In a Facebook post on Aug. 5, 2025, Vice President Sara Duterte shared photos of her administering the oath of office to newly elected officials of the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte. (Vice President Sara Duterte via Facebook) MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court reiterated that its …
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In this photo taken on August 26, 2022, people watch a cockfighting match at the San Pedro Coliseum in Laguna province (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — Twelve police officers have been placed on preventive suspension for up to 90 days to prevent them from influencing witnesses in …
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos board a plane on August 4, 2025 en route to New Delhi, India. The Marcoses embark on a five-day official visit to the South Asian nation at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Courtesy: PPA Pool) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” …
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BMXers show off a different way of riding their bikes as they perform tricks while maintaining balance and not touching the ground during the Flatland Jam at the GT Bike Park in Marikina City on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 as part of their celebration of World BMX Day. (The STAR …
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Education Secretary Sonny Angara (PNA file photo) MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday approved tougher and clearer measures to combat school bullying, following the signing of the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10627, or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013. In a statement, Education Secretary …
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Crew of the Indian Navy survey vessel INS Sandhayak stand on the bridge as it prepares to dock at the international port of Manila on August 1, 2025. (Photo by Ted Aljibe / AFP) Indian Navy warships joined the Philippine Navy in patrolling parts of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) …
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From left to right: Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, and Veronica “Kitty” Duterte (Facebook) Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte is leaning on his family–particularly his brothers and sisters–during this difficult time in their …
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House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez (PNA file photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to revisit and correct its ruling that nullified the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. “With full respect for the Constitution, in defense of institutional …
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“No Parking” and “Tow-Away Zone” signages are spotted along the Mabuhay Lanes in Quezon City on August 3, 2025 (STAR / Miguel De Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila mayors should come up with a unified no-parking scheme by Sept. 1, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. “The intent is …
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The Senate on Monday, August 4, named Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. Meanwhile, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano will now head the Senate Committee on Banks and Financial Institution. This marks Aquino’s second time leading the science committee, having previously …
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