The University of the Philippines (UP) on Tuesday, April 22, officially released the results of the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for Academic Year 2025–2026, announcing admission offers to nearly 18,000 successful applicants. UPCAT applicants (Enrique Bejar / Manila Bulletin / File Photo) Of 135,236 examinees, 17,996—or approximately 13 percent—qualified …
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Candles and flowers are placed next to images of late Pope Francis at the entrance of the Buenos Aires Cathedral on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican …
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The Philippine National Police said the case involving Guo’s finance officer was among the five other crimes where the Chinese, David Tan Liao, was a key player. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese national being held for the kidnapping and killing of steel magnate Anson Que and …
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From left, Philippine Balikatan Exercise director Maj. Gen. Francisco Lorenzo, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, US Balikatan Exercise director Lt. Gen. James Glynn and AFP deputy chief for education, training and doctrine Maj. Gen. Llewillyn Banaag link …
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There’s an old saying in the Vatican: “He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves as a cardinal.” It’s a reminder of the unpredictable nature of papal elections. While media outlets and Vatican watchers may list papabili, or those seen as likely successors, history has shown that the College of Cardinals …
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Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino has filed a bill seeking to develop the resource-rich Talampas ng Pilipinas to drive national economic growth. Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘TOL’ Tolentino has filed a measure seeking the establishment of the Talampas ng Pilipinas Development Authority or TPDA. Under Senate Bill No. 2996, …
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China said that on Sunday, the Apolinario Mabini allegedly intruded into the waters of Panatag without Chinese approval. It said that soon after, the People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command’s navy organized forces to track, monitor, warn and expel the Philippine ship. (STAR / Miguel de Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — …
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Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro (Courtesy: RTVM/Screenshot)MALACAÑANG sees no urgent need to involve military intelligence in the government’s response to recent kidnapping incidents, saying the situation remains under control and does not reflect a widespread security threat. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro made …
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It reflects the influence of fake news that is spreading,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in Filipino during a Palace briefing (Image by memyselfaneye from Pixabay) MANILA, Philippines — The prevalence of fake news is to blame for the drop in President Marcos’ approval and trust ratings in the …
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The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands (Courtesy: International Criminal Court)THE International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected a proposal of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team to impose stricter requirements for verifying the identities of victims linked to his bloody war on drugs. The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I opted …
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