President Marcos told young competitors at the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 that skills, knowledge, and creativity—not wealth or resources—define true success in today’s world.President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM) Marcos said this as he graced the opening ceremony of the largest showcase of professional and technical skills in the …
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Combination photo shows International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan, former president Rodrigo Duterte and his defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman. (AFP / Dimitar Dilkoff, The STAR / Jesse Bustos and International Criminal Court / Flickr) MANILA, Philippines — The legal team of former President Rodrigo Duterte said it will not …
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Pedestrians with their umbrellas cross the Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City under light rain on May 29, 2024 (The STAR / Miguel De Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — The low pressure area (LPA) east of Surigao has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours, …
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File photo MANILA – The “Konektadong Pinoy” bill has lapsed into law, ushering in a major policy reform intended to expand internet access and boost competition among service providers nationwide. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the announcement through a text message to reporters on Sunday. The new law, which was …
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Canada’s HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH332) conducts a crossdeck hoisting operation with Australia’s HMAS Brisbane (DDG41) during a maritime cooperative activity under Exercise ALON on August 23, 2025. (Courtesy: Armed Forces of the Philippines) The armed forces of the Philippines, Canada, and Australia conducted joint maritime drills in the West …
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Photo from Pixabay Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Philippines, with one in five HIV-related deaths attributed to TB, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday, Aug. 24. Health experts emphasized that PLHIV are more susceptible to contracting TB …
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Facade of the Court of Tax Appeals in Quezon City. (File) MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) First Division has partially granted a petition by San Miguel Corp. (SMC), preventing the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) from collecting a P8.6 billion estate tax from the estate of …
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Image by Sinan Canbazoglu from Pixabay The Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) has warned the public against smoking “Tuklaw” or “Thuoc Lao,” which has been found to contain prohibited drugs, as well as other illicit tobacco products that pose serious health and safety risks. “These products are not compliant with government …
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MANILA – No Filipino died in the tourist bus crash in New York, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Sunday. DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona said the New York State Police confirmed that “all passengers in the bus have been identified and their next-of-kin have been notified.” No Filipino was listed …
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The P264-million rockshed project in Tuba, Benguet needs major overhaul after it failed to prevent rockfalls and landslides in the area this monsoon season. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office) TUBA, Benguet – President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. branded the P264-million Kennon Road rockshed and other rock netting projects as useless and did …
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