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Applicant walked out of interviewer after he felt disrespected

An applicant felt disrespected when an executive from a real estate company asked how gay he is in an interview to supposedly gauge his...
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‘New normal’ ferocious winds whip up deadly California fires

PARADISE, California — Two deadly wildfires fueled by "devil winds" tore through opposite ends of California on Sunday, with residents urged to heed evacuation orders by...
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Subanon tribe of Mindanao is inspiration for Ahtisa Manalo’s national costume

Filipinos expressed their various opinions on social media regarding the national costume of Miss International 2018’s Philippine representative Ahtisa Manalo that was inspired by...
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Kelsey Merritt is enjoying her first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Filipino-American model Kelsey Merritt took to Instagram to express her excitement on her first runway walk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Merritt, touted as...
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Philippines seeking 203,000 tonnes of rice from state sellers

HAMBURG — The Philippines' National Food Authority has issued a new international tender to state-owned agencies only to purchase up to 203,000 tonnes of rice, European...
Michael Yang

Looking into the controversies on Chinese businessman Michael Yang

President Rodrigo Duterte’s denial and subsequent admittance of Chinese businessman Michael Yang’s involvement with the government drew criticisms over having a foreigner in public...
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‘Aquaman’ stars to make a splash in Manila for Southeast Asian premiere

The stars of "Aquaman" are headed to Manila in December 2018 in time for the much-awaited premiere of DC Films' next superhero blockbuster. Manila has...
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Guilty: The case of Imelda Marcos and her illegal Swiss-based organizations

Former first lady and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos was found guilty by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division of seven counts of graft in relation...
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Fil-am college student among victims of mass shooting in California bar

A Filipino-American college freshman was one of the 12 victims of a mass shooting in a bar in California early on Friday. Alaina Punzalan Housley,...
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Low-profile Eriksson relishing new role in Filipino outpost

MANILA—When Sven-Goran Eriksson arrived to take up his new role as head coach of the Philippines at the weekend, there were no TV cameras to greet...
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Ex-Marine apparently acted alone in California bar shooting -FBI

THOUSAND OAKS, California — A former U.S. Marine combat veteran opened fire in a Los Angeles area bar and dance hall filled with college...
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Looking into the sexual harassment allegations in Miss Earth beauty pageant

Three candidates of Miss Earth beauty pageant accused a sponsor of sexual harassment during their visit in the Philippines, but their allegations were questioned...
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Why a Palawan tour guide confronted Chinese tourist on ‘islands owned by China’ comment

A Facebook user recalled a story where their tour guide in El Nido, Palawan confronted a Chinese tourist who was consistently asking about the...
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Philippines gets central bank nod to issue as much as $2 billion in global...

MANILA — The Philippine central bank has approved the government's plan to issue between $500 million and $2 billion worth of global bonds, National Treasurer...
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Filipino comic book ‘Trese’ to get Netflix anime adaptation

An adaptation of hit Filipino comic book series "Trese" is part of Netflix's lineup of exclusive original anime series set to be developed in...