Duterte not sick, returns to work

President Duterte returned to work for a Cabinet meeting yesterday after working from his house in Davao City in the past week. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo belied reports that Duterte…

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‘KakamPH’ online political rally launched

Top administration bets Christopher “Bong” Go, Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa, and Francis “Tol” Tolentino led senatorial candidates in launching “KakamPH,” the first online political rally that turned viral over…

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Muslims urged to pray for peace on Ramadan

President Duterte reminded Filipino Muslims to repent and be thankful for all the blessings they have received at the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan yesterday. Duterte called on…

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Raps vs 10 Cavite vote-buyers readied

Police Gen. Oscar Albayalde, Philippine National Police chief, said yesterday that the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has prepared the necessary documents and pieces of evidence to file charges against…

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PNP acquires P1.871-B new equipment

The Philippine National Police has acquired about P1.871-billion worth of newly procured helicopters, patrol vehicles, firearms, and other equipment to boost its capabilities. These new equipment were presented at the…

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Provincial bus ban dry run suspended

The dry run of the provincial bus ban on EDSA was temporarily suspended by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority yesterday. Jose Arturo Garcia, MMDA general manager, said it will be…

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Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmena faces gambling charges

CEBU CITY – With the midterm elections just a few days away, charges were filed against city mayor Tomas Osmeña for allegedly playing poker in a wine shop last January.…

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5 money situations with friends you need to deal with

  WE all have our own circle of friends. Whether we meet them daily because you go to the same school or office. Every week because you go to the…

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Negros town placed under Comelec control

ILOILO City – Following three election-related deaths, the town of Moises Padilla in Negros Occidental has been officially placed under the control of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec Commissioner Antonio…

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Garchitorena, Camarines Sur town mayor, wife survive ambush

The incumbent mayor of Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, his wife and two other companions survived an ambush before dawn yesterday. Police said Garchitorena Mayor Nelson Bueza, his wife Yolly, running mate…

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Makakaganti ka rin

  ANG column na ito ay ginawa para sa mga taong may sulira­nin sa buhay na gusto ng agarang solusyon! Walang maliit o malaking problema, lahat dito, pantay-pantay! Huwag niyo…

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Magnitude 5.4-earthquake shakes Ilocos Norte

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has downgraded the earthquake that jolted Ilocos Norte yesterday morning, from magnitude 5.8 to 5.4. Phivolcs recorded the moderately strong 5.4-magnitude earthquake…

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Water challenges by water-intensive industries

  WE casually wear simple jeans and a cotton t-shirt, but we have never thought of how much water was used to make these jeans and t-shirt. It can take…

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Metro Rail Transit back on track

  SOME 300,000 commuters depend upon the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) running along Epifanio de los Santos Ave. (EDSA) to get to work or school and return home every day.…

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Do not work for food that perishes

  IN the Gospel, Jesus offers to the peo­ple, who have eaten of the loaves and fish he had multiplied, “food” (Greek brosis) that endures for eternal life. In contrast…

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‘Bikoy’ surfaces, seeks IBP’s help

A former convict, claiming to be behind the series of videos implicating President Duterte’s relatives in the illegal drug trade, showed up yesterday at the Integrated Bar of the Philippines…

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