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Higher ratings for VP? Fake news, says OCTA

The OCTA Research group yesterday denied social media posts claiming that it has conducted a February survey showing that Vice President Sara Duterte obtained higher trust and performance ratings than President Marcos.

CIDG files sedition raps vs Rody; NBI says no case

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US, Israel Present United Front on Gaza, Iran

JERUSALEM (AFP) — Israel's security Cabinet was set to discuss on Monday the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front against Hamas and Iran.

Axelum readies P400 M capex for next-level growth

Axelum Resources Corp., a listed integrated manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut products, is earmarking as much as P400 million this year to fuel the company's \"next-level growth.\"

16 Soldiers Awarded Gold Cross for Anti-Insurgency Work

Sixteen soldiers were given Gold Cross Medals yesterday for their efforts in neutralizing a top Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) commander and her followers.

THE DAWN'S JETT PANGAN REFLECTS ON ALMOST 40 YEARS OF ROCKING OPM SCENE

THE DAWN FRONTMAN Jett Pangan still finds himself marveling at the band's longevity in the OPM scene. As they prepare for their upcoming concert, \"The Dawn: Almost 40,\" on Dec. 22 at the Music Museum, he and his bandmates can't help but ask themselves: How have they lasted this long?

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US Halts Mass Firing of Nuke Arms Federal Workers

The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs, in an about-face that has left workers confused and experts cautioning that DOGE's blind cost cutting will put communities at risk.

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Velocità Motors gears up for higher Ferrari sales

Velocità Motors Inc., the official distributor of Ferrari in the Philippines, is looking to deliver more cars this year amid strong demand.

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Ayala Land Launches Luxury Residences in Davao

Property giant Ayala Land is strengthening its foothold in Mindanao with its first high-end horizontal residential development in Davao under Ayala Land Premier (ALP).

Uy revives proposal to manage Phl air traffic

Tech tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy is taking another shot with his P30-billion proposal to manage the country's air traffic, this time backed up by Spain's controller for aircraft movement.

Eastridge, S'woods are Interclub top bets

Warriors Ace Takes All-Star MVP Honors

Potential dengue outbreaks in 9 areas nationwide - DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) warned yesterday that apart from Quezon City, eight more areas in the country may soon declare a dengue outbreak due to a significant rise in cases.

Ex-VP Leni's X account hacked

Former vice president Leni Robredo confirmed yesterday that her X (formerly Twitter) account had been hacked.

DepEd Investigates 'Ghost Students' in Voucher Program

The Department of Education (DepEd) has commenced an investigation into the issue of \"ghost students\" under the senior high school (SHS) voucher program in private schools across nine divisions.

DEBUNKING BEAUTY MYTHS

With so much conflicting information, it's easy to feel confused. To help clear up common skincare myths, let me share with you the definitive answers to some of the most frequently asked skincare questions and debunk common beauty myths:

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285 gun ban violators nabbed in MM

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has nabbed nearly 300 people for violating the six-week-old gun ban imposed for the upcoming midterm elections.

DA seeks legal review of profiteering

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking to revise the definition of profiteering in existing laws in order to provide it with the power to curtail unscrupulous wholesalers and retailers of commodities in the market.

BOC raids net P1.76-B hot cars

Following the raid in which smuggled vehicles valued at P1.4 billion were seized in Pasay and Parañaque cities last Thursday, the Bureau of Customs-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (BOC-CIIS) recently uncovered more high-end luxury cars, bringing the total value of the seized vehicles to P1.766 billion.

GAB PANGILINAN MARKS SUCCESSFUL FIRST DECADE ONSTAGE

Singer-theater actress Gab Pangilinan's first solo concert could have happened earlier as she had been consistently offered to perform live onstage the past few years.

RR 03-2025: Clarifications or more questions?

Over the past decade, online services have slowly been integrated into the daily lives of everyone, including Filipinos.

Remittances reach record-high $38.3 B

The strong finish during the holiday season in December boosted dollars sent home by Filipinos abroad to reach an all-time high of $38.34 billion in 2024, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Index Back Below 6,000 Level

The local stock market opened the week in the red zone, falling below the 6,000-level anew as investors maintained a cautious stance given prevailing concerns locally and overseas.

Alexa Miro Is Now Comfortable Dealing With Controversies

I had an interesting conversation with actress Alexa Miro on \"The Interviewer,\" which can be viewed on my YouTube channel.

Phl remains heavily dependent on coal power plants, says IEA

Despite the government's ban on new coal-fired power plants, the Philippines remains heavily dependent on coal to meet its growing energy demand, according to the International Energy Agency.

AI risks include child porn, existential threats

Artificial intelligence presents a growing list of risks—from cybercrimes, scams and non-consensual intimate imagery to AI-enabled terrorism and biological threats—and if left unchecked, could cause widespread harm to society, experts warn.

A Year Without Journalist Killings

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