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CCP and USTSHS reinforce ties to empower next generation of students and educators
THE Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School (USTSHS) have officially formalized their continuing partnership and collaboration through the signing of a five-year contract aimed at revolutionizing arts education in the country.
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March 17, 2026
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From Parañaque to the world, Arevalo stands alone in Europe
AS the global community celebrates International Women’s Month, the narrative of the Filipina athlete is shifting from “rising potential” to “global trailblazer.
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March 17, 2026
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PH rejects Beijing's claim to sovereignty over South China Sea
THE Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday rejected Beijing's assertion that a 1990 document from a Filipino diplomat showed Manila had conceded that Scarborough Shoal (locally known as Bajo de Masinloc) was not part of Philippine territory.
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March 17, 2026
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Takeaways from the Oscars
Here are takeaways from Sunday night’s Oscars ceremony, Hollywood's annual celebration of the best performances in the movie business.
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March 17, 2026
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ASIAN STOCKS WAVER ON MIDEAST TENSIONS; INDONESIA TUMBLS TO EIGHT-MONTH LOW
STOCKS in emerging Asia fluctuated on Monday as the Middle East war kept oil prices elevated and investors on edge, while Indonesian equities fell to an eight-month low after the president indicated a willingness to exceed the country’s fiscal deficit limit.
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March 17, 2026
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Gas prices spike, curtains rise
ON a Friday night in Quezon City, the line outside the Smart AraneColiseum for TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan’s four-night run stretches past the jeepney barker shouting “Cubao, Cubao.”
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March 17, 2026
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Hilton Manila brings roaring Easter adventure to families with Dinoland: Hop, Hunt, Roar
A festive celebration where prehistoric fun meets beloved holiday traditions.
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March 17, 2026
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Sara answers 'recycled' impeach raps 'with caution'
VICE President Sara Duterte on Monday filed her answer to the two impeachment complaints filed against her at the House of Representatives, beating the prescribed period of 10 days to reply to the allegations, which she called \"recycled.
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March 17, 2026
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House passes bill letting Marcos suspend, cut fuel excise taxes
THE House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure authorizing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel to cushion the impact of surging oil prices during national or global emergencies.
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March 17, 2026
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Palawan Group, BDO forge partnership to expand payments access
Palawan Group of Companies is widening its role in the country’s financial services landscape after sealing a strategic partnership with BDO Unibank, Inc. that is expected to make payments and collections more accessible, faster, and more convenient for millions of Filipinos nationwide.
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March 17, 2026
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US is quickly exhausting tools to absorb Iran war oil shock
The US is rapidly running out of shock absorbers to cushion the oil market from the loss of Middle Eastern crude supplies as the Iran war rages, raising the risk of a deeper global economic slowdown if demand destruction accelerates.
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March 17, 2026
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DA eyes P1B worth of investments in farming, fisheries in global agri forum next month
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said that around P1 billion worth of investment deals is expected to be secured during the first Philippine edition of a global agrifood investment forum next month.
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March 17, 2026
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DOJ gives Villars until April 20 to respond to criminal complaints filed by SEC
THE Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday gave business tycoon Manuel Villar and officials of the Villar family-owned Villar Land Holdings Corporation until next month to submit their counter-affidavits on the criminal complaints for alleged market manipulation and insider trading filed against them by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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March 17, 2026
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Benchmark JGB hits one-month high as inflation fears weigh
TOKYO — Benchmark Japanese government bond yields touched a one-month high on Mon- day as the escalating Middle East crisis fuelled expectations of higher inflation and potential policy tightening by the Bank of Japan.
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March 17, 2026
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TRUMP'S DEMANDS FOR HELP TO REOPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ FALLS ON DEAF EARS
Japan, Australia say they have no plans to send ships
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March 17, 2026
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EU'S KALLAS FLOATS BLACK SEA MODEL TO UNBLOCK STRAIT OF HORMUZ
BRUSSELS — EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday she had discussed with the United Nations the idea of freeing up transport of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz by replicating a deal that gets grain out of Ukraine during wartime.
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March 17, 2026
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PNB real estate arm bags SEC approval to list at P56B valuation
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it has approved the listing by way of introduction of PNB Holdings Corp. (PHC) on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).
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March 17, 2026
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Fil-Am cinematographer Autumn Arkapaw makes Oscar history
FILIPINO-AMERICAN cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the 98th Academy Awards, winning Best Cinematography for her work on “Sinners.” With the victory, she became the first woman and the first woman of color to receive the Oscar in the category.
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March 17, 2026
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Retraction and confusion?
Many are not convinced by their 'incredible' claim that they distributed P1.23 trillion in kickbacks from the huge flood control scam...
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March 17, 2026
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Marcos certifies biofuels bill urgent as oil crisis deepens
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday certified as urgent a bill amending the Biofuels Act as the administration raced to contain the impact of surging fuel costs driven by the worsening conflict in the Middle East.
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March 17, 2026
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ICTSI: Structural integrity, quake resilience works on NorthPort's 2 segments at Pier 14 done
THE International Container Terminal Services Inc., (ICTSI) said that its domestic cargo operation in NorthPort, which handles most of the domestic trade at the Port of Manila, continues to make progress, ahead of schedule, on the structural strengthening of Pier 14 as part of its three-year terminal upgrade program.
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March 17, 2026
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US, China seek to wrap Paris talks on managed trade, agriculture deals for Xi-Trump summit
Top US and Chinese economic officials were due to conclude talks in Paris on Monday, with potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade that could be taken up by US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, sources familiar with the discussions said.
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March 17, 2026
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Krishnamurti Villanueva's three meditations on Christ
THE Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti once wrote that \"truth is a pathless land.\"
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March 17, 2026
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30 payout sites for P5K assistance to drivers identified
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday identified 30 payout sites in Metro Manila for the distribution of the P5,000 Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) to some 139,000 tricycle drivers operating in the National Capital Region.
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March 17, 2026
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Gold steady as weaker dollar offsets fading rate cut hopes
GOLD prices were steady on Monday after paring a near 1 percent fall earlier in the session, as a softer dollar helped offset waning hopes of near term US interest rate cuts due to elevated energy prices.
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March 17, 2026
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Creamline seeks crucial victory today
FOILED in its bid to advance the last time out, Creamline gets another chance to clinch a coveted qualifying-round berth today, Tuesday, or risk getting dragged deeper into a chaotic race for the final Top Four slots in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.
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March 17, 2026
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China economy builds early 2026 momentum as global risks mount
China's economy began the year on a firmer footing as factory output quickened while retail sales and investment rebounded in January-February, offering early relief for policymakers as the US-Israeli war with Iran injects fresh uncertainty for growth.
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March 17, 2026
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JAPAN, AUSTRALIA: NO PLANS TO SEND SHIPS TO HORMUZ
AFTER TRUMP DEMANDS HELP TO SECURE STRAIT
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March 17, 2026
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Dollar pulls back, focus turns to busy central bank week amid MidEast war
The dollar pulled back from 10-month peaks on Monday in a tentative start to a week that brings a slew of central bank meetings held under the shadow of the US-Israel war on Iran.
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March 17, 2026
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OCTA: FILIPINOS HAVE POSITIVE VIEWS OF JAPAN, ITS PEOPLE
CLOSE to eight of 10, or 79 percent of Filipinos, trust Japan, while 74 percent trust the Japanese people, the December 3to 11 survey of OCTA Research that was released on Monday showed.
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