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Vice President Sara Duterte visited former Vice President Leni Robredo in Naga City, during the Peñafrancia Festival on Friday.

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  MANILA, Philippines  — According to Atty.  Barry Gutierrez, Robredo’s former spokesperson, confirmed the visit in a message to reporters, sharing a statement from Robredo. “While she was in Naga City for the Peñafrancia Festival, VP Sara Duterte took the opportunity to visit me at my home. The conversation we had was personal and not political,” Robredo stated. Earlier reports indicated that Duterte was seen at the Bicol International Airport on Friday morning. Despite their political differences—Robredo ran for president under the Angat Buhay lineup in the 2022 national elections, while Duterte was the running mate of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. under the UniTeam banner—the two have maintained a friendship that dates back to before 2016. In December 2015, Robredo expressed hope that politics would not affect their relationship. She ran for vice president in 2016 alongside presidential candidate Mar Roxas, who competed against Duterte’s father, former President Rodri...

Police Captain, Wife, Daughter Attacked in Muntinlupa

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  Manila, Philippines – A police captain and his family were brutally murdered in an early morning attack in Muntinlupa City. Captain Aminoden Mangonday, 40, a member of the Muntinlupa police, and his wife Mary Grace, 40, were gunned down in their home in Barangay Alabang around 1:10 AM on [Date]. According to the Southern Police District, the suspect forced entry into the couple's residence and fatally shot Captain Mangonday in the head. His wife, who was in the bedroom, was also killed. Tragically, their 12-year-old daughter was injured and remains hospitalized. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon strongly condemned the violent act in a Facebook post, demanding a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The government's debt payments have reached a total of 1.36 trillion pesos in the first seven months of the year.

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  Manila, Philippines — The Philippine government's debt payments surged by 40% to P1. 36 trillion in the first seven months of 2024, primarily due to increased amortization to domestic lenders. The Bureau of the Treasury reported that the Marcos administration's debt service payments rose from P972.39 billion in the same period last year. Approximately 67% of this total, or P907.3 billion, was allocated for amortization, a 45% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, interest payments climbed by 32% to P456.66 billion. The majority of both amortization and interest payments were made to domestic creditors, with 84% of amortization and 70% of interest going to local sources. The government's outstanding debt reached a record P15.69 trillion by the end of July. For 2025, the government aims to settle P2.05 trillion in debts, consisting of P848.03 billion in interest payments and P1.2 trillion in principal amortization.

Tropical Depression Gener Nears Northern Luzon, Landfall Expected Soon

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  Manila, Philippines - As of 5 p.m. today, Tropical Depression Gener is located approximately 290 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. The depression is steadily moving closer to Northern Luzon, and is expected to make landfall in either Isabela or Aurora by Monday night or early Tuesday morning. Gener is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour. The central pressure of the depression is 996 hectopascals. After making landfall, Gener is projected to emerge over the coastal waters of La Union or Pangasinan late Tuesday morning or afternoon. In anticipation of the depression's impact, Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect for the following 19 areas in Luzon: Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Apayao Kalinga Abra Ifugao Mountain Province Benguet Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan Zambales Tarlac Nueva Ecija Aurora   Northern portion of Quezo...

(PAGASA) has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over 11 areas in Luzon

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  Manila, Philippines -  The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal 1 (TCWS) No. 1 over 11 areas in Luzon. This comes after a low-pressure area east of Aurora developed into Tropical Depression Gener.     The areas under TCWS No. 1 include: The eastern and central portions of Mainland Cagayan Isabela Quirino The eastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya The eastern and southern portions of Apayao Kalinga The eastern and central portions of Mountain Province Ifugao Aurora The eastern portion of Nueva Ecija The northern portion of Mainland Quezon, including Polillo Islands Gener is expected to make landfall over Isabela or Aurora within the next 24 hours and intensify into a tropical storm on Wednesday. Heavy to intense rains are expected over Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora, while moderate to heavy rains are possible over other nearby areas. The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), enhan...

40th VMAs Celebrate Music and Crown Taylor Swift Queen Again!

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  . The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) returned to UBS Arena in New York with a star-studded bang on September 12th! The ceremony not only honored the best music videos of the past year but also marked the show's impressive 40th anniversary. While Taylor Swift undeniably stole the show, let's not overshadow the night's other highlights! Swift, nominated for a whopping 12 awards, took home a record-breaking seven Moonpersons. This win solidifies her position as the artist with the most VMAs ever, surpassing Beyoncé's 30 (including collaborations). Her wins included: Artist of the Year Video of the Year (Burger King Award) for "Fortnight" (ft. Post Malone) (3rd consecutive win for Video of the Year) Best Direction for "Fortnight" (2nd win) Best Collaboration for "Fortnight" Best Pop Video for "Fortnight" Best Cinematography for "Fortnight" Song of the Summer for "Fortnight" "Fortnight" also secured the...

Hello, Love, Again Tickets Now on Sale!

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  Manila, Philippines - The highly anticipated sequel to the hit film "Hello, Love, Goodbye," starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, is just around the corner! Tickets for "Hello, Love, Again" are now available at SM Cinema outlets and through their app. Reuniting the beloved onscreen couple, the film picks up five years after Joy left Ethan in Hong Kong. Their paths cross once again in Canada, where they navigate the complexities of their renewed love. The sequel has already wrapped filming in Canada, and fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see their favorite stars back on the big screen. "Hello, Love, Again" marks the first film collaboration between GMA Pictures and Star Cinema. Don't miss out on this romantic sequel! Grab your tickets now and experience the magic of Ethan and Joy's love story. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=0c0edd1fabbb5fe3JmltdHM9MTcyNjM1ODQwMCZpZ3VpZD0yNDYxYmFmMC0zNWJkLTZkNzYtMWFiOS1hZTA2MzQyMDZjYjUmaW5zaWQ...