MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte appeared before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court on Saturday, September 5, a day after the court issued a warrant for her arrest…
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Alex Eala says the hunt never stops, even at World No. 1
MANILA, Philippines — Rising Filipino tennis star Alex Eala remains hungry for greater achievements, saying the pursuit of excellence does not end even if she eventually reaches the top spot…
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FLOODS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVERNMENT
With flooding continuing to affect communities across the country, one question keeps coming back: Where is the government we trusted to protect us? Flooding in the Philippines is not new. We…
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Marcos Signs Law Prioritizing Poorest Students for College Subsidies
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a new law that seeks to ensure that government financial assistance for higher education reaches the country’s poorest and most disadvantaged…
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STARS GATHER FOR JOHN LEGEND’S MANILA GALA AT ROCKWELL
MANILA, Philippines — A star-studded crowd gathered at the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell Center, Makati, for an intimate evening with Grammy-winning singer John Legend. The acclaimed musician brought his “An…
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Sandiganbayan Orders Release of Former DPWH Chief Manuel Bonoan
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has ordered the release of former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan from police custody after he was formally excluded from the…
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South Korea’s Compose Coffee Arrives in the Philippines as Jollibee Group Targets Nationwide Expansion
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino coffee lovers now have another reason to get excited as South Korea’s popular budget-friendly coffee chain, Compose Coffee, officially makes its Philippine debut under the Jollibee…
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Marikina’s Long Fight Against Flooding Shows Signs of Progress as River Project Advances
MARIKINA CITY — For decades, flooding has been one of the biggest concerns for residents of Marikina, particularly whenever heavy rains and typhoons cause the Marikina River to rise. But…
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Ninoy Aquino: Beyond the Holiday, Remembering the Man Who Gave His Life for Democracy
For many Filipinos today, August 21 is simply known as a holiday. Some may recognize Ninoy Aquino from the ₱500 bill, while others may know him as the husband of…
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Marcos eyes 30 underground sites to store Metro Manila floodwater
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government has identified 30 potential sites in Metro Manila where underground water-storage facilities could be constructed as part of long-term efforts…