
The politics of nepotism: How ‘nepo babies’ rule the Philippines
From similar surnames to distant relatives, how deep does nepotism run in the Philippines? While connections and furtive biases dominate all industry sectors,…
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From similar surnames to distant relatives, how deep does nepotism run in the Philippines? While connections and furtive biases dominate all industry sectors,…
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You cannot claim you’re from UP then buy a turquoise ring that looked at us like it really costs three times your declared assets.
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In another online video, the comedian claimed there’s a ‘syndicate’ in the noontime show he was once a member of for years.
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Dick Cheney, who became one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history as George W. Bush’s number two during 9/11 and catastrophic wars in…
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In the event of an armed attack, the Philippines must be prepared to resist, fight, and hold the line for 20 to 30 days until assistance from allies arrives,…
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The newly formed Task Force Philippines is an expansion of the earlier Task Force Ayungin, which was originally focused on operations in the West Philippine…
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Queen of All Media Kris Aquino personally greeted embattled Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap during her 61st birthday celebration in Tarlac City on 03 November 2025.
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When Marcos said that ‘no matter what you do, they will find ways to fool the government,’ he sounded less like a reformer than a man resigned to failure.
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CAMP GOV. ANTONIO SISON, LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Brigadier General Ronald M. Bautista officially assumed command of the 702nd Infantry (Defender) Brigade of the…
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (AFP) — Trinidad and Tobago put its military on alert Friday and recalled all personnel to their bases amid a deepening row…
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In 1899, the Subic Bay Freeport was established as a United States (US) Naval Base before the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) assumed governance in…
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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. PA said the key to strengthening the country’s military capability lies in…
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The first rule of religion: Say it loud enough, and someone will believe you. Works every time. Even Joel Villanueva convinces himself sometimes. The audience…
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‘The public’s clear rejection of any form of military intervention in politics underscores a mature democracy and validates the AFP’s steadfast commitment to…
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An American aircraft, famously known as the “doomsday plane,” landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday for a brief overnight stay, the…
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) — FARC dissidents warned the United States on Saturday that they would fight back against any "violations of Colombian sovereignty,"…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to remain apolitical on Sunday, saying it “gets the message” from a recent survey showing…
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