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philstar. com > opinion > 05/03/2026 > 2525205 > when-joke-becomes-headline-weve-missed-point

When the joke becomes the headline, we've missed the point

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (431+ words) I understand the allure. It's pop culture, it's relatable and it can make discussions feel more accessible. Any other speech, or hearing, would have been fine. In fact, even I use my grandfather's lines in my speeches, but this is…...

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philstar. com > business > 05/03/2026 > 2525191 > adb-meeting-focus-connectivity-sustainable-growth

ADB meeting to focus on connectivity, sustainable growth

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (311+ words) SAMARKAND " Government officials, development partners, private sector and civil society organizations from 69 countries gather here today for the 59th Asian Development Bank (ADB) annual meeting to discuss how connectivity can drive sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific amid global uncertainty....

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philstar. com > business > 05/03/2026 > 2525188 > boracays-untapped-potential

Boracay's untapped potential

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (614+ words) Last March 30, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) issued a notice of award to San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) to finance, construct, design, operate and maintain the proposed 2. 54-kilometer Boracay Bridge Project that will link Barangay Manoc-Manoc on…...

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philstar. com > opinion > 05/03/2026 > 2525207 > catholic-social-teaching-continuing-struggle-workers-and-poor

Catholic social teaching & the continuing struggle for the workers and the poor

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (435+ words) Pope Leo XIV has been in the news globally in recent times because of his message and crusade for peace in the Middle East. There are those who are now accusing him of being an activist pope. Actually, if people…...

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philstar. com > events > 445 > taya-night-worship

TAYA: A Night of Worship

4+ hour, 28+ min ago  (87+ words) Philstar. com TAYA: A Night of Worship On May 7, TAYA brings a powerful night of worship to the Araneta Coliseum in Manila'more than a concert, but a sacred gathering of healing, faith, and unforgettable praise. Download the Philstar app Discover…...

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philstar. com > the-freeman > opinion > 05/03/2026 > 2525335 > kalibog-ni-vp-sara

Kalibog ni VP Sara

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (364+ words) Kadako sa kalainan sa impeachment proceedings sa House of Representatives batok ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte sa niaging tuig ug karong tuiga: Sa niaging tuig, gi-impeach siya sa House of Representatives sulod lang sa pila ka oras nga pinirmahay sa…...

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philstar. com > the-freeman > cebu-news > 05/03/2026 > 2525348 > hospitals-strengthen-cardiac-care-services

Hospitals strengthen cardiac care services

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (948+ words) CEBU, Philippines " "Cardiovascular experts and hospital leaders have reported a continued rise in heart-related cases in Cebu, even as major medical institutions and professional organizations step up efforts to expand cardiac care, strengthen hospital networks, and improve long-term patient outcomes....

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philstar. com > the-freeman > cebu-news > 05/03/2026 > 2525359 > grass-fire-hits-4-hectare-lot-naga

Grass fire hits 4-hectare lot in Naga

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (555+ words) CEBU, Philippines " "A massive grass fire, believed to have been caused by extremely hot weather, broke out in a mountainous area in Barangay Naalad, City of Naga, Cebu on Friday, May 1. According to the initial investigation of the City of…...

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philstar. com > the-freeman > cebu-news > 05/03/2026 > 2525343 > senior-dead-after-motorcycle-hits-parked-truck

Senior dead after motorcycle hits parked truck

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (497+ words) CEBU, Philippines " "A senior citizen died after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a dump truck parked along the national highway in Barangay Tulic, Argao town, Cebu, last Friday evening, May 1. The fatality was identified as Pedro Carillo Mamac,…...

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philstar. com > the-freeman > opinion > 05/03/2026 > 2525336 > editorial-beaten-behind-bars

EDITORIAL " Beaten behind bars

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (339+ words) Our prisons have the bad reputation as places where those incarcerated leave jail as better criminals instead of people who have been rehabilitated and are ready to rejoin society. Unfortunately, this reputation just got worse following the death of an…...