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Marcos, Putin to explore mutual interests
President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin will explore ways to further strengthen the two countries’ cooperation in “areas of mutual interest” during their meeting in Kazan this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
20 firearms from Bato under PNP custody
Twenty of the 117 firearms registered under fugitive Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa are now under the custody of the Philippine National Police.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
US, Iran reach peace deal
The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran’s nuclear program.
3 min |
June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Baldwin resigns as coach; Ateneo head apologizes
The Ateneo de Manila University has accepted the resignations of men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin and team manager Christopher Quimpo following the deaths of two Blue Eagles players.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Phl bond market grows 2.8% in three months
The country’s bond market returned to growth in the first quarter, driven by an increase in both government and corporate issuances, despite heightened global uncertainty, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
2 senators jumping to Sherwin bloc?
The Senate could form a decisive majority tomorrow, which will install Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president, as at least three senators are being courted to jump ship from Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano's faction, Blue Ribbon committee chair Sen. Erwin Tulfo revealed yesterday.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
House, VP defense submit impeachment pre-trial briefs to Senate
The 11-member House of Representatives prosecution panel and the legal defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte submitted their respective pre-trial briefs yesterday, setting the stage for a pre-trial conference on June 18 as scheduled.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
GERMAN HOUSES, FILIPINO VOICES
This month — which honors Philippine Independence on June 12 and the birth of Jose Rizal, the man who helped make it possible with his writings, on June 19 — also marks the historic visit of the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Manila.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Return to pre-war pump prices may take a year
Will Filipinos see pump prices fall back to pre-war levels now that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal?
2 min |
June 16, 2026
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CHECK IN TO CARE
Names matter. They shape first impressions, hint at character, and sometimes tell a story long before you step through the door.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
FATHERHOOD IS STILL A DAILY LESSON FOR DINGDONG
IT’S INTERESTING TO SEE A YOUNG ACTOR GROW UP before our very eyes, from appearing as one of several teens in an ensemble cast to being one of the country’s finest and most respected leading men.
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June 16, 2026
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Newly formed Reina Filipinas takes charge of Miss Grand Philippines franchise
Marking “a new era of Philippine pageantry,” Jojo Bragais Shoes chief executive officer Jojo Bragais was named president of the newly established Philippine pageant brand Reina Filipinas, while Miss Grand International (MGI) 2015 Emma Tiglao will serve as national director and MGI president Nawat Itsaragrisil as executive partner.
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June 16, 2026
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WHEN 'LINDA WALKER' MET MAYOR JOY BELMONTE: A TALE OF TWO STUDYHOLICS
Let me paint you a picture. It’s past midnight, early wee hours of June 8. Most of us were in bed, dreaming of less traffic.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
BIR tops collection target; 5-month haul reaches P1.43 T
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) exceeded its revenue target for May, collecting P279.14 billion. This brought its five-month haul to P1.43 trillion, supported by the extended filing season and taxpayer cooperation.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
BBM calls for Congress special session on June 17
In line with his appeal to lawmakers to get back to work, President Marcos yesterday called Congress to a special session beginning tomorrow to allow the passage of priority bills and confirm appointments that are languishing because of the leadership row in the Senate.
4 min |
June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Quake toll: 65 dead, 36 missing, 1,447 injured
The number of fatalities from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8 has risen to 65, with 736,386 people affected, 1,447 injured and 36 still missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported yesterday.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Non-resident Filipinos (NRFs) from 30 countries converge at the 2026 Filipino Diaspora Summit
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) reminds delegates that the 2026 Filipino Diaspora Summit takes place today, June 16, at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
SC suspends lawyer for cursing
The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended for one year lawyer Jesus Nicardo Falcis III over his use of profanities on social media, stemming from complaints filed against his brother by Kris Aquino.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Visayas grid alerts may persist until August - NGCP
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) expects electricity supply in the Visayas to remain tight until August, as major power plants continue to be offline.
1 min |
June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
NEXTASIA secures P300 M to fund expansion plan
NEXTASIA Land Inc. is gearing up for major expansion after securing a P300-million unsecured corporate note facility from qualified investors.
1 min |
June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
RECORD NIGHT FOR C-MAC, JB
When TNT import Chris McCullough described it as a title series “that’s going to be remembered for a long time,” it wasn’t an empty sales pitch to bring the crowds in.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Apologizing for a price increase after 25 years
Imagine trying to read your customer’s mind, only to realize it’s less like a chess match and more like trying to guess why your cat is staring blankly at a wall. It’s the same thing for many corporate executives and entrepreneurs. Deciphering customer behavior is the ultimate corporate migraine.
2 min |
June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Maharlika nets P629 M in Q1
The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) posted a net income of P629 million in the first three months, marking a strong start for the sovereign wealth fund manager.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Pagasa launches ‘PANaHON’ app for timely weather alerts
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has launched a new app that can give timely weather alerts to users.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
UnionBank leads Visa credit payment in Phl
Union Bank of the Philippines emerged as the top issuer in Visa credit payment volume in the country last year, underscoring the growing use of credit cards for daily purchases, online transactions and planned spending.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
The fire of service
Over 1,200 people packed the hall of the SMX Convention Center last week when the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry hosted a reception to celebrate the country’s 128th Independence Day and the 25th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day.
4 min |
June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
AirSWIFT flies as Cebgo starting July 1
Boutique airline AirSWIFT will cease to operate as a separate entity starting July 1, as its flights will be rolled into the provincial operations of its new owner Cebu Pacific.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
THE TALE OF TWO HOUSES
Two German houses — filled with Filipino voices — underline the intertwined past of Germany and the Philippines.
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June 16, 2026
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Woman dies after staff forgot safety cord during jump
A young woman died in Brazil after being launched off a bridge for a rope jump without a safety cord, police said Sunday.
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June 16, 2026
The Philippine Star
Tasting Culinary History at Digámo
There is excitement as Digámo opens in Marikina. This new restaurant by Chef Francis Lacson provides a neo-Filipino Experience that combines Filipino food history with modern culinary artistry.
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