SUBIC, ZAMBALES—Exactly 10 years after the country won a landmark legal victory in the West Philippine Sea, Ryan Jacinto still measures its meaning the same way he measures every fishing trip—not by court rulings or diplomatic protests, but by whether he can fish at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, also called Bajo de Masinloc, earn enough to
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WPS: 14 countries reaffirm ruling vs Beijing’s South China Sea claims
MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen countries, including the Philippines, reaffirmed on Sunday that there is no legal basis for China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. Joining the Philippines in the statement marking the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitral award were Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand,
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16-vote threshold to convict VP Duterte can be lowered — Ex-IBP head
The 16-vote threshold required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte may be lowered based on actual attendance at her impeachment trial, a constitutional law expert said on Saturday. The expert argued that the voting pool should only account for the senator-judges actively participating, rather than the total 24 seats in the chamber. In an Inquirer
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Rere Madrid, Kai Sotto expecting baby boy
Celebrity couple Rere Madrid and Kai Sotto shared that they are expecting a baby boy during a party celebrating the upcoming arrival of their first child. The couple shared the news at a bear-themed party, which also celebrated Sotto’s birthday. Among those in attendance were their families and celebrity friends, including Bianca Umali, the girlfriend
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The missing piece: Cebu gets long-awaited MICE boost with new arena
CEBU CITY, Philippines — For years, Cebu had all the makings of one of the country’s premier meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destinations. It boasts an award-winning international airport with expanding global connectivity, a robust tourism industry, thousands of hotel rooms, and a strategic location at the heart of the Visayas. But it lacked
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Habagat to continue bringing rain to Cebu, but expected to weaken
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will continue across Cebu on Sunday, July 12, as the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, continues to affect parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its daily weather outlook that monsoon rains may occur over
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Tarlac State University opens doors to first blind students
TARLAC CITY — The Tarlac State University welcomed its first two visually impaired students as it implemented its inclusivity policy on Friday afternoon, July 10. Marvin David Gamasa, 20, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, and Andrie Helric Pangilinan, 18, who plans to take up a Bachelor of Arts in
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Marcos inspects Navotas fish port rehabilitation
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the Navotas Fish Port Complex (NFPC), saying the modernization of the country’s largest fish trading hub will improve the livelihoods of fisherfolk and help ensure a stable food supply for Filipinos. In a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday,
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Bahay kubos take center stage at South Cotabato’s Tnalak Festival
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – Once again, the beautifully designed and meticulously adorned bahay kubos, or native huts, lining the streets here are drawing residents and visitors eager to take selfies and souvenir photos. The Bahay Kubo and Product Display Competition along Alunan Avenue has long been a traditional feature of the annual Tnalak Festival and
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Coco Martin’s ‘Sigabo’ Sparks Debate After Alleged AI Scene Goes Viral
Did ‘Sigabo’ Use AI? Fans React to Viral Wedding Scene SIGABO – Instead of talking about the storyline, many netizens are discussing the visuals of ‘Sigabo’ after an alleged AI-generated wedding scene caught their attention. The latest episode of Sigabo, the newest television drama headlined by Kapamilya Primetime King Coco Martin, has become the center ... Read more
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