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May 09, 2026
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4 held for joining rally during Asean summit
Four environmental activists from Greenpeace Philippines were detained for holding a protest rally during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu yesterday.
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May 09, 2026
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BI intercepts 2 trafficking victims
The Bureau of Immigration yesterday reported the interception at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) of two passengers suspected to be victims of illegal recruitment and trafficking.
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May 09, 2026
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Lakers ain't OK vs OKC
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in an NBA playoff thriller on Thursday, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.
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May 09, 2026
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A NIGHT OF CAMARADERIE AND CHEER
It was yet another delightful evening of warmth and fellowship as the group Circulo Novo Ecijano gathered in fine form, welcoming new members into their ever-growing circle.
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May 09, 2026
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Palace: VP not working, not helping Asean
Palace press officer Claire Castro hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday, saying the country’s second highest official has time to attack the Marcos administration while contributing nothing to the Philippines’ hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
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May 09, 2026
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OF BIRTHDAYS AND DENIM
In a charming blend of style, sisterhood and celebration, a fun evening with the Lovely Ladies group unfolded in delightful fashion at the Del Rosario Law Centre in BGC, Taguig City, where denim chic met sparkling laughter and heartfelt camaraderie.
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May 09, 2026
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US, Iran exchange fire
But Trump says ceasefire still in effect
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May 09, 2026
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Storm Hagupit enters PAR today
A tropical storm with the international name Hagupit will enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
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May 09, 2026
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ERC suspends green energy collection to ease electric bills
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has suspended the collection of green energy auction allowance (GEA-All) for two months to help ease the pressure on electricity bills.
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May 09, 2026
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In the back burner
Drowned out by the Middle East crisis and skyrocketing fuel prices, and now the looming impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, the flood control scandal is in danger of being relegated to the back burner.
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May 09, 2026
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Mary Jane Veloso appeals anew for freedom
Relatives and supporters of Mary Jane Veloso call on the Supreme Court to act on her petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The motion, filed ahead of Mother’s Day, questioned the legality of Veloso’s continued detention at the Correctional Institution for Women and renewed the call for clemency and freedom for the convicted drug courier and trafficking victim.
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May 09, 2026
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Whirlpool
It is disturbing that all the economic numbers released the past week defied forecasts - not by little but by much.
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May 09, 2026
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Sonza, Celiz post bail on cyberlibel case
Former broadcaster Jay Sonza and social media personality Erik Celiz posted bail yesterday in the cyberlibel case filed by the National Bureau of Investigation for their alleged posting of fake medical records of President Marcos.
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May 09, 2026
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AN EPITOME OF CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
A graceful celebration of culture and heritage unfolded at the opening of the \"Lakambini: Ang Marikit na Pamana ng Baro't Saya\" exhibit at Centro de Turismo Intramuros in Intramuros, Manila, where officers and members of the Philippine Heritage Society gathered in elegant solidarity.
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May 09, 2026
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Eala reaches third round of Italian Open
Alex Eala finally reached the third round of a clay tournament this season, hurdling Chinese foe Xinyu Wang 6-4, 6-3 in the Italian Open yesterday at the Foro Italico Sports Complex in Rome.
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May 09, 2026
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HOW BTS HELPS SHAPE FASHION TRENDS
When BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan or Bulletproof Boy Scouts in English) debuted back in 2013, little did they know that they would forever change the landscape of the Korean entertainment industry.
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May 09, 2026
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SEC to probe Piki’s complaint vs ABS-CBN execs
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it would look into the complaint filed by tycoon Federico “Piki” Lopez against ABS-CBN Corp. executives.
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May 09, 2026
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GOING PLACES WITH BENCH FASHION WEEK
Every collection this season has somewhere to be.
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May 09, 2026
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JMFyang's 'Almost Us' makes a case for ruining the friendship
From the “Pinoy Big Brother” house to the silver screen, rising stars JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith, also known as the onscreen tandem “JMFyang,” officially made their film debut together in “Almost Us.
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May 09, 2026
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Stocks plunge as market succumbs to profit taking
Share prices failed to keep their winning momentum alive as market succumbed to profit taking to end the week in the negative territory.
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May 09, 2026
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Lively's lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after settlement
The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively (in photo) and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all.
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May 09, 2026
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ALL UPHILL FOR PINOYS
It's not going to be easy to break the foreign grip on the MPTC Tour of Luzon.
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May 09, 2026
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LTO suspends license of driver in ‘gas-and-run’ incident
The license of the driver involved in a “gas-and-run” incident at a gasoline station in Quezon City has been suspended, the Land Transportation Office said.
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May 09, 2026
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'Jesus Christ Superstar' electrifies Manila
Following acclaimed and sold-out runs in London and an extensive international tour across North America, the UK, and Australia, the Olivier Award-winning revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” arrived in Manila for a limited engagement at The Theatre at Solaire.
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May 09, 2026
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Oil prices, inflation weigh on Phl growth outlook
The Philippine economy may remain under pressure in the coming quarters as elevated oil prices, surging inflation and weak consumer and investment spending threaten to keep growth below trend while forcing policymakers to stay focused on price stability.
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May 09, 2026
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Negros execs defend Toboso encounter
Local chief executives in Negros Occidental have defended the military against criticisms regarding the death of 19 people in a recent encounter in Toboso town.
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May 09, 2026
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More missile systems, more ‘impactful’ Balikatan seen next year
Learning from this year’s Balikatan exercises, the Philippines is now looking to further boost its military capabilities by acquiring more missile systems like those used by the United States and Japan during this year’s war games.
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May 09, 2026
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Japan confirms year's first fatal bear attack; 2 more suspected
Japan confirmed on Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year, with reports pointing to a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
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May 09, 2026
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PEZA-approved investments hit P109 B
Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) jumped by 72 percent from a year ago despite heightened global uncertainty from geopolitical events.
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