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FOR the second time, the Supreme Court (SC) has ordered Public Attorney's Office (PAO) Chief Persida Rueda Acosta to show cause why she should not be disciplined as a member of the Bar over the issuance of an office order which the Court deemed as “belligerent and disrespectful.” PAO chief …

Bolden header seals World Cup triumph over host New Zealand GOAL-SCORER. Sarina Bolden runs toward the Filipinas after scoring on a header in the 24th minute, which proved to be the game-winner as the Philippines notched its first-ever triumph in the World Cup of football—for men or women—on Tuesday at …

The Philippines registered probably the biggest win in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup yesterday against the heavily favored co-hosts New Zealand, 1-0. Against all odds and despite playing erratically in the opening 30 minutes of the game, the Filipinas made the most of the rare opportunities given to them …

FIREMAN IN WATER. A fireman puts a boy on his back while wading the flood-hit streets of Barangays Sum-ag, Pahanocoy. and Singcang-Airport in Bacolod City as heavy rains brought about by Super Typhoon Egay (inset storm track) caused waters to rise in low-lying areas in the city Tuesday (July 25, …

THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned residents living near river channels around Mayon Volcano to be on alert and ready to be evacuated, especially as rain is expected to continue in the coming days. PERILOUS BEAUTY Mayon Volcano appears calm from the distance on Tuesday, July 18, …

FORMER first lady Imelda R. Marcos wanted to attend the second State of the Nation Address of her son, President Ferdinan Marcos Jr. on Monday but had been advised by her doctor to stay at home, her daughter and Sen. Imee Marcos said. FORMER first lady Imelda Marcos. File photo …

PBBM: Despite rising threats, ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ has arrived President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday described the state of the nation as “sound and improving” despite rising hurdles, with inflation and the threat of the El Niño phenomenon among the biggest challenges. In his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) …

Lawmakers on Monday applauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) for its “no-nonsense” accounting of what the administration has achieved and what more must be done, but labor groups and the urban poor said not much has changed for them. Speaker Martin G. Romualdez said …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wrote his second State of the Nation Address, which lasted for an hour and 11 minutes and was applauded at least 68 times yesterday. The President received a standing ovation during the last part of his speech where he said that the “new Philippines” (Bagong Pilipinas) …

Politicians, government executives, and other personalities made statements with their Filipino attire on Monday as they walked the red carpet at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City before hearing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA). First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos wore a bright yellow embroidered …