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Oscar-winning UK playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay of the 1998 film “Shakespeare In Love,” has died at the age of 88, United Agents announced on Saturday.
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December 01, 2025
The Philippine Star
PhilHealth funds also siphoned for flood control?
Billions of funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) may have also been used in the anomalous flood control projects.
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December 01, 2025
The Philippine Star
Equities to remain range bound
The local stock market will attempt to sustain its momentum this week after successfully clawing its way back to the 6,000 level last week, with investors remaining on the lookout for fresh catalysts.
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December 01, 2025
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Star-studded lineup unveiled for Princess Kate's carol service
Actors Kate Winslet, Hannah Waddingham and Chiwetel Ejiofor will be among the stars joining the British royals for the annual Christmas carol service at London's Westminster Abbey hosted by Kate, the princess of Wales (in photo), her office said on Saturday.
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December 01, 2025
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Cardinal David to BBM: Get to work
Months after President Marcos told corrupt government officials, “Mahiya naman kayo” (have some shame), Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David yesterday called on the Chief Executive to get to work - “Magtrabaho naman kayo!”
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December 01, 2025
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Ateneo climbs ladder in women's basketball
Vengeful Ateneo knocked off Adamson, 66-56, and climbed the next ladder of the UAAP Season 88 women's basketball semifinals yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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December 01, 2025
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PSE warns vs fake accounts in messaging apps
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. is cautioning the investing public against fake accounts on messaging apps using the PSE’s name to solicit investments.
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December 01, 2025
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P14.9-M marijuana seized at NAIA
Bureau of Customs personnel found 18 pouches of marijuana worth P14.9 million in a luggage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.
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December 01, 2025
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horoscope
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Things aren't clear-cut today. Since the “right” answer isn’t obvious, stop worrying about being perfect and just do what helps. Wisdom isn’t moral math. It's an emergent property of motion. It’s acting in someone’s best interest.
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December 01, 2025
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Hong Kong mourns after deadly fire
An outpouring of grief swept Hong Kong yesterday as crowds paid their respects and laid flowers for the 128 people killed in one of the city’s deadliest fires, marking the start of an official, three-day mourning period.
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November 30, 2025
The Philippine Star
Airbus system upgrade affects over 70 Phl domestic flights
More than 70 domestic flights were either canceled or delayed yesterday as local carriers grounded their Airbus A-320 and A-321 aircraft to give way to a software upgrade required by a European air safety agency.
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November 30, 2025
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Subdued November inflation expected
But weather disruptions may nudge prices higher
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November 30, 2025
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Pope meets Middle East Christian leaders, condemns religious violence
Pope Leo condemned violence in the name of religion on Friday at a landmark event with Christian leaders from across the Middle East, urging them during his first overseas trip as leader of the Catholic Church to overcome centuries of heated divisions.
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November 30, 2025
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BOC launches portal to address public complaints
The Bureau of Customs launched the “Isumbong kay Commissioner,” the BOC’s official online platform designed to streamline, expedite and enhance transparency in addressing public complaints and concerns related to customs services and operations.
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November 30, 2025
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Rody lawyer not giving up on interim release
The lead defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte plans to “reintroduce” a request for interim release once the result of his medical evaluation becomes available.
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November 30, 2025
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SHANGHAI: HONORING THE PAST, LIVING IN THE FUTURE
Arriving by bullet train from Xi’an, we were greeted by the vibrant energy of Shanghai, epitomized by its transport hub, home of the super-fast Maglev which has set world speed records.
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November 30, 2025
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FASHION HISTORY: DIOR IN SINGAPORE
Carine Roitfeld and Brigitte Niedermair at UBS House of Craft
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November 30, 2025
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Phl tokenized market seen hitting $60 B by 2030
The country’s tokenized market is expected to reach $60 billion by 2030, equivalent to roughly P3.5 trillion, across government bonds, mutual funds, equities, and other investments, according to a report by financial institutions.
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November 30, 2025
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House to act swiftly vs e-bike ban - lawmaker
Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon yesterday vowed to use all the powers of the House of Representatives, including its oversight function, to stop the Land Transportation Office (LTO) from impounding e-bikes and e-trikes plying national roads starting tomorrow.
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November 30, 2025
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Gov't launches new market-linking program for local rice farmers
The country's rice research agency has launched a new national initiative aimed at helping local rice farmers connect with higher-value markets, marking the government's latest move to support agricultural workers and promote locally produced rice.
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November 30, 2025
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Kin of drug war victims rejoice: Duterte's detention is our safety
Families of drug war victims watched together as the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled on Friday that 80-year-old former president Rodrigo Duterte must remain detained despite a defense appeal for his release on grounds of age and declining health.
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November 30, 2025
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HK blaze spotlights enduring role of foreign domestic helpers
Indonesian domestic helper Fita spoke of the confusion inside the Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex as it was engulfed in flames on Wednesday in the city's deadliest fire since 1948.
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November 30, 2025
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Typhoons trim abaca output
Local abaca production has dropped by over five percent according to latest industry data, with the downturn largely attributed to widespread typhoon damage that affected key farming areas across the country.
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November 30, 2025
The Philippine Star
'No resignation calls at Trillion Peso March'
Today’s Trillion Peso March will not dwell on the country’s political divides and instead will focus on its main goal - standing up against systemic corruption in government.
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November 30, 2025
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Nuclear safety rules out early next year
The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the country’s nuclear safety law are expected to be released as early as February 2026, according to the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute.
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November 30, 2025
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BBM encourages Filipinos to emulate Bonifacio
President Marcos called on Filipinos to engage in endeavors that would benefit their countrymen as he expressed hope that the lessons of the late revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio would inspire them to strive for prosperity and peace.
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November 30, 2025
The Philippine Star
Opportunists, keep out
The amounts of kickbacks that former public works officials have started returning to national coffers bolster estimates that the total plundered by thieves from flood control and other infrastructure projects will total trillions of pesos.
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November 30, 2025
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Malabon police seize guns, explosives
Police arrested three people and seized several guns, grenade, bullets and a bulletproof vest with National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) markings in Malabon City yesterday.
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November 30, 2025
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JB, three more flagged out of SEA Games
After months of dillydallying with eligibility rules on 5x5 basketball, Thai officials finally decided to disqualify Justin Brownlee, Michael Phillips and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser while putting Remy Martin on hold from playing in the coming Bangkok SEA Games.
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November 30, 2025
The Philippine Star
Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey's coast, rescues underway
Blasts rocked two tankers from Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea near Turkey's Bosphorus strait on Friday, causing fires on the vessels, and rescue operations were launched for those on board, Turkish authorities and sources said.
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