UAAP: Nash Racela rues disputed finish in Adamson loss to UP
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Lawmakers, JICA join inspection of North-South Commuter railway
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Group seeks House probe on alleged Socoteco II plebiscite issues
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PCSO lotto results Oct. 14: ₱271.06M jackpot not won
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Teodoro vows to reject China’s claims over Batanes
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UAAP: Mark Llemit finds extra spark with idol Dwyane Wade watching
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PBA: June Mar Fajardo nears 10,000 points but puts team first
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Wuhan Open: Ostapenko rallies past Pegula after saving 3 match points
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Spying not ruled out at suspected Pogo hub near military camp
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Sandigan chief: Arroyo doctrine makes plunder cases harder to prove
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Walang pasok: Oct. 15 in-person classes suspended over poor air quality
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UAAP: UP turns tables on Adamson for second straight win
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Sandro Marcos leaves PFP, joins Lakas-CMD
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Filinvest, Infosys BPM extend 12-year office partnership
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Negros hospital hit by 'severe congestion' as patient admissions rise
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Luistro on VP trial: Defense did not agree to alternating presentations
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PBA: San Miguel trounces Terrafirma behind George King's 44
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Former SC Justice Carpio urges youth to lead charge vs political dynasties
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Runner in her 20s dies during Seoul Race half-marathon
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DENR: Ateneo de Zamboanga air quality now 'very unhealthy'
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SSS defends equity bets as COA flags paper losses
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Cebu City extends class suspensions to Thursday amid failing air quality
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41 girls, including 10 minors, rescued in Lapu-Lapu trafficking raids
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Manila Water fortifies its additional raw water sources for strong El Niño
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P3.4-M shabu seized, 2 arrested in Zamboanga drug sting
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Gomez files bill seeking to shield consumers from avoidable power losses
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Brian Poe urges global stakeholders to back PH in protecting WPS
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Cops arrest top drug suspect, 7 others in Eastern Visayas
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Bukidnon honors 'eco-martyr' Fr. Neri Satur who was slain 35 years ago
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Rainwater harvesting, water reuse among DOST-7's El Niño preps
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Rafael Jodar handed code violation for swearing at ballboy
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Castro: Marcos’ use of ‘Ante Kler’ nickname an ‘endorsement’
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28 loose firearms surrendered in Caraga
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P3.9-B South Cotabato-Sarangani road eases travel for Mindanao farmers
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Cesafi unveils remaining Season 26 sports schedule
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Marcos launches new Tupad programs to boost Filipino employment
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