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Scarlett Johansson debuts as director with comic tale of grief, empathy
Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, “Eleanor the Great,” stars June Squibb as a 94-year-old woman who, out of grief and loneliness, does a terrible thing.
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May 24, 2025
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Senior, LGBTQ member rewarded ₱20,000, ₱10,000 for being circumcised
For finally facing their fears, a senior citizen and a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community got instant cash from the city government of Lapu-Lapu.
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May 24, 2025
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Wanted: 18,000+ Vico Sottos
Here is something useful and educational that we could do together: Check out the election results below and beyond the senatorial and partylist races.
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May 24, 2025
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Cabinet overhaul begins
Marcos names new DENR, DFA, DHSUD chiefs; Bersamin, economic team retained
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May 24, 2025

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3 Maguindanao del Sur towns under state of calamity; more rains feared
DAVAO CITY — Three towns in Maguindanao del Sur have been placed under state of calamity due to massive flooding that has affected at least 300,000 individuals.
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May 24, 2025

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Estrada confident Escudero will remain as Senate president
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Friday, May 23 he was confident that the current leadership in the Upper Chamber will remain.
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May 24, 2025
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Romualdez raises Chinese aggression at WPS before world parliamentarians
The escalating Chinese aggression and rhetoric over the West Philippine Sea was raised by House Speaker Martin Romualdez at the 29th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum in Madrid, Spain, where he reaffirmed the Philippines' unwavering commitment to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award that categorically recognized the country’s sovereign rights in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and rejected China’s sweeping maritime claims.
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May 24, 2025
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Young stars ready to shine
The sweltering heat is no match to the fighting spirit of the country's future athletic stars when the 2025 Palarong Pambansa fires off here at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium (FEMMS) Saturday evening, May 24.
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May 24, 2025

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Beneath the surface
From marine cleanups to tree planting activities, AboitizPower aligns power generation with local environmental action
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May 24, 2025
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Deciding on Duterte Youth DQ case 'not that easy' — Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has yet to decide on the fate of Duterte Youth Party-list because its pending case before the poll body \"is not an easy one\".
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May 24, 2025
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May for our mothers and our mother land
It sounds redundant to ask where the time went because we are down to the last week of May.
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May 24, 2025
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Fire hits Laguna public market
A fire hit the public market here on Friday morning, May 23.
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May 24, 2025
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B.League confirms potential PBA tie-up
The Japan B.League has opened up the possibility of collaboration with the PBA, particularly playing exhibition games between players from the two leagues.
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May 24, 2025

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The healing pantry
Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session 2025 spotlighted health and mindful eating
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May 24, 2025

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A knockout night in Thailand
Navigating Chiang Mai’s exciting nightlife
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May 24, 2025
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Meat importing firm to source requirements from Mindanao - Piñol
In a move seen to uplift Mindanao's agricultural sector, the country's largest meat importing firm will begin sourcing a portion of its meat requirements from local farmers starting this year.
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May 24, 2025
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7-Eleven eyeing VisMin markets
Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC), the local licensee of 7-Eleven convenience stores in the country, is aiming to significantly expand its presence in Visayas and Mindanao this year to tap into the strong consumer demand in both regions.
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May 24, 2025
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Why obey God's commands
Once a Jew was arguing with a Christian. \"Your whole religion is based on ours,\" the Jew said. \"Why, you even took the 10 commandments from us.
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May 24, 2025
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Preparations for next schoolyear in full swing – DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, May 23, said it remains steadfast in its preparations for the upcoming school year — with Secretary of Education Sonny Angara continuing to lead efforts despite a pending courtesy resignation.
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May 24, 2025
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Cebu City forms task force to probe online scams
A multi-agency task force has been created to look into reports of suspected online scam operations happening here.
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May 24, 2025
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North Korea denies warship severely damaged at launch
North Korea is seeking to arrest those responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer, as it denied the warship suffered major damage — a claim quickly met with outside skepticism.
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May 24, 2025
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Angelica Panganiban enters theater era
Angelica Panganiban is trying something new.
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May 24, 2025
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NGCP grid plans face ERC scrutiny
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said that it has yet to finalize its review of projects by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
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May 24, 2025

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Greener is better
Here's where to explore 'greener' options in BGC, Taguig
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May 24, 2025
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Marcos wants Paitan Dam in Pangasinan completed by 2027
President Marcos is hoping that the Paitan Dam, which is expected to irrigate over 12,000 hectares in Pangasinan, would be operational by 2027.
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May 24, 2025
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From spotlight to stethoscope:Adreamfulfilled
Remember Carol Banawa? Once known for her heartfelt songs, Carol has reached a deeply personal milestone: She has earned her Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner degree in the United States.
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May 24, 2025
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WB approves new 6-yr. lending program for PH
The board of executive directors of the Washington-based World Bank has approved the group’s new lending program, or so-called country partnership framework (CPF), for the Philippines covering the years 2026 to 2031, with a focus on boosting investment in education, health, job creation, digitization, and strengthening economic and social resilience.
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May 24, 2025
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Iran says it may take 'special measures' to defend nuclear sites from Israel
Iran’s top diplomat warned Thursday that his country would take “special measures” to defend its nuclear facilities if Israel continues to threaten them, raising the stakes further ahead of a new round of talks with the United States.
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May 24, 2025

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Before the rains: Brush up on disaster preparedness
Recent heavy rains and thunderstorms across the country may have looked and felt like the rainy season is in full swing—but as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) clarified, we're still in the transition period.
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May 24, 2025
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The road to 2028
When I joined my son to vote last May 12, I felt it was another effort to exercise my citizen duty.
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