The remains of Filipina caregiver Mary Ann De Vera (Courtesy: Israel to the Philippines/Facebook) The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday announced that the remains of a Filipina caregiver, who was killed in a missile attack in Israel, have arrived in the Philippines. The remains of overseas Filipino worker …
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The Typhon mid-range capability launcher arrives in Northern Luzon in April 2024. (Photo: Capt. Ryan DeBooy/US Army) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has dismissed concerns that the United States might withdraw its military hardware from the country to support the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Rear Adm. …
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Photo from First Lady Liza Marcos/Facebook First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos attended the annual “Meeting of the Minds” convention in Miami, Florida, where global leaders and thinkers gathered to discuss major issues shaping the world. In a Facebook post on Saturday, March 14, the First Lady said the forum she attended …
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Members of the Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (SENTRO) march towards the EDSA People Power Monument on February 25, 2026 holding a tarpaulin with a message that seeks an end to the culture of corruption and political dynasties. (Photo by Manny Palmero / Manila Standard) A significant majority …
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In this file photo, fog seems to rise from the mountains in this show from Mine’s View Park in Baguio City (Frisno Boström, File) BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Temperature in Baguio City dropped to 9 degrees Celsius at around 5 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, bringing cold and foggy weather …
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Distressed overseas Filipino workers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain wait ahead of their repatriation to the Philippines via an OWWA-chartered flight on March 14, 2026 (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration via Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — A total of 341 distressed and stranded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by escalating tensions …
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Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda (Courtesy: DICT) MALACAÑANG on Friday denied rumors of a leadership reshuffle at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), dismissing claims that former presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda would replace Secretary Henry Aguda. Meanwhile, the National Unity Party (NUP) backs …
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BRINGING THEM HOME. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac (left) holds a presser at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Saturday (March 14, 2026). With him are Filipino couple Rommel and Roda Maninang who were among the 442 Filipinos who returned to the Philippines via …
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Senator Jinggoy Estrada appears before the Department of Justice on March 12, 2026 (STAR / Edd Gumban) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada once again failed in his bid to have the Sandiganbayan order the Office of the Ombudsman to produce documents on the investigation into the graft cases related …
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STRONGER COOPERATION. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (right) meets with Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (2nd from right) at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Thursday (March 12, 2026). During the meeting, Marcos said he and the Singaporean leader discussed ways to enhance …
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