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De Lima steps back into Congress
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Thailand and Cambodia’s escalating conflict has roots in century-old border dispute
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Online gambling boom sparks calls for ban in Philippines
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Supreme Court throws out impeachment complaint against VP Duterte
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Supreme Court voids impeachment complaint against VP Duterte
MANILA —Vice President Sara Duterte scored a major legal victory on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down an impeachment complaint against her, ruling...
Philippines’ rising renewables use could push power prices 24% lower by 2029, market operator...
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Philippines’ budget deficit at P241.6 billion in June
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Cardinal Ambo urges ‘corruption control,’ not just flood control
A Catholic cardinal on Thursday blamed government corruption in infrastructure projects for the severe flooding that has inundated parts of Metro Manila, particularly...
Caritas Philippines appeals for aid as flooding displaces thousands
The Catholic bishops’ social action arm is appealing for aid to help families and communities affected by flooding caused by continuous rains.Caritas Philippines...
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US seeks extradition of Philippines ‘Son of God’ preacher accused of sexual abuse
MANILA — The U.S. has requested the extradition of a Philippine celebrity pastor accused of sex trafficking and sexually abusing his followers, Philippine officials...
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