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Perhaps this is the deeper lesson of 'Difficult': political commitment is not always about where you stand or what organization you belong to. Sometimes, it is about finding new ways to pursue the same vision.

[OPINION] Nepal landslides and recalling past Philippines events

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Southeast Asia supports multilateralism, wary of US or China leadership: survey

Sep 21, 2026

Southeast Asia supports multilateralism, wary of US or China leadership: survey

Southeast Asia remains comparatively confident in international cooperation even as scepticism grows over whether the United States or China should take a leading global role, a new survey has found. Analysts said the findings reflected a long-standing regional preference for keeping strategic options open, particularly among smaller and middle powers wary of an international order dominated by either Washington or Beijing. “Seeking Security and Opportunity in a Stormy World”, released this...

Who is Jaime T. Cruz, Sara Duterte’s business partner? 

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Northern Mindanao on full alert for martial law protests

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Northern Mindanao on full alert for martial law protests

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Firm of COA commissioner's wife issued notice of disallowance

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Firm of COA commissioner's wife issued notice of disallowance

A notice of disallowance has been issued against a construction firm owned by the wife of Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana, Davao del Sur Representative John Tracy Cagas said Monday.

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Comelec exempts LTFRB's fuel subsidy from social services ban

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Comelec exempts LTFRB's fuel subsidy from social services ban

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it has exempted the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) from the ban on public spending for social services ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

China allows foreign visitors to skip police stations, register stay online

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China allows foreign visitors to skip police stations, register stay online

Foreign visitors to China who choose to stay somewhere other than a hotel can now register their accommodation with the authorities online, which analysts say will make travelling to the country more convenient. China’s Exit and Entry Administration Law mandates that foreigners register their accommodation with the police within 24 hours of arrival. Those who fail to do so could be issued a warning or fined up to 2,000 yuan (US$298). This applies both to foreign visitors arriving in the country...

Sultan Kudarat cops question 13-year-old over school threats

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Sultan Kudarat cops question 13-year-old over school threats

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