
China shakedown
After the country closed its doors on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), thousands of Chinese nationals were ensnared in what critics described as an…
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After the country closed its doors on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), thousands of Chinese nationals were ensnared in what critics described as an…
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warned Wednesday that it may ban Telegram in the Philippines if the messaging platform fails…
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Freedom of speech doesn’t work on a selective basis. It doesn’t have a favorite color or political party. It’s a constitutional guarantee, period.
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A distressed fishing boat was rescued in the vicinity waters off Capon Grande, Zambales, on 18 February 2026.
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A coalition of civil society groups and political leaders on Tuesday honored 16 local officials from Kalayaan, Palawan, for their defiance in the face of…
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Australia’s Liberal Party has proposed a policy that could ban immigrants from terrorist-controlled regions in 13 countries, including the Philippines, drawing…
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Kabul (AFP) — Afghanistan’s decision to overhaul its medicine market was meant to improve quality and boost domestic production, but industry specialists say…
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Sites that host unacceptable content will be investigated and punished.
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Over the decades, the festival grew into one of Nigeria’s biggest cultural events.
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The Philippines has reopened its market to poultry and poultry products from the Netherlands after recognizing a regionalized approach to managing highly…
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NEW YORK (AFP) — Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven games by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and three others involved in a…
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday reiterated a strict ban on the use of government-owned vehicles during weekends and…
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BEIJING, China (AFP) — China will ban hidden or flush door handles on cars starting in 2027, citing safety risks linked to electronic door systems and…
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BEIJING, China (AFP) — China will ban hidden door handles on cars from next year over safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist design popularized by Tesla.
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PALO, Leyte — Hundreds of fishermen, academics and environmental advocates marched 17 kilometers across Leyte to renew calls for the protection of municipal…
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A gun ban and checkpoints in eight villages in Antipolo City’s Second Congressional District will be implemented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson expressed support for the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) order banning the display…
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Malaysian officials and X representatives met on Wednesday for clarification and commitments on preventive measures.
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