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Airports in Asia strengthen health screenings amid Nipah Virus outbreak

AIRPORTS across parts of Asia have stepped up health checks following a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, according to a report. Thailand has...

Pres Marcos recovering from Diverticulitis, will focus on critical duties — Officials

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on the mend after being diagnosed with diverticulitis and has been advised by his doctors to take...

Government to sue Leviste firm over terminated solar contracts

MANILA — The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Tuesday that it will pursue legal action against Rep. Leandro Leviste’s Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings...

DOTr: Motorists may use e-driver’s license, pay traffic fines online

MANILA — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday reminded motorists that they may present their electronic driver’s license (eDL) and settle penalties for...

Palace shifts tone on VP impeachment: ‘It’s about accountability’

MANILA — After previously dismissing moves to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte as a “waste of time,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. now appears open...

De Lima hits back at comparison to Dela Rosa

MANILA — Mamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Representative Leila de Lima pushed back against being likened to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, whom she called...

Imee Marcos denies having ₱2.5-B budget ‘wishlist,’ says projects were never funded

MANILA — Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday rejected claims that she had a ₱2.5-billion budget “wishlist,” saying the projects flagged by Senator Panfilo “Ping”...

Man found dead after being constricted by snake in Iloilo

ILOILO CITY — A 35-year-old man died after being constricted by a large snake near a dike in Barangay Bolilao, Mandurriao, local authorities said. The...

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Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson passes away at 75

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