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VP Sara: I have no desire to grab Marcos’ position

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte declared on Friday that she has no intention of taking over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., stating she prefers to let the public witness the president’s “shamelessness” play out “until the very end.” In an ambush interview, Duterte said in Filipino, “I have no desire to grab Bongbong Marcos’ position.”

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Luistro unfazed by who will preside over VP Sara impeachment trial

    MANILA, Philippines — It would not matter whether acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, or even former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano presides over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Luistro said the House prosecution panel has faith in

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INQUIRER SPECIAL: Bulacan weavers craft patriotic ‘puni’ collection for Freedom Day

CITY OF MALOLOS, BULACAN—In a modest workshop in this historic city, strips of buri leaves are transformed into delicate birds, radiant suns, and miniature Philippine flags. Through the centuries-old Filipino art of “puni”—the intricate folding and weaving of palm leaves—Bulacan artisans are crafting more than decorative ornaments. They are creating symbols of patriotism, resilience, and

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Dy echoes Marcos call for selfless leadership on 128th Independence Day

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and other top government officials in commemorating the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence during ceremonies held Friday at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Marcos led the traditional Independence Day rites, which included the flag-raising ceremony, wreath-laying at the Rizal

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INQUIRER SPECIAL: House that gave voice to PH nat’l anthem remains unsung

BAUTISTA, PANGASINAN—Inside a concrete-and-wood house typical of late 19th-century Philippine architecture, a young soldier-poet penned patriotic verses in Spanish in August 1899 while taking a break from his work for the revolutionary newspaper La Independencia. More than a century later, the house where the poem was written—known as Casa Hacienda—remains privately owned. Despite its place

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INQUIRER SPECIAL: A nation in ink and paint

As Filipinos celebrate Independence Day on June 12, Leon Gallery’s Spectacular Midyear Auction on June 13 offers more than a parade of collectibles. It presents a remarkable archive of nationhood: revolutionary documents, rare newspapers, early maps, colonial chronicles, and iconic artworks that trace the long and complex story of the Philippines. Taken together, the auction’s

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Independence Day Message of Pia Wurtzbach Sparks Buzz Amid Halfies Controversy

Pia Wurtzbach Breaks Silence as Halfies Debate Takes Center Stage PIA WURTZBACH – Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach captured attention online after sharing a powerful reflection on identity and Filipino pride amid the ongoing halfies debate. Pia Wurtzbach appeared to hit two birds with one stone as she celebrated Philippine Independence Day while also addressing ... Read more

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