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June 16, 2024

Phl asks UN to extend boundary in WPS

The Philippines has officially submitted information to the United Nations claiming and declaring the country's entitlement to an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

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G7 reaffirms support for Phl amid sea row

Renewing their demand for China to stop its militarization of the South China Sea (SCS), leaders of some of the most powerful democracies in the world collectively known as the Group of Seven (G7) have reiterated their support for the Philippines amid growing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

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21 Pinoys evacuated from Houthi-hit ship

Twenty-one of the 22 Filipino seafarers on a ship attacked by Houthi rebels while traversing the Red Sea on Wednesday were rescued on Friday night, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said yesterday.

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SWS: Most Pinoys feel no changes in quality of life

The quality of life of most Filipinos stayed the same over the past year, with only one in three saying it improved, according to a recent survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS).

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Pope Francis raises alarm about AI

BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy Pope Francis made a historic appearance at the Group of Seven summit on Friday to speak about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, while G7 leaders also pledged to tackle what they said were harmful business practices by China.

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Criminal raps vs Guo to be filed this week - PAOCC

With strong evidence to prove her direct connection with an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Tarlac's Bamban town, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is set to file criminal complaints against suspended mayor Alice Guo and other personalities.

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US ran secret anti-vax campaign in Phl vs China

First of two parts

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DOT bares plan for Muslim-friendly Boracay

The Department of Tourism (DOT) bared its plan to make the world-famous Boracay Island \"Muslim-friendly\" in a bid to attract more Muslim tourists.

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‘We should also arrest Chinese trespassers in EEZ’

The Philippines should give China a taste of its own medicine by arresting Chinese \"trespassers\" in the country's exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

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DOH warns public of top 3 rainy season illnesses

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa advised the public here on Friday to prepare for and prevent the spread of dengue, cholera and leptospirosis because these are the three top illnesses during the rainy season.

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NBI starts own probe of LTO exec's murder

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is conducting its own probe of the murder of an official of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) last month.

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DOH monitoring rise in dengue cases

The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public on a possible increase in dengue cases.

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World leaders head to Ukraine peace summit

Under shadow of Putin demands

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Trump marks 78th birthday with towering 'MAGA' cake

Donald Trump marked his 78th birthday on Friday night by addressing a fawning crowd in Florida and repeatedly dismissing his opponent in November's election, 81-year-old President Joe Biden, as too frail to handle a second term.

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MAVS AIN’T GIVING

AVERT CELTICS SWEEP WITH 38-POINT WIN

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Olympian EJ Obiena on growing up: 'My dad was my superhero’

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena is on top of the world, or on top of the world I rankings at No. 2, six weeks from the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics. He is also a man of intense focus.

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Digitized border protection implemented in 2 years DOF

The Department of Finance (DOF) wants no delay in the implementation of pre-border and e-invoicing of all imported goods as the government moves to operationalize a digital border protection system.

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Hubert Young: Keeping the age-old coffee culture perfectly brewed

The young ones especially the Gen Zs are people in a hurry.

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Singapore taps Cebu Pacific for travel promo

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has signed a fresh partnership with the Singapore government to promote the city state's travel and cruise industry to Filipinos.

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ERC allows staggered payments for power spot market purchases

To ease the impact of high generation costs, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has allowed distribution utilities (DUS) to pay their spot market purchases on an installment basis.

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