PH ready to deploy mission to Japan

The Philippine government is ready to deploy a humanitarian mission to Japan amid the severe flooding and landslides triggered by a powerful typhoon. President Duterte has offered to send a…

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Amid jubilation, 4 more boys rescued

MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) – The leaders overseeing the desperate and dangerous rescue of 12 young soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave labyrinth in northern Thailand were…

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We welcome the coming dialogue

PRESIDENT Duterte has formed a committee to hold a dialogue with Catholic and other religious leaders of the country, in the wake of his recent speech before newly elected barangay…

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Universal healthcare bill certified urgent

President Duterte has certified as urgent a bill providing universal healthcare for Filipinos to ensure its swift passage in Congress within the year. The President pushed for the approval of…

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Scrapped war drill with SoKors saves US $14M

WASHINGTON (AFP) – When President Donald Trump announced the US would halt joint military drills with South Korea, he backed his controversial move by citing the ‘‘tremendous’’ costs of such…

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Pasay 4-cock anniversary derby slated

Regarded as the busiest cockfighting center in Metro Manila, Pasay City Cockpit will hold its 4 -Cock Anniversary Derby on Friday. Pasay Cockpit, now managed by Team Sagupaan of cockfight…

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Duterte OKs P3.7-T budget

By GENALYN KABILING President Duterte has approved the proposed P3.757-trillion national budget for 2019 to sustain investments on infrastructure development, social services, among others. The budget proposal, lower than this…

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‘Gardo’ weakens

By ELLALYN RUIZ Typhoon “Gardo” (international name “Maria”) is gradually weakening, having reached its peak intensity after traversing the Philippine Sea for more than a week. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…

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FIFA World Cup: England, Croatia in game of death

REPINO, Russia (AFP) – As excitement builds in England in the run-up to the country’s first World Cup semifinal for 28 years, midfielder Dele Alli insists Gareth Southgate’s team are…

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Rockets eye Melo after losing Mbah a Moute

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Cameroonian free agent forward Luc Mbah a Moute has agreed to a one-year NBA deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN reported Monday, pushing the Houston…

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Federer, Nadal inch closer to final clash

LONDON (AFP) – Defending champion Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal closed in on a dream Wimbledon final as the sport’s two greatest players swept into the last-eight on Monday. Eight-time…

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Gov’t condoles with family of Fil-Ams killed in Delaware crash

By ROY C. MABASA The government, through the Philippine Consulate General in New York City, has extended its sympathies and condolences to the family of the Filipino-American who was killed…

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The compassion of Jesus

Gospel Reading: Mt 9:32-38 A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute person spoke. The crowds were amazed and…

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Senators: Killings of local officials won’t lead to ML

Senators yesterday dismissed allegations that President Duterte will declare martial law due to the spate of killing of local government officials. Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III said the series…

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Gov’t eyes closer ties with Church

By Genalyn D. Kabiling The government is hopeful for a closer relationship with the Church in providing better public service amid the planned dialogue between President Duterte and Catholic Bishops’…

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The list

Dr. Ramon Ricardo A. Roque, CESOI, Diplomate The so-called “narco list” of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is again the subject of interest in public discussions as the inclusion…

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