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Cayetano calls Lacson ‘divisive’, slams P700M estimate

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday accused Sen. Panfilo Lacson of being “divisive” and engaging in “intellectual dishonesty” after the latter claimed that the Senate spent P700 million during Cayetano’s 28-day stint as Senate president with only “chaos” as the outcome. “I said, where could that figure have come from?

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House resolution seeking probe into Ateneo cagers’ death filed

MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking a congressional inquiry into the deaths of two members of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball team has been filed by several ranking officials of the House of Representatives. In a statement on Thursday, Deputy Speakers Paolo Ortega V and Jefferson Khonghun, along with Deputy Majority Leader Ernest

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Drug suspect with M-14 rifle nabbed in Cotabato

COTABATO CITY – Anti-narcotics operatives serving a search warrant arrested a suspect for possession of alleged shabu and a loose high-powered firearm in Kabacan, Cotabato on Wednesday. Charlene Magdurulang, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-12) regional director, said the operation conducted in Sitio Lumayong, Barangay Kayaga led to the arrest of a 45-year-old man known by

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Why This Acclaimed Director Is Willing to Bet on Esnyr’s First Movie

Could Esnyr Be the Next Big Filmmaker in Philippine Entertainment? ESNYR – A respected filmmaker has expressed confidence in Esnyr Ranollo’s talent, saying he would gladly take a chance on the content creator for a full-length movie. Award-winning director Kip Oebanda has expressed his admiration for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 3rd Big Placer ... Read more

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Angeline Quinto Proves Dreams Have No Deadline After Graduating at 36

Angeline Quinto’s Graduation Story Is Inspiring Thousands Online ANGELINE QUINTO – Dreams truly have no expiration date, and Angeline Quinto is living proof after proudly earning her college degree while juggling family and career. Filipino singer and actress Angeline Quinto has added another remarkable achievement to her list of accomplishments after completing her college education ... Read more

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Kumong Bol-Anon 25 boxing event full fight card revealed

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 25th edition of the “Kumong Bol-Anon” boxing series under PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions is set to feature a stacked fight card on July 11 at the Holy Name University (HNU) Barder Gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The main event will see PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Joseph “The Hunter” Sumabong clash

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Pete Apolinar ready for Nagoya showdown against Ishii

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pete Apolinar is fully prepared for a tough assignment in Japan as he headlines the ZIP Sanman “Philippines-Japan Friendship” Boxing Event on Friday, June 19, at Edion Hisaya Plaza in Nagoya. Apolinar will take on Japanese boxer Ryusei Ishii in an eight-round super featherweight bout, where the Cebu-based fighter is expected

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WPS: New Chinese research ship spotted near Panatag Shoal

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities have spotted a new Chinese research vessel operating near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a day after confirming the removal of a controversial floating platform that had drawn public attention in the key feature. The vessel, identified as the Chinese research ship Tong Ji, was documented during a maritime domain awareness flight

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Nature’s treasures: DENR features 22 protected areas in Cebu, Bohol

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Twenty-two protected areas across Cebu and Bohol take center stage in a biodiversity exhibit launched by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday, June 18, to raise public awareness on environmental conservation. Dubbed “Bahandi sa Kinaiyahan: Kinabuhi, Kabilin ug Kalikupan,” the exhibit is open to the public at

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To further tame inflation, BSP hikes policy rate for 2nd time

MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos bracing for costlier loans and tighter household budgets got fresh cause for concern Thursday after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) moved to raise borrowing costs for the second time this year, as inflation remained well above the central bank’s target. The quarter-point increase brings the BSP’s benchmark rate to 4.75

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