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A capital city built on progress and pride

Home to more than 15 million people, Manila as the capital city of the Philippines remains one of the busiest, most crowded, and...

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Philippine Courier

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s incorrupt body to be in Rome for Jubilee of Youth

Religion Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for...

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Wealthy Filipino empty nesters are moving to luxury condominiums

THERE will be new fashionable addresses in town, away from the old-money enclaves that are the exclusive villages in Makati, Pasig and San...

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Philippine Courier

Vatican’s synod office postpones reports on controversial issues

Religion Participants of the Synod on Synodality gather for a group photo on Oct. 26, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jul...

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PHL remittances may fall 1.4% if Trump tax is implemented

REMITTANCE inflows to the Philippines may fall by 1.4% if US President Donald J. Trump’s proposed tax on money sent home by foreign...

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Philippine Courier

Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September

Religion Pope Leo greets throngs of faithful in St. Peter’s Square on June 11, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Jul...

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Oil firms roll out 2&phase price hikes

OIL FIRMS have agreed to implement the pump price hike in two tranches this week to lessen the burden on consumers, the Department...

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Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12&day war, Trump says

WASHINGTON/DOHA/ISTANBUL – U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, potentially ending the 12-day war that saw...

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Working smarter for reliable power

Technological innovation in AboitizPower’s power plants Driven by technology and innovation, smart power plants are achieving greater operational reliability and efficiency amidst the...

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UK eyes to double bilateral trade with Philippines

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter United Kingdom (UK) Trade Envoy George Freeman MP said that he is looking to identify deep partnership...