Romance on the dance floor

By ROBERT R. REQUINTINA Ballet Manila's principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Junmark Sumaylo are real-life sweethearts for five years now. She's from Australia and he's from Misamis Oriental. And dance has…

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Protective gear supply for health workers limited – DoH

The Department of Health has said that the availability of personal protective equipment for health workers is now limited amid the threat of the Covid-19. Health Undersecretary Rolando Enrique Domingo…

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Duterte: Stay calm amid Covid threat

President Duterte has asked the public to remain calm and vigilant as the government works on containing the spread of the new China coronavirus in the Philippines. In a taped…

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No politics in Manila travel ban on Taiwan

By ARGYLL GEDUCOS Malacañang said the government's decision to include Taiwan in its travel ban to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 was not politically motivated, stressing it…

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Trump: End of VFA saves US money

WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Wednesday about the Philippines canceling the Visiting Forces Agreement, saying the decision would save Americans money. The 1998 VFA created a…

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Grace seeks probe on ABS-CBN compliance

Sen. Grace Poe has sought an inquiry on the compliance of ABS-CBN with the terms and conditions of its legislative franchise. Poe filed Senate Resolution No. 332 directing the Senate…

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Senate panels OK bill legalizing motor taxis

Two Senate committees have approved a bill legalizing the operations of motorcycles taxis in the country. At least 16 senators have signed the joint report of the Senate Committees on…

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Weekend weather: NE monsoon prevails

Expect overcast skies and low temperatures this weekend as the northeast monsoon or "amihan" still persists across the country. PAGASA weather specialist Meno Mendoza said the country is less likely…

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Young police captain killed in clash with NPA in Iloilo

A young police captain was killed in a fierce clash with suspected communist rebels the other day in Janiuay, Iloilo. Police Brig. Gen. Rene Pamuspusan, director of the Western Visayas…

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New ‘kid-centric’ singing contest on GMA

By NEIL RAMOS YET another singing contest is to make its debut on Philippine TV. Dubbed “Centerstage,” it is to feature kiddie contestants aged 7-12. Main host Alden Richards shared,…

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Jay Durias finds home for songs

JAY Durias has found a home for his songs. The singer-songwriter-producer, who eked fame in the ‘90s with soul, R & B outfit, South Border, recently inked an exclusive publishing…

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Jeepney kills student, hurts 7 others in Makati

A passenger jeepney plowed into a group of pedestrians in Makati City, killing a student and injured seven others in Makati City, Wednesday night. Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay expressed…

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Suspected terrorist, 3 pals barred at NAIA

Bureau of Immigration (BI) has barred the entry of a Swedish national suspected of being a terrorist and his three companions at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). BI port…

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PCG man caught picking up prostitutes dismissed

A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel was dismissed from his post Thursday after being found guilty of using a government-issued vehicle to pick up prostitutes in Quezon City last December.…

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Sisi Rindina, Bagunas named PSA’s Ms. & Mr. Volleyball

An imposing 2019 was all Cherry ‘Sisi’ Rondina and Bryan Bagunas needed to cement their status as the new toasts of Philippine volleyball. Rondina and Bagunas won MVP honors for…

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