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'Thunderbolts*' proves MCU is back with heartfelt handling of mental health struggles
The central theme tackles the mental health of these anti-heroes. Since much of the story is carried by Yelena's perspective, viewers will get a lot of character development from her to see how she is dealing with her trauma and loss.
2 min |
May 05, 2025
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Philippine ranks second in global digital fraud
The Philippines posted a suspected digital fraud rate of 13.4 percent in 2024, more than double the global average of 5.4 percent and the second highest among surveyed countries, according to global information solutions provider TransUnion.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
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UN rights chief warns of Al threats to press freedom
States are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to monitor journalists and their sources online, violating their right to privacy and creating a chilling effect on media professionals around the world, the United Nations human rights chief has warned.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Tulfo hits back at Gwen over "ignorant" remark
During the Senate hearing, Tulfo cited Republic Act 11311, also known as the “Act to Improve Land Transportation Terminals, Stations, Stops, Rest Areas, and Roll-on/Roll-off Terminals,” which provides for improvements in these facilities and prohibits certain practices.
4 min |
May 05, 2025
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Government urged to strengthen students' foundational learning
Senator Loren Legarda has urged the government to prioritize strengthening students' foundational learning to address the alarming number of graduates classified as “functionally illiterate.”
2 min |
May 05, 2025
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SILENT SANCTUARY RELEASES COMEBACK SINGLE 'SAGAD'
After a two-year wait, the beloved Filipino “Rockestra” is back with new material: the catchy single “Sagad,” released under Universal Records.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
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WBC chief says Pacquiao will fight welterweight champ Barrios in July
It seems that Manny Pacquiao will be making his return to the ring later this year.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
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The good and bad of the digital nomad visa
One proposed bill now being rushed as a priority is the Digital Nomad Visa bill principally authored by Senator Joel Villanueva.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
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Cebu-based fuel firm hits record P3.35-B gross revenues in 2024
Publicly-listed Top Line Business Development Corp. posted record gross revenues of P3.35 billion in 2024, a 21 percent increase from the previous year, driven by strong fuel volume growth and disciplined inventory management.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
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SUV driver in NAIA crash gets 90-day suspension
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) temporarily suspended the license of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) driver who rammed through the outer railing and onto the walkway near the entrance of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 Sunday morning, May 4.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
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Philippine digital economy balloons to P2.25 trillion
The value of the Philippine digital economy went up by 7.7 percent last year amid increasing use of digital services.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
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CBCP defends Tagle over clerical sex abuse
The Philippines' governing body of Catholic bishops has issued a rare statement on clerical sexual abuse, defending Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on the issue days before the opening of a conclave to elect a new pope.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Close to 6,000 jobseekers HOTS on Labor Day—DOLE
Almost 6,000 job seekers were hired on the spot (HOT) during the Labor Day job fairs, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported yesterday.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
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OCTA: Inflation, healthcare key issues for Pinoy voters
For a majority of Filipinos, addressing inflation and improving the country's health care system remain the top issues that could influence their voting behavior in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
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ACCORDING TO COLMENARES Duterte's move to challenge ICC jurisdiction a “desperate tactic”
Former Bayan Muna Rep. and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares lambasted yesterday the recent move by the legal team of former President Rodrigo Duterte to challenge the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s bloody \"war on drugs,\" calling it a desperate attempt to evade accountability.
2 min |
May 04, 2025
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Security measures in place for polls
Philippine Star News Service All security measures to ensure the safety and security of the midterm elections on May 12 are in place, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday.
1 min |
May 04, 2025
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Guv gets copies of complaints
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CRIMINAL
5 min |
May 04, 2025
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Gaza rescuers say three babies among 11 killed in Israel strike
Gaza's civil defense agency said Saturday that an overnight Israeli strike on the Khan Yunis refugee camp killed at least 11 people including three babies up to a year old.
1 min |
May 04, 2025
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Functionally illiterate
According to the latest Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), an estimated 21% of those who graduated senior high school, or one in five graduates, are functionally illiterate or cannot understand simple text.
1 min |
May 04, 2025
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Public warned notto consume 3 unregistered dietary supplements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public not to purchase and consume three different brands of unregistered dietary supplement.
1 min |
May 04, 2025
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Cebu defers P20-per-kilo rice sale pending Comelec opinion
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia says the sale of P20-per-kilo rice in the province will be deferred for the meantime until they receive a definitive opinion from the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
2 min |
May 04, 2025
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Marcos, Malaysian prime minister discuss economic, security concerns
AHEAD OF ASEAN SUMMIT
1 min |
May 04, 2025
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Security measures in place for polls
The 235,000-strong PNP went on full alert status starting at 12:01 a.m. yesterday, which will last until 11:59 p.m. of May 15, or three days after the elections.
1 min |
May 04, 2025
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WHAT TRULY LASTS
The other day, a friend messaged me saying that he saw three Filipina celebrities strolling at Ayala.
2 min |
May 04, 2025
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Why Governor Garcia got suspended
Aggrupation is a word that I do not quite feel comfortable to use.
2 min |
May 04, 2025
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'Final Destination Bloodlines' holds sneak previews on May 9 & 10
\"Final Destination\" fans eagerly anticipating the latest movie in the horror series are in for a treat: sneak previews for \"Final Destination Bloodlines\" are available on May 9 and 10, five days before the newest chapter in the bloody successful horror franchise opens wide in cinemas on May 14.
1 min |
May 04, 2025
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LPA to bring heavy rains today
VISAYAS AND MINDANAO
2 min |
May 04, 2025
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THE BEST SUMMER EVER
It was the summer the girls would never forget. Jenie, Carla, Ara, and Zam had waited all year for this trip— five days in Negros Oriental.
2 min |
May 04, 2025
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Bogo City FC to host the biggest football festival in northern Cebu
Bogo City FC will be staging what is by far the biggest football festival in northern Cebu on May 17-18.
1 min |
May 04, 2025
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Duterte Bakud Maisug rally draws 20K strong
Around 20,000 people gathered for the Duterte Bakud Maisug Cebu avance grand rally last night headed by mayoralty aspirant and incumbent Danao City Mayor Nito Durano.
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