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Pagasa warns: Pepito a very dangerous cyclone
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MANILA, Philippines – The state weather bureau on Friday cautioned the public that Pepito (international name Man-yi), which intensified into a typhoon, is a very dangerous tropical
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Stem cell treatment helps 3 people see for the first time
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A revolutionary stem cell treatment restored the vision of three people by repairing their damaged corneas. Initially, four participants were in the study, but the fourth person’s results did
on Tue, 9AM
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BINI takes home Best Asia Act award at MTV EMAs 2024
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There is no stopping BINI from reaching another milestone, as the P-pop powerhouse bagged the Best Asia Act plum at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024. BINI—composed of Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet,
on Mon, 1AM
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New Philippine map including West Philippine Sea out soon – Namria
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A new Philippine map that includes the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as part of its jurisdiction will be released soon.
on Nov 9
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Marcos signs laws charting PH maritime zones, sea lanes
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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday signed the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act. To be known as
on Nov 8
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Vatican unveils anime mascot ‘Luce’ for Holy Year 2025
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Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the chief organizer of the Holy Year 2025, announced that it will have an official cartoon mascot named “Luce.” The Catholic News Agency reported that the character
on Oct 30
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Duterte takes ‘full legal, moral responsibility’ for drug war
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MANILA, Philippines— Former President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he would take “full legal, moral responsibility” for his administration’s bloody war on drugs which resulted in the
on Oct 28
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Loan programs available for Kristine-hit members, pensioners — SSS
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The Social Security System (SSS) on Thursday announced that members and pensioners affected by the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine could immediately avail salary and pension loans
on Oct 25
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126 areas under storm signals as Kristine nears landfall
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READ: LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Storm Kristine MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is set to make landfall over Isabela, affecting 126 areas across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
on Oct 23
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Philippines among top 5 countries for ChatGPT usage, report shows
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Philippines is among top 5 countries for ChatGPT usage, report shows, the country ranks behind United States, India, Brazil, and Indonesia.
on Oct 23
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Seoul summons Moscow ambassador, demands N. Korea troops leave Russia
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SEOUL -- South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to Seoul Monday to criticize Pyongyang's decision to send thousands of soldiers to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, the
on Oct 21
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BI: 2 ‘sex tourists’ arrested, banned from PH
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MANILA, Philippines — Local authorities are set to deport two arrested foreigners for multiple sexual offenses, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Thursday. The BI identified the foreign
on Oct 20
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Dengue cases in Cebu City reach 2,831 as of October 3
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The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) has logged a total of 2,831 dengue cases in Cebu City with 17 deaths as of October 3, 2024.
on Oct 20
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LTFRB reopens PUV consolidation until Nov. 28
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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has reopened applications for public utility vehicle (PUV) consolidation until November 28, LTRFB
on Oct 18
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PVL: Jovelyn Gonzaga brings veteran smarts to ZUS Coffee
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MANILA, Philippines—Young team ZUS Coffee got a shot in the arm in the form of veteran Jovelyn Gonzaga. After a lengthy stint with Cignal, Gonzaga will be joining the Thunderbelles ahead of
on Oct 17
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Remulla vows to close all Pogos
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MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla vowed on Tuesday to personally shutter Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) still operating by the end of
on Oct 9
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Marcos signs law boosting local defense industry
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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law on Tuesday a bill that aims to enhance the country’s defense capabilities through local resources and innovation, reducing
on Oct 9
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PH, Korea eye revival of Bataan nuke plant
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and South Korea have signed an agreement on the conduct of a feasibility study to revive the mothballed Bataan nuclear power plant (BNPP) as part of
on Oct 8
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Solar power firms grow fast in Africa, where 600 million lack electricity
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Companies that bring solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa are said to be among the fastest growing on a continent
on Oct 6
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Vietnamese fishers beaten, robbed in South China Sea – state media
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HANOI -- Ten Vietnamese fishers were violently robbed in the disputed South China Sea, state media reported Wednesday, with an official saying the attackers came from Chinese-flagged
on Oct 3
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Marcos to Senate: ROTC bill must be prioritized
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MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos wants the passage of Senate Bill No. 2034 sped up, which will again make Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) mandatory for tertiary students in
on Sep 30
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Pinoys in Lebanon now want exit
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MANILA, Philippines — None of the estimated 11,000 Filipinos in Lebanon has been reported injured, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Sunday, a day after Israel staged air raids
on Sep 30
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The Philippines, for the third consecutive year, is still the most at-risk country to extreme natural events and negative climate change. The 2024 World Risk Report released two weeks ago rated
on Sep 28
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Moody’s downgrades Israel credit rating on high ‘geopolitical risk’
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WASHINGTON, United States — Ratings agency Moody's downgraded Israel's credit rating Friday, citing heightened geopolitical risks as its conflict with Hezbollah worsened and prospects
on Sep 28
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PH, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, US joint patrol in WPS set
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MANILA, Philippines — The combined armed and defense forces of the Philippines, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the US will conduct a joint patrol in the West Philippines Sea on September
on Sep 28
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OPM singer Coritha—best known for her hit songs “Oras Na,” “Lolo Jose,” and “Sierra Madre”—died after a long illness, her partner Chito Santos confirmed. Santos made the
on Sep 28
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LPA inside PAR turns into Tropical Depression Julian
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MANILA, Philippines — A low-pressure area (LPA) spotted inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) developed into a tropical depression named Julian on Friday morning, the Philippine
on Sep 27
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‘Monumental step’ as Thai king signs same-sex marriage into law
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BANGKOK -- The Thai king has signed same-sex marriage into law, the official Royal Gazette said Tuesday, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage
on Sep 25
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Alice Guo named key Pogo figure in executive session – Hontiveros
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MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, during an executive session with the Senate panel on women, revealed a “crucial personality” linked to the operations of
on Sep 25
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Marcos signs seafarers’ magna carta bill today
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MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is expected to sign into law on Monday the bill that aims to protect the rights and welfare of around half a million Filipino seafarers, according to
on Sep 23
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Marcos set to sign landmark law protecting rights of 500,000 Filipino seafarers
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President Marcos is set to sign a bill on Monday that will protect the rights and welfare of about 500,000 Filipino seafarers, Senate President Francis Escudero said.
on Sep 23
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Commuters in parts of Metro Manila left stranded amid transport strike
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MANILA, Philippines — Many commuters in different parts of Metro Manila were left stranded amid a two-day transport strike organized by transport groups Manibela and Piston. The
on Sep 23
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Phivolcs logs 3 phreatic eruptions in Taal Volcano
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LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province had three phreatic or steam-driven eruptions on Sunday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The
on Sep 23
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Jannik Sinner hires Djokovic’s ex-fitness coach after doping case
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Jannik Sinner has hired Novak Djokovic's former fitness coach Marco Panichi in the wake of the world number one being cleared despite testing positive twice for a banned
on Sep 17
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How TikTok is shaping politics
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Like many who believe that what happens in American politics today is bound to have a great impact not just on America but on the rest of the world, I listened intently to the presidential debate
on Sep 15
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Harry Roque on the run: PNP joins manhunt
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The PNP launched a manhunt for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque after he was cited for contempt by the House of Representatives.
on Sep 15
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Biden admin cracks down on cheap China products
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is cracking down on cheap products sold out of China, expanding a push to reduce US dependence on Beijing and bolster homegrown industry, but that could
on Sep 14
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1898 copy of PH Declaration of Independence up for auction
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MANILA, Philippines — The only known manuscript copy of the 1898 Philippine Declaration of Independence will be auctioned on Saturday at the León Gallery in Makati City. Bidding starts at P1.6
on Sep 13
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OVP budget cut from P2 billion to P733 million by House panel
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MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives committee on appropriations recommended slashing the proposed Office of the Vice President (OVP) budget of P2.037 billion for 2025 to only
on Sep 12
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VP Sara told: Attacking a vice president was Duterte admin’s game plan
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MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers have refuted Vice President Sara Duterte's allegation that they are using the issue about her office's secret funds to discredit her, saying that
on Sep 11
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The 12th best pizza in the world comes from the Philippines
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The Philippines is only one of two Asian countries in the top 15 Pizza is one of the most consumed food products in the world, so it’s no surprise to find exceptional pizzerias across the gl…
on Sep 11
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DOJ closing in on persons involved in Guo’s departure
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MANILA, Philippines — Authorities are close to identifying who helped dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo (Guo Hua Ping) flee the Philippines, an official from the
on Sep 7
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Malaysia to probe leak of Chinese diplomatic note over South China Sea row
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's Foreign Ministry called Wednesday for a police investigation into a leaked diplomatic note from China over the South China Sea dispute. The
on Sep 5
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Creamline’s Bernadeth Pons named PVL Reinforced MVP
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MANILA, Philippines — In the import-laden tournament, Creamline Cool Smashers' Bernadeth Pons won her first-ever MVP award after emerging as the top local player of the 2024 PVL Reinforced
on Sep 5
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Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia – DOJ, NBI
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MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has been arrested in Indonesia, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed on
on Sep 4
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Flood warning up as Pagasa reports La Mesa Dam breaches limit
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MANILA, Philippines — La Mesa Dam overflowed on Wednesday morning due to heavy rains. In its 9:00 a.m. update, Pagasa said the water level in La Mesa Dam reached 80.2 meters, which was over
on Sep 4
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South Korean feminists decry widespread deepfake sex crimes in South Korea
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A South Korean feminist’s bombshell revelation of the widespread distribution of sexual content on Telegram has gripped the country...
on Sep 3
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Tropical Storm Enteng intensifies; Signal No. 2 up in 7 areas
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MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) further intensifies, with tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2 raised over seven areas in Luzon, said the Philippine
on Sep 2
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Palace suspends classes in all levels public, private in Metro Manila
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MANILA, Philippines — Classes in all levels both public and private in Metro Manila are suspended amid the effects of Tropical Storm Enteng, said the Palace on Monday. According to the
on Sep 2
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BIZ BUZZ: Dennis Uy unloads Conti’s and Wendy’s PH
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This multibillion-peso food retailing business bundle has been on the block for at least two years. Finally, de-leveraging businessman Dennis Uy (of Davao) has struck a deal to sell Conti’s Bakeshop
on Sep 2