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The Joint Committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology, and Public Information hear alleged cybercrimes being committed by 'trolls' and 'malicious' social media vloggers against government officials and the public on Feb. 4, 2025. Among the influencers who were invited but failed to attend were Lorraine Badoy, former spokesman of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict; lawyer Trixie Cruz-Angeles, Glen Chong, Cathy Binag, and Allan Rogando Sasot. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Pro-Duterte bloggers snub House hearing

By Reina C. Tolentino and Philippine News Agency - February 5, 2025

Senate President Francis Escudero

House, Senate OK moving BARMM polls to Oct 13

February 5, 2025

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Congress renews Meralco franchise for 25 years

February 5, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). Presidential Communications Office (PCO) photo

US-trained doctor is new PhilHealth chief

February 5, 2025

TRAINING Two PAF FA-50 fighter aircraft in formation with two US Pacaf B-1 aircraft during the joint Air Patrols and Air Intercept Training over the West Philippine Sea on Feb. 4, 2025. PHOTO FROM PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

US, PH fighter planes conduct joint patrol

February 5, 2025

IN SESSION Supreme Court magistrates prepare to listen to oral arguments as it tackled on Feb. 4, 2025, the petition questioning the transfer of PhilHealth funds to the national treasury. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

SolGen defends PhilHealth fund transfer before Supreme Court

By Franco Jose C. Baroña - February 5, 2025

Senator Bong Go. Contributed Photo

Senate approves bill on PGH upgrade

By Javier Joe Ismael - February 5, 2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed retired Maj. Gen. Isagani Nerez as the new chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the lead agency in the government’s anti-narcotics campaign. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) photo

Marcos appoints Nerez as PDEA chief

By Kristina Maralit - February 5, 2025

Riders, together with Senator JV Ejercito, Land Transportation Office Chief Vigor Mendoza, Philippine National Police - Rizal District Director Col. Felipe Marragun, Angkasangga party-list first nominee George Royeca, Philippine Superbike Champion Raniele Resuello, TV personalities Kim Atienza and Jay Taruc converged in Marilaque Road in Tanay, Rizal, on Sunday, February 2, 2024, to urge their fellow riders to obey traffic rules and refrain from racing or conducting exhibitions while traversing Marilaque Road. The event occurred days after an accident claimed the life of a bike rider. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

HPG wants perpetual ban on daredevil rider

By Francis Earl Cueto and Javier Joe Ismael - February 5, 2025

Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia, along with officials and representatives of MIRU Joint Ventures, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections, Legal Network for Truthful Elections and PARTICIPATE PH, oversee the first day of printing of the Official Ballots for the 2025 elections at the National Printing Office in Quezon City on Monday, January 6, 2024. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Comelec hits printing target

By William B. Depasupil - February 5, 2025

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'Mislabeled' letter of Jose Rizal found in Vienna

By Bernadette E. Tamayo - February 5, 2025

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Wage hike arguments intensify

By William B. Depasupil , Aric John Sy Cua and Janine Alexis Miguel - February 5, 2025

Skyscrapers are seen amid high levels of air pollution in Bangkok on January 31, 2025. The Thai government has ordered a crackdown on farmers flouting a ban on crop burning, as pollution in Bangkok spiked on January 31 a week after toxic air forced hundreds of schools to close. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)

Air pollution fuels lung cancer in non-smokers

By Agence France-Presse - February 5, 2025

Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito bares alleged kickbacks from the Tupad program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) in San Juan City. The program seeks to provide financial aid to displaced or vulnerable workers. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Senate OKs amendments to motorcycle crime bill

By Bernadette E. Tamayo - February 5, 2025

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PH still major cyberattack target

By The Manila Times - February 5, 2025

Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa. Photo by: J. Gerard Seguia

CA approves ad interim appointments of 36 AFP officers

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Police arrest top drug suspect of Las Piñas

By Adelfa Celestino - February 5, 2025

Supreme Court

Budget face-off before SC today

By Franco Jose C. Baroña and Kristina Maralit - February 4, 2025

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Beyonce finally wins top album at Grammys

By Agence France-Presse - February 4, 2025

GOOD OLD DAYS Ken Chu (second from right) pays tribute to the late actress by sharing this throwback photo of them with Meteor Garden co-stars (from left) Vic Chou, Jerry Yan and Vanness Wu. INSTAGRAM STORIES/KENCHU9

'Meteor Garden' star Barbie Hsu dies at 48

By Agence France-Presse and Iza Iglesias - February 4, 2025

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Former US President and 2024 Presidential hopeful Donald Trump wears a “Trump” hat during the Official Pro-Am Tournament ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series event at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, New Jersey, on August 10, 2023. Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP

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The concept of legitime

By Persida Acosta

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BROAD ARROW PRESENTS A CENTURY OF MOTORING ICONS AT RETROMOBILE

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In photo are the eight new near-zero emissions (NZE) rubber-tired gantries at the Manila International Container Terminal, the first of their kind in the Philippines. PHOTO from ICTSI

Maritime

MICT unveils 8 RTGs with near-zero emission

By Genivi Verdejo

MV Norwegian Sky at the Manila South Harbor. PHOTO from PPA

PPA expects strong cruise tourism growth in 2025

The design of the new Macan is sleeker and more coupe-like.

Fast Times

2025 Porsche Macan electric now in PH

By Isaac Atienza

The Fortuner is one of the most popular models in Toyota's lineup. TOYOTA PHOTO

Driving past history: PH car sales near 500,000 in 2024

Nuuk Taal Lake's main lobby. PHOTOS FROM NUUK TAAL LAKE

Build & Design

Redesigning a luxury resort for resilience

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SHDA prioritizes housing backlog