A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe MANILA, Philippines – On May 26, members of the Senate minority walked out after a heated debate over Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s motion to allow senators to participate in plenary sessions online. Members …
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'It must be emphasized that GSIS funds are not private funds and they are imbued with public interest because they come from the contributions of its members,' reads part of the COA en banc ruling MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has upheld a decision disallowing P6.98 billion …
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NCR's Franceine Jhobie Rosario wards off a serious challenge from Bicol's Lyka May Ramilo and defends her throne in the secondary girls' pole vault in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines – National Capital Region pole vaulter Franceine Jhobie Rosario snatched victory from the …
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The criminal complaints involve over 30,000 balikbayan boxes inside 147 abandoned containers in various ports nationwide MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday, May 29, filed criminal complaints against a Cavite-based cargo firm for abandoning over 100 containers holding balikbayan boxes. According to the BOC, Makati Express …
Read More »WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW For the first time in its decades-long history, the Palarong Pambansa is headed to Agusan del Sur. The province hosts the 66th edition of the grassroots multi-sports showpiece from May 24 to 31 as the best student-athletes at the elementary and secondary levels look to …
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The list recognizes 300 individuals across the Asia-Pacific region under 30 years old who are pushing the boundaries in their respective fields MANILA, Philippines – Tennis star Alex Eala joins several other Filipinos in Forbes Magazine’s latest iteration of its “30 Under 30 Asia” list. The list, which was released …
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LIVE Play Video An address to the National Diet is a rare honor bestowed upon to visiting leaders and is, by some measure, an indication of the strength of Japan's ties with another country MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, May 28, speaks before the National Diet, …
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Here are the June 2026 special non-working days in various localities, as proclaimed by the President MANILA, Philippines – This is a compilation of special non-working days in various localities in the Philippines for June 2026, as proclaimed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. June 5 – Bamban, Tarlac, via Proclamation …
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LIVE Play Video The status conference will cover discussions on trial dates, anticipated evidence, and the languages to be used by the parties MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III will hold a status conference on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case on Wednesday, …
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Rescuers, using life locator equipment, determine there are no longer signs of life beneath the rubble. The focus shifts to recovery of remains. ANGELES, Philippines – Lea Casilao and her husband usually began each day exchanging text messages: “Good morning” from her, and his usual reply of “Good morning, love.” …
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