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Año says NPA leader’s death further weakens insurgents

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año (PNA file photo) MANILA – National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Friday called the neutralization of ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leader Myrna Sularte a “decisive blow” against the weakening communist insurgents. Sularte (a.k.a. Maria Malaya) was secretary of the NPA’s Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee. She …

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Manalo, Rubio discussed South China Sea in Munich

The strengthening of the United States-Philippines alliance through economic cooperation and bilateral coordination in the South China Sea are among the primary agendas that were discussed during a meeting between Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and his US counterpart Marco Rubio in Munich. “Secretary Rubio not only reaffirmed U.S. commitment …

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PAOCC rescues 35 foreigners from illegal POGO

A raided POGO hub in Porac, Pampanga on June 24, 2024 (STAR / Jesse Bustos)  MANILA, Philippines — A raid that saved nearly three dozen Indonesians from detention at the barracks of a former Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) site also saved the life of a Chinese national held and …

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Girl, 16, found dead in suitcase

San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan (Google Maps / Philstar.com screenshot)  MANILA, Philippines — A 16-year-old girl who had been reported missing for over a week was found dead in a suitcase in San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan on Thursday night. The suitcase was found floating in …

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Duterte jokes about killing 15 senators

Former President Rodrigo Duterte attends the House Quad Committee’s eleventh hearing into his war on drugs on November 13, 2024. (House of Representatives / Release)  MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte joked about killing 15 senators to ensure the victory of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan’s senatorial slate during …

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Make education reform a key priority, midterm candidates urged

As the midterm elections approach, an advocacy group on Saturday, Feb. 15, urged candidates to prioritize education reform, emphasizing its significance for students, teachers, and the future workforce. (DepEd file photo)  In a statement, the industry-led advocacy group Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) called on midterm election candidates to “disclose …

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First Lady calls for global collaboration to address climate change

STRONGER COLLABORATION. First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos delivers the main address for the Climate Adaptability and Energy Forum during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday (Feb. 13, 2025). Araneta-Marcos urged everyone to harness innovation, collaborate across borders, and take action to mitigate the impact of climate …

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Sandiganbayan acquits Napoles, others on PDAF case

Janet Lim Napoles  The Sandiganbayan has acquitted Janet Napoles, former Agusan del Sur Rep. Rodolfo Plaza, and several others of graft and malversation charges filed against them in connection with the alleged misuse of P27.5 million worth of Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel. Napoles, however, will still …

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