2024 Bar passer celebrates achievement with furbabies by his side

A 2024 Bar Exam passer is celebrating his achievement with his furbabies literally by his side. Timothy James Pacson earned attention when he was spotted...
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Concerns raised over new dress code for gov’t workers requiring Filipiniana, ASEAN attire

Concerns arose over the revised dress code for government workers, requiring Filipiniana and ASEAN-inspired attire to boost morale, professionalism and productivity. The Civil Service Commission...

Viral ‘I should have been informed’ driver reveals Bar 2024 topnotcher is his student

From icons to icons. The viral "I should've been informed" driver who waded his car in floodwaters before revealed that the topnotcher for the Bar...

‘Goodbye but not forever’: Fort Strip confirms closure of area after speculations

"We'll be back." The Fort Strip at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City on Wednesday, December 11, confirmed speculations of its closure but promised...

Asian currencies weaken on dollar strength; equities mixed

Indonesian rupiah touches four-month low South Korean shares set to log nearly 3% weekly gain Manila stocks hit their lowest levels in one...
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Online transactions and bill payments? Even your lolos, lolas can do it on the...

MANILA, Philippines — In the age of internet, paying bills and managing accounts are as easy as a few taps on your phone—if you...
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‘Pa-tutor po’: Quips as Supreme Court announces 2024 Bar exams topnotcher

Humor-loving Filipinos quickly shared their quips as the 2024 Bar exams topnotcher was revealed to have the last name "Tutor." The Supreme Court (SC) on...

FULL LIST: 2024 Bar exams passers

Supreme Court Associate Justice and Bar chair 2024 Mario Lopez on Friday noon, December 13, announced the results of the 2023 Bar examinations. READ: LIVE updates: 2024...

New Balanga bishop says appointment was unexpected

For Fr. Rufino “Jun” Sescon Jr, the adage “expect the unexpected” has never rung truer. Pope Francis on December 3 appointed him as the new bishop of...

‘Dead inside’: Drag queen Bianca del Rio hopes for same electric crowd in 3rd...

The Philippines holds a special place in the heart of drag queen and comedian Bianca del Rio. Bianca has performed in the country twice, first...
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‘TNT’s’ first runner-up defends ‘It’s Showtime’ against bashers amid Sofronio Vasquez’s win

Singer-songwriter Sam Mangubat, "Tawag ng Tanghalan's" first-ever runner-up, defended "It's Showtime" against online criticism following Sofronio Vasquez's win in "The Voice USA." Sofronio is the...

Climate change putting Philippines at double risk of typhoons, scientists say

SINGAPORE — Climate change is making the Philippines more vulnerable to tropical storms, with rising temperatures already putting the country at nearly double the risk of deadly...

Here’s where to stream the 2024 Bar exam results announcement

The Supreme Court announced that the public can simultaneously access the list of successful 2024 Bar examinees on its official social media accounts as...

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Andaya as head of Cabanatuan diocese

Pope Francis on Sunday appointed Bishop Prudencio Andaya Jr. of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk as the new bishop of Cabanatuan. Andaya, 65, will succeed...
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China says Philippines has ‘provoked trouble’ in South China Sea with US backing

BEIJING — China said on Friday that "with the instigation and support of the United States," the Philippines has "provoked trouble" at many points in the...