Why Metro Manila’s ‘historic’ P85 wage increase was put on hold
The implementation of the minimum wage increase is halted until at least August 13 by a temporary restraining order issued by a Pasig Regional Trial Court
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Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
Nearly half of those killed were caught up in two major incidents: Nippon Paper Industries’ paper mill, which suffered major structural damage, and Aeon’s shopping mall, where a possible gas explosion occurred
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As floodwalls rise along Guiguinto River, kangkong farmers fight to stay afloat
Kangkong farmers face challenges from saltwater intrusion and flood control projects
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Drone strike at Egypt port near Suez Canal ignites new shipping risks
The drone strike on the two gas tankers in Egyptian waters renews energy security concerns about the nearby Suez Canal and a related pipeline, a vital export route for Saudi Arabian oil since the beginning of the Iran war
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Celebrities | Europe | देश-विदेश | मनोरंजन
George and Amal Clooney flee luxury French home due to wildfires
‘Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we’ll be part of making it whole,’ actor George Clooney writes to Brignoles Mayor Didier Bremond
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2 homes, different traumas: Japan quake leaves scars seen and unseen
For thousands of survivors — especially those living near the epicenter in places like Yatsushiro — psychological and financial scars will endure long after the initial disaster
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FACT CHECK: VP Sara did not say detained father to return home to PH ‘next week’
In a statement on July 28, Vice President Sara Duterte herself denied making the statement, saying she does not know where the false claim originated
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UEFA to boycott World Cup, FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
Europe presents a united front to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided regional confederations and caused uproar just weeks after the World Cup staged in the US, Canada, and Mexico
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Producer sues Netflix for $105 million over missing Nicolas Cage movie
Netflix tells a producer that ’someone stole a good amount of drives’ from its desks, including the one containing Nicolas Cage’s unreleased World War II drama
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FACT CHECK: Video saying Duterte will be released in July 2026 is fake, AI-generated
Duterte remains detained, with his full trial set to begin in November. There is also no official announcement from the ICC confirming his supposed release this July.
