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Putin savors huge victory after winning six more years at Russia’s helm

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a landslide re-election victory on Monday, extending his rule over the world’s largest country for another...
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Divorce bill sails through House of Representatives

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Monday approved the divorce bill on third and final reading, on a 134-57 vote, with two...
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WOW MALI | Duterte impersonator fools PCOO into distributing transcript of send-up dzRH interview...

MANILA - The Presidential Communications Operations Office committed a booboo on Monday when it distributed to media outlets the transcript of a hoax interview...
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Portions of EDSA in QC to undergo roadworks starting Friday, March...

Some portions of EDSA along Quezon City will undergo roadworks starting on Friday, March 23.
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Despite absence of Senate support, House votes on 3rd reading to postpone bgay, SK...

(UPDATED - 5:20 p.m.) Voting 162-27, the House of Representatives approved the postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to October 2018 from the original May 14, 2018 schedule. The Senate, however, has yet to file a counterpart bill.

Andy Bautista skips Senate hearing on possible money laundering, but buys time to submit...

Resigned Commission on Elections chairman Andy Bautista failed to attend Monday's Senate Committee on Banks hearing on possible money-laundering violations, but his lawyers obtained permission from the panel chair, Sen. Chiz Escudero, to submit a comprehensive affidavit by March 26, where he would respond to questions raised by Senate probers.

WATCH | Magic and mystery a heady mix in Warner TV’s ‘Deception’

Superstar magician teams up with FBI to help solve crimes.

Toys ‘R’ Us Philippines to continue operations

The Philippine unit of retailer Toys ‘R’ Us will continue operations even after store closures in the United States, where the American company filed for bankruptcy.

WATCH | Viruses are falling from the sky – in their billions

Millions of types of virus and bacteria, including deadly varieties, are being swept up into the atmosphere in small particles from soil-dust and sea spray and being transported to other parts of the globe, according to new research.
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Finance department moves to ease investor concerns about incentives

The Department of Finance (DoF) has sought to assuage investor concerns about the loss of incentives under the second tax reform package that could make it even harder for the Philippines to compete with neighbors for foreign direct investments.

LOOK | Fire fighters cheat death at roofdeck of burning Pavilion Hotel

The dangers that fire fighters face came close to home Sunday when several of them were trapped at the roofdeck of the burning Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino in Ermita, requiring their rescue by their colleagues.
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WATCH | Children of the Drug War Speak Out

The video in this story tells about the 50 or so children in Bagong Silang who have lost loved ones to the drug war. To protect their identities, we did not reveal their names nor show their faces. Many of them are eyewitnesses to the killings.

Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe-PH to lead all winners in Bb. Pilipinas 2018 pageant

The Fil-Aussie beauty was the odds-on favorite to win the pageant's top prize.

House panel OKs articles of impeachment vs Sereno

The House committee on Justice has approved the report and the accompanying articles of impeachment against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.

Vatican ‘Lettergate’ scandal comes to a head as full text of what Benedict really...

The Vatican “Lettergate” scandal came to a head on Saturday when the Holy See, under pressure from the media and conservatives, released a full text by former Pope Benedict that before was cited only selectively.