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Cone rues Sotto's absence

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January 31, 2025

As crushing the absence of ACL-hit Kai Sotto is, Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone sees a lot to look forward to when the Nationals reconvene next month.

- - Olmin Leyba

For one, Cone is thrilled to finally have big man AJ Edu on board for the Feb. 14 to 16 pocket tournament in Qatar and the succeeding final window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on the road against Chinese Taipei (Feb. 20) and New Zealand (Feb. 23) after missing the entire 2024 campaign due to knee issues.

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Chinese embassy rejects, condemns Senate resolution

The Chinese embassy rejected yesterday the resolution approved by the Senate condemning embassy officials for their statements against Philippine officials speaking out on West Philippine Sea (WPS) issues and defending the country’s sovereignty.

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February 11, 2026

The Philippine Star

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Jose de Venecia Jr., statesman, former House speaker, 89

Jose de Venecia Jr., popularly known as “JDV” since the presidency of the late Fidel Ramos in 1992 — the longest-serving speaker of the House of Representatives in the post-Marcos Sr. era - died yesterday.

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2 mins

February 11, 2026

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3rd impeach complaint vs VP sent to Speaker

The third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte has been transmitted to the office of Speaker Faustino Dy III.

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1 mins

February 11, 2026

The Philippine Star

House throws out BBM impeach cases

284-8-4 in plenary voting

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1 mins

February 11, 2026

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Classroom shortage may worsen by 2028

The country’s classroom shortage of 165,443 could further worsen as around 51,000 aging classrooms are projected to be condemned by 2028, the Second Congressional Commission on Education has warned.

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1 mins

February 11, 2026

The Philippine Star

BBM wants travel tax repeal, dynasty bill by June

President Marcos is pushing for the passage of 21 priority measures by June, including bills banning political dynasties, abolishing the travel tax and penalizing disinformation, as his administration seeks to rebuild public trust and improve the daily lives of Filipinos.

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2 mins

February 11, 2026

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Where excellence shines...

From D2

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February 11, 2026

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Tony Blair Institute warns against AI isolationism

Pursuing AI isolationist policies to protect sovereignty would be a mistake for most countries, according to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

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2 mins

February 11, 2026

The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star

No crisis mode

Pre-COVID, a class size of 50 was typical at a large public high school near my home.

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3 mins

February 11, 2026

The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star

REEL ROMANCE AT MIRANILA

Cinema Paradiso al Fresco's” magical evening of film and live music was held recently on the lush lawn of the MiraNila Heritage House, the historic home of the Benitez family.

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2 mins

February 11, 2026

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