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With Duterte detained, drug war widow grieves that life is never the same
MANILA, Philippines – At the airport in Manila just after Rodrigo Duterte landed on Philippine soil, his partner Honeylet Avanceña and youngest child Veronica “Kitty” Duterte appeared distraught,...
View ArticleManila Water to impose rate hike, Maynilad to defer
MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) approved water bill rate hikes in the second quarter of 2025. Concessionaires Manila Water and Maynilad may implement rate...
View ArticleWatch out for γ-Normid meteor shower peak activity on March 14
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino skywatchers will have the chance to see stars fall from the sky as the γ-Normid meteor shower will reach its peak activity on Friday, March 14. The annual event,...
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Philippine economy needs 9% growth to rebound, says ex-Bangko Sentral official
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine economy needs to grow at least 9% until 2028 to return to its pre-pandemic trajectory, a former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said on Wednesday, March...
View ArticleSandiganbayan upholds graft conviction of ex-Customs official in Cebu
MANILA, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan has upheld the graft conviction of a former Bureau of Customs wharfinger in Cebu, affirming a 2023 regional court ruling and ordering him to pay indemnity on...
View Article[WATCH] Pope Francis’ 12th anniversary: A chronicle of his ‘radical’ papacy
The world heaves a sigh of relief at the news of Pope Francis’ improving health, after a month-long battle with double pneumonia. As he marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy on Thursday, March 13,...
View ArticleAkowe’s 24-22 powers NU past UST to move on cusp of UAAP boys’ hoops crown
MANILA, Philippines – The NU Bullpups are one win away from reclaiming the UAAP boys’ basketball tournament title. Led by reigning MVP Collins Akowe, the Bullpups drew first blood against the UST...
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FACT CHECK: Quote cards of Trump’s statements on Duterte arrest are fake
Claim: US President Donald Trump made public statements through various news outlets condemning former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest over a warrant issued by the International Criminal...
View ArticleBong Go ties Tulfo for top spot in Senate survey held before Duterte’s arrest
MANILA, Philippines — Longtime Duterte aide and reelectionist Senator Bong Go gained close to 8 percentage points to tie for the top spot in the latest senatorial preference survey of pollster Pulse...
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FACT CHECK: Contrary to claims, ICC retains jurisdiction over PH drug war cases
Claim: The arrest warrant issued against former president Rodrigo Duterte is null and void because the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction over the Philippines as the country is no...
View ArticleBoracay CCTV clues lead cops to 2 persons of interest in Slovakian’s murder
AKLAN, Philippines – Police have identified two persons of interest in the murder of Slovakian tourist Michaela Mickova, whose body was found inside a chapel of an abandoned hotel on Boracay Island on...
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TNT celebrates 25 years of bringing ‘MAX’ saya to millions of Filipinos
TNT, the value mobile brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), is celebrating its 25th anniversary in a big way as it reinforces its mission of bringing saya to millions of Filipinos. With the...
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Arrest of Duterte offers a glimmer of hope at troubled ICC
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands – The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given a timely boost to the International Criminal Court, which is facing US sanctions and an investigation...
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LIVE UPDATES: Rodrigo Duterte arrested over ICC case
Former president Rodrigo Duterte returned to the Philippines from Hong Kong aboard a commercial flight landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Tuesday, March 11. The ICC...
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Imee snubs Alyansa as President Marcos takes campaign to Leyte
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos, the eldest sister of Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas chief campaigner President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is skipping the coalition’s stop in her maternal...
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[In This Economy] Sadly, there’s no ICC to try Duterte’s ‘economic crimes’
Nearly nine years since he took office as president of the Philippines and his war on drugs started, Rodrigo Roa Duterte has been finally arrested for the charge of “crime against humanity of murder.”...
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[Ask The Tax Whiz] What is tax compliance verification drive also known as...
1. I’ve just opened a store and completed all the paperwork needed to register my business. However, I’m still confused about what I need to do for the tax mapping or TCVD. Can you explain what I...
View ArticleThe Green Report: Saving Philippine seas with Anna Oposa
MANILA, Philippines – Marine conservation is both work and passion for Filipina conservationist Anna Oposa. Oposa started Save Philippine Seas as a social media campaign in 2011. It’s now grown into a...
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TGA announces additional shows for ‘Into The Woods’
MANILA, Philippines — After an overwhelming sold-out run of tickets, Theater Group Asia (TGA) opens six additional shows for its upcoming production of Into The Woods. The additional shows are...
View ArticleUN chief says there is ‘disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday, March 14, there was a “disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry” around the world while urging online tech platforms to curb hate speech...
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