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Another straight-sets win for Americans
For five years, the United States had tried and failed to reclaim its old place at the helm of the women's Volleyball Nations League.
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June 19, 2026
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Panic time for the Phl: Foreign relocators
After over 40 years, despite all our advantages, the Philippines has less than 100,000 foreign relocators.
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June 19, 2026
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BSP hikes rates anew on inflation pressure
25 bp increase brings key rate to 4.75%
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June 19, 2026
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JB banners undersized Nationals
Even in the absence of twin towers Kai Sotto and Quentin Millora-Brown, Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone is not in a hurry to fielding new naturalized player Bennie Boatwright - at least not yet.
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June 19, 2026
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Group appeals dismissal of graft raps over PhilHealth fund diversion
A group of doctors and lawyers has urged the Office of the Ombudsman to reconsider its dismissal of the plunder and graft complaints lodged against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) chief Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. over the diversion of P60 billion reserve funds of the state health insurer to the national treasury.
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June 19, 2026
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Cone cites defense as key
Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone said defense was the key to repulsing TNT, 88-76, in the deciding Game 7 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals before 24,617 fans at the MOA Arena last Wednesday.
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June 19, 2026
The Philippine Star
Tab to surface before DOLE
DOLE Secretary Francis Tolentino has been assured by Tab Baldwin's lawyer Janella Flordeliza of the Villanueva, Tiansay, Darvin Law Offices that the resigned Ateneo men's basketball team head coach will appear before him on June 25 or 10 days after failing to show up when initially summoned by a subpoena.
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June 19, 2026
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Blue Eagles recall drowning tragedy, get death threats
Ateneo Blue Eagles junior Sam Reyes has begun receiving death threats over the drowning of his former teammates, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.
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June 19, 2026
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Meta enhances Teen Accounts with new safety updates
Tech giant Meta has launched a revamped version of Teen Account features, providing the Filipino youth with a safe, age-appropriate experience on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger.
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June 19, 2026
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Trump, Iran president sign deal to end war
US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives US-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.
4 min |
June 19, 2026
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The great Filipino dream
I remember writing about the great Filipino dream of going abroad a couple of decades ago based on a study made by market research firm Nielsen Philippines for Procter and Gamble.
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June 19, 2026
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‘Senateflix’ over, back to normal program — Win
Now that he is officially the Senate President, Sherwin Gatchalian says the weeks-long “Senateflix” political drama is over — to be followed by “normal programming” of legislative work.
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June 19, 2026
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Up to P9/liter cut in diesel prices likely
Upon the signing of a breakthrough deal to end the Middle East war, markets continue to respond positively, raising expectations of larger fuel price rollbacks next week.
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June 19, 2026
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Designing Legacy: Why property planning is the Father's Day talk we all need
This Father’s Day, as we celebrate the patriarchs who shape our lives, let us also reflect on one of the most profound expressions of their enduring love: the legacy they leave behind.
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June 19, 2026
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LEGACY CEMENTED AT 38
When the PBA set an unlimited height for imports in the Season 50 Commissioner's Cup, there were netizens questioning the wisdom of Barangay Ginebra in going with Justin Brownlee again.
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June 19, 2026
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Phl stunting rate rises to 25.3% — report
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM2) expressed alarm over the findings of the 2025 Updating Survey Results released by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) after it found that the stunting rate among under-five children, especially those aged 0 to 59 months, has reached 25.3 percent, equivalent to roughly one in four children.
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June 19, 2026
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Casuga, Pilac squeeze into JPGT Finals
Jacob Casuga and Quincy Pilac produced the most valuable runner-up finishes of their young careers, squeezing into the Elite Junior PGT Finals by the slimmest of margins after a dramatic Luzon Series finale at the ICTSI Eagle Ridge Junior PGT Championship here yesterday.
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June 19, 2026
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Freeze on adjustments in InstaPay, PESONet transfer fees lifted
The moratorium on fee increases for InstaPay and PESONet transactions has been lifted, allowing payment service providers to adjust charges under a new pricing framework for electronic fund transfers.
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June 19, 2026
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Marcos, Putin discuss boosting energy, food ties
Despite having diplomatic relations for 50 years, the Philippines and Russia still have a lot of untapped opportunities for enhancing their cooperation in key areas, including energy, trade and food security.
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June 19, 2026
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Leon Gallery's mid-year auction: 'Marites,' dasal, toothpick atbp.
At the recent mid-year auction of Leon Gallery, three distinctly Filipino facets of pop culture, celebrated in art, were among the spectacular works that stole the show.
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June 19, 2026
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US overtakes Sokor in PH tourist arrivals
The United States has overtaken South Korea in terms of tourist arrivals in the Philippines, data released yesterday by the Department of Tourism showed.
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June 19, 2026
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Fire hits 30-story condominium
Hundreds of residents of a condominium in Quezon City were evacuated yesterday following a fire.
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June 19, 2026
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France braces for heatwave, with canal swimming allowed
France braced for another heatwave, with Paris on Wednesday allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the temperature.
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June 19, 2026
The Philippine Star
Only 19% believe Senate will judge VP on evidence
Only a small percentage of Filipinos believe that senators would decide based on evidence and the law rather than political considerations in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, according to a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.
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June 19, 2026
The Philippine Star
A dreaded re-escalation scenario
With the United States and Israel now at odds over the Middle East conflict and a still nebulous 60-day negotiation to flesh out a durable ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, First Metro Securities Brokerage Corp. believes that a breakdown in talks would reinforce the very macro risks that a ceasefire seeks to unwind.
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June 19, 2026
The Philippine Star
Stocks rebound on US-Iran peace deal
The local stock market rebounded as investor sentiment got a much-needed boost following the signing of a peace deal between the United States and Iran.
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June 19, 2026
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Teen killed in carriage accident in NY’s Central Park
An 18-year-old young man died on Wednesday after he fell from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City’s Central Park, authorities confirmed to AFP.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
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DA seeks tougher stance vs illegal tobacco trade
The Department of Agriculture is looking to strengthen its fight against illegal tobacco trade through further coordination with industry stakeholders and international partners.
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June 19, 2026
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G7 leaders back Trump’s deal to end Iran war
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a shaky ceasefire.
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June 19, 2026
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WASIA PROJECT TRADES PERFECTION IN ‘NOCTURNE’
How do you revere someone’s past without caging them in it?
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