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China files diplomatic protest over Tarriela's Xi Jinping cartoon post

China files diplomatic protest over Tarriela's Xi Jinping cartoon post

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The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday it has filed a diplomatic protest against Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela...
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NUP eyes Barzaga's expulsion from Congress

NUP eyes Barzaga's expulsion from Congress

By Dominique Nicole Flores | 2 days ago
House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said the National Unity Party is looking to have Rep. Kiko Barzaga expelled through a new...
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Tarriela fires back at China's diplomatic protest, exchanges accusations anew

Tarriela fires back at China's diplomatic protest, exchanges accusations anew

By Dominique Nicole Flores | 2 days ago
Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela responded to the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s diplomatic protest and allegations...
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'Fought hard and still fighting': Rabiya Mateo unveils depression diagnosis

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Rabiya Mateo opened up about being diagnosed with depression last year.
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'Huge step for Philippine tennis': Eala ecstatic over staging of PH Women's Open

'Huge step for Philippine tennis': Eala ecstatic over staging of PH Women's Open

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 2 days ago
Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala voiced excitement with the upcoming Philippine Women’s Open tournament, which will kick...
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