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March 19, 2025

Cop faces sedition raps for post vs BBM, PNP

Think before you click. A policeman learned this lesson the hard way, as he now faces a criminal case for publicly demonizing President Marcos amid the arrest and turnover of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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Guo, Roque used same escape route, BI tells Senate

Dismissed mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac and former presidential spokesman Harry Roque may have used a similar route in leaving the country to evade authorities, an official of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) told the Senate yesterday.

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NBI Monitoring 20 Vloggers for Spreading Fake News Online

About 20 vloggers accused of spreading fake news online are being probed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

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Trolling, attacks may lead to additional charges in ICC

Additional charges may be filed before the International Criminal Court (ICC) if online trolling and attacks against victims and other parties involved in the case can be traced back to the camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte, according to one of the lawyers representing the drug war victims.

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Palace to Guevarra: Are you still fit to be SolGen?

SolGen leaves fate to Marcos

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Korean Fugitive Claims Paying P6M to BI Exec

South Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon yesterday admitted to bribing a supposed high-ranking official of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to escape custody.

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Check VP's projects when she was mayor - Palace

Malacañang yesterday called for a probe into the projects of Vice President Sara Duterte when she was mayor of Davao City following the release of a list of alleged recipients of her office's confidential funds with no personal records.

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Duterte's drug war a multibillion-peso racket

Former president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war was actually a \"multibillion-peso racket,\" a senior member of the quad committee of the House of Representatives said yesterday.

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Freeze Duterte Assets? Up to AMLC, says Malacañang

Malacañang is leaving it up to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to handle matters related to the possible freezing of assets of former president Rodrigo Duterte to provide reparations for the victims of his deadly crackdown on illegal drugs.

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SC to probe fake news about arrest TRO

The Supreme Court (SC) said it will investigate and impose sanctions against individuals who falsely claimed that the court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte and that it received a petition seeking the resignation of President Marcos.

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VP Sara won't apply to be Rody's lawyer

Vice President Sara Duterte will not seek recognition after all from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to be her father’s lawyer, former presidential spokesman Harry Roque said yesterday.

1 min

AKAP, Other Ayuda Programs Exempted From Spending Ban

Cash aid and livelihood projects of the Department of Social Welfare and Development will continue after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) granted the DSWD exemption from the poll spending ban.

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OFWs reminded: Follow host country's laws

Whether pro- or anti-Duterte, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are free to join protests as long as they abide by the laws of host countries.

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SC urged to junk Duterte habeas corpus plea

The government has urged the Supreme Court (SC) to junk the consolidated habeas corpus petitions filed by the children of former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying that the case is now moot and devoid of merit, since he is already out of Philippine jurisdiction.

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Address systemic understaffing in schools, DepEd told

Systemic understaffing in schools should be addressed by the Department of Education (DepEd), according to the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT).

1 min

Navy to escort DENR in establishing WPS marine research stations

The Philippine Navy will escort the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) in establishing additional marine scientific research stations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

1 min

The Unrepentant

CTALK

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'A done deal'

SKETCHES

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The BI Needs a Thorough Purge

EDITORIAL

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Effects of Trump's tariff war

On Feb. 1, President Donald Trump announced his plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada (except Canadian oil and gas which would be slapped a tariff rate of 10 percent).

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The usual suspect: Corruption

COMMONSENSE

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Can Duterte request bail, strike plea bargain at ICC?

GOTCHA

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Democracy on the line in Israel and America

World view

2 mins

MRT-3 chief fired after escalator glitch

Former train exec bound for comeback?

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Backdoor routes in Phl persist - BI

Traffickers are still using the country's backdoor routes to lure more victims into working for scam hubs abroad that are similar to Philippine offshore gaming operators, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

1 min

ACG Nabs 126 for Cybercrimes

Up to 126 people were arrested across the country in February for cybercrimes, the police Anti-Cybercrime Group reported yesterday.

1 min

Darryl Yap Faces Cyberlibel Raps Over 'Paloma' Teaser

Two counts of cyberlibel have been filed against Darryl Yap before a Muntinlupa court over his upcoming film on the late actress Pepsi Paloma.

1 min

3 Chinese Swindle Compatriot of P5M

Authorities arrested in Pasay three Chinese nationals who allegedly duped their compatriot of P5 million in exchange for the release of a foreigner who was apprehended by the Presidential Anti-Organized Commission (PAOCC) in January.

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Negros Oriental areas tagged as poll hotspots

All 25 cities and municipalities in Negros Oriental have been tagged as areas of concern for the May 12 elections by the provincial joint security control center, according to the Commission on Elections.

1 min

Reward offered for arrest of Boracay tourist killers

A cash reward of P100,000 has been offered for anyone who can provide information that can lead to the arrest of the killers of a Slovak tourist on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan.

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DPWH special committee to probe collapse of Isabela bridge

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formed a special committee to thoroughly investigate the collapse of the newly opened Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela last month.

1 min

Hospitals Hit Difficulty in Processing PhilHealth Claims

Private hospitals have lamented what they described as \"costly and time-consuming\" requirements set by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. in processing reimbursements for claims earlier denied by PhilHealth.

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Red Cross Donates Humanitarian Ship to PCG

The Philippine Red Cross has donated its humanitarian ship MV PRC Amazing Grace to the Philippine Coast Guard to help the PCG respond to emergency situations as well as promote safety in the country's maritime domain.

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King Charles to visit Pope Francis

Britain’s King Charles’ planned state visit to the Vatican in early April will go ahead despite Pope Francis’ hospitalization for pneumonia, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.

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King Charles to visit Pope Francis

Britain's King Charles' planned state visit to the Vatican in early April will go ahead despite Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.

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12 Dead After Honduras Plane Crashes Into Water

A plane crashed just off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday night minutes after taking off from Roatan Island, killing 12 people, while five others were pulled out from the wreckage alive, authorities said.

1 min

Israel-Gaza ceasefire shatters

As 326 Palestinians killed in renewed strikes

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Brands Ditch Popular South Korean Actor Over Dating Scandal

Brands including Prada have cut ties with South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy over his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead in February.

1 min

Trump: Iran will be held responsible for Houthi attacks

US President Donald Trump declared on Monday he will hold Iran directly responsible for any future attacks by Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthi rebels, who have targeted US and other foreign ships in the Red Sea.

1 min

No Jokic, no Murray, no problem for Nuggets

Aaron Gordon scored 38 points as the Denver Nuggets shrugged off the absence of Nikola Jokic to halt the Golden State Warriors' seven-game winning streak with a 114-105 victory over their NBA Western Conference rivals on Monday.

1 min

EJ takes break in Dubai

World No. 4 pole vaulter EJ Obiena is taking a brief rest in Dubai to confer with adviser/benefactor Jim Lafferty and map out plans for the coming outdoor season.

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Quezon, GenSan, Zamboanga triumph

Quezon Province, General Santos City and Zamboanga SIKAT hurdled their rivals on Monday to forge a six-way tie for the lead in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1XBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Bataan People's Center in Balanga City.

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Rich prizes for S'woods Invt'l aces

Golfers at this year's Southwoods Invitational are in for a spectacular week as two brand-new cars, a seven-night Alaska cruise and a suite of other incredible prizes await those who can ace their shots at Manila Southwoods.

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Jr. World qualifier on today

The race for a coveted spot to the prestigious Junior World Championship in San Diego heats up as 77 of the country's top young golfers see action at The Country Club starting today.

1 min

BOXING BACK IN OLYMPICS

Boxing, a major source of medals for the Philippines in the Olympics, will get its spot back in the program of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles and Filipino sports officials couldn't be happier with this development.

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PBA Finals by numbers

The venue for Game 3 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals shifts to the PhilSports Arena tonight with the best-of-seven series tied at a win apiece.

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DEFENSE NAME OF THE GAME

Both teams are putting much premium on defense. So don't be surprised if protagonists TNT and Barangay Ginebra won't churn out a shoot-the-lights-out, \"pogi basketball\" type of match anytime soon.

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La Salle, NU brace for crucial showdown

Reigning champion National U, the only unbeaten squad left, will take on rival La Salle to start the second round of elims in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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La Salle, NU brace for crucial showdown

Reigning champion National U, the only unbeaten squad left, will take on rival La Salle to start the second round of elims in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball on Sunday at at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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Cool Smashers on cusp of semis

It was evidenced by a merciless 25-10, 27-25, 25-21 decimation by the Cool Smashers of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers yesterday that sent the mighty franchise on cusp of the semifinals for a record 17th straight time.

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8TH HERO Golf Cup Raises Funds for Education of Military Orphans

HERO Foundation Inc. successfully held the 8th HERO Golf Cup 2025: A Golf Tournament for the Education of the Children of our Fallen Soldiers last March 7 at the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Course.

1 min

P2.6 T PPP projects currently in pipeline

The Philippines has 176 projects amounting to P2.60 trillion in the pipeline for implementation through the public-private partnership (PPP) mode.

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Budget surplus dips to P68 B in January

The Marcos administration returned to a surplus in January, but the budget excess is lower at P68 billion as state spending growth outpaced revenue expansion, according to the Bureau of the Treasury.

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Steady yet modest growth seen for Phl

AMID GLOBAL HEADWINDS

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Share Prices Slide on Profit-Taking

Share prices retreated as investors decided to take profits following a recent rally.

1 min

Yuchengco firm starts work on P1.9-B Isabela solar farm

Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) is now advancing the construction of its P1.9-billion solar farm in San Pablo, Isabela.

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Anko to open third, largest store in Phl

Australian home and life-style brand Anko is continuing its expansion as it is set to open its third and largest store in the country in July.

1 min

A Failing State?

When the late President Manuel Quezon said he preferred a government run like hell by Filipinos than a government run like heaven by the Americans, he didn't have the prescience to know how we will all be today.

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ACEN Channels P660 M into Subsidiary for Land Investment

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is injecting P660 million in fresh capital into a subsidiary, driving the acquisition of parcels of land for the group's power ventures.

1 min

Manila Water invests P26 B in 2024

Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. spent P26.3 billion last year to enhance its water and wastewater services to over nine million customers nationwide.

1 min

Top Line sets final IPO price

Top Line Business Development Corp. has finalized the offer price for its maiden share sale, which will be the first initial public offering (IPO) in the country this year.

1 min

Korean Air steps up competition in Asia

Following its $1.3 billion merger with Asiana Airlines, Korean Air is stepping up its marketing efforts to capture more of the tough and competitive Asian market, which already has three strong competitors — from China (which offer ultra-low fares), from Japan (which offer top-tier quality) and from Taiwan (which also offer premium quality at competitive rates).

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Globe to build infra in 100 remote towns

Telco-to-tech provider Globe Telecom Inc. is placing cellular sites in 100 geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) to narrow the digital divide in the Philippines.

1 min

URC Core Earnings Tumble by 3% in 2024

Gokongwei-led food and beverage firm Universal Robina Corp. (URC) saw core earnings slip by three percent to P12.2 billion in 2024 on the back of lower profits from sugar and renewables businesses.

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SEC looking forward to GCash IPO

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rooting for a successful initial public offering (IPO) of mobile wallet giant GCash, which has expressed its intent to request from regulators an exemption from the 20-percent public float requirement for IPOs.

1 min

SMIC Holding Off Investment in Data Center Space for Now

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is holding off for now its plan to enter the data center space while it waits for the big hyperscalers to come into the country.

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Harnessing Sikolohiyang Pilipino in PR

In an era where global strategies frequently take center stage in international PR playbooks, it is easy to overlook the nuances associated with local culture.

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Household financial asset ownership rises in PH — survey

More Filipino households now own financial assets, with ownership rates improving significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

1 min

718 Boxster and 718 Cayman: Shaped by Porsche's performance DNA

Range of mid-engine masterpieces available at Porsche Philippines

2 mins

Spice up your Mazda 3 with these AutoExe parts

For enthusiasts, customization is a means to improve a vehicle's performance from stock and to make their cars stand out and be their own.

2 mins

KIA EV DAY REVEALS THE POWER OF CHOICE

As EV adoption enters the \"Early Majority\" phase

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Anko From B3

\"We want to be where Filipino families already shop for their homes and Metro Manila's top malls provide the perfect space to introduce more people to our brand,\" Anko Global CEO Arjun Puri said.

1 min

P2.6 T From B1

Also removed from the pipeline were the P1.87-billion Cavite Bus Rapid Transit System and the Aquilino Q. Pimentel Jr. International Convention Center Project.

1 min

YOU DESERVE THE BEST SLEEP

SM HOME HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED

3 mins

WORLD VISION LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN TO END HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN

Music has long been a powerful means to connect with people and reach larger communities.

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GENEROUS GOURMETS FOR THE CHILD PROTECTION NETWORK

One hundred-fifty civic-minded guests gathered in a remarkable evening at the elegant ballroom of Shangri-La The Fort for a special Child Protection Dinner 2025.

1 min

RETHINKING POWER DRESSING

Gender politics has always been at the heart of fashion. Victorian mores dictated that women wear feminine attire. It was only in the early 19th century when they had tailored garments influenced by men's fashion.

4 mins

Pinoy version of 'Bad Genius' reveals main cast

Atasha Muhlach, Jairus Aquino, Gab Lagman and Hyacinth Callado are set to topbill the Philippine adaptation of hit 2017 Thai movie \"Bad Genius.\"

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WHY 'MUTYA NG SECTION E' IS ALSO A HITMAKER

Sad news for fans of Amiel Sol. His No. 1 hit Sa Bawat Sandali has been dethroned. An upbeat, soulful song about the early stages of falling in love has taken over the No. 1 slot in the Spotify chart.

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'Trial And Error, Really': Dingdong Dantes Shares Business Lessons

Dingdong Dantes has learned—and continues to learn—the ins and outs of running businesses. His experiences come from both successful ventures and even those that didn't turn out as expected.

3 mins

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