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6 PH Universities Break Into THE Asia University Rankings 2026: A Milestone for Philippine Higher Education
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6 PH Universities Break Into THE Asia University Rankings 2026: A Milestone for Philippine Higher Education

Ateneo de Manila and UP lead the pack as Philippine higher education continues its global ascent, with six local universities earning spots in the prestigious Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026.

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6 Fires in Sta. Cruz, Manila: What Every Resident Must Know to Stay Safe
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6 Fires in Sta. Cruz, Manila: What Every Resident Must Know to Stay Safe

From March 2023 to July 2025, fire incidents in Sta. Cruz, Manila have repeatedly destroyed homes and injured volunteers. Here is what you need to know to protect your family.

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Marawi Reunion: 2 Siblings Rescued From Former Employer After Mother's Desperate Plea
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Marawi Reunion: 2 Siblings Rescued From Former Employer After Mother's Desperate Plea

A mother's years-long search ends in Marawi as authorities recover her two children allegedly kept by their former employer.

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16 Families Displaced in Pateros Fire as Metro Manila Blazes Spike
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16 Families Displaced in Pateros Fire as Metro Manila Blazes Spike

A pre-dawn fire in Barangay Sta. Ana leaves dozens homeless, raising urgent questions about fire safety in densely packed urban communities.

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Digital TIN ID Now Live on eGovPH App: No More Plastic Cards for Filipino Taxpayers
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Digital TIN ID Now Live on eGovPH App: No More Plastic Cards for Filipino Taxpayers

The BIR's digital ID is finally here—accessible via the eGovPH app starting April 24, 2026. Here's how to get yours and what it means for millions of Filipinos.

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AI Resurrects Pompeii: Filipino Tech Experts Weigh In on Groundbreaking Discovery
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AI Resurrects Pompeii: Filipino Tech Experts Weigh In on Groundbreaking Discovery

Archaeologists use artificial intelligence to recreate the final moments of a man fleeing Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. What this means for history and tech in the Philippines.

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Bohol Drug Bust Nets P7.4M Shabu: 2 High-Value Suspects Arrested in Tagbilaran Operation
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Bohol Drug Bust Nets P7.4M Shabu: 2 High-Value Suspects Arrested in Tagbilaran Operation

Authorities seize massive drug haul, targeting supply lines in Central Visayas amid intensified anti-drug campaign

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LTO Relieves 4 Navotas Enforcers in Fresh Extortion Crackdown: Tugade Vows No Letup
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LTO Relieves 4 Navotas Enforcers in Fresh Extortion Crackdown: Tugade Vows No Letup

The Land Transportation Office acts swiftly to relieve four law enforcement personnel over alleged extortion in Navotas City, as chief Jaime Tugade signals a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.

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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Hokkaido, Japan: No Tsunami Threat to Philippines, Phivolcs Says
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Hokkaido, Japan: No Tsunami Threat to Philippines, Phivolcs Says

A strong undersea quake rattled northern Japan on Sunday. Philippine authorities confirm no immediate danger to coastal communities.

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SK Chairman in Manila Faces Rape, Abuse Charges After Pregnant Girlfriend Speaks Out
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SK Chairman in Manila Faces Rape, Abuse Charges After Pregnant Girlfriend Speaks Out

A 25-year-old youth leader is now in legal trouble after his 24-year-old partner, two months pregnant, accused him of repeated physical violence and sexual assault.

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Norway’s Bold Move: Banning Social Media for Children Under 16 Could Reshape Philippine Policy
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Norway’s Bold Move: Banning Social Media for Children Under 16 Could Reshape Philippine Policy

As Europe tightens the digital leash, Filipino parents and lawmakers watch closely—what this means for the Philippines’ own fight against cyberbullying and screen addiction.

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Panalo ang Future: Ping-Pong Robot Ace Makes History by Beating Top-Level Human Players
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Panalo ang Future: Ping-Pong Robot Ace Makes History by Beating Top-Level Human Players

Sony AI's Ace becomes the first robot to defeat elite table tennis players, marking a new era for robotics and AI that could impact the Philippines.

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US Warns World of China AI Theft — What It Means for the Philippines
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US Warns World of China AI Theft — What It Means for the Philippines

The US State Department has issued a global warning against Chinese AI firms like DeepSeek, alleging theft of American technology. How will this tech cold war impact Philippine industries and data security?

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As Coal Smog Chokes Johannesburg, South African Scientists Launch Pollution App — What Manila Can Learn
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As Coal Smog Chokes Johannesburg, South African Scientists Launch Pollution App — What Manila Can Learn

A new mobile app from the University of Witwatersrand warns residents of real-time air pollution. The lesson for Metro Manila's coal-dependent economy is urgent.

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NASA's New Roman Space Telescope Promises 'Atlas of the Universe'—What It Means for Filipino Stargazers
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NASA's New Roman Space Telescope Promises 'Atlas of the Universe'—What It Means for Filipino Stargazers

With a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aims to map millions of galaxies and discover tens of thousands of planets. Could it finally answer if Earth is alone?

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