then a guest at the noontime show.
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Daniel Padilla, James Reid join forces for 'action-packed' project
MANILA – Daniel Padilla and James Reid are joining forces for the first time.
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Isko Moreno: No to building of gym in Arroceros Forest Park
'It will be retained as Arroceros park, full of trees that help us breathe better,' says Manila City mayor-elect Isko Moreno Domagoso.
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Vico Sotto on his love life: ‘Mas gusto ko pang matulog’
MANILA, Philippines — Pasig mayor-elect Vico Sotto said he would rather sleep or rest than worry about the status of his love life.
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Pangasinan elects youngest mayor
ALAMINOS CITY, Philippines — The newly elected mayor of this city could be the youngest local government executive who won in the midterm polls on Monday.
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Pabor ka bang gawing requirement sa graduation ang pagtatanim ng puno?
Kung magiging ganap na batas ang "Graduation Legacy for the Environment Act," required na ang mga ga-graduate sa elementary, high school, at college na magtanim nang hindi bababa sa 10 puno. Ano ang masasabi n'yo rito? #SabihinMo
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NBA playoffs: Steve Kerr gives update on Kevin Durant's injury
The Golden State Warriors overturned a 15-point deficit at halftime to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at Oracle Arena on Thursday night, and the defending NBA champions will take a 2-0 series advantage to Portland for Game 3 on Saturday.
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'Wow cool post’: Why are people flooding FB comment sections?
Whether it's a post linking an article or a Facebook livestream of an online game, hardly any Facebook page is safe from netizens "thanking" them for sharing content.
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Taiwan passes same-sex marriage bill, becoming first in Asia to do so
(CNN) — Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation.
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What Duterte told Matteo at the Palace
There are only two persons who had managed to leave Matteo Guidicelli starstruck: The first was Martin Nievera. The second and most recent one was President Duterte.
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Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult in the running for Batman—reports
Director Matt Reeves may be eyeing British talent to replace Ben Affleck in the title role in “The Batman.”
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Selena Gomez, the 3rd most followed person on Instagram, just said social media has been terrible for young people
(CNN)Selena Gomez is voicing her concern about the "terrible" effect that social media has had on her generation, and says she advocates taking breaks from the platforms.
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Nearly a Million ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Are Demanding a Season 8 Remake “With Competent Writers”
Even though Game of Thrones aired days ago, people are still seething via Twitter memesabout how the show did our faves dirty-especially Dany, who is the Mad Queen now, I guess.
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'Extremely Severe' Cyclone Fani Makes Landfall on India's Coast
(NEW DELHI) — Cyclone Fani tore through India’s eastern coast on Friday as a grade 5 storm, lashing beaches with rain and wind gusting up to 205 kilometers (127 miles) per hour and affecting weather as far away as Mount Everest.
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Drake Dethrones Taylor Swift to Win Most Billboard Music Awards of All Time
Drake has good reason to be all up in his feelings tonight.
The Scorpion rapper officially dethroned Taylor Swiftat the 2019 Billboard Music Awards as the artist with the most awards ever from the show.
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LOOK: Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner tie the knot in Las Vegas
MANILA, Philippines —Joe Jonas, one of the Jonas Brothers and “Game of Thrones” actress Sophie Turner have tied the knot.
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Still KD at the helm as Warriors score wire-to-wire win over Rockets for 2-0 lead
OAKLAND, California — Kevin Durant scored 29 points and established an early defensive tone against James Harden, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 115-109 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal.
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Facebook Dating: 9 things you need to know
Now that Facebook Dating has launched in the Philippines, you probably have some burning questions, such as: Will my parents see this?
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‘Pagod na ako sa laro’: Baron Geisler to wed psychologist-girlfriend
MANILA — Baron Geisler is set to wed his partner of eight months, psychologist Jamie Marie Evangelista, the actor has confirmed.
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Phivolcs monitoring possible magnitude 8 tremor after quake swarm off Surigao del Norte
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said it continues to monitor a possible magnitude 8 earthquake following the more than 600 aftershocks connected to a magnitude 5.5 tremor that struck the coast off Surigao del Norte last week.
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LIST: Cebu Pacific cancels dozens of flights on April 28 - 30
MANILA -- Dozens of Cebu Pacific flights have been canceled from April 28 to 30, the country's largest carrier said Sunday.
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Taylor Swift wears Filipino-designed dress in new ‘ME!’ music video
MANILA, Philippines — International pop star Taylor Swift has released the music video of her new single, “ME!,” featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, on Friday, catapulting her at the top of Twitter’s hottest topics for the day.
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The cast of Avengers: Endgame recaps the entire Marvel franchise
The cast of Avengers: Endgame recaps the entire Marvel franchise by singing their own superhero version of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire."
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Uni Student Rushed To Hospital After Crying Non-Stop During Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame is all everyone is talking about right now and it makes sense because the hype on social media has been through the roof ever since the first trailers began to drop a few months ago! This movie is said to be the longest and the most emotional one, and even Chris Evans cried six times watching the movie! But is it really that emotional?
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Scottie bought Digos lot with first Ginebra paycheck. His dream house now sits there
SCOTTIE Thompson is among the people who don’t just have dreams, but they do what they can to turn them into reality.
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'Avengers: Endgame’ rakes in P205M on opening day
“Avengers: Endgame” raked in P205,676,345 across 970 screens on opening day.
It is the biggest opening of a Marvel film in Philippine cinemas, breaking the opening day record of 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War.”
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"Avengers: Endgame" first reactions are here: "Everything you want it to be and more"
More than a decade in the making and 22 movies later, "Avengers: Endgame" made its premiere Monday in Los Angeles. Some critics raved about the last film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe saga on social media.
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Why was Pampanga worse hit by quake than Zambales epicenter?
MANILA - Zambales’ topography spared the province from being devastated by a 6.1-magnitude tremor that flattened some structures of neighboring Pampanga province, state seismologists said Tuesday.
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Clark International Airport heavily damaged by quake
MANILA, Philippines — The Clark International Airport in Pampanga province, which serves as an alternative to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, will be closed for 24 hours after being heavily damaged in the wake of a powerful earthquake that rocked Luzon Monday afternoon.
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Red Cross: 59 injured, 19 still missing in Porac after quake
MANILA, Philippines — At least 59 persons were reported injured while 19 others were still missing in Porac, Pampanga, after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook several parts of Luzon, according to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
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Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts Luzon, rocks Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines (4th update, 6:56 p.m.) — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was felt in parts of Luzon Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
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Fresh arrests as Sri Lanka Easter attack toll hits 290
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The death toll from bomb blasts that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka rose dramatically on Monday, April 22, to 290 – including dozens of foreigners – as police announced new arrests over the country's worst attacks for more than a decade.
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Coco Martin speaks out amid rumors Julia Montes giving birth
MANILA, Philippines – Actor Coco Martin called out unnamed detractors for talking about his private life after rumors circulated that his girlfriend Julia Montes recently gave birth and that he was the father.
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She thought it was a scam: ‘Yolanda’ survivor wins P25M
MANILA, Philippines — Sometimes she would look at her parents and wonder how she could give them a better life. Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan) destroyed their home, and they haven’t really recovered from the tragedy.
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Goodbye, Brangelina: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie divorce finalized
MANILA, Philippines — More than two years after they filed for divorce, Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are now officially single.
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After backlash, Glutamax sorry for 'discomfort' over online whitening ads
MANILA -- Whitening brand Glutamax apologized Monday for the "discomfort" caused by its "#YourFairAdvantage" online campaign over the weekend.
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‘That set the bar’: Pinoy dance crew gets perfect 100 from ‘World of Dance’ judge
MANILA — “That set the bar.”
These were the words of “World of Dance” judge Ne-Yo as he locked in his score for Filipino dance crew VPeepz after their April 14 performance.
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Kobe Bryant said last month he wouldn't become Lakers GM
Magic Johnson stepped down as president of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, a vacuum at the top of the Lakers basketball operations department.
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FAFSA Put A Latina On Notice After She Posted Her Lavish Prom Video That People Read Too Much Into
In late March, 17-year-old high school student Lizbeth Rivas opted to have a video taken of her prom experience, instead of traditional photos.
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BLACKPINK Makes Coachella History as First K-Pop Girl Group to Perform at Festival
BLACKPINK just made Coachella history.
Jennie, Rosé, Lisa and Jisoo became the first K-pop girl group to play Coachella when they took the stage at the festival in Indio, California, on Friday.
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'Hala kaliit': Duterte twits Jim Paredes over video scandal
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte took a swipe at musician and critic Jim Paredes after the latter figured in a video scandal.
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Kris Aquino withdraws theft case vs Nicko Falcis in Mandaluyong
MANILA, Philippines — “Queen of all Media” Kris Aquino has withdrawn her theft complaint against her former business partner Nicko Falcis in Mandaluyong.
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Kylie Verzosa confirming relationship with Jake Cuenca?
Is Kylie Verzosa finally ending speculations about her and Jake Cuenca?
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LOOK: Enrique Gil celebrates birthday in Bali with Liza Soberano
Enrique Gil welcomed his 27th birthday last March 30 in Bali, Indonesia, alongside Liza Soberano.
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Jinkee Pacquiao denies Claudine Barretto owes her money
3 Apr – Jinkee Pacquiao has recently dismissed rumours that Claudine Barretto owes her a lot of money.
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Kai Sotto arrives in Atlanta Hawks facility for first step of NBA journey
KAI Sotto has taken his first step in his quest to be the first homegrown Filipino player in the NBA as he arrived in a US training facility late Tuesday night (Manila time).
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‘Di pa na-elect, nagnakaw na’: Raymund Marasigan slams politicians using unauthorized pop songs as campaign jingles
Rock musician Raymund Marasigan took a jab at political candidates who use popular songs without permission as campaign jingles: “dipa naelect nagnakaw na.” (You have not even been elected yet but you already steal.)
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‘We’re soaring, flying’ as Miley Cyrus tags Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens in video
MANILA, Philippines — Miley Cyrus woke the sleeping Wild Cats’ as she posted a video on Twitter with her singing High School Musical’s “Breaking Free.” She even tagged ex-couples Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens
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Curry on wearing contact lenses: 'Like a camera lens when you put it in focus'
STEPH Curry has already established himself as arguably the greatest shooter in NBA history.
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Ogie Diaz, Jerrold Tarog on Liza’s exit from ‘Darna’: Her health is more important
Actor-talent manager Ogie Diaz and director Jerrold Tarog aired their sentiments after Liza Soberano withdrew from Philippine superhero film project “Darna.”
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LOOK: Yasmien Kurdi graduates magna cum laude
Yasmien Kurdi finished her undergraduate studies with honors — no mean feat as a working student, mother and wife.
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Magic Johnson steps down as Los Angeles Lakers chief
Magic Johnson stunned the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday after resigning from his role as president of basketball operations at the struggling NBA giants.
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House help, nanny, seamstress now a magna cum laude
Cebu City, Philippines — Grace Labrador Bacus of Talisay City has gone through the toughest times just to finish her studies.
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Las Vegas Fil-Ams involved in murder-suicide
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Two Filipino-Americans were involved in what authorities consider to be a murder-suicide case on Wednesday morning.
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Playing at home court, PH athletes bat for overall win at SEA Games
MANILA – Filipino athletes are raring to win big at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games later this year with the country’s hosting of the 11-country meet.
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MICHAEL JACKSON TO REMAIN IN ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Michael Jackson will not be ejected from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, even after allegations of abuse were made about him in the new documentary Leaving Neverland, a representative said.
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WATCH: Duterte, Robredo send birthday greetings for Vice Ganda
MANILA - It's not every day that you get a birthday greeting from the president and vice president of the Philippines.
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Filipino netizens fume over Lonely Planet video featuring Banaue Rice Terraces
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Travel guide Lonely Planet is in hot water for publishing a video that claimed the famed Banaue Rice Terraces, dubbed by some as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," were built by the Chinese. The video was a feature on the "world's greenest places."
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Tricycle driver sa umaga, estudyante sa gabi.
Tricycle driver sa umaga, estudyante sa gabi. 'Yan si Generito Yosores, 64-anyos, at ngayo'y magtatapos na sa kursong Education (major in English) sa Western Mindanao State University-Molave sa Zamboanga Del Sur.
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LOOK: Teacher from Sultan Kudarat creates over 50 portraits for her students as graduation gifts
In 2018, Mailyn Esquelito Akoy made the rounds on social media after speaking proudly about her inspirational feat in life — having graduated from college through the hard work of her father who works as a “kargador” or porter.
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Duterte puts NCR, other 'high-risk' areas under modified ECQ
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the implementation of a modified enhanced
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Umapela si Angel Locsin sa ABS-CBN na pahalagahan ang kalagayan ng kanilang mga empleyado.
MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN shut down on Tuesday evening its
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Maymay Entrata, aminadong challenging ang role sa 'MMK'
Challenging ang gagampanang role ni Maymay Entrata sa "Maalaala Mo Kaya."
Gagampanan ni Maymay ang kuwento ni Judith Manap, isang katutubo na sumabak sa isang beauty pageant sa Mariveles, Bataan.
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'No steel plates': Officials insist new motorcycle plates are safe
MANILA - Transport authorities on Tuesday defended anew a new law that requires motorcycles to have bigger, readable, and color-coded number plates, amid protests from motorcycle riders.
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Conor McGregor retires from MMA again
'I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as 'Mixed Martial Art' today,' says McGregor in a shock announcement
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PDEA chief: 20 actors, 11 actresses on drugs watchlist
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty actors and eleven actresses are among the 31 celebrities on the government’s drugs watchlist, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino said Wednesday.
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Maine Mendoza brings Arjo Atayde as date to college reunion
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso actress Maine Mendoza and Kapamilya actor Arjo Atayde were spotted anew in a theme park in Pasay.
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Justin Bieber puts music on hold while struggling not to fall apart
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teen hearthrob Justin Bieber has told fans he is putting new music on hold while he struggles with “deep rooted issues” that he hopes will stop him from falling apart.
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'No Window Hours' enforced on major roads, Mabuhay Lanes: MMDA
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday reminded motorists that the “No Window Hours” policy will be strictly enforced in all major thoroughfares and in roads identified as Mabuhay Lanes.
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EPD Chief yearns for implementation of new motorcycle plate law amid another EDSA shooting
Following the drive-by shooting that killed a policeman on Tuesday; the chief Eastern Police District recommends the implementation of the new law which requires motorcycle to have bigger and color-coded license plates both in front and in the back.
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Katy Perry Cries Tears of Joy After This 'American Idol' Surprise Proposal -- Watch!
American Idolgot really romantic with a heartfelt expression of love on Monday's new episode.
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Heat back in playoff position
Dwyane Wade and the Heat trip the Mavs to reclaim the No. 8 spot in the East...
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Maine Mendoza hailed as Box Office Queen
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso actress Maine Mendoza was awarded as the country’s Box Office Queen for the movie “Jack Em Popoy: The Pulis Credibles” in the recently concluded 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards of the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
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Kathryn Bernardo voted Favorite Trending Pinoy
MANILA – Kathryn Bernardo was voted the Favorite Trending Pinoy artist at this year’s Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards.
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'Asia's Got Talent': 10-year-old Pinay gets standing ovation
The acts from the Philippines turned out to be the standouts from the second batch of semifinalists, as fans saw on Thursday's episode of "Asia's Got Talent."
Junior Good Vibes, from Sampaloc, Manila, were sent straight to to the grand finals by the judges, while 10-year-old singer Eleana Gabunada got a standing ovation for her cover of "Defying Gravity."
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Jason Kidd mentioned as 'serious candidate' for Lakers coaching job
MANILA, Philippines – With the Los Angeles Lakers embracing the inevitable path away from the playoffs, team management is already looking forward to the next season.
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Lakers win again as LeBron torches Kings with triple-double
MANILA, Philippines – LeBron James recorded his eighth triple-double of the season to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past the Sacramento Kings, 111-106, on Sunday, March 24 (Monday, March 25, Manila time).
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Nagsalita na! Toni Fowler shares her side of the story
Toni Fowler aired her side of the story amidst the Jelai Andres and Jon Gutierrez controversy. She revealed that Jon also fooled her and made her believe that he was already separated with then girlfriend Jelai Andres in 2016.
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5 dead, 10 wounded as van flips over at NLEX
MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - Five people were killed and 10 were wounded after their vehicle flipped over while passing through an elevated portion on the northbound side of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Apalit, Pampanga around noon Saturday.
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Tanod sa Cebu, cum laude sa kursong civil engineering
Estudyante sa umaga, tanod sa gabi.
"Lodi" kung ituring ng kaniyang mga kaklase at guro ang tanod ng Barangay Kalubihan na si Janryll Tan na nagtapos na cum laude sa kursong civil enginerring sa isang kolehiyo sa Cebu.
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Duterte to get over P100,000 salary hike
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte will finally get a P102,000 monthly salary increase this year after approving the release of funds for the fourth tranche of salary hike for government officials.
Duterte recently signed Executive Order No. 76 to ensure funding for the fourth tranche of the salary increase this 2019, as the passage of the national budget this year remained stalled.
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Pagsagip sa dayuhang muntik malunod sa BORACAY nag-viral
Nag-viral ang ginawang pagsagip ng magnobyo sa isang dayuhang nawalan ng malay at muntik nang malunod sa Boracay.
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Kathryn, Daniel have decided not to accept projects together in 2019
MANILA – Kathryn Bernardo revealed that she and boyfriend Daniel Padilla have agreed not to do any projects together for 2019.
She made the statement through an open letter which Preview magazine published online on Tuesday.
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Daniel tells Kathryn: 'I love you very much'
MANILA - Kathryn Bernardo tried to hold back tears as she listened to Daniel Padilla’s birthday wish for her.
The sweet moment happened after her production number on “ASAP Natin ‘To” on Sunday where she danced to Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings.”
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How San Beda Alabang cheer captain fights body-shaming, leads team to victory
How does one become a cheerleader? Does one have to fit a certain image or stereotype?
As San Beda Alabang’s Junior Red Lions team captain Edgael Galimba, 16, has happily realized, one doesn’t have to be a typical cheerleader. In most people’s eyes, she doesn’t look like one—she isn’t reed-thin or even slim.
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Dani Barretto opens up about relationship with dad Kier Legaspi
MANILA -- Dani Barretto is the only daughter of Marjorie Barretto and Kier Legaspi but only one of them will be walking the bride-to-be down the aisle on her wedding day.
Dani made this statement in her vlog entry on Saturday where she talked about her relationship with her father at length for the first time.
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WWE signs Pinoy wrestler
Just a few weeks after releasing a Filipino-American wrestler, the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has signed another Pinoy.
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Angel Locsin eyed as Marvel’s Wave; actress says no thanks
MANILA, Philippines — Despite being eyed to play the role of Marvel’s new character Wave by its co-creator, Angel Locsin said she was already done with superhero roles.
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Chot says PH team has shot at beating Angola, Italy at World Cup. He explains
FOR someone who’s been there, Chot Reyes really, really likes the chances of Team Pilipinas in the coming FIBA World Cup.
Reyes said he’s very positive about the Filipinos’ campaign in the August 31 to Sept. 15 showpiece in China owing to three major factors – groupings, scheduling, and tournament format.
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Angel Locsin reaches 5 million Instagram followers
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Angel Locsin celebrates another milestone: five million followers on Instagram!
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Prosecutor junks Gretchen Fullido libel raps vs Ces Drilon, Marie Lozano
(UPDATED) The Office of the Prosecutor of Quezon City has dismissed libel charges filed by ABS-CBN anchor Gretchen Fullido against ABS-CBN journalist Ces Drilon, ABS-CBN news reporter Marie Lozano, and ABS-CBN news executive Venancio Borromeo.
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PAGASA declares start of dry season
MANILA, Philippines – The country's dry season has officially begun.
In a statement on Friday, March 22, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced the end of the northeast monsoon or hanging amihan, which means the start of the dry season.
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Scientists Have Discovered a Seaweed that Tastes Like Bacon But Much Healthier!
We all love bacon. I would gladly have bacons any day than, say, seaweeds. The only problem here, of course, is that we all know that the latter is much healthier to consume than the former.
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LOOK: New Filipina superhero to debut in Marvel comics
MANILA - Coming soon to the Marvel Universe: a Filipina superhero.
Comic book writer Greg Pak took to Twitter to unveil the look of a new Filipino heroine in the Marvel Universe, designed by Filipino comic book artist Leinil Francis Yu.
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Duterte signs law mandating use of car seats for children
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law that will require vehicle owners to use car seats when transporting children.
Duterte signed last Feb. 22 Republic Act 11229 or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act. A copy of the law was released by the Palace on Tuesday.
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James Reid’s ex calls out JaDine fans
MANILA, Philippines — James Reid’s former girlfriend Ericka Villongco called out the fans of the JaDine love team for bashing her.
In an Instagram story on Wednesday, the Los Angeles-based model and singer wrote that it is unfair for her to get hate messages for merely being the ex-girlfriend of the actor.
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It's official! Kathryn, Alden to be paired in a movie
MANILA - The rumors are true! Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards are teaming up for a big-screen project.
Set to come out this year, the movie will be directed by Cathy Garcia Molina and produced by Star Cinema.
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MWSS: Water shortage government's 'fault,' solutions underway
MANILA -- A water shortage that is bringing misery to tens of thousands in the Philippine capital is the "fault" of government, which for years, has failed to build a new water source to meet demand from a growing population, a regulator said Thursday.
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49 dead in New Zealand mosque shootings
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Attacks on two Christchurch mosques left at least 49 dead Friday, with one gunman -- identified as an Australian extremist -- apparently livestreaming the assault that triggered the lockdown of the New Zealand city.
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Sandigan convicts ex-OMB chair Ronnie Ricketts of graft
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has convicted former Optical Media Board (OMB) chairman Ronny Ricketts of graft in connection with the release of confiscated pirated movie discs in 2010.
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Facebook blames server problem for massive outage
Facebook blamed a "server configuration change" Thursday for a massive outage affecting its applications around the world and brought fresh attention to the embattled social networking leader.
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Taylor Swift Takes Selfies With Swifties At iHeartRadio Awards After Her Big Win — See Sweet Video
This is just too precious. After receiving the ‘Tour of the Year’ award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Taylor Swift celebrated in the most special way – by taking selfies with her fans!
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Oh baby, baby... Britney Spears hits set for Broadway
NEW YORK - Britney Spears is heading to Broadway, the singer announced Tuesday, in the form of a fairytale jukebox musical with a feminist bent set to the pop star's hits.
"Once Upon a One More Time" begins previews and then a limited run in Chicago from October 29 before setting its sights on New York.
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Hollywood stars among dozens charged over college entrance scam
NEW YORK, United States – “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman and fellow Hollywood actress Lori Loughlin were among 50 people indicted Tuesday in a multi-million dollar scam to help children of the American elite cheat their way into top universities.
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WATCH: Nadine Lustre’s swimwear ad for H&M
MANILA – Swedish fast fashion giant H&M has released its newest swimwear advertisement featuring its first Filipino ambassador, Nadine Lustre.
Uploaded on H&M’s Facebook page on Monday, the short film shows Lustre wearing pieces from her namesake swimwear line with the brand.
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Duterte signs law mandating child restraint system in vehicles
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law mandating special protection for child passengers in motor vehicles.
Duterte signed Republic Act 11229 (Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act) on February 22, nearly a month after the enrolled bill was transmitted on January 24 to Malacañang for his approval.
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Ethiopian Airlines flight crashes, killing all 157 on board
NAIROBI — An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet to Nairobi crashed early on Sunday with 149 passengers and eight crew members aboard, the airline said, and there were no survivors, according to the state broadcaster.
The flight left Bole airport in Addis Ababa at 8:38 a.m. local time, before losing contact with the control tower just a few minutes later at 8:44 a.m. (1:44 p.m., PHL time).
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Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod are engaged. She autographed a poster for him 20 years ago
(CNN)Jenny from the block got a rock.
"She said yes," Alex Rodriguez gushed on Instagram as he posted the picture of a very large diamond on the left hand of presumably Jennifer Lopez, who posted the same photo on her Instagram along with eight heart emojis.
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Comedian Chokoleit dies
(UPDATED) Comedian Chokoleit passed away aged 48 on Saturday night, his talent agency, Star Magic, has confirmed.
Chokoleit, whose real name was Jonathan Aguilar Garcia, featured regularly in ABS-CBN movies and shows, most notably in 2004's Kapamilya fantaserye "Marina".
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'I'm no artist,' says homeless man who paints on scrap wood
"Do you consider yourself an artist?"
The man responded with a gesture of disagreement with his paint-stained hands.
"Tsamba, tsamba lang," he quipped. "Kapag artist, kailangang nakapag-aral 'yan. Kailangang may pinag-aralan tungkol sa art, di ba?"
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PH skaters hit ground running for 2024 Olympics
The Philippine skateboarding team has started to lay down the groundwork with skateboarding approved as a regular event in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The Skateboarding and Roller Sports Association of the Philippines has recently accredited 12 new judges and referees under the tutelage of Asian Extreme Sports Federation technical director Warren Stuart.
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Luke Perry, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Riverdale' Star, Dead at 52
His rep confirmed his death on Monday.
"Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke," the statement reads. "He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends.
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Duterte picks Diokno as new Bangko Sentral chief
President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno as the new governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Palace confirmed Monday.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte announced his decision to appoint Diokno at the start of Monday’s Cabinet meeting.
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Forbes names Kylie Jenner youngest self-made billionaire
Move over Mark Zuckerberg. At 21, Kylie Jenner has been named the youngest-ever, self-made billionaire by Forbes magazine.
Forbes estimated that Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics is worth at least $900 million, and she owns it all. She hits the billion-dollar mark when you add in cash she has already pulled from the profitable business, the magazine said.
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Clint Bondad addresses breakup in long Instagram post
After too much sympathy and criticism coming his way, model-actor Clint Bondad finally spoke up about his breakup with Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray.
The actor, who addressed the breakup issue following Gray's interview on "Tonight with Boy Abunda", shared his thoughts on Instagram, saying that he finally decided to set all the record straight so that people no longer came up to him and expressed their sadness about the breakup, and so that he could control what would come out of the whole situation.
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Manny Villar is now PH's richest man
Tycoon and former Senate president Manny Villar is now the richest man in the Philippines, Forbes Magazine said Tuesday.
Villar has a net worth of $5.5 billion, up from last year's $5 billion, and ranked 317th worldwide, Forbes said in its 2019 ranking of the world’s billionaires.
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Duterte approves implementation plan for National Program on Family Planning
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, together with members of the Cabinet, has approved the full and intensified Implementation Plan for the National Program on Family Planning, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
The plan was presented by National Economic and Development Authority Director-General Ernesto Pernia, and Commission on Population and Development Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez III at the 35th Cabinet Meeting on Monday, March 4.
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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. among Rock Hall of Fame potentials
NEW YORK - First time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. topped this year's short-list of potential inductees, the institution announced Tuesday.
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Potential Pacquiao foe Errol Spence seriously injured after crashing Ferrari
REIGNING world welterweight champion Error Spence, Jr. was seriously injured in a car accident in Dallas that saw the Ferrari he was driving flip over five times.
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LTO starts implementing new policy on driver's license
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday advised drivers applying for a license that starting this week, some of its offices will only accept medical certificates submitted online by accredited clinics and doctors.
The LTO said the new policy also applies to drivers applying for student permits as well as those who are renewing their license.
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Pacquiao defends Karen Davila after viral interview: 'I was never offended'
Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Friday came to the defense of broadcast journalist Karen Davila who received flak online for their televised interview which has since gone viral.
The boxer-turned-lawmaker also pleaded to the public to "stop the hate" and work instead.
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Imee Marcos did not graduate, no honors, from UP Diliman, says UP exec
Imee Marcos did not graduate from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, much less finish a degree with honors, a high-ranking UP official disclosed on Friday.
The country's premier state university disclosed this after the Ilocos Norte governor, now a senatorial candidate backed by President Rodrigo Duterte, posted photos of her supposed graduation from the UP College of Law in 1983.
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Rami Malek Wins Best Actor Award At This Year's Oscars
Rami Malek has won the Oscar for best actor at this year's Academy Awards.
The 37-year-old actor was awarded the gong for his role as Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.
Rami might be running out of places to show off his awards, though, having already won a BAFTA and Golden Globe for best actor - making tonight's win a rather lovely hat-trick.
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Ariana Grande is now the most-followed woman on Instagram
The 25-year-old "thank u, next" singer Ariana Grande just became the most-followed woman on Instagram.
In a report on Unang Balita Wednesday, Lyn Ching said Ariana has already reached 146, 280,000 followers, surpassing Selena Gomez by more than 20,000 followers.
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Matteo Guidicelli skydives, declares love for Sarah G. in midair
Matteo Guidicelli went into daredevil mode as he went skydiving for the first time.
The Filipino-Italian actor and triathlete’s adventure happened at the WCC Aviation Binalonan Airfield in Pangasinan, as seen in a Facebook video by professional skydiver and instructor Snooky Cruz, posted last Monday, Feb. 25.
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Parents, guardians urged to guide kids on online safety
The Department of Education is urging parents and guardians to be pay more attention to their children's activities online in light of news about a so-called "Momo challenge" and similar "online challenges that reportedly lead to self-harm and suicide among the youth."
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Enrique, Liza confirm relationship of 'more than two years'
Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano have admitted that they are already a couple.
Appearing on "Gandang Gabi Vice" on Sunday, the "Alone/Together" stars were asked about their relationship.
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Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom get engaged on Valentine's Day
Congratulations are in order for Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom after the couple got engaged this Valentine's Day.
The pop star took to Instagram this Friday (Manila time) to share a picture of herself with the actor as she showed off her large ring. "Full bloom," was the caption she used.
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Top 3 NBA plays from All-Star Game 2019
The NBA All-Star Game doesn't fail in producing highlights every year, but there are only a handful of plays worthy of a second look.
Although Team Giannis squandered a 20-point lead in its 164-178 loss to Team LeBron, Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show for himself by exploding for a game-high 38 points with 11 rebounds and 5 assists.
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New law lets you keep your mobile number under different service provider
You can now keep your mobile number even if you decide to change your mobile service provider, thanks to a new law.
President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No 11202 or the Mobile Number Portability Act on February 14. A copy of the law was made public on Tuesday, February 19.
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Leaving Facebook makes people happier but less informed, study says
Pop princess Ariana Grande is the first act in more than 50 years to claim simultaneously the top three spots on the US singles chart, industry tracker Billboard said Monday.
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PAGASA issues El Niño advisory, says temp could exceed 40°C in some parts of PHL
PAGASA has issued El Niño Advisory No. 1 as the phenomenon — which is already being felt in the Pacific — is expected to go full blown by the end of February or March.
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Duterte signs law providing health care to all
President Duterte led yesterday the ceremonial signing of the Universal Health Law and the Revised Corporation Code, among other measures, at Malacañang.
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Duterte signs law expanding maternity leave to 105 days
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law extending paid maternity leave to 105 days, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Thursday.
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Leaving Facebook makes people happier but less informed, study says
Leaving Facebook may be good for your emotional well being, but you could be less informed about current events.
A new report from researchers at New York University and Stanford University looked at what happened to people who deactivated their accounts. The researchers paid people $102 to turn-off their Facebook accounts for four weeks.
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DOTr cites need to amend land transport law to legalize motorcycle taxis
Legalizing the use of motorcycles in public transport needs an amendment of the law, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Saturday, as it sought time to study such proposal.
In a statement, the DOTr said an existing law on land transportation "clearly does not allow motorcycles to be classified as 'for hire' or for public utility."
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Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ musical hits Broadway
We've got one hand in our pockets and another giving 90's musician Alanis Morissette's newest announcement a thumbs-up.
Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette's iconic alternative-rock hits are being revived as a musical.
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Free live stream for Maroon 5 concert with 'big hip-hop presence'
The Super Bowl has kicked, about to see what Maroon 5 has in store for us during the Super Bowl LIII halftime show. When the popular band was named as the headliner for massively watched concert, it left some people scratching their heads, as plenty of wildly successful musical acts have come out of the Atlanta area, including a large portion from the hip-hop genre.
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Anne Curtis gives 34 Blackpink concert tickets to fans
In celebration of her 34th birthday, Anne Curtis gave away 34 tickets to the upcoming Manila concert of the South Korean girl group Blackpink.
The “It’s Showtime” host got to meet the lucky fans on Thursday as she gave the general admission tickets to the Blackpink concert, which will be held on February 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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Duterte transfers power to approve reclamation projects to his office
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order transferring the power to approve reclamation projects to the Office of the President.
Duterte signed on Feb. 1 EO No. 74 transferring the Philippine Reclamation Authority to the OP.
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Grammy-nominated Rapper 21 Savage arrested by ICE, faces deportation
Grammy-nominated Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage was arrested by U.S. immigration officials on Sunday, who said he was illegally in the country and a convicted felon.
The rapper, whose real name is Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, came to the United States from the UK as a teenager in 2005, overstaying his visa to settle in Atlanta, said Bryan Cox, a spokesman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Pacers beat Lakers by 42, deal LeBron worst defeat of career
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers tied an NBA franchise record by making 19 3-pointers in a 136-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, handing LeBron James the most lopsided loss of his career.
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Duterte to get over P100,000 salary hike
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte will finally get a P102,000 monthly salary increase this year after approving the release of funds for the fourth tranche of salary hike for government officials.
Duterte recently signed Executive Order No. 76 to ensure funding for the fourth tranche of the salary increase this 2019, as the passage of the national budget this year remained stalled.
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Pagsagip sa dayuhang muntik malunod sa BORACAY nag-viral
Nag-viral ang ginawang pagsagip ng magnobyo sa isang dayuhang nawalan ng malay at muntik nang malunod sa Boracay.
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Duterte to get over P100,000 salary hike
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte will finally get a P102,000 monthly salary increase this year after approving the release of funds for the fourth tranche of salary hike for government officials.
Duterte recently signed Executive Order No. 76 to ensure funding for the fourth tranche of the salary increase this 2019, as the passage of the national budget this year remained stalled.
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Pagsagip sa dayuhang muntik malunod sa BORACAY nag-viral
Nag-viral ang ginawang pagsagip ng magnobyo sa isang dayuhang nawalan ng malay at muntik nang malunod sa Boracay.
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Duterte to get over P100,000 salary hike
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte will finally get a P102,000 monthly salary increase this year after approving the release of funds for the fourth tranche of salary hike for government officials.
Duterte recently signed Executive Order No. 76 to ensure funding for the fourth tranche of the salary increase this 2019, as the passage of the national budget this year remained stalled.
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Pagsagip sa dayuhang muntik malunod sa BORACAY nag-viral
Nag-viral ang ginawang pagsagip ng magnobyo sa isang dayuhang nawalan ng malay at muntik nang malunod sa Boracay.
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Scientists Have Discovered a Seaweed that Tastes Like Bacon But Much Healthier!
We all love bacon. I would gladly have bacons any day than, say, seaweeds. The only problem here, of course, is that we all know that the latter is much healthier to consume than the former.
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LOOK: New Filipina superhero to debut in Marvel comics
MANILA - Coming soon to the Marvel Universe: a Filipina superhero.
Comic book writer Greg Pak took to Twitter to unveil the look of a new Filipino heroine in the Marvel Universe, designed by Filipino comic book artist Leinil Francis Yu.
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Unsend feature rolls out for Facebook Messenger
Facebook said Wednesday it started rolling out a feature that lets 1.3 billion users of its Messenger app remove messages on the platform.
Messages can be removed for individual chats and group conversations as users can opt to delete a message either just for themselves or for other persons they sent it to, Facebook said.
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5 dead, 10 wounded as van flips over at NLEX
MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - Five people were killed and 10 were wounded after their vehicle flipped over while passing through an elevated portion on the northbound side of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Apalit, Pampanga around noon Saturday.
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Tanod sa Cebu, cum laude sa kursong civil engineering
Estudyante sa umaga, tanod sa gabi.
"Lodi" kung ituring ng kaniyang mga kaklase at guro ang tanod ng Barangay Kalubihan na si Janryll Tan na nagtapos na cum laude sa kursong civil enginerring sa isang kolehiyo sa Cebu.
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1,800 hurdle 2018 Bar
MANILA, Philippines — A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) topped the 2018 Bar examination, the results released yesterday by the Supreme Court (SC) showed.
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5 undocumented OFW intercepted at airport
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers have intercepted five undocumented overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Angeles City attempting to leave the country in the guise of being tourists.
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