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Veteran actor Smokey Manaloto opened up about one of the most personal chapters of his life — raising his son Kiko, who has been diagnosed with autism. Speaking on 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda' on Thursday, Smokey shared how the diagnosis completely changed his perspective on parenting. 'Every
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Denmark might seem like an unlikely military ally for the Philippines, but Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin just made it clear that Copenhagen is serious about helping Manila strengthen its national defense capabilities. Mellbin delivered the message during the 2026 Security Lounge of the National Defense College of the Philippines held on
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Most celebrities celebrate their birthday with lavish parties and designer gifts. Heart Evangelista? She spent hers visiting abandoned elderly people at a care facility — and she's been doing it for years. As she turned 41 this February, the actress and fashion icon visited the Anawim Lay Missions Foundation
Economy
Senate President Tito Sotto is pushing hard for the Philippines to build its own strategic petroleum reserve — basically a massive stash of oil and fuel that the government controls, so the country isn't left scrambling every time tensions flare up in the Middle East. Under Senate Bill No.
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If you're a woman in Metro Manila and you've been putting off getting your birth or marriage certificate, March is literally your month. The Philippine Statistics Authority just announced they're offering free copies to all female clients every Monday this March — in celebration of
Politics
The House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms just approved an anti-political dynasty bill, but don't pop the champagne yet. Opposition lawmaker Rep. Kaka Bag-ao of Dinagat Islands says the bill is so watered down it might as well not exist. The problem? The bill bans relatives up
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Education Secretary Sonny Angara is shaking up the Senior High School voucher program, and this time the focus is on making sure it actually reaches the students who need it most — not the ones gaming the system. Angara convened the 351st meeting of the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) on
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If you need proof that modern co-parenting can actually work, look no further than Ellen Adarna's latest Instagram Stories. The actress just shared clips and photos from a family vacation at the ultra-luxe Amanpulo resort in Palawan — and the guest list might surprise you. Joining Ellen and her
Politics
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla isn't mincing words — he says the 18 alleged former Marines who accused top officials of receiving cash deliveries weren't just whistleblowing. According to him, they were deliberately trying to create a "political tipping point" to get a branch of the
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The Philippine government just dropped a bombshell: several Filipino nationals have been apprehended for allegedly spying for China, marking the first known case of Pinoys being caught working as assets for Chinese intelligence on home soil. The National Security Council confirmed that the suspects — all Filipino citizens — have confessed to
Weather
If you're in Coron, Palawan right now, PAGASA has one message for you: stay hydrated and limit your time outdoors. The state weather bureau warned that Coron will experience a 'danger level' heat index of 42°C on Thursday, March 5 — hot enough to pose serious
Economy
The Philippine government's outstanding debt has officially breached the P18 trillion mark, hitting a record P18.13 trillion as of January 2026. That's up 2.41% from P17.707 trillion in December, and a staggering 11.16% higher than the P16.312 trillion recorded in January