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MANILA. Sara Discaya during the Senate hearing on Monday, September 1, 2025.

SC junks Discaya’s petition vs Ombudsman probe

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DOH: Pharma industry vows no price movement until June

DOH: Pharma industry vows no price movement until June

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MANILA. Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. ordered Friday, April 10, 2026, sweeping reforms within the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) following the arrest of three cadets over an alleged hazing incident that injured more than 20 underclassmen.

Nartatez orders sweeping reforms in PNPA after alleged hazing of cadets

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DOTr to start implementation of service contracting program for PUVs

DOTr to start implementation of service contracting program for PUVs

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Just In

Group expresses concern over Ched’s online learning memo

Group expresses concern over Ched’s online learning memo

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Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday questioned what President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is doing to assist vulnerable Filipinos affected by the ongoing energy crisis.

VP Sara questions PBBM on aid amid energy crisis

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

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Vice President Sara thanks supporters for support, trust

Vice President Sara thanks supporters for support, trust

Rojean Grace G. Patumbon

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Vice President Sara Duterte and President Bongbong Marcos lead the Basic Education Report 2024 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City on January 25, 2024.

VP Sara shrugs off Marcos health rumors; Malacañang hits back

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Labor and progressive groups staged a protest at Freedom Park on Thursday, April 9, 2026, marking the second year since the disappearance of labor organizer William Lariosa. Led by the Surface William Lariosa Network (SWLN) and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN)–Southern Mindanao, the rally called for justice over his alleged abduction in Bukidnon in 2024. Sectoral representatives also raised broader human rights concerns.

Groups stage protest calling for resolution of William Lariosa case

Sun Star Davao Digital

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ARAW NG KAGITINGAN. Vice President Sara Duterte leads the Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration on April 9, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Monument in C. Bangoy Street, Davao City, fronting the Central Post Office. The 84th Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the bravery and heroism of our Filipino veterans.

VP Sara honors soldiers, raises security issues

Sun Star Davao Digital

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A seven-year-old boy’s recent death following a brutal beating over the alleged theft of a few mangoes has sparked outrage and condemnation from the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC), which described the incident as a grave violation of children’s rights and human dignity.

Barmm HR expresses outrage, condemnation over child’s death

David Ezra M. Francisquete

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Five policemen were killed in an ambush perpetrated by still unidentified gunmen in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur on the evening of March 28, 2026.

BARMM security beefed up after deadly Shariff Aguak ambush

David Ezra M. Francisquete

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Middle East Watch

Marcos assures PH crude oil supply to last until end of June

Marcos assures PH crude oil supply to last until end of June

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 27, 2026

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This long exposure photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026 shows flare trails of the interceptor missiles launched from Israeli air defense systems in Tel Aviv, Israel. The United States and Israel on Saturday, February 28, 2026, launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts.

DMW to recruitment firms: Submit monitoring reports on MidEast OFWs

Mar 20, 2026

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Over 1,300 Middle East OFWs back home

Over 1,300 Middle East OFWs back home

Mar 15, 2026

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All three electric cooperatives in Negros Occidental attribute the power rate increases for April 2022 to the hike in fuel prices. Their respective consumers may expect about P0.50 per kilowatt hour hike.

DOE sees 16% rise in power rates by April

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 09, 2026

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Diesel prices set to exceed P80/liter amid Middle East conflict

Diesel prices set to exceed P80/liter amid Middle East conflict

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 09, 2026

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MANILA. A total of 57 overseas Filipino workers bound for Abu Dhabi safely returned to Manila early Monday, March 2, 2026, after being stranded at the Hong Kong International Airport.

23 Middle East OFWs return home

Mar 05, 2026

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HOMEWARD BOUND. A total of 57 overseas Filipino workers bound for Abu Dhabi safely returned to Manila early Monday, March 2, 2026, after being stranded at the Hong Kong International Airport.

299 Filipinos from Dubai return home amid conflict

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 05, 2026

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Filipinos in Middle East remain safe amid Iran-Israel-US tensions

DMW, Owwa ready to bring home 1,200 Middle East OFWs

Mar 04, 2026

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