MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Vietnam agreed to strengthen defense ties on Monday to help bolster maritime security in the region and maintain peace in the disputed South China Sea. The Southeast Asian countries are among the nations in the region — including China — to lay claims to the Spratly chain, which sits
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SHAABAA Season 29: Monster performances headline Sunday action
Explosive scoring displays took center stage on Sunday, May 31, as several players delivered stellar outings in the ongoing Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 29 at the Magis Eagles Arena in Mandaue City.
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Tulfo warns of another Senate ‘clash’ over remote voting push
MANILA – Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Monday warned of a potential Senate clash if the majority bloc bypasses proper procedure to force a vote on a rule allowing remote participation and voting. Following last week’s walkout over proposed rule amendments, Tulfo said the minority bloc is fully prepared for any move by the majority when
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Matibag: Senate protective custody for Jinggoy would defy its own stance
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Monday said the Senate won’t place Sen. Jinggoy Estrada under its protective custody, emphasizing that otherwise, it will defy its own position. Matibag made the comment during a Monday press ambush when asked how the Senate would handle Estrada if he sought refuge
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CABC 8th Corporate Cup: SR&T Industrial Supply opens title defense with victory
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Defending champions SR&T Industrial Supply opened their Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 8th Corporate Cup campaign on a high note after pulling away from Peralta Design Services, 75-59, on Sunday, May 31, at Game Changer in Mandaue City. SR&T leaned on a balanced attack, with three players finishing in double figures.
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VP Sara Duterte’s birthday: Palace sends greeting
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) greeted Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, June 1.
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Jinggoy Estrada says he won’t seek Senate custody
MANILA, Philippines— Instead of seeking sanctuary from the Senate, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Monday opted to surrender to the police, saying he would not yield to threats and pressure. Appearing before the Senate media hours after the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division issued the warrant for his arrest, Estrada vowed to face the charges
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1 dead, 95 injured in vehicle crash on Marcos Highway in Benguet
BAGUIO CITY — A woman was confirmed killed, and at least 95 other people were injured after two buses and an SUV collided along Marcos Highway in Sitio Caucalan, Barangay Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet, on May 30. In a report late Sunday, May 31, the Tuba Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said the
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WATCH: Jinggoy faces media after arrest order
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Jinggoy Estrada faces the media on Monday after the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division ordered his arrest over plunder and graft cases filed against him in connection with alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The arrest warrant was issued days after the Office of the Ombudsman filed charges against Estrada and several former
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PBBM on Sister Imee Marcos: “If you are not part of the solution you become part of the problem”
Following Sen. Imee Marcos’ “No-El” Claim, PBBM Junks Sister’s Allegation PBBM – President Bongbong Marcos reacted to the claim of Senator Imee Marcos that he allegedly wants term extension. It is no secret to the public that two (2) Marcoses are currently on the opposite sides of the political horizon amid the many issues in ... Read more
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