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Nov 2, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) urged the owners of the 25 deceased dogs and cats that were dumped at a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, to sue the pet crematorium for estafa by means of deceit. “Pet parents paid for a service that was supposed to provide their

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Nov 2, 2026

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PNP probes link between Pangasinan, Cebu ‘child abuse’ cases

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With passion to play back, Umandal also teaches now

Nov 2, 2026

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US envoy reaffirms PH alliance 'stronger than ever' after ASEAN defense meet

Nov 2, 2026

US envoy reaffirms PH alliance 'stronger than ever' after ASEAN defense meet

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton on Monday reaffirmed Washington"s commitment to Philippine security, describing it as “ironclad” and the two countries" alliance as “stronger than ever.”

Career-high night gives Soyud boost to Player of Week plum

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Duyog Bangsamoro welcomes first regular BARMM parliament

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DAP, MCA candidates take up debate challenge as Malacca polls heats up

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